These two satellite services, and their olderFixed Service Satellite technology, were added to provide additional capacity that allows the DISH Network to complete theFederal Communications Commission's "must-carry" requirements for local channels, and make room forHDTV channels.[1] The Super Dish receives standardDirect broadcast satellite (DBS) services incircular polarization at 12.7 GHz from EchoStar's existing 110°W and 119°W slots. The 105°W and 121°W slots are received insame-frequency EM at 11.7 GHz at a lower power. Consequently, Super Dish-compatible receivers are capable of receiving both circularly-polarized and linearly-polarized signals across two distinctfrequency bands, originating from as many as four satellites.
Local channels in most major cities were available as digital broadcasts over DISH Network using Super Dish, but HDTV has since been moved to the 61.5 and 129 satellites.
In 2007, most of the services at the 121° location were moved to theAnik F3 satellite at the 118.75° location. Existing Super Dish subscribers were retrofitted with a "repoint kit" to receive most of the same services via the Anik F3 satellite, also in the medium-power FSS band.
Business services were provided to several commercial customers, including manyWachovia Bank branches. These Wachovia branches, now owned byWells Fargo, can still be seen with a Super Dish installed, through which they receive the "Wells Fargo TV" service.[2]
