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 F A Q s 
 
1. 
What is FTA?
FTA stands for "Free To Air".
2. 
What are FTA channels?
FTA channels are both Television and Radio signals broadcast with no scrambling from different satellites. There are many channels from the United States (Public Television channels, some local channels, and Religious channels, such as TBN, Fashion Channel, Health Channel, etc.) and many other countries of the world which are broadcast without scrambling their signal and are considered as Free To Air channels.
3. 
I live in the continental United States. What equipment do I need to be able to watch FTA channels?
You need at least a 30" dish, a special LNB (this is the converter that is attached to the dish) and a state of the art DVB receiver.
4. 
If I purchase your complete system, what do I get?
You will receive a 30" dish, a special LNB (Single LNB if you want to view only in one room, and DUAL if you want to watch in 2 rooms in your home), and a state of the art DVB receiver.
5. 
Will I have to program my receiver before viewing FTA channels?
No, the receiver will be delivered pre-programmed to watch FTA channels on Telstar 5 (also called Intelsat Americas 5 or just Intelsat 5). If you wish to watch channels from other satellites, then you will have to select a different satellite from the list on the MENU of the receiver. The password for getting into the MENU is 0000 (all numeric zeros).
6. 
Can I use my current satellite dish?
No, unless it's 30" (or more) in diameter. Even then you will have to change the LNB.
7. 
Can I watch Pay-Per-View, HBO, and other US pay channels?
No, our system is purelyFTA for the purpose of watching Free To Air unscrambled channels from satellites that carry these signals. For paid channels viewing you must contact the companies that provide these services.
8. 
My landlord does not allow me to install a dish on my roof. What can I do?
If you have a balcony or patio facing the direction where the satellite is and you have a clear line of sight then you can install the satellite on your patio or balcony using a stand that you can purchase from any hardware store, or have a professional installer assist you with the installation. If your patio or balcony is not facing the direction of where the satellite is or you don't have a clear line of sight then you're SOL (Simply out of Luck).
- - NOTE - - The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) allows installation of dishes (up to 40" in diameter) on a patio or balcony of any multi-dweling unit complex! (It's the LAW!!!) 
9. 
Are there any monthly fees for watching FTA channels? Will I be sent a bill?
No, FTA means that you are watching signals that are free, therefore no monthly fees. All you pay is for the equipment and then for the installation (you either install it yourself or have a professional installer do it for you). We do not provide any installation services, except in Northeastern Florida.
10. 
How long will an FTA channel be FTA? Can they become scrambled in the future?
An FTA channel can become scrambled at any time, and there is no guarantee by Satellite & Wireless that all the FTA channels will always be FTA. Through the years there have always been many channels that come and go, but there are always many more FTA channels replacing them. For example as of this writing there are more than ___ FTA channels on Telestar 5 satellite alone.
11. 
Can I return my system if I am not happy with the FTA channels?
No, our systems are among the most reliable on the market. You have to do your research to see if FTA is what you are looking for or not.
12. 
Who generally watches FTA channels?
Millions of viewers watch FTA channels all over the world. In the United States the FTA viewers are: FTA hobbyists, average viewers who wish to see & learn about other cultures and languages, bilingual audiences who wish to watch many FTA channels in other languages such as Chinese, Persian, Arabic, Polish, Vietnamese, Russian, French, Romanian, Armenian, Kurdish, Thai, Turkish, Dutch, African languages, Indian, and many other languages.
13. 
What is blind scan or smart search
This is common feature available in most Free to Air receivers. It is either a software based blind scan or the faster hardware based blind scan. It's purpose is to find channels on a particular satellite with out any scanning rules. It "blindly" scans every possible horizontal and vertical satellite frequency and symbol rate. What this means is you get more channels and will not have to depend on channel lists from others.