Dongle on a sat receiver

[Satphoenix]

I have a question about a dongle on a sat receiver.
I hope it's allowed and I haven't overlooked something.

What is a dongle on a sat-receiver, what is it for?

Normally I know dongles for software on pcs.

[mahrkpat]

Re: Dongle on a sat receiver

Where the internet coverage or telephone system is sketchy or non existent
dongle is used to unscramble satellite signals this system is not widely used any
more mostly still in 3rd world countries.

http://www.satlover.eu/forum/satellite-hardware/41481-dongle-dongle.html