What is a DISH Network QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation):

A digital modulation format used for downstream transmission in cable TV systems commonly used for satellite HDTV. Quadrature Amplitude Modulation is a form of digital compression that condenses a satellite's signal for Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) customers. This preserves the infrastructure of the building, while potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars in installation costs for rewiring the building.

Why use a DISH Network QAM

QAM allows us to offer DISH 500 programming on a single line of coax cable to apartments and condos, and do so in an economic model that makes sense for the property, the resident and you the dealer.

DISH Network QAM History

QAM technology has been used in Europe over the past five years in the MDU market. Over the past few years, EchoStar and DISH Network have manufactured over 150,000 QAM receivers for Spanish Telecom provider Telefonica. EchoStar and Televes have partnered to deploy QAM technology into the U.S. MDU market

DISH Network QAM Receivers

DISH Network continues to implement QAM technology into all of their new satellite receivers. Below are some of DISH Networks more common QAM satellite receivers. DISH Network satellite receivers employ QAM Auto-Scan which allows the receivers to automatically scan frequencies when transponders are changed to update its information instead of manually having to scan for each frequency .

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