How to Use a Dish 501 As an FTA Receiver
The 501 satellite dish is hardware typically used by Dish Network. However, the dish may be used by any satellite receiver, including free-to-air (FTA) receivers. Hooking up the 501 dish to your FTA satellite receiver is exactly the same as using any other receiver and should take just a few minutes. Once connected you are able to view any unscrambled stations obtained by the dish.
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Instructions
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Connect the coaxial cable running from the 501 satellite dish into the FTA satellite receiver.
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Plug the coaxial cable into the "Component Out" ports on the FTA receiver. Insert the other ends of the cables into the "Component In" ports on the television.
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Insert the RCA audio cables into the "Audio Out" ports on the FTA receiver, then plug the other ends of the cables into the "Audio In" ports on the television.
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Power on the FTA receiver and the television. Press the "Input" option the TV, then choose "Component Video" for the programming to load onto the screen.
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Press the "Guide" button on the satellite receiver's remote control. A list of all the programs now loads onto the screen. Push the "Channel Up" or "Channel Down" buttons to scroll through the stations, then press "Enter" to select the station.
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Tips & Warnings
Using this equipment is completely legal, even if it is not with Dish Network. Many FTA satellite providers actually sell Dish Network satellite equipment for FTA use. Because you are purchasing the equipment and not stealing any programming (the content is freely broadcast, just like local television stations) there are no legal issues with using the hardware to receive FTA satellite stations.
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I have all of the equipment from Dish Network still set up in my home. My service has been shut off! Can I use this same equipment and get free satellite tv, or do I need a different receiver?
