What is FTA (Free to Air)
?
Free To Air satellite is a term used to describe satellite signals
which you can legally receive without a subscription. Most free
To Air satellite content exists on C Band or Ku Band.Unlike satellite
television which requires a subscription, Free To Air satellite
channels are not encrypted. To receive
Free To Air satellite programming, you will need:
A satellite dish (Either C-Band or Ku-Band)
A Free To Air satellite receiver or PC card
An LNB
An antenna motor (If you wish to receive channels from more than
one satellite)
LyngSat maintains an excellent list of Free To Air satellite television
channels reachable from the United States. Free To Air satellite
is often abbreviated as FTA satellite.
What channels can I get with your receiver?
You will receive channels that are digital MPEG2 and not scrambled.
You can find a listing of these channels (and others) on http://www.lyngsat.com
or http://www.satcodx.com.
Can I use my DirecTV dish?
Operating an FTA receiver to receive DirecTV subscription based
channels via a DirecTV dish is illegal. The process would involve
downloading 3rd party software into the FTA unit.
We do not provide or condone the use of third party software.
Using third party software may be illegal and void product warranty.
Do not email or call asking about DishNetwork, DirecTV, etc. Our
satellite receivers are designed and intended for 100% legal use
only. We will refuse sale to anyone whom we believe intends to
use our product illegally or sell our products for illegal use.
Can I use my DishNetwork dish?
Operating an FTA receiver to receive Dish Network subscription
based channels via a Dish Network dish is illegal. The process
would involve downloading 3rd party software into the FTA unit.
We do not provide or condone the use of third party software.
Using third party software may be illegal and void product warranty.
Do not email or call asking about DishNetwork, DirecTV, etc. Our
satellite receivers are designed and intended for 100% legal use
only. We will refuse sale to anyone whom we believe intends to
use our product illegally or sell our products for illegal use.
What size dish do I need?
FTA channel reception requires the use of an FTA Dish.
How do I find the satellite?
The satellite you want to use will be determined by the programming
you want to view. Telstar 5 is a very popular satellite for ethnic
channels, Bloomberg, etc. Locate your satellite/programming on
one of the web sites listed above and align your dish to that
satellite.
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, a C-band feed, and LNB.
How do I peak my dish?
Simply purchase an inexpensive signal meter for this purpose.
I want two receivers. What do I need?
You will need a dual LNB. Normally, this will be a direct replacement
for your existing LNB. You will need to run a second coax from
the dual LNB to your second receiver.
I want more than two receivers. Now
what do I need?
You will need the twin LNB(2 outputs) and a device called a multi-switch
which allows for several receivers. The most common is a four
receiver switch.
I want more than two recievers and more
than one dish or LNB. What do I need?
Each LNB must be a twin LNB(2 outputs). For each LNB you will
require a Multi-switch. For each receiver you will require a DiSEqC
switch.
Can I use a diplexer to consolidate
my local broadcast channels with my satellite signal?
Yes, you will need two diplexers; one to combine the signal on
the outside and another one to separate those signals on the inside
of your home. Our Multi-switches have a integrated diplexer.
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