Free to air (FTA) is a modern viewing system that defies economy. Why do you I say it defies economy? Well, you do not need to pay bank breaking monthly subscriptions to view free to air programs. Thus, entrepreneurs do not earn from you monthly, how relieving is that for you, I can say for myself that it helps me sleep well at night.

Of course, I do not say you will not spend a dime and enjoy free to air programs instantaneously. I will be lying to you if I say this. It is just that you will spend very much less if you buy the gadgets for free to air viewing rather than pay monthly subscription fees.

You, of course, want to know what these gadgets are.

Equipments you need to view FTA programs

FTA software and files are the most important. Search the web for forums and information on FTA software and ensure that you choose the software that fits the format of the FTA program you want to watch.

Next is that you need a satellite dish.

Two types of satellite dish for FTA broadcasts

· C Band satellite dish, this measures about 6-foot in diameter

· Ku Band, this measures less than one meter but you will only be able to connect to one satellite with this. If you want to connect to more than one satellite, then you will need an antenna motor or rotor as it is popularly called.

Finally, you need a good FTA receiver. This will ensure that you will be able to view clearly the programs broadcasted by the satellite you are connected to.

I may need to mention that you will possibly be able to connect to hundreds of satellite broadcasts coming from various parts of the world such as Australia, India, Europe, New Zealand and some other countries mostly outside of the United States.

Of course, this is dependent on your equipments, thus you will need to check your equipment if it matches the requirements of the satellites you want to connect to. Your file support system may also be helpful to ensure continuous enjoyment.

The software will define the connection and will ensure you view the FTA programs well. Choose the best but do not buy immediately, check the Internet for useful forums that will lead you to the best FTA software in the market.

Before I leave you to go shopping for FTA gadget, let me remind you that FTA broadcasts are unencrypted; you will be able to view them as they are and they will not be translated for you. If multilingual programs are enjoyable for you, then, you may now start searching for your gadget and have fun.