The group that interfaces directly with customers to answer any questions and deal with problems that arise. A device which stops the flow of dc power but permits passage of higher frequency ac signals. The logarithmic ratio of power levels used to indicate gains or losses of signals. Decibels relative to one watt, milliwatt and millivolt are abbreviated as dBw, dBm and dBmV, respectively. The adjustment angle of a polar mount between the polar axis and the plane of a satellite antenna used to aim at the geosynchronous arc.
Declination increases from zero with latitude away from the equator.
Decoder A circuit that restores a signal to its original form after it has been scrambled. A reduction of the higher frequency portions of an FM signal used to neutralize the effects of pre-emphasis. Detent Tuning Tuning into a satellite channel by selecting a preset resistance. Converter A circuit that converts digital signals into their equivalent analog form. The DBS band ranges from 11.7 to 12.75 GHz.