Although these channels are described as free to use, the viewer does in fact pay for them. Some are paid directly by payment of a licence fee or voluntary donation, where as others are paid indirectly for consumer products and services where part of the cost goes toward television advertising and sponsorship.

Free-to-air is used for international broadcasting. It can often be described as television’s equivalent of shortwave radio. There are a number of competing systems in use, with early adopters having used C-band satellite dishes of many feet in diameter to receive signals which were originally analogue FM, later digital using the Motorola-proprietary Digicipher II system or later still going to Ku-band and under one-metre dishes with most often the international DVB standard. The following are the types of Free-to-air Receivers:

Satellite Dish
A satellite dish is a special type of parabolic antenna designed with the purpose of transmitting signals to and/or receiving from satellites. A satellite dish is a particular type of microwave antenna, which comes in varying sizes and designs, and is most commonly used to receive satellite television.

Satellite Television
Satellite television is television delivered by way of communications satellites, as compared to usual terrestrial television and cable television. In many areas of the world satellite television services supplement older terrestrial signals, providing a broader range of channels and services, including subscription-only services.

Set Top Box
The term set-top box describes a device that connects to a television and some external source of signal, and turns the signal into content, which is then displayed on the screen. The signal source might be an ethernet cable, a satellite dish, a coaxial cable, a telephone line, Broadband over Power Line, or even an ordinary VHF or UHF antenna. This means any or all of video, audio, Internet webpages, interactive games, or other possibilities. A set-top box does not always need to contain a tuner of its own.

A box connected to a television set’s SCART connector is fed with the baseband television signal from the set’s tuner, and can ask the television to display the returned processed signal instead. This feature is used for decoding Pay TV, and in the past was used for decoding teletext, before decoders became built-in. The outgoing signal can be of the same nature as the incoming signal, or even an “insert” over the original signal, thanks to the “fast switching” feature of SCART whereas in case of Pay TV, this solution avoids the hassles associated with having a second remote control.

And you simply can’t afford to go wrong with your I-Hub serial numbers, though there are many who have reported of having encountered problems while entering the serial numbers correctly. Presented here is a technique recommended by experts that remedies the problem by enabling you to enter the numbers correctly every time you try. The buttons that you will need to use on your remote control for the SV8000HD, and Premier receivers are the following:

A= Rewind button (Double arrows to the left)
B= Slow button (Vertical line and right arrow)
C= Fast Forward button (Double arrows to the right)
D= Stop button (Button with square on it)
E= Play button (Round button with big right arrow)
F= Pause button (Double vertical lines)

For instance, for 5e, the procedure that you will have to follow is to press the number 5 followed by pressing the Play button. This brings up the serial number line as 5E. This is the procedure that should be followed until all the numbers have been entered. This will make all the lower case letters on the dongle serial number to show up as capitals when they are entered.

The best thing that you can do is to write the numbers or letters of the dongle serial number on a separate piece of paper separated into neat groups with each group containing 2 numbers. So it should look something like 5e/02/f3/01/ etc, until you have the complete serial number. Then go to your TV and enter them patiently and with utmost care. You can bet it will work every time. Entering the numbers on a Sonicview 8000 HD is easy as you can do it in your own time. However, the same cannot be said of the Premier since here you will be required to enter the numbers quickly as the cursor tends to move to the next set of numbers.

While many people worry that our nation has become obsessed with watching endless hours of useless television satellite television puts a stop to all of this nonsense. By having satellite you can rewind and fast-forward to programs that you want to watch. No more watching reruns of silly programs just because your waiting for that certain show to come on. With satellite television all you have to do is simply record your program and you can watch the show at your own liberty. This way you don’t have to waste your life away in front of the television but rather watch exciting programs that you want to watch.

