Abstract: The antenna system for direct broadcasting satellite reception is formed by a parabolic reflector associated with source means, the reflector being positioned and held by means of a supporting foot formed by a hollow, tubular body fixed at its upper part to the rear central zone of the reflector and hinged at its lower part to a pedestal around a horizontal axis to define the elevation of the antenna. The pedestal includes a rotationally movable part to define the azimuth of the antenna. The tubular body of the pedestal supports a section sufficient to contain all the circuits associated with the antenna.

Abstract: The disclosed antenna is designed notably for the emission of television and radio broadcast signals in the decimetrical wavebands. It comprises:a vertical, central supporting tube,a plurality of identical radiating networks evenly distributed around the central tube, each consisting of a vertical bifilary line symmetrically supplying, supporting and coupling a plurality of horizontal dipoles evenly distributed along this bifilary line, and,a system for the distribution of equiphase, equal power, identically and simultaneously supplying the radiating networks through a single coaxial supply line. The antenna has a reflector thus substantially reducing its weight and its windward surface as compared with standard antennas with panels generally used in this band. Advantageously, these antennas are superimposed and enclosed in a sealed radome which is substantially cylindrical and self-supporting and superimposable. This antenna gives an omnidirectional diagram with 0.