Call Dish Network and see if you own them or leased them. They will probably ask for a "R00" number that is on the back of the Dish Satellite receiver. In most cases they are leased, so you will need to return them to Dish or they may charge you for the receivers.
Just to clarify on the answers given. The LNBs are different for DISH Network and DTV along with the receivers. The LNB and receiver takes the signal from the satellite and gives you your signal on your TV. As stated, you can't use different receivers and LNB from different companies. The dish outside does not matter, just the LNB and receiver. Simply, no. The satellite dishes use different switching schemes internally for accessing the satellite transponders. Bull....loney. I'm using an old 18" DirecTv dish to receive signals from a Dishnetworks satellite at 119W. The satellite receivers will be different because different signalling protocols are used.
You can sell it on eBay or keep it. There are people who are looking for satellite dish. We do not require your to return the dish from you abode. If you move, we bring out a new dish for your installation. You only take your receivers and remotes to your new location. You can leave the old dish or you can remove it and do as you like with the dish.
It uses satellite type communication which is much better than the old cable techniques as it has high clearity and good quality pictures
They are a valuable commodity, as they have a number of different uses. They can be used to broadcast wireless networks over a large area. They can also be used to receive Free-to-Air satellite TV when properly retrofitted.
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Google Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth, most of which is approximately one to three years old. The roads and place names, etc. are updated on a continuous basis. Google does not provide detailed information about when a specific area will be updated in advance but you can receive e-mail notification when your area of interest was updated.
No. Earth's only naturall satellite, the moon, is 4.5 to 4.6 billion years old. None of the artificial satellites are more than 60 years old.
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No, communicating with satellites typically uses radio waves, not gamma rays. Gamma rays are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that are more commonly used in medical imaging, scientific research, and some industrial applications, but not for satellite communication.
You can use it for receiving free to air tv.
You can hook up a stereo system with a Dish satellite to an old TV with only one AC input by using the three plug RCA cable for the sound system. Then, use the AC input for the satellite itself.