SMATV

SMATV is Single Master Antenna Television (or Satellite Master Antenna Television),[1]
The purpose of SMATV is for supplying and controlling the number and type of channels to multiple televisions. Not only TV channels but FM channels as well. It provides Reception of DBS TV/FM channels for hotels, motels, dormitories, schools, hospitals and commercial properties with multiple tenants. Using a master antenna system video signals, audio signals and decoder signals can also be distributed.

It consists of single outdoor unit or antenna feeding to number of indoor units. The channels accessible are independent of other users. For maintaining a good signal-to-noise ratio at all the indoor units served, a larger antenna is required, typically 2 meters (6.6 Ft.) to 3 meters (9.8 Ft.) in diameter.

The system consists of a master antenna and a matching transformer to match the balanced antenna with unbalanced cable and amplifiers. Most antennas have an impedance of around 300 Ω. To convert it to 75 Ω, a matching transformer (or balun) is used. For trunk line isolation, a resistive inductive device known as a splitter is used. The amplifier output is fed to the splitter through coaxial trunk lines.

This green concept helps to end disputes with your tenants about putting dishes all over your property as you are already providing them with a solution. The residents won’t have to install individual dishes on their balconies or on the roof-top. This helps in maintaining the appearance of the area and preserving the aesthetic look of the property. Our solutions are cost-effective, expandable and transparent to all value added satellite services. 

SMATV systems are useful in and needed in:

• Residential buildings blocks
• Local authority buildings
• Dormitories & Camps
• Home distribution in Villas
• Schools
• Health clubs
• Oil Platforms and Rigs.

Benefit to the Landlords:

• Minimal Dish Solution: Helps preserve the aesthetic look of your property while providing services to all the residents in the apartment. Moreover you are not restricting the viewing choice of the residents.
• Competitive Advantage: Get a competitive edge over your competitors by providing this facility which in the short term will be a necessity. Whatever other features you provide for your buildings, TV is the appliance with which the residents spent their maximum time, hence facilities on this front will be valued and appreciated the most.
• Cost Savings: The network supports Broadband Internet as well as CCTV. Hence you can save on the costs by offering all these in one single solution. A huge saving, all these for a cost less than that of the CCTV services alone that you have promised your residents.
• Security for residents: Since we undertake the maintenance and after sales support functions too, you won’t have to worry about different people walking in to your property on account of maintenance, service and so on.

**There are several methods of distribution that are often used in a SMATV headend. These include:

• (SMATV) Satellite TV system or Master Antenna TV
  with signal source received from satellite via antenna.
• (CATV) Cable television system
  with the channel provided from service providers.  
• IPTV (Internet Protocol) TV Systems[7]
  provided from the content server and the network infrastructure.
• L-Band Satellite TV Distribution[8].