FAQ - Glorystar Christian Satellite Systems

[Glorystar1]

Welcome to the unofficial Glorystar Christian satellite systems forum!

If you are visiting this forum for the first time, welcome! We strive to offer a friendly, helpful atmosphere. SatelliteGuys forum is a place to find the quick answer to an installation challenge, share a tip to solve a technical issue, make some new friends, swap a great story, suggest the addition of a channel, discuss programming or help improve the Glorystar experience, please call this forum home!


Who is Glorystar?

Glorystar Christian Satellite Systems

is the leading ministry support partner for Christian Television and Radio satellite broadcasters in North America. More Christian channels are available on a Glorystar satellite system than on any subscription cable provider or satellite service including Dish Network, DirecTV and even IPTV providers like Sky Angel! Every month, Glorystar is introducing more TV and Radio channels and offering 24/7 access to spiritually uplifting and culturally diverse Christian programming. There no lifetime subscriptions, activation charges, subscription fees, or monthly charges! All satellite Christian television and radio channels are FREE!


What channels are currently available with Glorystar?
Click
HERE

to find out more about the available channels.


Aren't these Christian channels already available as Free to Air services?
A hobbyists will no doubt remember your first experience with FTA (Free to Air) satellite channels. You heard rumors about the free channels, maybe you searched the internet for information, shopped with a few vendors, pieced some equipment together, read alot of forums, asked a lot of questions, nearly froze to death on the roof waving the dish in all directions and calling out to the kids in the house " How's the signal?"..... Finally you got the system working, replaced a few of the poor initial equipment purchases, enjoyed a few months of programming, but then the channel moved! Where did it move? How to receive it again? Who can help me? Only Glorystar Christian Satellite Service offers automatic channel updating on the GEOSATpro DVR1100, DSR100 and DSR200 receivers. No need to ever reprogram your receiver to receive the latest Christian and family friendly channels. We program your receiver each week automatically with a signal from the satellite!

Glorystar is here to provide the right equipment, excellent customer support, along with an unique installation and viewing experience. We make sure that the equipment is easy to install and simple to use. Why should you have to be a technician to enjoy free Christian satellite programming? Glorystar is bringing free Christian satellite programming to every home!


Is Glorystar available in my area?


This map shows the estimated coverage of the Glorystar system signals in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. If you live in Northern Canada, Southern Caribbean or the North Coast of South America you may need a larger dish to reliably receive the channels. Note: This map is based on estimated signal measurements in a region. Please call for if you have any questions regarding the signal availability in your area.


I have trees or tall buildings near my property. Will these interfere with reception of Glorystar?
Satellite signals will not travel through leaves, branches buildings or overhangs. There must be a direct line of sight to the satellite to receive the channels. In North America, the satellites are always located to the South. Imagine a point in the sky that is located over the equator in line with Mexico and Texas. If you live in the East, the satellites will be located Southwest of your location, If you are in the West, the satellites are Southeast. In Mexico the satellites are very high in the sky, but in Canada, Alaska and Hawaii, the satellites are very low near the horizon. Use the Satellite Aiming Calculator at
http://www.GeoSatFinder.com

to find where the dish needs to be aimed. Perform a site check before mounting the dish to make sure that nothing will interfere with receiving the satellite signals.


Can I install the satellite system myself?
If you have a good understanding of how to use a compass, have basic mechanical skills and a technical aptitude you should have the skills necessary to install the system. This forum is here to help!


Can I receive other channels with this system?
Glorystar systems are preprogrammed to receive only Christian TV and Radio channels. Starting in May, 2007 an OTA (Over the Air) signal began transmitting via satellite to update Glorystar receivers and automatically add any new Christian Channels. Viewers have the option to override this new automatic channel programming service. All Glorystar distributed receivers are capable of programming additional free secular channels available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean and several other languages. For an additional investment in equipment and advanced installation process, a motor will allow the dish to point at many different satellites. These satellites will provide a total of approximately 300 free channels and a wider variety of English programming. Please visit the Free to Air Forum and search the many excellent threads on these additional channels and how to receive them.


