MD500: Mobile Satellite
for Dish 500 & Expressvu Systems
This is the most popular mobile satellite in North America. The MD500 allows you to pickup both Dish 500, 110W and 119W simultenously. Also, for those of you in Canada, this mobile system picks up Both Expressvu Nimiq 91W and 82W. This is great dish if you are travelling anywhere in North America.
How MD500 Works
As an average it takes about 1 to 2 minutes to lock on the satellite you are looking for. It doesn't matter whether it is standard or high definition tv. All you do is power up the nomad control box and press the search button. And just like magic, the satellite will be right at you! Also, be aware is very reliable when it is windy or rainy days.
Satellite Specifications
For those of you who are wondering about specifications, here they are:
MAXIMUM MOUNT ROTATION Elevation: 145° Azimuth: 375° Skew (Polarization): +-55° Max look angle at: +75° SPEED Deploying Elevation: 10° per sesond Deploying Azimuth: 12° per second Peaking: 12° per second (Acquisition time is 2 to 4 minutes typical) DIMENSIONS OF DISH Length (Stowed): 35.25 Inches Width (Stowed): 21 Inches Height (Stowed): 10.5 Inches Weight: 35 lbs ENVIRONMENT Wind Deployed: 60 mph Wind Stowed: 140 mph Temperature: Operational from -20°F to 125°F CONTROLLER Nomad Universal DVB Controller Nomad Dimensions: D2 Dimensions: 10"L x 11"W x 1.5"H Nomad Interface: 2-button, dipswitch for satellite service DVB Tuner: Yes Software: Embedded Controller Voltage: 12V DC 4 Amp, 500mAMP.
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