Satellite dish antenna Prime-focus technical basics like f/D ratio

[vinay_kumar]

Here is a small introduction to the technical specifications that one may come across while building a parabolic satellite dish antenna.

The first thing that is common is f/D ratio which is the focal length f of the dish reflector divided by the diameter D of the dish.
Commercially available dish antennas have a f/D ratio of between 0.36 to 0.40 although 0.5 is also seen in imported antennas.
I prefer 0.38 for optimum signal reception.

Image 1 - The parameters of the satellite dish antenna indicated:
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Image 2 - The dish antenna focussed properly with correct f/D ratio:
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Image 3 - f/D ratio is high leading to bad reception:
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Image 4 - f/D ratio is low leading to bad reception:
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[admin]

Great work Vinay..

[munish_4u]

gud work dear vinay..