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DirecTV 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, and all receivers require the use of one. Some DirecTV receivers have the access card built into them, but they can still be removed or replaced in the event that DirecTV issues new access …
Dish 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 legitimacy, decodes the signal, and allows the customer to enjoy the content.
At the very core of all of these is the network card, which appears to be little more than a credit card with …
Satellite Descramblers: What the Heck are they, anyway?
Satellite TV, like cable, is one that is wrought with expensive options, selections, packages, hardware, and features. A new satellite TV subscriber can pick and choose their subscription package literally down to the penny, detailing the exact hardware setup and capabilities of their new system.
What is a Satellite Descrambler?
There are two different types of satellite television signals that you are able to receive and view: free-to-air (FTA), and premium services. …
TiVo. DirecTV. Both of those names are associated with revolutionary television experiences. The TiVo was one of the first personal video recorders (PVR) on the market, and the brand has gained a cult-like following as users everywhere warm up to the intuitive interface and intelligent features. Stand alone TiVo, which operates via cable as opposed to satellite, has been heralded by its legions of fans as one of the best things that’s ever happened to cable TV. It’s likely that …
DirecTV has always been on the cutting edge of technology, offering its customers the latest innovations in audio and visual spectacles. Fifteen years ago it was the first company that offered reliable satellite access without having to use one of those massive satellite dishes that were popping up all over residential America. Several years ago DirecTV pioneered the implementation of high definition TV, and it has since set the standard of high definition broadcast.
When TiVo was released this trend changed, and suddenly DirecTV …
Every now and then a product comes along that just completely redefines your perceptions. DirecTV’s Sat-Go is not it, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a pretty cool little gadget.
For those who aren’t in the know, Sat-Go is DirecTV’s mobile satellite system. Yes, you did read that right. It isn’t a TV, DVD player, or MP4 player- the Sat-Go is a mobile satellite TV, complete with built in dish and receiver. Now …
Transmission of signals from the Satellite to the Satellite Dish
In a nutshell, Satellite TV transmits video and audio signals from satellites in space to satellite dishes on the Earth’s surface. However, these satellites are geostationary satellites. These satellites are placed in a geostationary orbit and are perpetually at a constant position relative to the earth’s surface. This is achieved by orbiting at a height of 22,300 miles above the equator in the Clarke Belt. The latitude of the satellite is always zero and the longitude is constant. On every such …
Satellite Radio: A Brief Introduction
Somewhere way up in the sky there are a series of satellites that are beaming down golden rays of audio goodness. The world of Satellite radio has three main service providers, though North America only receives coverage from two of those players. How exactly do these services work, and what are the technologies in place behind them? These questions are ones that most people would not think to ask, but to …
Overview of Satellite Internet
If you live in an area that lacks high speed internet access, such as in a rural community or in an area that is extremely remote, satellite internet access may be a solution for you that is both economical and effective. High speed internet is no longer an optional commodity or luxury product, as the modern world dictates that high speed internet access is a requirement for computing online. Websites such as MySpace, YouTube, and Newgrounds.com are all highly popular locations …
What is Digital Video Recorder (DVR)?
Digital Video Recording (DVR) is a technological device that records television programming in a digital format. It immediately transfers the data onto a storage device like a compact disk or a disk drive. The digital video recorder is quite similar to a set-top-box. This hardware requires a software if it has to be connected to the computer or any other device. The investigatory firms, hotels and malls that have installed CCTV’s for inspection and supervision, …
