Absolutely not. These channels require subscription and special receivers supplied by the service provider only. Any tampering with your FTA receiver (whether by hardware or software modification) to try to receive the premium channels without paying is not only a violation of the law and unethical, but also will void the warrantee on your receiver and may hinder it unusable. We do not support or condone piracy of signal. Don't even inquire about it.

Yes, you will be able to connect your outside antenna (also known as an "Off-Air antenna") to receive your local channels. Be sure to speak with your technician prior to installation to discuss these options. See similar questions...

NO, the receiver will be delivered pre-programmed to watch FTA channels on Telstar 5 (Also called Intelsat Americas 5, or just Intelsat 5). If you wish to watch channels from other satellites, then you will have to select a different satellite from the list on the MENU of the receiver. The password for getting into the MENU is 0000 all zeroes. See similar questions...

No. All FTA channels are available on satellites with much weaker signal than DSS. The minimum size dish required is 30". Also, FTA and DBS / DSS satellites require different type of LNBs. See similar questions...

Hughes is trying to sell DIRECTV, and Dish Network (Echostar) made a buyout proposal. In late 2002, the proposed merger was rejected by the FCC and the Department of Justice as anti-competitive. At this point, that combination seems unlikely. See similar questions...

Not at this time. Satellite TV service from DIRECTV and DISH Network is only available in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Click on the following link for more information on free satellite TV systems and service, or these links for ordering information, the latest offers, and free bonuses from DISH Network satellite TV or DIRECTV satellite TV. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/satellite-tv-faq-21161. See similar questions...

Once your equipment is connected and your dish aimed, simply call DirecTV (1-800-DIRECTV) or Dish Network (800-333-3474 ). After answering a few questions, they will have your programming up and running before you hang up! See similar questions...

Probably. Any wireless receiver supporting the industry standard 802.11b or 802.11g protocols should work. However, in rare cases, we have found wireless receivers which had compatibility issues with the computer upon which it was installed. See similar questions...

There are a variety of ethnic and Network Programming that you can receive. Telstar 5 satellite is very popular for ethnic programming, ARABIC, IRAN, and ASIAN channels. You can get the following ethnic channels if your dish is pointed correctly: ASIA : DA-1,Tamil TV, KBS, SBS, SC, SBC, UCN, Maharishi, YTN, BLTV, WOW, ETTV-1,K Gospel, USTV, JET, SET-1, MAC TV, DA-A1, BNE-TV, ASIA, SVC/Super Value ARABIC : Syria TV, Dubai Sport, NBN Int. See similar questions...

FTA stands for "Free To Air", and these are the Television & Radio signals broadcast with no scrambling from different satellites. There are many channels from the United States (Public Television channels, some local channels, and Religious channels such as TBN, Fashion Channel, Health channel, etc.) and many other countries of the world which are broadcast without scrambling and considered as FTA channels. See similar questions...

No, you cannot use DirecTV equipment to receive Dish Network programming or vice versa. Each system is designed to operate exclusively with proprietary satellites hovering above the Earth in geo stationary orbit. The satellites for these systems are in completely different locations, and their signals can not be decoded by competitor receiver units. See similar questions...

If your DISH Network system was installed by Blue Sky Satellite, or one of our technicians has performed work on your system, contact Blue Sky Satellite at: 1-800-819-6520, Option '3'. If you have questions about programming changes, such as adding or removing channels, Pay-Per-View, or billing questions, please contact DISH Network directly at: 1-800-333-3474. See our FAQ or get Tech Support by clicking one of the links below or by calling us toll-free at 1-888-677-2992. See similar questions...

Yes, using the composite input connections on the AV500E and AV700E. Record time is real time (e.g. a half-hour show will take a half-hour to record). See similar questions...

No. You cannot use the same dish for availing services of both DirecTV and Cosmosatellite internet from a common dish. See similar questions...

PBS currently plans to distribute Ancestors only through PBS member stations. As a consequence, the PBS national channels available through satellite and digital cable services (PBS You, PBS Kids, PBS National Feed, etc.) will not carry this series. See similar questions...

NO. Our system is among the most reliable on the market. You have to do your research to see if FTA is what you are looking for or not. See similar questions...