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.

Almost all of the channels provided by these companies are NOT FTA. The channels are encrypted and require an authorized receiver and monthly subscription.

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.

Almost all of the channels provided by these companies are NOT FTA. The channels are encrypted and require an authorized receiver and monthly subscription.

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.

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.

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.

You can leave your existing DirecTV dish on the roof and simply install the 2-way DirecPC dish alongside it. Or, if you do not want two dishes on your roof, you can remove your existing DirecTV dish, move that feed to the 2-way DirecPC dish with an optional mount, and use the 2-way DirecPC dish to receive both DirecTV and 2-way DirecPC. Some services offered by DirecTV are being broadcast from another location and require a special DirecTV Plus system for reception.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes this dish will work you would have to re-point it to a satellite that is DVB compliant see the channel line section under SATELLITE SYSTEMS in the channel lineups!

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!