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Satellite TV services are provided for several years already, but obviously
not everybody is familiar with the various options these services have to
offer.
If you are familiar with satellite TV services and know what you want,
then you can simply choose one of the retailers and subscribe to their
great deals. If not, keep reading this essential information.
When you make the decision to join the satellite TV service, you can
contact one of the main suppliers or dealers. You can get a great deal of
information and they'll help you choose a satellite dish and receiver,
schedule the installation of the satellite equipment, and enable you to
enjoy a new and exciting entertainment experience.
There are many reasons to join the satellite TV services. Whether you're
looking for a more sharp picture on your TV, or if you're unsatisfied with
your local cable services or if you don't have cable TV in your area and
you depend on the satellites, then satellite TV is your best choice.
You've probably already seen those little white dishes in your neighbor's
backyard or arrayed down the side of an apartment building. As you can
see, satellite TV services are no longer an exclusive club of wealthy
people with big budgets. It's for anyone, anywhere.
Today there are two major providers of satellite television services: Dish
Network and DirecTV. Each one of them offers a large number of channels
and several low-cost options for service. In addition, they offer freedom
from the binding stresses of your local cable company, and that alone is
worth it.
You don't really need to understand how satellite TV works in order to
enjoy it. Nevertheless, if you're curious, here's a brief explanation.
Satellite TV begins on the ground at a satellite uplink station. DIRECTV
and Dish Network operate their own satellite uplink stations.
These stations play two roles: first they receive programming from
affiliated networks like ESPN, CNN, and HBO. Secondly, because video
programming contains a very large amount of data, the uplink stations
must then compress the data so that it can be easily transmitted to a
satellite. Once the programming has been sufficiently compressed, the
station transmits the data to satellites orbiting high above the earth.
When the satellites receive a transmission, they relay it back down to
earth, where it is received by the satellite dish mounted on your home.
The dish then amplifies the strength of the signal, which has weakened
during its journey back from space, and sends it to the satellite receiver
on your TV, which decodes the signal and turns it back into images and
sound.
DIRECTV and Dish Network operate their own fleet of satellites. These
satellites are positioned approximately 22,300 miles above the earth in
geosynchronous orbit, which means that instead of circling the earth,
they follow it as it rotates. As a result, these satellites never change
their position relative to the ground. So once you point your dish at a
satellite, you will not have to adjust it.
Currently, Direct TV operates a fleet of four satellites and Dish Network
operates 10 satellites. To receive signals from one of these satellites,
you will need three pieces of equipment: a satellite dish, a receiver, and
a remote control, all of which will be given to you when you subscribe to
satellite TV service.
Depending on the programming package you order, your satellite dish
will be either a round 18" dish or an 18" x 20" oval dish. The receiver
looks like a cross between a cable box and DVD player, and can sit on
top of your television. For an extra fee you can choose a receiver with a
built-in digital video recorder so that you can record your favorite shows
for later playback.
Want even more quality? No problem! Programs broadcast in HDTV format
offer higher resolution and far more detailed images than traditional
television signals. HDTV images are so clear that they appear lifelike. As
most HDTV users know, watching pictures of this high clarity will
substantially enhance the enjoyment of watching TV.
Unfortunately, standard satellite TV dishes and receivers do not
automatically provide you with a high definition picture. If you subscribe
to DIRECTV or Dish Network and you wish to watch HDTV programming,
you will need the following pieces of equipment:
* An HDTV-ready television or an integrated HDTV set
* An HDTV-compatible satellite dish and receiver
* An HDTV broadcast
* An HDTV Subscription from DIRECTV or Dish Network
The first thing you will need to enjoy a high definition picture is an HDTV-
ready television or an integrated HDTV. HD-ready sets come ready to
receive and play standard broadcast signals, but they are also capable of
displaying high definition programming with the addition of a specialized
receiver. Integrated HDTVs, on the other hand, have a high definition
receiver built in and come ready to play HDTV programming right out of
the box, but they cost far more money.
You will also need an HD-compatible satellite dish and receiver. Satellite
TV providers offer high definition equipment packages that include an HD-
compatible dish and receiver, though these packages generally come at a
higher price than a standard dish and receiver.
Once you have your HDTV-ready television, satellite dish, and receiver,
the last thing you'll need is a high-definition broadcast to tune in to.
DIRECTV and Dish Network both offer a variety of HD channels, though
Dish Network offers more because they acquired VOOM's HD lineup.
Depending on your area, you may also be able to receive some local
network broadcasts in high definition.
The best deals on satellite TV and internet are available from
independent retailers. While your monthly bill will be the same
regardless of where you purchase your equipment, independent retailers
can offer you a far better selection of promotions.
While DIRECTV, Dish Network, and VOOM also offer promotions, you will
find far better value from independent retailers, who buy their equipment
in bulk and pass on substantial savings to their customers.
Satellite TV customers can choose to have a professional technician install
and configure their dish and receiver, or elect to do it themselves. Due to
the potential complexity of mounting and aiming the dish, and configuring
the receiver and TV, the best choice is to prefer professional installation.
Most retailers subcontract the installation process to a technician in your
local area, who will visit your home and install and configure your
equipment. Provided you have met the required conditions, installation
is straightforward and will take a minimum of 1.5 hours.
Once you're done, you can start enjoying the package you chose.
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