| DISH Network is the fastest growing satellite TV | | | | What does the remote do? |
| company. Why? Because it provides great | | | | The remote controls all the functions of the receiver. |
| entertainment at reasonable price. Here's an overview | | | | It allows you to change satellite TV channels and lets |
| of the equipment you need to watch DISH Network | | | | you increase or decrease the size of your picture so |
| programs, plus where to get that equipment for free. | | | | it will fit your TV screen. When you push the "Guide" |
| What equipment do I need to watch DISH Network? | | | | button you get an on-screen guide that shows you all |
| The equipment you need to get DISH Network | | | | the programs that are on DISH Network, plus a short |
| programming is a satellite dish, a satellite TV receiver, | | | | summary of each program. |
| and a remote control. | | | | You can use the remote to block certain television |
| What does the satellite dish do? | | | | programs you feel are inappropriate for your children, |
| DISH Network has 10 TV satellites in orbit 22,300 | | | | and use it to purchase pay-per-view movies and |
| miles above the earth. A satellite dish captures the | | | | pay-per-view special events. The remote is a |
| signal coming from a satellite and sends it to the feed | | | | universal remote so you can set it up to control your |
| horn which is attached to the dish. The feed horn | | | | television, your VCR, and your DVD player. |
| amplifies and unscrambles the satellite signal and | | | | If you have a DVR receiver, you can record a |
| sends it to the receiver. | | | | program by simply pushing the record button on your |
| What does the receiver do? | | | | remote. No more having to put a tape into your |
| The receiver has a number of functions. When the | | | | VCR, set the time, set the channel, and set the |
| signal comes in from the feed horn, the receiver | | | | speed. You can record a program while watching |
| converts it into an analog or an HD signal your | | | | another program, and record two programs while |
| television will recognize, and divides the signal into | | | | watching one of your pre-recorded programs. |
| separate channels. | | | | You can even pause a live TV program so you can |
| What kinds of receivers does DISH Network offer? | | | | get a snack, go to the bathroom, or answer you |
| In addition to the standard receiver, you can also get | | | | telephone, then resume watching your program when |
| an HD (high definition) receiver, a DVR (digital video | | | | you're ready. It's one of my favorite features. |
| recorder) receiver, or a combination HD/DVR | | | | Where can I get DISH Network equipment for free? |
| receiver. | | | | DISH Network is currently running a promotion |
| * The HD receiver transmits an HD signal to your TV | | | | whereby you can get all the equipment you need - |
| so you can watch your shows in high definition. | | | | dish, receivers, and remotes - plus installation, for |
| * The DVR receiver lets you record hundreds of | | | | free. To get the equipment you must purchase one |
| hours of programs and stores them on your DVR's | | | | of their program packages. Prices for their packages |
| hard drive unit. | | | | start at $19.99 a month for their 40-channel Family |
| * The HD/DVR receiver has all the features of the | | | | package, and go up to $69.99 for their 350-channel |
| HD receiver and the DVR receiver combined into one | | | | America's Everything package. |
| unit. | | | | |