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Freesat Guide

  

Getting Started

  

Also in this section: Introduction | Getting started | Equipment

Getting ready for Freesat

 

To enjoy digital TV services with Freesat you will first need to install a satellite dish. A standard Freesat installation should cost less than £100 with Freesat+ coming in at a little extra because of the requirement for an extra feed from the dish.

If you already have a standard Sky dish, or another dish pointing at the Eurobird or Astra 2 satellites you can simply attach the necessary equipment (described below) and you are ready to go.

After installing a satellite dish, there are basically four different types of product which allow you to convert signals from your satellite into Freesat channels. All of the products below provide standard functionality such as EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) while Freesat+ equipment is also starting to appear. Freesat+ has similar functionality to Sky HD+ in that it allows you to pause live broadcasts and benefit from other advanced features.

Freesat enabled products

Standard Definition Freesat Box: A basic Freesat digital box allows you to watch all of the available freesat TV and radio channels in standard definition. There will be a built-in 8-day programme guide, interactive TV and digital text.

 

High Definition Freesat Box: To enjoy the benefit of High Definition channels through Freesat you will need a HD Freesat digital box allows you to watch all of the available freesat TV and radio channels in high definition as well as standard definition.

 

High Definition Freesat Box with Freesat+: freesat+ gives you all the functionality of a SD or HD digital box along with the ability to pause, rewind and record live TV in both high definition and standard definition.

 

Freesat enabled HDTV: Panasonic and LG currently offer a range of HDTV's with built-in Freesat. Because the freesat receiver is built in to the TV, you won't need a separate digital box.

 

 

 

The final part of our Freesat guide gives you more details on the equipment available and how to find your nearest approved Freesat retailer ...

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