Satellite solutions that don't require monthly payments?

[Syringer]

Are there satelitte systems aside from DTV and Dish Network that don't require a monthly service to activate? I was looking around and found this device..

http://www.craigslist.org/sby/ele/40626275.html


This unit is designed to receive free digital satellite TV and Radio programming from free-to-air satellite transponders.

I'm absolutely brand new to all this, and not sure exactly what it all means really, but can someone explain how it all works?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Nothing legal.

If you are looking for an illegal box, it's just like cable theft with some hefty penalties. Plus illegal activities bring the mods running for you with a bucket of poisonous spiders, eek!

 

[AxeMurderer]

Free-to-Air recievers are not illegal. They just pick up free satalite signals. There is software out there that is illegal but all satalites can be hacked and made illegal. I have a pansat 2500A and it works very good. I get lots of channels, over 1000. Just make sure you read up on it before you purchase one.

 

[Zebo]

Good question BUMP and no illegal stuff was hinted IMO. Back in the early 80 we had a massive dish and everything was free after purchase of all the equipment. Perfectly legal. Not sure if this is possible anymore..again bump.

 

[WebDude]

Just curious, how do you aim the antenna to find the satellites?

 

[rbV5]

B.U.D (TVRO) has free channels in addition to subscription services.
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