October 22, 2002 

By: Bob Buckham

direct tv satellite system: Choose the best system for you

A direct tv satellite system has become a popular choice for TV viewers all across the country. A direct tv satellite system has the sharpest sound and clearest picture, but which system should you choose? We'll discuss this more below.

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Launched in the summer of 1994, a direct tv satellite system has become America's top digital television choice! One company leads the pack by offering access to more than 210 digital-quality channels. All with picture and sound so sharp and clear, you'll never go back to watching regular TV again.

There are two main companies that provide a direct tv satellite system. Both companies offer similar services at competitive prices. To receive a DBS broadcast, you need a Satellite dish and a receiver. The dish should be mounted at a point with clear sight to the Southern skies without any obstructions. Though U.S. based DBS companies are prohibited from broadcasting to viewers in Canada, there are Canadian TV companies forming alliances with US broadcasters to serve the Canadian viewers.

To accompany your direct tv satellite system, you'll be in the market for a wide screen direct view tv with a built in HDTV tuner. The prices for wide screen direct views are dropping significantly. A 38 inch (diagonal), is the largest available. Many others on the market have 34-inch screens - okay for watching DTV broadcasts or letterboxed movies on DVD but a bit on the small side when you switch over to watching standard 4:3 aspect ratio programs. The larger screen delivers a 4:3 image that's equivalent in size to what you'd see on a standard 32-inch TV. Considering that the vast majority of programming will be in the 4:3 format for years to come, those extra inches are a welcome thing.