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| Descrambler |
Electronic circuit that restores a scrambled video signal to its original form. Television signals, especially those transmitted by satellite, are often scrambled to protect against theft and other unauthorized use. |
| Dish |
A parabolic antenna used to receive satellite transmissions at home. The older "C band" dishes measure 7-12 feet in diameter, while the newer "Ku band" dishes used to receive high-powered DBS services can be as small as 18 inches in diameter. |
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