Another fear people often have about satellite television is making sure that their children don’t watch inappropriate television or are exposed to violence and other negative influences. With satellite television you can block certain stations that you know are a bad influence on your child’s education and health. Be sure to look into what sorts of programs are appropriate for your child’s education and make sure that the fun shows that they watch have a positive role model. With these factors in mind television will help nurture the educational growth of your child.

Are you a big sports fan? There is no better network for a sports fan than that of satellite television. With NFL Sunday Ticket you will not miss the details of any game. If your family needs you to help with something around the house you no longer have to worry about missing that big play. Simply push pause and return to the game at your own convenience. This way everyone is happy and you can control when you watch the game and not vice versa.

Do you live in the middle of nowhere and are not sure what to do in the way of television providers? The great thing about satellite television is that you can get it almost anywhere. This is what places satellite television a step above the other providers. When you live in the country it is important to have a television so that you can stay connected with the events of the city. Often times mail and news may take a while to reach smaller areas but with television you can know exactly what’s going on in the world right from your living room.

Earlier on the sizes of the satellite dishes were so huge that few could accommodate them, and benefit from their uses. However, as digital technology comes of age, you can now install your very own satellite dish and enjoy the many advantages it offers.

Top 5 advantages of having an FTA Satellite TV
1. Of course, the biggest advantage is that you can enjoy FTA channels without spending a dime.
2. Next is the range of these channels. You will be spoilt for choice as you’ll have hundreds to choose from.
3. If you are a true global citizen, then FTA satellite TV is God’s gift to you. You will be able to experience international programming like never before.
4. FTA satellite TV is a wonderful education tool as well. You child will benefit from watching education channels that offer information and entertainment.
5. Finally, for all you couch potatoes, simply browse your channels and enjoy them, when you want them.

FTA Satellite TV is Absolutely Free
Yes, you heard us! When you have a FTA satellite TV, you are not required to bear any cost for watching the programs as with Cable TV. Your expenses will only be towards the equipment and the installation. You will receive completely free channels on your TV, but with enhanced picture quality and smooth, uninterrupted reception.

A Huge Range of Channels
With Free FTA Satellite TV in your house, you’ll never get bored of watching TV. Surf and choose from hundreds of channels ranging from devotional to adventure, and from local movies to music and more. Simply watch what your mood fancies and stay entertained.

International Programming Like Never Before
FTA Site also gives you the facility to watch International language programs. You can choose from several languages including but not limited to, Arabic, Persian, European, Kurdish, Korean, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish. If you are already eager to get yourself a F.T.A. satellite Television then remember, you’ll never get a better range of inexpensive international programs using any other technology.

Several Education Channels
Most parents think allowing their kids to watch Cable TV is a waste of time and a huge distraction. With FTA Satellite TV you’ll never feel the same as you’ll get plenty of diverse education channels for your kids to watch, learn, and grow with. As a matter of fact, there are several well-known home schooling groups that prefer to use these TV education channels for their students.

FTA, the abbreviation for “Free to Air”, simply refers to the receiving of satellite signals via a satellite dish, and decoding them to be displayed as picture (Television) on your TV. To view “Free to Air” signals, you must input a set of keys into your receiver in order to descramble the signals properly.

FTA Keys simply remove the barriers that normally prevent non-subscribers from receiving the Free to Air signals sent out from certain satellites. The keys give the holder of those keys the freedom to access multiple satellite signals. The keys are inputted into an FTA Receiver that usually sits on or under a TV much like a DVD layer.

A typical satellite dish can pick up signals from only one or two satellites. An FTA receiver is a special kind of dish/receiver combo that has been programmed to pick up free to air signals. The owner must input the keys to ‘unlock’ or descramble the signals. Once unlocked, the FTA receiver has the ability to pick-up the many signals that float freely in the air.

