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Satellite TV Equipment
The satellite TV equipment you'll need to receive satellite TV programs are a satellite TV dish (to capture the satellite TV signal), and satellite TV receivers (to transmit that signal to your televisions).
In the past, satellite TV equipment cost $2,000 or more. Now, thanks to the competition between satellite TV dealers, you can get a complete satellite TV equipment package, including installation, for free.
Satellite TV Dish
A satellite TV dish captures the broadcast signal sent from a satellite orbiting above the earth.
Satellite TV dishes are curved in order to concentrate the signal to a point, where it is then picked up by the satellite TV dish feed horn. The feed horn sends the signal to the satellite TV receiver where it's unscrambled then sent to your TV.
In the past, satellite TV dishes cost $200 or more, plus $150 to $250 to install them. Now, you can get an all-weather, multi-TV satellite dish and all the other satellite TV equipment you need for free (click on the above links for more information).
Satellite TV Receivers
A satellite TV receiver converts the broadcast signal from a TV satellite into the picture and sound you see and hear on your television.
You get a free four-room satellite TV receiver system (a $495 value) when you subscribe to satellite TV programming through one of the dealers listed below. This system will allow four different shows to be seen on four different televisions at the same time.
In addition to regular satellite TV receivers, you can also get a free DVR (digital video recorder) receiver which allows you to record your favorite TV shows. DVRs also allow you to bypass annoying commercials and to pause the show you're watching, so you can answer the phone or get a snack, then resume watching it when you're ready.
You can also order a free HD (high definition) receiver that allows you to view HDTV broadcasts.
DISH Network and DIRECTV offer a combination HD/DVR receiver so you can view your shows in high definition format and digitally record up to 350 hours of programming. Click on the links below for more information and pricing on these receivers.
A DISH Network or DIRECTV installer will set up the dish and hook up the receivers free of charge after which he or she will show you how to operate the system. You can get a satellite TV system installed within one to five days from the time you place your order.
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