This forum is intended for the discussion of FTA (free-to-air), C-Band and Ku-Band systems (including hardware and installation). FTA discussion is limited to unencrypted signals only (no hacking, etc.) using any fixed Mpeg-2 DVB satellite system. Big Ugly Dish (BUD) discussion is limited to the reception of Analog & Digital (Mpeg-2 DVB & Digicipher II) signals in C-Band and Ku-Band, ranging from Intelsat 707 at 1°West to AMC 8 at 139° West.