How do you enter the keys into the receiver? FTA keys are really just a set of numbers. They can be entered manually or through files, called FTA Bin Files. They can also be entered via a computer that is attached to the receiver via USB. There are so many different types of FTA receivers that explaining every operation would take pages – the best way to find out is to simply go to a Free to Air webpage and look one that supports your model. Once a receiver gets those numbers, it can pick-up and decode the many signals in the air. FTA Keys unlock the proper program on the receiver, much the same way that a password can unlock a computer program. The programmed receiver responds to the “code word”, the numbers contained in the key.

For those who want to enjoy the programming on FTA Satellite TV, but who do not want to pay for Satellite TV, the choice to access FTA keys is more and more being viewed as an economical alternative. There are now several different companies that charge for the service of providing updated FTA Keys for your receiver, as well as full setup support and FAQ’s for your particular receiver. Because the cost for these services are much less than the amount of money that would otherwise go to the Satellite Company, many TV viewers now pay for this service. It is important to mention that Free To Air TV is perfectly legal.

One can find many FTA Key companies online. Because of high competition, rates are low and usually include full support options. Find a company that offers all the latest FTA Keys AND offers free support for your receiver setup. Customers searching for a way to get keys should look for a company that has constantly updated keys. Keys are constantly changing, and only a handful of companies online get updated FTA Keys (and pass them to their customers) in an immediate fashion.

In an update sent to dealers last month, the company says that once the current inventory of 3150 and 5900 satellite receivers is gone, BEV will replace these models with high definition (HD) satellite receivers.

In place of the 3150 standard definition receiver, BEV will be offering the 6131 high definition receiver while in place of its 5900 standard definition personal video recorder (PVR), Bell will offer the 9241 High HD PVR.

Dealers tell Digital Home that BEV’s standard definition model 4100 is still being sold, however, they expect that may change in 2010 as stocks are drawn down and the percentage of households with high definition televisions increases.

The move to selling only HD receivers make sound economic sense. By going all HD, it means fewer models for BEV to have to support and it ensures the newest satellite receivers offered by the company will feature MPEG-4 capability, the ability to add an external hard disk drive and HDMI connectivity.

MPEG-4 is an advanced audio video compression scheme that will allow Bell TV to deliver bandwidth hogging high definition signals more efficiently. The transition to MPEG-4 by BEV has not been confirmed and is not expected for several years but MPEG-4 capability now means the receiver will be able to handle new future signal transport systems.

The ability to add an external hard drive means the 6141 HD receiver can be turned into a PVR while the 9241 HD PVR can have greatly expanded storage.

HDMI connectivity means all of BEV TV’s receivers will be able to deliver a digital audio and video signal to all HD televisions now on the market.

Since the newer HD receivers can also decode and deliver standard definition signals to existing televisions, the move will mean that customers buying or renting these receivers will be able to use them to view both standard and high definition channels and connect to both analog and digital televisions for years to come.

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Satellite 123.0 W

TP 11.720 V

SR 27.692

VPID 0053

APID 0054

PPID 0054

call letters WNGS

Station affiliate: “THIS” TV\

You guys and ladies want to know why your Coolst 4000, 5000 and 6000 are so excellent? Try tuning into this channel without one!

This is an awesome channel! It is true FTA and is always ON! You are making a big mistake if you pass this channel by! Movies and kick ass serials from the past! There are more “THIS” TV affiliates than just this one, so check them all out on 123.0 W.

Some of you know who I am from previous sites, some of you have no clue who I am because you are new. But, I will inform you that you are going to have to get used to true FTA eventually and probably sooner than you think.

I have been touting this information for quite a while. Some of you understand this and have taken heed and you have prepared for the change. Many of you newbies will likely discover this “suddenly” and at your own chagrin.

Be wise and understand that there are new true FTA channels out there that are available to you for FREE and you don’t need any bin to get them!

These channels have always been available to you, but you never knew it. They are still there today and their programming is becoming better and better!

If you, as one individual, would go to these channels and offer your personal support, the better these channels will become!

You have the power right in your hand (your remote) to make the decision right now and I am telliing you how to do it.

