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A3 Glossary of Terms
 C band
3.7~4.2 GHz Frequency.
 DiSEqC
Digital Satellite Equipment Control.
 Ku band
11~18GHz Frequency.
 LNB (Low-Noise Block Converter)
The LNB is an electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It receives the signals
reflected by the dish and converts them to signals that can be used by Satellite
receiver.
 PID
Package Identifier.
 PIN Code
Personal Identification Number. A four-digit code that is used for locking/unlocking,
e.g. with the parental control feature.
 Polarization
Polarization allows several programs to be fitted into the same frequency band.
The signals from a satellite are transmitted eight with linear(vertical or horizontal)
polarization or circular (right or left) polarization.