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How do I determine which direction to aim my satellite dish?

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Find a satellite dish-pointing app for your smartphone. Or search for a satellite-pointing website online that can help you with elevation and azimuth numbers for your specific location. (Make sure you have a compass on hand for this method).

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What are the settings for satellite info. for free to air in Nigeria?

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If you go to an FTA site, such as Lyngsat, you'll see the settings for NTA international on 97W.

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Can I watch channels from India?

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Yes, if you are in Asia, you can watch them on Satellite Asia sat 7@105°. But most Indian channels are FTA.

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My receiver is an SM 2350 Power Tech high-definition satellite receiver. When I install my receiver, the electricity on it stops working. What should I do?

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If the receiver has an electric adapter, you need to by a new one; the adapter has a short or is damaged.

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How do I watch programs on my satellite without a subscription?

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The channels are not what you typically receive by cable or pay satellite. These are special-interest channels of a religious, cultural or educational nature. You need a legal FTA box or computer card, satellite dish and LNB for FTA service, as a minimum.

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What satellite channel has TV programs coming from Ethiopia?

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There currently are several channels from Ethiopia on 97W, but FTA channels come and go regularly.

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Can I add a satellite if it doesn't appear on my free to air receiver?

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Yes. Depending on your receiver, it may be as easy as opening the settings menu and entering the data for the new satellite.

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Can I connect a FTA set top box with Tata Sky dish?

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The dish has nothing to do with the box and signal strength. All you need is a good position of your dish and good settings on your FTA set top box and it will work in sync.

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What satellite should I target to receive tv programs from Puerto Rico?

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There is nothing I'm aware of on Ku-band (the dish this set-up describes) from Puerto Rico. If you had a 6 to 12 foot "big" dish, then you could try 99W.

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How do I find what channels are available in my home town?

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Depends on what satellite you want. Go to LyngSat and find the satellite you want, it lists all the channels available.

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What if I want to watch another free to air channel?

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You can watch as many channels as you like. Just change your dish direction. If you want to know the satellite on which your desired channel is aired, you can take guidance from lyngsat.com and, after selecting the satellite, you can just adjust it and enjoy the channels .

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