What Programming is Available on BUDs?
In a single word, LOTS! More than any DBS system can shake a stick at. And better picture quality, too. Much better. Since TVRO is the primary distribution system of programming to cable TV head ends, this is where you are going to find virtually all “cable-type” subscription programming. These days, however, the true BUD aficionado probably wants more than just typical cable stuff. Here is a short summary of what TVRO has to offer: * News – Not only regular CNN and Headline News stuff, but wild network news feeds from ABC, CBS, and NBC, as well as international news and regional news networks. Don’t forget financial news and the weather. * Sports – Probably the most sports available for your dollar. ESPN, as well as the regional Fox Sports Net networks and specialty sports programming. Most professional sports backhauls are encrypted but not necessarily *all* of them, not to mention a large amount of college sports backhauls are in-the-clear. Football, basketball, baseball, hockey, yo
