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FTAVIDEOS.COM tutorials
See and learn about satellites:
Satellite receivers and Azaan
Some satellite receivers are equipped wit the Azaan feature, something all Muslims will regonize. Learn more about it.
Azimuth, Elevation & Skew
The 3 factors to point a dish antenna
Basic install kits
Learn what makes up a typical satellite self-installation kit
Satellite scans: blind scan and Auto Scan
Learn about the 2 types of satellite scan you can do with your receiver.
Satellite receiver cabling
See what type of cabling is used in satellite receiver installtions
C-band vs.Ku band
LEarn how C-band and Ku, the two methods to braodcast TV by satellite differ
The Clarke belt
Read about geostationary satellites along the Clarke belt.
Connectors
Compare different connectors used in wiring and connecting your satellite receiver.
DiSEqC and SW switches: an overview
Understand how these two switches differ and ressemble each other.
Dish Network vs. DirecTV antennae
Some antennae can be used to receive other satellites,. Learn more on the subject.
FTA dish and motor assembly
See the steps to build an fTA dish antenna and add a motor to it.
Grounding your satellite receiver installation
See examples on how others are keeping their setup safe by grounding it.
How to use a compass
Not sure how to use a compass. here's a quick tutorial on how to do so.
Ku band Circular and Linear LNB's
Ku is the most widely used transmission method, but not any Ku LNB can be used to receive any Ku frequencies.
Line of sight
Line of sight is essential to any satellite signal reception. Here's an quick overview on what line of sight means.
The loopback feature on satellite receivers
This little known feature can be very useful to have more than one receiver receiving a satellite signal on a single coax cable.
Understang Lyngsat: tutorial #2
Lyngsat is very informative but many of us have difficulty on how to read and use this information. This first tutorial introduces the basics of the Lyngsat satellite tables.
How to connect multiple receivers in your home
Many who already have a satellite setup with one receiver want to add other receivers in their home, Here we show you how to do this.
Null Modem cables
Watch a quick overview of what a Null Modem cable is and how it's used with satellite receivers.
Satellite orbits: Geosynchronous orbit
Geosynchronous orbits are also called stationary satellite, or Clarke belt satellites. Learn how they travel around the Earth.
Satellite orbits: Polar orbits
Ever wonder if Satellites fly over the poles? They do and find out why.
Satellite orbits: Sun orbits
Also called Solar orbits, these satellites orbit the Earth many times a day. Find out how and why.
Wiring: how to pass a coaxial cable through a window without making holes
Avoid drilling through walls by using this simple and effective flat cable.
DiSEqC switches and DSS LNB's
Learn how DiSEqC switches work with DSS (Dish Network, DirecTV and ExpressVu) LNB's.
Coax cable stripping
See the steps on how to strip your coax cable to install a connector to it.
Signal reception: rain fade
See how rain affects your signal reception.
Satellite receivers: connections
Learn about the different connections possible with your satellite receiver,
Signal reception and snow
Snow can affect your signal reception just like rain can. Find out how and what you can do about it.
Satellite spot beams
See how satellite signal providers can transmit certain frequencies over specific areas.
SW-21 switches and their use
SW-21 switches are used in Dish Network and Bell ExpressVu satellite setups to combine feeds into one coaxial cable. See how how it's done.
SW-31 switches and their use.
The SW-31 switches combine 3 signal feeds into one coax cable going into your home. See how it's done.
Understanding satellite coverage/footprint maps
Coverage of a satellite transmition can be graphically viewed with footprint maps. Learn how to read them.
What is a dual LNB?
Learn about dual LNB's: what they are and how they are used with satellite receivers.
What is FTA?
This is an overview of what Free-to-Air (FTA) satellite TV really is.
Signal reception and receiving through windows
Ever wonder if you can receive a satellite TV/radio signal through a window? It can be done, but learn what conditions need to be met for this to work.