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Are you only getting the AFN TV Program Guide and The Pentagon Channel on your AFN Decoder?  If that's the case, it's time to re-register your decoder at www.pvconnect.net.  If you are leasing your decoder, contact your Exchange store for a registration update.
 
Engineering Guide

You don't need a Multisystem Television or VCR to Watch AFN

It's not necessary to purchase a multisystem television or VCR to view AFN Programming. Whether you live in the barracks, government housing or on the economy, a standard NTSC television is sufficient to view all AFN programs.

There are many different formats of television throughout the world. In America, we use the National Television Standards Committee or NTSC format, France and Russia use SECAM and Italy uses a system called PAL.  

AFN throughout Europe broadcasts programming on an NTSC frequency that can be received with either a NTSC or Multisystem format television.  The advantage of a Multisystem television is the ability to view programming from your host nation.

 

You Can Connect Multiple Antennas Together in your Home

Passive combiners are designed to couple the signal from multiple antennas together into one cable for distribution through your home.

 

Cable Channel Guide for Barracks, Parco's and the Support Site.
AFN television channels in most government quarters.

You Can Purchase Adapters from the Exchange
If building a PAL connector is not an option you're interested in, you can view the necessary adapter here.

Programming the Settings in the Decoder.
A simple guide to all of the settings you might need to setup your decoder.

You can Modify a Cable to be used with a PAL Connector
Follow our easy guide to building your own PAL connector. These easy steps will help you create or modify a video cable to fit into the Italian style wall outlet.