You need to make the decision and join a select few and alter the entire world of FTA television and radio.

Any one of you who understand what I am talking about, please jump in and help me drive this forward and change the idea of FTA for the better!

I honestly need your help, if you were to view the channels and movies that I am watching tonight, while all the rest are watching a blank screen showing nothing more than “SCRAMBLE CHANNEL” you would understand this request better.

You have to experience this for yourself and judge it through your own accordance.

I am inviting you to join me to watch TRUE FTA.

123.0W is a must for anyone running any FTA receiver, not just the older Coolsat receivers.
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AMC 21 at 125.0W also has a nice handful of unencrypted PBS stations (including a couple HD channels hxxp://www.lyngsat.com/amc21.html)

A 33″ or larger dish coupled with a motor and an Invacom QPH-031 LNB or Digiwave DGL-101 LNB.
Helps to keep that dreaded “Scrambled Channel” banner away so the kids can stay entertained during the dark days

Galaxy 18 at 123W requires at least a 30″ dish and a true linear lnb. As far as dish size, bigger is always better

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What size dish for 123 galaxy 18 check here

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What is Telefonica/Amazonas ?

It’s a satellite provider from South America (61.0w)

Can i get Amazonas in North America ?

You can’t , the footprint does not reach the United States , only for those in South America, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico or the south of Mexico.

What kind of dish and LNB do i need ?

The dish depends where you are located and the LNB you need is linear 10750Mhz or universal single KU.

What kind of channels are available on Amazonas ?

Here is the list :

