Duluth has wholesalers and manufacturers for satellite equipment and systems. The satellite system is a conduit for television cable signal reception. The dish is usually put on the roof of the house. Various other supplies are also needed with the dish antenna. This includes mounts, gate kits, cables, covers and signal meters. They are manufactured with specific configerations desired by the cable provider or channel broadcaster. The equipment is often specific to the provider. Wholesale rates are lower than retail rates, because these are bulk prices.