| There are two types of satellite tv systems. One | | | | Two of the major providers to purchase are Dish |
| is Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) and the other is | | | | Network and DIRECTV. Let's look at what you |
| TeleVision receive only (TVRO). Let's talk briefly | | | | can get with each provider, then, you can choose |
| about each type of system. | | | | whichever (if either) is best for you. |
| The Direct Broadcast system is done in what is | | | | Dish Network, first of all offers no hidden fees in |
| called the Ku-Band. Stronger power signals are | | | | their pricing-They lay it all on the table for you. |
| transmitted by these satellites because they | | | | For $19.99 per month (limited guarantee) you get |
| operate on a higher frequency. With DBS, they | | | | a 2 room system with Dish Family Program |
| can use smaller satellite dishes. An 18" dish is large | | | | Package. The price includes free installation and |
| enough to receive all satellite TV signals. If a | | | | equipment. Dish TV offers various low rate |
| person has a very clear view on the south side | | | | packages that can fit anyone's budget. You may |
| of their residence, a 10th floor apartment can | | | | receive free Dish programming for three months |
| have satellite TV. The DBS system is used by | | | | and you can add the High Definition Package for |
| various satelite TV providers, including Dish | | | | $10.00 per month to any higher programming |
| Network. This small, low maintenance satellite dish | | | | packages like Dish Latino or America's Top. With |
| is favorable for anyone. It doesn't get in the way | | | | this addition you get 4 free rooms of Free Dish |
| and it it is aimed at only one satellite. Unlike some | | | | Satellite Equipment installed. You also get a free 2 |
| of the larger satellite TV dishes, it only has one | | | | room Dish Receiver. With Dish, $5.98 per month, |
| feed. No free channels are accessible in Direct | | | | you can get the Dish DVR advantage package |
| Broadcast because often times these satellite | | | | (your programming-Dish Latino or America's Top |
| dishes are use by satellite TV providers-like Dish | | | | is bundled together with local TV channels). You |
| Network. DBS is simple and inexpensive; | | | | can also receive Dish Home Protection Plan for 9 |
| therefore, it is ideal for anyone. Sometimes this | | | | months free. |
| satellite TV dish can be installed free. It has easy | | | | Dish network offers a variety of programs |
| instructions for installation. If you get a qualified | | | | including movies, sports, public interest, news, |
| installer who knows where to get the satellite dish | | | | religious, entertainment, music, home shipping |
| and the installation tools, you are set. It will take | | | | networks and pay-per-view programs. There are |
| him only a matter of minutes to install your DBS | | | | more than 30 movie channels that are commercial |
| satellite TV dish. | | | | free-Cinemax, HBO, Starz, and Showtime. |
| Now, what about TeleVision Receive Only (TVRO) | | | | About DIRECTV-It is definitely number 1 in |
| systems. These are sometimes called Big Dish | | | | outstanding TV programming, entertainment |
| TV, BUD (Big Ugly Dish), and C-Band. This type of | | | | programs, technology, and customer service. |
| system was the very first satellite TV system on | | | | DIRECTV has over 15 million users. |
| the market for home viewers. These systems | | | | Aside from the well-known satellite TV providers, |
| need a larger TV dish (3 to 6 feet in diameter). | | | | Dish Network and DIRECTV, there is also the |
| They work in C-Band frequencies (around 4 G | | | | option of free satellite TV (for at least portions of |
| Hertz). These frequencies have much longer | | | | your services).The free satellite TV choices |
| wave lengths than the Ku-Band. That is why the | | | | include acquiring free installation and equipment and |
| satellite TV dish must be larger. | | | | paying a monthly rate for the service, getting |
| The TVRO satelite also has to be movable. It | | | | free satellite through your personal computer and |
| picks up its channels from multiple satellites. There | | | | buying a low cost satellite card, and purchasing |
| are not nearly as many channels accessible | | | | satellite equipment, then tapping into free Satellite |
| through C-Band as through Ku-Band. One | | | | TV feeds. Each of these three choices provide |
| favorable feature is that the TVRO system does | | | | some free services but there is a certain |
| get free channels. Also, you can receive | | | | monetary amount to be paid out for services |
| independent feeds from different companies. For | | | | also. |
| example, if a news crew was covering a story in | | | | You can attain a low cost satellite card and |
| the area of the satellite, you could get an | | | | receive TV through your computer system. It |
| unedited version of that story with TVRO satellite | | | | has very good reception and a very clear picture |
| TV. These news crews send their signals to | | | | because you satellite card that is installed decodes |
| headquarters by use of a C-Band. TVRO satellite | | | | the satellite signal. |
| systems are many times used by people who | | | | You can opt to buy equipment to receive satellite |
| have space rented on the satellite for only a | | | | signals to your television. Most of what you are |
| limited amount of time. | | | | able to pick up with this option is Christian |
| With TVRO, material that has not been edited can | | | | channels, ethnic programs, and local broadcasting. |
| be transported from one continent to another. | | | | Probably, the best option is to attain free |
| They can also be used to transport such material | | | | equipment, then pay each month for service. This |
| within the same continent. | | | | satellite TV option is the most versatile in |
| So, here you have two different TV systems. | | | | channels. |
| Each has its own advantages. Each system is | | | | Make your decision on free satellite based on |
| constructed in its own unique way but they | | | | what is the most you can get for your money in |
| function differently. It all depends on what is right | | | | setting up this free satellite system. Get help by |
| for you. | | | | visiting your consumer electronics. |