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Old 07-05-2009, 08:01 PM   #16
'roundthehorn
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Size Matters

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Originally Posted by dockboy93
why are the domes on some yachts so big but yet rather small on other yachts of the same size. Is there an advantage in size?
Usually the larger the dome, the better the signal to be received. Traditionally larger dishes/domes allow for faster transmission speeds. Larger domes have larger sat dishes inside of them and they can track television or phone/data signals better in rougher sea states. The larger domes usually have greater world wide coverage areas in which to hook up with a satellite.
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