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I don't know if the post-zero generation has ever seen this big guy.
This large iron plate that looks like a lid is called a satellite pot. It used to be popular in China.
At that time, every rural household had a pot lid large enough to receive the signal.
With this "satellite pot" you can watch almost all TV stations in the country, and sometimes even foreign TV channels.
However, it is not known when, they suddenly banned the use of satellite stoves, and if they were installed without the consent of the relevant authorities, they were confiscated and even fined.
This makes one wonder, why did the state ban satellite pots?
Satellite stove - a magic weapon for ratings in the hearts of rural people
In the 80s and 90s of the 20th century, with the reform and opening up, television entered the homes of ordinary people, and the loud and bright programs on TV brought joy to people's lives.
However, at that time, the signal network in rural areas was not yet developed, and there were frequent noise, snowflakes and other disturbances, especially during peak hours, which was disappointing.
At this time, the emergence of satellite dishes successfully solved this problem for people.
Because the price of satellite stoves is relatively cheap, only 100 or 200 yuan can permanently solve the signal problem. Therefore, the discount is much more than the annual paid cable TV.
Not only that, but it is also very powerful. At that time, one pot could even meet the needs of the whole village. It was once called "Identification of Cultural Relics".
Compared to home cable antennas, which can only receive a few channels, satellite dishes not only allow you to watch a wide variety of programs, but also do not require long-term payment.
How it works
The earliest satellite dishes resembled a giant "saucer". Its diameter can reach 2 meters. It looks like a satellite dish that foreigners are debugging in a TV series. Since the top is a parabolic reflector resembling a dish lid, it is called a "satellite dish".
Although the appearance of a satellite dish looks very bulky, the principle of its operation is very simple. It mainly consists of a reflective surface, a feed antenna, a tuner, and a satellite receiver.
When the reflector collects the satellite signal and transmits it to the feed, the feed amplifies the signal and transmits it to the tuner. The tuner modulates the high-frequency signal into a signal that the receiver can recognize, and finally the receiver decodes the signal. Convert it into images and sounds that we can see and output it to the TV screen.
Because satellites orbit the equator, people who use satellites tend to point their satellites south for the strongest signal.
You know, satellite signals can cover almost the entire country, which is why national TV channels can receive satellites. In rural areas, where cable television was not yet developed, satellite channels used to be popular. Not only is the price cheap, but you can also watch various domestic TV channels. At this time, external channels became an important source of rural entertainment.
For many people, the "satellite pot" is an essential part of childhood memories.
Some middle-aged people born in the late '80s and early '90s probably remember how excited and proud they were to have a "satellite dish" at home as a child.
At that time, watching foreign TV programs in the countryside seemed to open the door to a new world. The children suddenly had a lot to say, and there was a hint of fashion in the conversation.
Not only children, but also many adults are amazed by the "satellite stove". Adults often invite friends and relatives to their homes to watch various foreign programs on "Műholtűzhély" and spend the night in the countryside. At neighborhood gatherings, people who receive "satellite" well and can watch several foreign channels are often the pride of everyone.
But it is strange why ban such useful satellites?
Why is satellite pot banned?
Satellite panels have been banned in China. In fact, the main reason is that there are huge hidden dangers in your security. Especially in those days, people were enthusiastic about the purchase of satellite translation stations, but their use was not standardized and did not attract enough attention. Safety issues have resulted in multiple injuries.
For example, a satellite dish needs to be placed at a height to receive a signal, but many people just push it to the roof with a few bricks when installing it, and there is no fixed measure.
When strong winds blow, these unstable satellites can fall from the roofs of buildings, causing serious damage to pedestrians and facilities.
In addition to improper installation and use, there are serious hidden dangers with low-quality satellite dishes.
At the beginning, many people blindly followed the satellite dish boom, which also attracted many unscrupulous businessmen to take the opportunity to produce inferior "three no" products.
Among the "three no products", the quality of satellite stoves is uneven. Not only does the signal often occur during use, but also explosions, fires and other situations occur from time to time due to quality problems.
But in fact, we may find that even if the satellite pot is not banned, its elimination is inevitable.
Satellite pots have been discontinued
With the emergence of new technologies such as the Internet and smartphones, satellite stoves have gradually lost their charm.
Video programming on the Internet is richer than satellite dishes with limited reception, and smartphones can watch them anytime, anywhere, no matter where they are. Since entering the 21st century, network television has developed in line with the requirements of the times. As long as broadband access is open, people can freely choose hundreds of Internet TV channels.
At the same time, with the advent of the mobile Internet era, people's entertainment methods have also changed, and they are more and more accustomed to short videos on mobile phones and tablets.
It can be said that the rise of cable TV and network TV, coupled with the way of watching movies, directly affects the situation of satellite pots.
In addition, increasingly stringent building inspections make satellite placement difficult. In the past, people were free to install large antennas on windowsills and balconies. Now, in many new buildings, the installation of unauthorized external equipment is strictly prohibited, and satellite dishes must leave open space. Its setup is so precise that it can be difficult to find a suitable place in a modern building.
Today's young people rarely watch TV directly, preferring to get everything they need through video websites and mobile apps.
Statistics show that Chinese spend more than 2 hours of short videos on their phones every day, while the time spent watching TV is decreasing by 10% every year.
"TV shows are so monotonous that I need more freedom to choose what I want to watch."
This sentence reflects the voices of many post-80s and post-90s.
conclusion
Technology is inseparable from our lives. It promotes social development, but we cannot ignore the negative effects associated with it.
In this ever-changing era, we must remain wise and cautious and not be fooled by the simplicity of technology, because behind the simplicity often hides more problems that we must face.
The technology itself is not good or bad, the key is how to apply it wisely.
The state strictly prohibits the installation and use of satellites for private purposes, which shows how important it is to monitor national information networks and public opinion.
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