HOW TO GET AFN SERVICE There are three primary methods to receive AFRTS television. CABLE: If you're stationed at a command that has cable television they will offer you one or more channels of television over your local television cable. This service is often available in family housing and single service member's barracks. In housing this service is typically handled by a local cable television company who often charges a small fee for the AFRTS television channels to cover the cost of their equipment and maintenance service. OUTDOOR ANTENNA: Some commands broadcast the AFRTS signals over-the-air. To receive these signals you'll need an outdoor antenna above your residence and a wire connected to the back of your television. Television transmitters are expensive and have limited range so typically you'll receive only one or just a few of the AFRTS service channels. In some locations they use microwave signals that require a different antenna and a provided decoder. Check with your local command to find out what you need. SATELLITE DISH: The third reception method gives you the most number of channels but can be expensive and requires some installation on your part. This is with the use of a small satellite dish and an AFRTS decoder which can be either purchased or leased depending on your location from your local military exchange. Depending on your location around the world, the satellite dish size and the AFRTS signals available are different. Unfortunately not all areas of the world can receive the signal using a small consumer size dish. These areas are typically served by one of the first two methods. The setup guide will assist you in determining which satellite dish system is available and how to set it up. Satellite Dish Setup