Dish Network vs. Direct TV

Tuning Your Satellite Dish Using a Satellite Finder

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:20:43 GMT

In satellite TV purview, knowing how to use a satellite finder is key to acquiring a good reception. Sure, you can use a compass too, but the margin for error is quite large, considering that you have to search for a tiny speck of the satellite in a space the breadth of Texas. On top of that, there’s a satellite positioned approximately every three degrees along the circle above the equator, so an error of just a few degrees will easily get you the wrong satellite.

A satellite TV finder will help you home in to the right satellite so you

Setting up a Satellite Dish on a Wooded Location

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:03:26 GMT

As you know, satellite TV installation in a wooded location can be quite a hassle. You have to compete with the trees for aerial space knowing that ANY signal blockage is unacceptable. Tree trunks, branches, even leaves can easily block an extremely weak satellite TV signal trying to reach your dish.

So for instance, if your home sits right at the middle of a densely wooded spot, what would you do to get your satellite dish its necessary elevation?

Mounting dishes on tree trunks eschews the need for a stable stand.

Using In-line Amplifiers to Extend Satellite TV Wiring

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:27:14 GMT

For anyone who has done any cable wiring, extending a satellite cable should be familiar territory. Whenever wiring runs in excess of 100 feet, an in-line amplifier may be used to maintain signal integrity.

The Signal Loss

Satellite TV uses RG-6 coaxial cables, a pretty common coax variety extensively use in many commercial and home applications. RG-6 can refer to a wide variety of cable design properties which differ in terms of shielding, center conductor composition, or dielectric type. For example, the “flooded” coax variety is infused with heavy waterproofing designed for outdoor use.

Due to physical resistance, a

Using Diplexers in Satellite TV Installation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:17:27 GMT

In satellite TV installation, using diplexers is almost always recommended to eliminate unnecessary cost of wiring, labor and installation materials necessary to run two coaxial drops: one coming from the satellite dish and the other from the Over-The-Air antenna for local channels. Why have two coaxial cables traveling the length of your home when you can have just one.

a sonora satellite TV diplexer
What are satellite TV diplexers?

Satellite TV diplexers are passive devices whose main function is multiplexing signals with differing frequency domains into one channel. A typical diplexer will have three ports: a lowpass filter

Dish Network Airs RFD-TV in High Definition Nationwide

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:16:04 GMT

March 28, 2011

Dish Network has announced that Rural Free Delivery TV, or RFD-TV, will be available in high-definition nationwide.

Rural Free Delivery TV will be available on DISH Network Channel number 231 at no extra cost to the subscribers of America's Top 200 programming package or above.

It’s an effort to solidify its lead in the high-def programming race. Dish Network currently has a line-up with more than 200 high-definition channels, has the most international channels, and as of Dec. 31, 2010, provides for more than 14.1 million subscribers

Dish Network Offers

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:50:49 GMT
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Today, Satellite TV deals have become immensely popular and there are variety programming and equipment options available in the market. DISH Network is a direct provider of satellite television service, with a subscriber base of more than 13 million viewers.

DISH Network has been ruling over the satellite television providers for the last 25 years. DISH Network packages have the right assortment of channels and programs including movies, sports, dramas and non-fiction. DISH Network services also offer you free upgrades as well as home installations. Dish Network has not

Is MLB Extra Inning Worth its Price Tag?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:34:39 GMT

With the 2011 MLB season just a few weeks away, no doubt many people will once again be in serious contemplation of whether to get MLB Extra Innings this time, or once again pass.

How to Setup a Satellite Dish On Your RV

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:51:52 GMT

Setting up a satellite dish on your RV is fairly easy, and with the right tools you can do it within minutes. The best thing about a satellite TV system – it has portability – just the exact opposite of cable TV. It means you will still have NFL Sunday Ticket whenever you go tailgating because you can lug your satellite TV system with you whenever you go.

Why You Need to Cancel Cable Already and Subscribe to Satellite TV

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:19:59 GMT

According to NASDAQ, going into 2011 the United States economy will still be in shambles. Some forecast goes farther by saying that the unemployment rate will reach as high as ever, around 10% by the fourth fiscal quarter.

Americans, depressed by the bleak situation, may decide to cut back unnecessary expense and spend more time at home, perhaps watching television.

Only that, watching television will cost them more than ever, too.

Satellite TV Sports Packages to Make You Drool

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:48:35 GMT

We love their sports. For many of us, it is not just entertainment; it is our way of life. At one time, we dreamt to be like Michael Jordan, John Elway, or Wayne Gretzky. Now, we just love routing and screaming for our favorite players and teams whether from the stands, sidelines, or from our living room watching as the game progress on 1080p HDTV.

That's why we count ourselves lucky that the world's largest satellite TV providers are now offering unrivaled satellite TV sports packages, packages that we always want our sports channels to go

Enhance Your Satellite TV Viewing Experience with Smart Speaker Placement

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:18:38 GMT

For a subject that's becoming more and more a household word (Home Theater), it is a surprise that speaker placement in a satellite TV setup is still a mystery to a majority of homeowners. What happens is that they often blame bad audio to their satellite TV programming. And ironically, 90% of the time this isn't the case but of poorly set up sound system.

Dish Network Satellite TV Specials

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:29:46 GMT

Have you ever wondered why Dish Network is becoming such a hit nowadays? Although cable companies like Comsat are still holding the largest consumer share in the market, the millions of people that are canceling out to move over to Dish Network satellite TV may change that anytime soon.

So, what makes satellite TV such a hit? It’s the best, the cheapest, and the most loaded satellite TV specials you have ever seen. Check these out, only from Dish Network:

DirecTV and Dish Network Satellite TV Specials

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:24:24 GMT

So, how would you choose the best TV package for your family? The most important criteria when looking for one is balance—that it should be balanced enough to fulfill the broad viewing needs of a family: a couple of sports channels, a couple of music channels, a few kid’s channels, educational channels, movie channels, shopping…you get the drift.

If you do not yet know, both leading satellite TV providers DirecTV and Dish Network are offering fresh satellite TV specials and treats for your family this new year. Check these out:

Satellite Dish Pointing and Installation Tips

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:15:11 GMT

Setting up a satellite dish is theoretically easy. And why wouldn’t it be, when all you need to do is mount a satellite dish, adjust it some until you get a signal, and then tighten all the bolts and screws.

However, many people who actually tried spent ridiculous amount of time setting up and trying to make it work. A lot of things went wrong: a faulty LNB, a broken cable, a broken receiver but usually the problem is always misalignment of the dish itself.

Are you also planning on installing a satellite dish yourself? Here are some satellite dish pointing tips

Can My Satellite TV Interfere with the Wi-Fi Signal?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:31:55 GMT

All things being equal, the simple answer to this question is that it can’t. Not that it’s impossible, but it is highly improbable for the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency used in most wi-fi modems to mess up the 12GHz frequency used by your satellite TV receiver.

There are some folks who experience signal disruptions when their satellite receivers are placed near a wireless cable modem or a wi-fi router. For this reason, they blame the bad TV signal to the modem. In case you experience the same dilemma, here are some tips to help you solve this mystery: