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Thursday, August 23rd, 2007What is Dish 500 ?
The Dish 500 is a 20″ satellite dish used by Dish Network subscribers. This new dish model is slightly larger than the previous Dish 300 which was only 18″ however it allows subscribers to receive more content and additional features. This is accomplished by allowing you to receive a satellite […]
DirecTV Access Cards
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007DirecTV Access Cards
DirecTV’s receivers require the inclusion of an access card. This access card comes in the form of a smart card (a card with a chip embedded in it) that contains vital information to decoding the satellite feed. The network cards are what allows the receiver to perform its job, […]
Dish Network Cards
Monday, August 20th, 2007Dish Network uses a series of receivers and DVR units that allow a customer to decode a satellite signal that is broadcast from a satellite orbiting in a geosynchronous orbit. The signal reaches a dish, and is then transferred along a coaxial cable to the receiver. From there, the receiver verifies the customer’s […]
DirecTv Review
Monday, August 20th, 2007If you were around back in the 50s and 60s, you know that cable television was a luxury that provided few advantages. It offered basic television, but with poor image quality and unreliable reception. It was a luxury that made television accessible to thousands of homes, and it helped television transform American culture.
Fast forward about […]
Dish Network Review
Monday, August 20th, 2007This Review Was Updated January 8th 2008
Many people have found that satellite television is the right kind of service for their home needs. It’s not uncommon for bars and hotels to have satellite TV’s playing the days sports games, as satellite TV subscribers have access to some of the best sports programming available. […]