Can free to air receivers be modified to receive unauthorized channels?

Read our policies page.

Can I purchase large quantities from DssBoxes.com?

We sell all quantities.

I live outside the U.S. Do you send internationally?

Yes, we will send our products anywhere in the world that FedEx ships to.

Can I use a FTA satellite receiver with a dish that has a LNB switch?

You have to find out if that dish has a built in switch in the LNB, if it does, it will not work with any free to air receiver. Otherwise you can use that dish with any receiver we sell. 

Are FTA receivers legal?

Yes. We do not modify the unit in anyway where it could be considered illegal. Please read our policies page.

What are Free To Air (FTA) channels?

Free to Air channels are digital MPEG2 channels that are not scrambled and require no subscription or monthly payment. They are provided free of charge and are perfectly legal to receive with an FTA receiver.

What hardware do I need to receive the FTA channels?

A digital satellite receiver and a dish with KU Band LNB.

Do you guarantee that these FTA channels will remain free?

Absolutely not. No one can guarantee free channels. You will receive those FTA channels as long as they remain free and not encrypted. We only offer FTA hardware (receiver, dish and LNB). We make no guarantee or claim about the programming.  

Are there any Dish Network or DirecTV channels that are FTA?

Almost all of the channels provided by these companies are not FTA. The channels are encrypted and require an authorized receiver and monthly subscription. A few FTA channels are available on Dish Network such as the music channels on.

Can I use an FTA receiver to receive premium channels like Dish Network or DirecTV?

Absolutely not. These channels require subscription and special receivers supplied by the service provider. Any tampering with your FTA receiver (whether by hardware or software modification) to try to receive the premium channels without paying is not only a violation of the law and unethical, but also will void the warrantee on your receiver and may hinder it unusable.

What size dish I need for the Free to air channels?

For the C-Band signal channels you will need a 10 ft dish. For KU-band channels you will need a 30 inch (76 cm) dish or larger. 

Where can I find out what channels are available free to air?

There are many free to air channels available in North America on satellites such as Galaxy 10R, AMC4, Telstar 5, AMC3, etc. There are from the USA and from around the world.

How do I find the satellite?

The satellite you want to use will be determined by the programming you want to view.  Telstar 5 is a very popular satellite for ethnic channels.  Locate your satellite/programming on one of the web sites listed above and align your dish to that satellite.

How do I move my dish to get more satellites and more channels?

If you have a receiver that has DiSEqC 1.2 you can easily see more satellites and more channels by adding a DiSEqC motor to move your dish.

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