FTA stands for "Free To Air" and is offered via various models of MPEG-II receivers. FTA has the thrill of the early satellite years, providing loads of viewable channels, all while providing digital quality reception.
MPEG-2 receivers are now more affordable and easier to use. Most can search for settings by scanning the satellite. And size is a fraction of the common C-Band units.
Tons of programming is available. As I type this I am watching Star trek via WFFF TV in Vermont in crystal clear quality. Choose from international channels to news feeds. Plenty of things to search for! If you are a Canadian TV lover, you can still get some of it via a MPEG-2 receiver on E2.
Connection of your FTA receiver is simple. It is best to use it in conjunction
with your existing satellite receiver. Not that you have to, but you
need to use the existing receiver to move the dish, adjust polarity, etc. Of
course you can use the FTA unit as a stand alone receiver, but you will
need to rig up a switch for the polarity and dish movement. If you use
it with your existing receiver, then simply connect it to the IF output of
the existing receiver or use a appropriate splitter. Want a seperate dish for
your FTA unit - bargain with your neighbor to remove that old Primestar dish
from their yard. It will work fine for your dish.
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