There is however a piece of software that allows you to get over 3500 high definition TV channels from all around the world on your computer, with no need for an antenna or a receiver. All you need is an internet connection. That’s right you can stream internet right off your computer for free, forever with a piece of software called Satellite Direct TV. You can see banners all around this site that will show you more information about this product, or you could just go to the “WATCH TV ONLINE” link in the menu above.

I used to run free to air tv through my TV downstairs, but I have since stored away my equipment and just bought Satellite Direct, and have hooked it up to my BenQ HD Cinema Projector with my 220 inch screen, and I have a dedicated theatre PC which I use for all my movies, tv, dvd, bluray, music, internet, and now with an additional 3500 channels from my software, you can see why I never leave my theatre room!

If you have any more questions just ask me, or post a comment below.

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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You can do this cheaply if you can get your hands on a free dish, otherwise you can check out the Store above for a range of free to air satellite dishes. You can get a good LNB dish for anywhere between $80 and $200. Next you will need to get a receiver. This will be used to scan a massive frequency band for all kinds of channels. Depending on where you dish is pointed in the sky, will determine what kind of channels you can pick up with your receiver.

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