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Is this illegal?

My brother-in-law paid $250.00 for a local company to install a satellite with a receiver. He doesn't have any monthly fee's anymore and he receives a ton of channels. I don't know exactly how many channels he gets but, it is a ton. Anyway about every month his channels scrambles and he has to wait for this company to send him some sort of code or something and then it fixes his channels. When he told me about it I told him it had to be illegal but, when I search on-line I found a bunch of sites saying similar things that this company told him. Anyway he called the company and they laughed at him and told him it was Free to Air tv and was completely legal. The thing is he gets ESPN, NFL Network, ect.. it is like he has a satellite subscription without the monthly fee's. So is this legal? If it isn't which my guess is it isn't why then can I not find any clear cut answers? This is the only site I have found with a FTA section that doesn't talk about all the Dish Network channels you can get. My brother-in-law doesn't want to do anything illegal but, when he asks this company they act shocked that this would be illegal. Any clarification would be appreciated.
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He should get rid of that setup. Not even have it on his premises. Free to air is signals not encrypted that can be viewed with factory software that is loaded in the free to air receivers.
He could find that setup could cost him thousands of dollars and jail time. Not worth it if you ask me. Besides there is a ton of truely free stuff to see and you can sleep at night.
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truckracer said:
He should get rid of that setup. Not even have it on his premises. Free to air is signals not encrypted that can be viewed with factory software that is loaded in the free to air receivers.
He could find that setup could cost him thousands of dollars and jail time. Not worth it if you ask me. Besides there is a ton of truely free stuff to see and you can sleep at night.
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No jail time, it's not a criminal offense, only a civil one.
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If I was in your position here is what I would do. I would use the forum to research FTA and then research the receiver that is hacked. I would see if I could reset it to its default factory settings and then use it to pick up real FTA. It is not as grand as the hacked signals but there is still a lot of neat stuff out there that really is free!

And if that works then I have got something somewhat worth the money I have paid. Once I was sure that my receiver could not pick up hacked signals then I would call Dish Network and tell them all about the cheats who sold me the hacked thing. That would be doing everyone a big favor! People who sell setups for stealing make life hard for people who want real FTA that is 100% legal.


Of course if you can't reset the equipment then the best thing is to get rid of it fast.:(

That is just my two cents.

Other then this great forum, here are some links to find some info about real FTA:

FTAList.com - The easy list of North American free-to-air TV channels

FTAVIDEOS.COM SATELLITE VIDEO TUTORIALS: GENERAL

LyngSat - Lyngemark Satellite

Installing your satellite dish and receiver - DIY INSTALLATION SUPPORT
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I just thought about it and I should clarify what I said earlier. Once your brother is able to reset the receiver then it should be legal FTA. If not then the safe thing to do is to get rid of it. After that, then it would be good if you could contact some sort of authorities and tell them about this suspicious company you have run into. You do not need to tell them anything about your brother or about him buying a setup from them.

I am not an expert but I think your brother will need to buy a linear LNB to pick up most of the real FTA signals out there if he wants to give real FTA a try.

FREE TO AIR LNB LNBF Dual Single DSS Standard and Universal
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I would flash the receiver with the latest factory firmware, usually available from the manufacturer's website, forget hacked Dish, and enjoy what's free up there. I would NOT notify any authorities, no need to draw any unnecessary attention to yourself. There are those in the industry and in government who would brand anyone with a non-Dish or non-BEV DVB receiver as a pirate, and who seek to outlaw any and all such receivers (for ANY purpose). Just ask Dish.
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Paramount+

Season 2 order already in hand:

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1

I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
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I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
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Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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klang said:
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.
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MikeD-C05 said:
I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.
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Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.
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MikeD-C05 said:
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.
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Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
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harshness said:
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
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MikeD-C05 said:
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
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Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping
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I just thought her behavior, including the bare feet thing, was disrespectful to her position.
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MikeD-C05 said:
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes.
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That is your right.

I couldn't buy hiding behind the dirty-feet argument.
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Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

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I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
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In Oregon, our premium boat gas is about a dollar more than our corn premium. Several stations only offer the non-corn premium grade.
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Regular$5.899​
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at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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Diesel is all over the place around here. Saw it yesterday from $5.37 to $6.17...not sure what the obsession was with ending in 7
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$4.09 - $4.29, real gas $4.69...
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harshness said:
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It turns out I was justified in my suspicion.

Gavin Newsom somehow authorized the temporary move of the distribution date of the Winter blend to September 28th.
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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

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Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Security Now 1101

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FAST Channels added to DIRECTV Stream/Internet

DIRECTV Stream/Internet added Ch 4105 SportsGrid
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Game Show Central is now live on channel 4342
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Now live:
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Last & Next Movie Watched

Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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View: https://youtu.be/9j3vxhzM8MY?is=Rs1cY1FQAiRWi87i


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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.
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MacBreak Weekly 1047

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Last reply · posted in DIRECTV Technical Resources Forum

DIRECTV Transponder Map ~ Data 10/14/2026

The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
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National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
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Additional tabs provide:​
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
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Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8​

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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PISTONS and THUNDER are finally testing on the stream server. PISTONS is showing the Ion/Scripps Sports promo loop filler that their NHL and WNBA feeds have, THUNDER has a "You are watching Thunder+" slate

The Clippers still haven't officially announced their TV plans beyond 10 simulcasts on KTLA, but the NBA's FAQ for ClipperVision is now live. The CLIPPERS feed is currently showing a loop of their Hawaii preseason game.

The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

So far nothing testing for the Bucks, Magic, Hawks or Hornets.
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KyL416 said:
The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.
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West Palm Beach is getting it on WTCN-CD/43 MNT. Still nothing for Fort Myers


Also, the Thunder's deal for KSBI/52 OKC and KQCW/19 Tulsa will be via a special cable and DIRECTV only feed of those stations. OTA viewers and Dish customers will be limited to 10 games.
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Thanks for the updates on CW norfolk
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Not seeing 44 (WVBT-DT/44 CW Norfolk ) on my D* app for firestick
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It's only available for streaming customers, they still haven't added that batch of CW stations to satellite.

Even if it was, satellite customers still can't stream their CW affiliates via the app, just the Big 4, select PBS stations and some independents (mainly the ones that have full season NHL/NBA rights)
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WCWW/25 CW South Bend and WBKP/5 CW Marquette are now testing on the stream server. These are both already available on satellite.

Now live in the satellite guide:
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Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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