1-102 Frecuencia Latina———Peru
2-103 CMD ———————Peru
3-104 America Television——–Peru
4-105 Panamericana TV———Peru
5-106 Plus TV——————Peru
6-107 TNP———————-Peru
7-108 Canal N——————Peru
8-109 ATV———————-Peru
9-111 Vision 20—————–Peru
10-116 Telecanal—————Chile
11-117 RED Television———–Chile
12-119 TVN——————–Chile
13-120 MEGA——————-Chile
14-121 CHV——————–Chile
15-122 UCTV——————-Chile
16-130 Canal Informativo——–Venezuela
17-132 Venevision————–Venezuela
18-133 RCTV Internacional——Venezuela
19-134 TVES——————-Venezuela
20-136 Vive——————–Venezuela
21-137 ANTV——————-Venezuela
22-138 Venezolana de Television-Venezuela
23-139 Meridiano—————-Venezuela
24-140 Televen—————–Venezuela
25-141 La Tele——————Venezuela
26-142 Globovision—————Venezuela
27-151 Canal Uno—————Colombia
28-152 Canal institucional——-Colombia
29-153 Señal Colombia———-Colombia
30-154 Canal del congreso——Colombia
31-155 RCN——————–Colombia
32-156 Caracol—————–Colombia
33-157 Telecaribe————–Colombia
34-158 Telepacifico————-Colombia
35-159 Teleantioquia————Colombia
36-160 TV Colombia————-Colombia
37-161 Canal 13—————-Colombia
38-162 Canal TRO—————Colombia
39-163 Telecafe—————-Colombia
40-164 Canal Capital————Colombia
41-165 City Tv—————–Colombia
42-301 Cartoon Network——–Latino
43-302 Nickelodeon————-Latino
44-303 Discovery Kids———–Latino
45-304 Disney channel———-Latino
46-305 Animal Planet————Latino
47-306 Boomerang————–Latino
48-307 JETIX——————-Latino
49-308 Zaz———————Mexico
50-309 Baby Tv—————–Latino
51-351 National Geographic——Latino
52-353 The Biography Channel—Latino
53-354 History Channel———-Latino
54-355 Discovery H&H———–Latino
55-356 Infinito——————Argentina
56-357 Film & Arts—————Latino
57-364 Discovery T&L————Latino
58-365 Infinito(duplicado)——–Argentina
59-368 Biography Channel(dup)—Latino
60-370 Utilisima——————Argentina
61-371 El Gourmet—————Latino
62-372 People & Arts————-Latino
63-373 Travel & Living(dup)——-Latino
64-374 E!————————Latino
65-375 El canal de las Estrellas—-Mexico
66-377 Telenovelas—————Mexico
67-386 Vh1———————-Latino
68-387 MTV———————Latino
69-388 MTV Hits—————–Latino
70-389 HTV———————-Latino
71-392 MTV Hits(dup)————Latino
72-401 CNN en Español———–Latino
73-402 BBC World—————-Ingles
74-403 C NN Int——————Ingles
75-407 CNN Int(dup)————-Ingles
76-408 CNN em Español(dup)—–Latino
77-410 BBC World(dup)———–Latino
78-431 Telefe——————–Argentina
79-432 Peru Magico————–Peru
80-434 TVE———————-España
81-435 Antena 3—————–España
82-436 Eurochannel————–Europa
83-437 RAI———————-Italia
84-438 DWTV——————-Alemania
85-439 EWTN——————-Latino
86-449 RAI(dup)—————–Italia
87-450 DWTV(dup)————–Alemania
88-465 Speed Channel———–Latino
89-478 Gol Tv——————-Latino
90-479 Speed Ch(dup)———–Latino
91-480 ESPN——————–Latino
92-481 ESPN 2——————Latino
93-482 ESPN +——————Latino
94-483 Fox Sport—————-Latino
95-484 CDF Basico—————Chile
96-485 Fox Sport Premium——–Latino
97-486 CDF Premium————-Chile
98-488 Fox Sport(dup)———–Latino
99-489 ESPN(dup)—————Latino
100-501 Warner Channel———Latino
101-502 Canal Fox—————Latino
102-503 Sony——————-Latino
103-504 AXN——————–Latino
104-505 Fox Life—————–Latino
105-506 A&E——————–Latino
106-507 Fox Channel(dup)——-Latino
107-510 Universal Channel——-Latino
108-511 Retro——————Argentina
109-521 Animax—————–Latino
110-548 Eurochannel————Europa
111-600 Eventos—————-Chile
112-601 TNT——————–Latino
113-602 Hallmark—————-Latino
114-603 TCM——————-Latino
115-604 Space——————Argentina
116-605 i Sat——————-Argentina
117-606 The Film Zone———-Latino
118-607 FX———————Latino
119-615 Cinecanal————–Latino
120-616 Cinemax—————Latino
121-617 Europa Europa———Europa
122-618 Cine Latino————Mexico
123-630 HBO——————-Latino
124-631 HBO Family————Latino
125-632 Max Prime Este——–Latino
126-633 HBO Plus————–Latino
127-634 HBO Oeste————Latino
128-635 HBO Family Oeste——Latino
129-636 Max Prime Oeste——-Latino
130-637 HBO Plus Oeste——–Latino
131-638 Cinemax Oeste———Latino
132-650 Movie City————-Latino
133-651 City Mix—————Colombia
134-652 Cinecanal Classics—–Latino
135-653 Cinecanal Oeste——-Latino
136-654 Movie City Oeste——Latino
137-656 TCM——————Portugues
138-663 HBO Plus————–Portugues
139-664 HBO Plus e*———–Brasil
140-665 HBO Fam————–Portugues
141-666 HBO Fam e*———–Brasil
142-669 Max Prime————-Portugues
143-670 Max Prime e*———-Brasil
144-681 Plaboy—————-Latino
145-721 PPV Cine————–Chile

Can i get all the channels from the list ?

Parameters vary according to geographic area where you are , if you can get all i suggest you check the skew from your LNB to see if they fall though the two extremes and do a scan again.

This satellite is true fta ?

No is not free it’s a encrypted satellite like DN or BEV and you need a bin (Telefonica bin)to get these channels.

I hope this has been useful for those who are interested in this satellite.

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