Do I need a special type of power protection component to handle my digital satellite TV system?
Yes. Although many power protection units have coaxial cable jacks, you’ll need coaxial inputs specifically designed to handle a satellite signal. The voltage that normally occurs between your dish and satellite receiver can be much greater than the voltage found in a typical cable TV signal. In fact, the difference in voltage might be great enough to cause a cable-only power protector to break the connection. Only a power protection model designed to accommodate digital satellite signals will be compatible with these higher voltage levels. A model designed for satellite TV also needs a phone jack input to protect your satellite receiver from surges that can enter through the phone line. A DBS system needs power protection for the AC line, the satellite dish and cable/antenna feeds, and a phone line.
