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Whats the best HDTV Tuner to purchase?
That depends on what your trying to receive, What operating system you have, etc. If all you want to receive are ATSC terrestrial channels then...
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What is ATSC, DVB-T, QAM, NTSC?
ATSC is the digital standard used by North American digital television broadcasters in the United States and Canada, South Korea also uses the ATSC...
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What is FTA (Free to Air) ?
Free to air is a term that's used to describe channels that are transmitted in the clear (un-scrambled/Not Encrypted). FTA channels are available on...
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What is DVB?
DVB stands for "Digital Video Broadcast". It's a standard that was originally set up in Europe to set a standard for digital video...
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What is DiSEqC?
DiSEqC is a technological solution developed to enable a single receiver to operate two to four LNBs simultaneously. This is used, for example, if...
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What is the Symbol Rate?
A symbol is a unique signal state of a modulation scheme used on transmission link, which conveys one or more information bits to the receiver. The...
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What is a transponder?
A transponder is a satellite system that receives data from a terrestrial station and broadcasts them to another terrestrial station. It can be used...
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What is a LNB?
Low Noise Block Converter; it's a device placed on the focus of a satellite dish which amplifies the incoming signal and converts the frequencies...
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Can you view DirecTV with DVB Free to air systems?
NO, DirecTV uses a totally different broadcast system.
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Can you view Dishnetwork or Bell ExpressVU channels with your FTA receivers.
NO, However with some models people are installing third party firmware that will let the receiver view encrypted services.
This is illegal in the...
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Will a universal LNB work with Dishnetworks satellites.?
No and Yes, No it will not work on there primary satellites like Echostar 5 and Echostar 7. But they will work with Echostar 7.
Echostar 5 and 7 use...
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What type of LNB do I need for dishnetwork, DirecTV or Bell ExpressVU?
You would need a circular LNB like our DSS Dual LNB. Linier FTA LNBS will not work with the main Dishnetwork, DirecTV or Bell ExpressVu satellites.
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Installing an Antenna in the Attic
Attic Installation Tips
While you have the legal right to erect an antenna on property you either own or control, many people will still install...
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LNB Types Explained
A low-noise block converter (LNB, for low-noise block, or sometimes LNC, for low-noise converter) is used in communications satellite (usually...
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USALS Explained
In 1997 thanks to EUTELSAT-STAB collaboration, all commands of the DisEqC 1.2 standard were developed to operate dish motors directly from the...
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What size dish do I need for Ku reception?
Normally, within the boundaries of the continental US, you can use a 75cm dish. Fringe areas should use a 90cm or larger dish. ...
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Do you guarantee that these channels will remain free?
No, no one can guarantee "free channels". You will receive these channels as long as they remain free and in the clear (not ...
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I heard there are channels on C-band as well. Will your receiver pick up C-band?
Yes, it will receive C-band and Ku-band. Of course C-band requires a larger dish and a C-band feed and LNB.
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Can I add your receiver to my existing C-band system.
Yes, you can. If you want to receive Ku-band signals on your C-band dish, you must have a Ku LNB on you feed system. This will usually ...
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Whats the difference between a universal Linear LNB and Standard Linear LNB?
A Linear or Standard LNB will get from 11.7-12.2 gHz
A Universal will go from 10.7-12.75 gHz
There are 2 bands on KU, low (10.7-11.7) and High...
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