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Tri-head KaKuKa feed for single-offset dish antenna

US7466282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2007
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q19/17
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for receiving signals transmitted from a plurality of communications satellites. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a reflecting surface having a focal point, and a plurality of low noise block down converters with feedhorns (LNBFs), each LNBF having a boresight, wherein at least a first LNBF receives signals in a first frequency band transmitted from a first communication satellite location that are focused at a first focal point and at least a second LNBF receives signals in a second frequency band transmitted from a second satellite location that are focused at a second focal point, wherein the boresight of the first LNBF is closer to the first focal point than the boresight of the second LNBF is to the second focal point.

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