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This FAQ is in it's infancy. It will take some time for the FAQ 
to develop. The topics listed below are proposed topics and will
alter as the FAQ develops.

The control file for rec.video.satellite.tvro can be found at
http://www.landfield.com/usenet/control/rec/rec.video.satellite.tvro

I.  What is a BUD?

A.  Brief General Description of Antenna and Receiver.
B.  Frequency Assignments/Frequency Plan
1.  C-Band Uplink/DownLink.
2.  Ku-Band Uplink/Downlink.


II.  What Programming is Available on BUDs?

A.  Cable Channels.
B.  Networks.
C.  Wildfeeds/Syndications.
D.  Foreign Language.
E.  Educational.
F.  Newsfeed.
G.  Backhauls.
H.  Religious.
I.  Radio.
1.  Radio on TV Transponders.
2.  SCPC Broadcasts.  [Include format info]
3.  Digital Transmissions.  [Include format info if known]

III.  How Do BUDS Differ from Minidishes?

A.  Dish Size.
B.  Satellite Transmission Power.
C.  Programming.
D.  Equipment Prices.
E.  Programming Prices.
F.  Complexity of Installation.

IV.  What Modulation Methods are Used with BUDs?

A.  NTSC In-The-Clear.
B.  NTSC VC/VC2+/VCRS.
C.  PAL/SECAM?
D.  MPEG/MPEG2/MPED2/DVB.
E.   4DTV.
F.  Leitch.
G.  Wegener.
H.  Oak?
I.  Other?

V.  What Types of Receivers, Dishes, Mounts, Actuators and LNBs are Used on
BUDs, and Who Makes Them?

A.  Receivers.
B.  Dishes.
1.  Required Diameter.
2.  Types of Dish.  [solid, mesh, fiber glass, etc]

C.  Mounts.
1.  Polar.
2.  Horizon-to-Horizon.

D.  Actuators.
F.  LNB
1.  Gain.
2.  Noise Figure/Noise Temperature.

G.  How Does the Receiver Control the Actuator and Polorotor?

VI.  What is The History of Satellite TV?

[Include scrambling history]

VII.  How do you Troubleshoot a BUD System?

A.  Actuator.
B.  Polorotor.
C.  LNB.
D.  Receiver.
E.  Cabling.
F.  Dish Alignment [including declination]

VIII.  How Does the Environment Affect Reception?

A.  Wind.
B.  Rain.
C.  Snow/Sleet.
D.  The Sun.
1.  Periodic Sun Outages.
2.  Solar Flares.

E.  Insects, Arachnids, and Birds.
F.  Comparison with Minidish Systems.

IX.  Can Zoning Ordinances or Homeowner Associations Prevent me From
Installing a BUD or Minidish System?

A.  FCC Regulations.
B.  Legal Precedents (if any).
C.  Dealing with Homeowner Associations.

X.  What is in the Future for BUDs?

A.  Will the Minidish make BUDs Obsolete?
B.  Will Analog Reception Disappear?
C.  Will Program Providers/GI still offer BUD programming to the Public?
D.  Will Equipment (dishes, receivers, actuators, LNBs) be Available in
the Future?

XI.  Where Can I get More Information or Help with my BUD System?

A.  Usenet Newsgroups.
B.  Prodigy?
C.  Yahoo?  Deja?
D.  Public Library/Book Titles?
E.  Other.