Can I use my existing Dish Network or DirecTV dish?
No, a slightly larger dish is required with a different type of LNBF and mounting. Dish Network and DirecTV LNBFs use circular polarity and tune a higher frequency than the free to air services. To receive the FTA Christian programming, you should use a 36" / 90cm dish and must use a linear polarity LNBF (either Standard or Universal type). Glorystar distributes Standard (LO 10750) type LNBFs.


Can I use a Dish Network, Bell ExpressView or DirecTV receiver?
These receivers will not receive the free Christian Channels as they are proprietary and targeted at receiving a particular service. These receivers will not work on the satellites that use other audio and video encoding paramenters. For example, a Dish Network receiver will only receive signals that have the same signal rate and forward error correction as Echostar satellites use. A receiver that can handle variable SR / FEC and receive non encrypted programming is called a Free To Air (or FTA) receiver.


Can I use this system with my 8' - 10' BUD C-band dish?
Many additional channels are available on a C-Band system. Please visit the SatelliteGuys C-Band Forum.


Will I get in trouble for receiving the Free to Air Channels?
It is completely legal to receive these channels in Canada, US, Mexico and most other countries.


Who can install a Glorystar system?
Simply purchase an preprogrammed Glorystar satellite system and book a professional installation through an installer referral website www.FTAinstall.com, or save some money and follow the easy to install guide (remember, we are here to help). Within 10 business days of your order, you will be enjoying wholesome Christian, faith-based programming. It really is that easy!

A Glorystar satellite system is guaranteed to be the easiest to install, provide the most free Christian channels, offer the most advanced features and the highest quality equipment and unsurpassed customer satisfaction!

Glorystar preprograms all receivers with Christian channel lists embedded in the firmware. No fumbling around in complicated menus or accidently erasing all channels. Simply activate the Glorystar receiver and it will be ready to connect to the dish then automatically download the most current channel list. If someone accidently deletes one or all channels or plays around with the menus, no problem! Just reset to the current default channel list!

Aiming the satellite dish couldn't be easier! Place the Glorystar receiver on a preprogrammed channel and the built-in signal finder will indicate when the satellite is found and the signal is peaked. Exact and quick aiming!


Why do broadcasters partner with Glorystar?
Glorystar provides satellite broadcast partners with easy access to uplink providers, cooperative promotional materials and marketing opportunities, customized web site with cart tracking, a toll free 800 number connecting to a friendly, bilingual sales team, monthly customer reports, experienced technical support staff providing one year unlimited telephone and online tech chat along with in-house factory authorized warranty / repair service. We eliminate the extra charges associated with most international distribution by providing direct product shipping from our facilities in the US, Mexico and Canada, .... All of this is is provided to the broadcaster AT NO CHARGE!

A partnership with Glorystar allows the broadcaster do what they do best .... produce quality Christian programming. Broadcasters do not need to hire staff to support the sales, distribution and technical requirements of direct to home broadcasting. Glorystar Christian Satellite Systems understands Direct to Home satellite distribution and the importance of outstanding customer support. We pride ourselves in being a company with integrity. We promise to provide an excellent experience for the viewer while supporting and growing the broadcasting ministry.


Satellite Installers - Offer satellite programming that promotes a positive lifestyle. Join the Glorystar free satellite installer referral program at www.FTAinstall.com

[Scott Greczkowski]

We welcome Glorystar to the SatelliteGuys family! And we also welcome those here to learn about Glorystar and the services they offer!

WELCOME TO ALL!

[iafirebuff]

Sounds like an interestingt service. Good luck!

[rockymtnhigh]

Welcome Glorystar!

[ke4est]

Yes GloryStar!!!!!!!!!!

[mattb]

Welcome!!!

[stilllearning]

This is AWESOME! My wife and I have been thinking of dumping Dish and buying a Glorystar system for some time now. Having this forum definitely seals the deal!! Welcome and thanks Glorystar1!!

[Iceberg]

welcome Glorystar

[bonscott87]

Yea, I've been posting a lot but didn't welcome you to the forum. Much appreciated you are. I have a feeling you might be on to something here and having a forum like this can only help expand your service.

[iceturkee]

just curious, its hard for me to read your map. i'm in central florida (daytona beach) and have two questions: first, how well do we fit into your programming footprint? and do you have qualified installers in this area? thanks.