What is Free to Air Satellite Television
What is Free to Air Satellite Television?
Free to air satellite television is a way of connecting to a huge selection of free international channels that can be received through a satellite dish and an FTA receiver. These channels range from over 100 countries and are broadcasted in digital format, meaning you get fantastic sound and video quality.
What equipment do I need to receive these channels?
The equipment that is required to receive these channels is a satellite dish and a digital satellite receiver. And no this satellite dish is not the size of a road train, it is quite small and can easily be attached to your rooftop. You have a large selection of equipment available with a range of receivers varying in picture quality and signal strength. The dish sizes range from 65cm to 2.3 metres. However to receive the majority of these channels, a 2.3m dish is required, but you can still receive some free to air channels with a small 65cm dish. For most people, combining a motorized 2.3m dish with a K band LNBF is the hottest choice. You can even mount your dish on the ground if you wish. You can install extra sockets around the house allowing you to receive the extra channels as well. A satellite receiver, when combined with a small separate positioner provide digital free to air reception and automatic dish alignment on channel change. This means all you have to do is select the channel you want to watch, everything else is automatic.
The channels available are always changing. Most channels have been broadcasted free for years on the same satellite while others may switch to a different satellite. Some channels are free for some months then become encrypted (ie unavailable). Therefore with some channels you take your chances, as they may suddenly dissappear, however most channels are relatively permanent.
New channels are always appearing as well, and new satellites when launched add to the range of channles available. We provide a free newsletter via email with information on new channels or services as they become available. Subscribe Here or click the link on the left.
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