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Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Receiver Overview
The Dish 301 Receiver is DISH Network’s standard old receiver model. It has a low profile with a slim 2 inch thick design that is only 15 inches wide and 11 inches deep. Dish 301 provides all of the functions that any top of the line receiver has, these functions [...]
Dish Network vs DirecTV
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Dish Network versus DirecTV
If you’re in the market for satellite television, there are two main players that you are probably looking at: DirecTV, and Dish Network. Both are completely viable, well-thought-out solutions that deliver the product that they promise. Both offer competitive home television solutions, good picture quality, and good customer support. [...]
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 [...]
What is a Satellite Descrambler?
Sunday, August 19th, 2007Satellite 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 [...]