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TeachMeFinance.com - explain direct broadcast satellite (dbs-dish) direct broadcast satellite (dbs-dish) The term 'direct broadcast satellite (dbs-dish)' as it applies to the area of telecommunications can be defined as 'A high-powered satellite that transmits or retransmits signals which are intended for direct reception by the public. The signal is transmitted to a small earth station or dish (usually the size of an 18-inch pizza pan) mounted on homes or other buildings'. Previous 5 Terms: diplomatology diprotodon DIR Direct access Direct Beam Radiation Next 5 Terms: Direct control load management Direct current (DC) Direct Current (dc) Direct Data Entry Direct electricity load control About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.