| volution of television has seen dramatic | | | | control to limit channels or programs. |
| acceleration recently. Satellite TV has truly | | | | More recently, a spectacular Digital Video |
| revolutionized the global viewing experience. You | | | | Recording feature, DVR, has emerged. This gives |
| no longer have to rely on awkward rabbit ear | | | | the viewer the ability to record, replay, and splice |
| antennae to bring viewing pleasure. Satellite dishes | | | | programming scenes as many times, and in as |
| have become as ubiquitous as the roof antenna | | | | many ways, as desired. That's what the |
| was in the early years. The world can now be | | | | combination of HDTV and DVR will give: complete |
| accessed through numerous, and diverse channels, | | | | control. |
| and programming. | | | | Unlike commercial television, which broadcasts |
| The number of options available with satellite | | | | free programming, satellite television is not |
| television is overwhelming. Since the broadcast | | | | without cost. To get satellite TV, you need a dish |
| signals used in satellite television are digital, as | | | | antenna, and a receiver designed to work with |
| compared with old analog, the results are crystal | | | | the chosen service. You can buy the hardware |
| clear audio and visual transmissions. Broadcasts | | | | from the satellite company, an electronics store, |
| can be done in HDTV, or high definition television, | | | | or a satellite-system dealer/installer for about |
| which is the latest television technology. Digital | | | | $100 and up. There is a monthly subscription fee, |
| transmissions allow a greater degree of flexibility | | | | in addition to the cost of the hardware; this varies |
| for broadcasters. | | | | according to the level of service. In the past, bad |
| In addition to picture and sound excellence, there | | | | weather could adversely effect the signals, |
| is a virtual library of movies, sporting events, and | | | | however new technology and improvements |
| news programs to choose from. More than the | | | | have made this a rare issue. |
| basic channels of yesteryear. | | | | All considered, satellite television is an investment |
| Satellite receivers, when put together with the | | | | well worth it. Satellite service can include you in a |
| properly built and positioned satellite dish, hook up | | | | world revolution that is changing the face of how |
| with access to more than 225 digital-quality | | | | information and entertainment is done in this |
| channels. The receiver can also provide an | | | | world. The sky is the limit with satellite services, |
| on-screen program guide that can be customized | | | | literally, when it comes to speed, features, and |
| to suit viewers needs. The receiver also has a | | | | innovation. |
| built-in "Locks and Limits" feature, which gives | | | | |