SMATV 
This enhanced version of the previously described MATV system
allows clients to combine the benefits of additional satellite programmes,
with the terrestrial services that are normally available to domestic viewers.
SMATV systems (Satellite Master Antenna Television) are now
employed in most hotels and communal dwellings to provide end
users with a broader range of programme facilities
(Sky, CNN, Zee TV etc) for specialist interest groups, 
multilingual clients or private tenants. A domestic (DTH) satellite
dish or a larger commercial satellite dish are normally utilised to
provide source signals to the Head-End site, where signal decoding
takes place before onward distribution to the interface point
with the end-user (Outlet). This type of system normally involves
the installation of a durable stand-alone satellite dish which ranges
from 60cm to 1.2m in diameter, dependent upon the geographic
position of the installation site and the satellite platform being used
for the required services. Satellite services received by the dish can
be supplied to the end-user using a variety different methods
dependent upon the client's specific requirements and the cost limitation
s.
Distribution methods may include the translation of satellite channels
at the Head End system or the installation of multiple cable systems
similar to IRS based technology which incorporate separate
polarity (H/V) signal feeds and the latest polarity switching technology.
SMATV systems can be custom designed and then specially produced
to meet a clients unique requirements.