Do I Need the Satellite Box to Get Satellite?
About 26 percent of consumers had a satellite TV subscription in 2005, according to ZD Net. If you want satellite TV, you need more than a dish: You need a satellite receiver.
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Function
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A satellite receiver decompresses and unscrambles satellite signals, which are often sent in MPEG-2 encoding format, according to Tech FAQ. Some satellite receivers do more than just unscramble a signal, including record live TV.
Considerations
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If you order a premium satellite TV service, the provider will give or sell a receiver. You can also purchase a free-to-air satellite receiver to view free channels from all over the world.
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Misconceptions
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Even if you have a TV tuner that accepts satellite signals, you will need a receiver box. TV tuners only run through coaxial cable. If a program claims you can receive satellite TV on your PC, it is a lie.
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