Minidish

The Minidish is the tradename used for the small-sized satellite dish used by Freesat and Sky.

[citation needed] The Minidish is an oval, mesh satellite dish capable of reflecting signals broadcast in the upper X band and Ku band.

Two sizes exist: The Minidish uses a non-standard connector for the LNB, consisting of a peg about 4 cm (1.6 in) in width and 7.5 mm (0.30 in) in height prior to the mark 4 dishes introduced in 2009, as opposed to the 40 mm collar.

[clarification needed] This enforces the use of Sky-approved equipment, but also ensures that a suitable LNB is used.

Due to the shape of the dish, an LNB with an oval feedhorn is required to get full signal.