TeleVision Receive Only Satellite-TV FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about TeleVision Receive Only Satellite-TV systems
This FAQ about TeleVision Receive Only Satellite-TV was compiled
and written byTVRO Hobbyists drlev@hotmail.com with numerous
contributions by others.
- 01 What is TVRO?
- TVRO is an acronym that stands for TeleVision Receive Only. ...
- 02 How did satellite TV begin?
- In 1945, science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke envisioned ...
- 03 How exactly are satellite signals transmitted?
- Satellite transmissions start with the uplink signal, which ...
- 04 What frequencies and/or bands are used for TVRO satellitetransmissions?
- Satellite transmissions can be received from two different bands:...
- 05 Who is likely to be a prospective big dish system owner?
- The prospective big dish system owner is primarily the person ...
- 06 Okay, now I know a bit about BUD systems. But those minidishsatellite systems are fairly cheap and simple. What about DBS?
- DBS, or direct broadcast satellite, is a relatively recent ...
- 07 About how much might it cost to put a system together?
- A home TVRO system once cost as much as $100,000 in 1980! Prices ...
- 08 Exactly what equipment do I need?
- There are six basic components to a big dish system: the ...
- 09 Okay, I have my equipment. How do I get my TVRO satellite systeminstalled?
- Easy. Have someone else do it. Pay them lots of money, sit back ...
- 10 Okay, I now have my satellite system working. How do I connectmore than one TV and receiver to it?
- There are two main options for a multiple TV setup. You can ...
- 11 All the hype these days is about HDTV. Can I view HDTV signalswith my BUD system?
- Absolutely, yes! For those that haven't yet heard, ...
- 12 What Programming is Available on BUDs?
- In a single word, LOTS! More than any DBS system can shake a ...
- 13 What about the broadcast networks? Can I get them with my big dish system?
- Yes. But keep in mind that they are probably going to be distant ...
- 14 What are the requirements for subscribing to the networks?
- Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (the
- 15 What are these "raw feeds" and backhauls that I always hear about?
- 16 How do I access all this programming?
- Simple. Turn on your television set, get the remote control,...
- 17 Are ALL channels freely available for watching? What is encryption?
- Not all channels are available for home viewing. Channels that are ...
- 18 How do I tune audio?
- Audio tuning is not too difficult. The audio portion of a ...
- 19 There is so much programming! How do I keep track of it all? Arethere program guides available?
- There IS a giant variety of standard programming available to big ...
- 20 Who provides subscription programming and about how much might itcost me?
- It must be noted that there are far fewer providers of C-Band/...
- 21 What Television Broadcast Standards are compatible with BUDs?
- All television distribution uses some set of technological ...
- 22 What Compression Schemes are used with BUDs?
- Digital compression allows for more than one video and/or ...
- 23 What Encryption Methods are used with BUDs?
- The type of encryption depends on whether the transmission is ...
- 24 A Word About 4:2:2 Screen Pixel Ratio
- Most DVB/MPEG-2 receivers receive what is called 4:2:0 screen ...
- 25 Are there any hobbies related to owning a big dish system?
- Absolutely! Having a big dish system means more than just standard ...
- 26 How does the environment affect my big dish system?
- Environmental factors are certainly an issue concerning your big ...
- 27 Can Zoning Ordinances or Homeowner Associations prevent me fromInstalling a TVRO System?
- Whoa, Nellie! We'll tackle each part of this question separately ...
- 28 What is the Future for TVRO?
- It seems as though consumer TVRO is at a critical crossroads. In ...
- 29 Where Can I get More Information or Help with my TVRO System?
- Here are some additional resources for TVRO information:...
- 30 Glossary: A-C
- Addressability: Remote-control function of equipment that allows ...
- 31 Glossary: D-F
- DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite): A class of satellite service ...
- 32 Glossary: G-S
- Geostationary (Geosynchronous): Refers to a satellite's orbit which ...
- 33 Glossary: T-V
- Transponder: Electronic package aboard a telecommunications ...
- 34 Sources Cited
- 1. History of Satellite TV- http://www.orbitsat.com/AboutSat/history1....