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FTA

Short for Free To Air. In a free to air mode, the signal is not encrypted.

Fingerprinting

Method of marking and registering data. May be used to embed authentic identification of the original customer in a copyrighted file.

Footprint

The area of the earth's surface on which a satellite's direct transmissions can be received by a ground-based installation or home dish.