Absolutely not. These channels require subscription and special receivers supplied by the service provider only. Although receivers that are FTA and Nagra2 capable, can be programmed to open all these channels as they use the DVB standard in some countries this maybe considered legal.

Almost all of the channels provided by these companies are NOT FTA. The channels are encrypted and require an authorized receiver and monthly subscription. A few FTA channels are available on Dish Network such as the music channels and NASA and the Angel Channel

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

You may not. For example, the local weather, news, sports, and coverage of community activities which you enjoy today with your cable service, may not be available on satellite TV. Our Community Channels are a unique service with cable.

No,an off the air antenna must be used to receive local programming,if you cannot receive an acceptable signal with your antenna Network Programming is available at a additional charge.

Free to Air (FTA) channels are digital channels that are not encrypted by the service provider and require no subscription or monthly payment. They are provided free of charge by the provider and are perfectly legal to receive with an FTA receiver.

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.

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).