Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to the world of FTA MPEG-2 is a worldwide satellite transmission standard for digital broadcasting. It is the wave of the future, because of the simple economics that can allow 8 or even 10 video signals to occupy the same space as one channel of analog transmission. Just as some analog signals can be scrambled for subscription use, digital channels can be transmitted either scrambled or in-the-clear. In-The-Clear is known in the digital TV world as FTA or Free-To-Air.  There are literally hundreds of Free Channels Available to North Americans for Viewing. National public broadcasters have adopted MPEG-2 as a cost-effective way to distribute their signals on limited budgets. Q1.    How do I know the magnetic declination for North America? Q2.    What channels can I get with your receiver? Q3.    What size dish do I need? Q4.    Do you guarantee that these channels will remain free? Q5.    I heard there are channels on C-band as well. Will your receiver pick up C-band? Q6.    Can I add your receiver to my existing C-band system? Q7.    How do I find the satellite? Q8.    How do I peak my dish? Q9.    What channels are available? Q10.  How do I become a dealer for your products? Q11.  What is the warranty of your receiver? Q12.  What is the noise temperature of your LNBFs? Q13.  What is the warranty of your LNBFs? Q14.  I want two receivers. What do I need? Q15.  I want more than two receivers. Now what do I need? Q16.  Can I use a diplexer to consolidate my local broadcast channels with my satellite signal? Q1. How do I know the magnetic declination for North America? A. Click here Q2. What channels can I get with your receiver? A. You will receive channels that are digital MPEG2 and not scrambled. You can find a listing of these channels (and others) on http://www.lyngsat.com or http://www.satcodx.com . Q3. What size dish do I need? A. Normally, within the boundaries of the continental US, you can use a 75cm dish. Fringe areas should use a 90cm or larger dish. Southern Canada or Northern Mexico should use 90cm or larger. Q4. Do you guarantee that these channels will remain free? A. No, no one can guarantee "free channels." You will receive these channels as long as they remain free and in the clear (not scrambled). We provide hardware (receiver, LNBF, dish) and not software (programming). We make no guarantees or claims about programming. Q5. I heard there are channels on C-band as well. Will your receiver pick up C-band? A. Yes, it will receive C-band and Ku-band. Of course C-band requires a larger dish, a C-band feed, and LNB. Q6. Can I add your receiver to my existing C-band system? A. Yes, you can. If you want to receive Ku-band signals on your C-band dish, you must have a Ku LNB on you feed system. This will usually require a C to C/Ku upgrade kit. Q7. How do I find the satellite? A. 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, Bloomberg, etc. Locate your satellite/programming on one of the web sites listed above and align your dish to that satellite. Q8. How do I peak my dish? A. I suggest that you purchase a inexpensive signal meter for this purpose. Our high end system comes with a signal meter. Of course the signal meter can be purchased separately.  Ask for the SF-95c meter. Q9. What channels are available? A. Take a look at http://www.lyngsat.com. You can get an idea of the available programming from that site. Q10. How do I become a dealer for your products? A. Email or call us:866-PANSAT-PRO. Q11. What is the warranty of your receiver? A. We will exchange / refund any unit that fails within the first 15 days of ownership. See TERMS. Q12. What is the noise temperature of your LNBFs? A. We sell mostly 0.3dB (the best) LNBFs. Q13. What is the warranty of your LNBFs? A. 1 year exchange warranty from the date of purchase. A copy of your invoice will be required as proof of purchase. Q14. I want two receivers. What do I need? A. You will need a dual LNBF. Normally, this will be a direct replacement for your existing LNBF. You will need to run a second coax from the dual LNBF to your second receiver. See Diagram. Q15. I want more than two receivers. Now what do I need? A. You will need the dual LNBF and a device called a multi-switch which allows for several receivers. The most common is a four receiver switch. Q16. Can I use a diplexer to consolidate my local broadcast channels with my satellite signal? A. Yes, you will need two diplexers; one to combine the signal on the outside and another one to separate those signals on the inside of your home.