Palcom GS4 Analogue Satellite Receiver

Three items; Palcom GS4 satellite receiver with positioner and remote control. This deluxe motorised satellite system cost £980 including the 90cm dish. Serial No B019146H.

Details

Category:
Television
Object Number:
2008-5005/6
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 205 mm x 210 mm x 85 mm,
type:
satellite receiver
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Palcom GS4 satellite positioner, 1993

Palcom GS4 satellite positioner, 1993

Palcom GS4 satellite positioner; Computer Controlled Antena Positioner, Serial Number B019146H. This deluxe motorised satellite system cost £980 including the 90cm dish. A positioner was usually an afterthought for those who bought a satellite receiver. It corrected for small positional errors of the dish, adjusted dish position in accordance withsignal strength, and compensated for satellittes which were lose together.

Measurements:
overall: 84 mm x 205 mm x 220 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Object Number:
2008-5005/6/2
type:
satellite positioner