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1993, Mark Long, Jeffrey Keating, The world of satellite TV (page 179)
Once the C/NR of the incoming satellite signal reaches +2 or more dB above the threshold rating of the receiver, the last few stray sparklies disappear and the video appears to be totally clear.
1999, Eugene Trundle, Newnes TV and Video Engineer's Pocket Book (page 96)
One of the most common troubles with a satellite home unit is sparklies, as shown in Fig. 4.8.