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A "tester" is ''often'' a term used to describe someone using an aftermarket firmware on their FTA receiver. For example, FTA receivers made by the major companies are not equipped to de-scramble Dish Network or DirecTV. Some sources claim to have a "patch" or modified firmware that is supposed to descramble these broadcasts. Note that not all 3rd party firmware is designed to descramble and that there are legal purposes for such modifications.A "tester" is ''often'' a term used to describe someone using an aftermarket firmware on their FTA receiver. For example, FTA receivers made by the major companies are not equipped to de-scramble Dish Network or DirecTV. Some sources claim to have a "patch" or modified firmware that is supposed to descramble these broadcasts. Note that not all 3rd party firmware is designed to descramble and that there are legal purposes for such modifications. Many hobbyists experiment with [[Free to Air Satellite Testing]] not to circumvent scrambled broadcasts, but rather to experiment with the technology itself.There is a vast variety of true FTA in-the-clear programming available, enough to justify the investment into an FTA receiver. Individuals that modify their FTA receivers or use 3rd party firmware in an attempt to circumvent ECM (electronic counter measures) implemented by the major providers often contribute to the FTA industry getting a bad reputation. There is a vast variety of true FTA in-the-clear programming available, enough to justify the investment into an FTA receiver. Individuals that modify their FTA receivers or use 3rd party firmware in an attempt to circumvent ECM (electronic counter measures) implemented by the major providers often contribute to the FTA industry getting a bad reputation.