from dss expert to FTA newbie

[sdaver]

I know there is a learning curve please tell me its easier than writing hex or unlooping and programing cards..................any suggestions for suppliers........How often to update?..........is a subsription to a paid service worth it or is it all publically posted

[sdaver]

got one pansat 2500 .....................45min from start to tv...........just got to edit the channel list...................