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Satellite Sick of trying to get a decent digital tv signal via an aerial? Your not alone, many people speak to me because they are sick of not being able to get a decent picture. Unfortunetly this is a downfall of a few elements, one is poor quality aerials (typically the older flying saucer type aerial), the other is the failings of the UK transmitter system, being land mast based, it is vulnerable to terrain. The quality of digital terrestrial transmissions will increase in time as they turn off the old analogue system and turn up the power on the digital system, but it will always be effected by the terrain and distance from the transmitter. So what can we suggest...?? Well, there is a way that almost guarantee's a good quality picture, no matter where in the UK you are, as long as you have clear line of sight south. It's satellite tv and its definetly the best format in my opinion. With a wide range of equipment, there is a set up for every budget. Satellite tv also has the added bonus of being transmitted across Europe, so even when your on the continent, you will be able to watch english channels (footprint permitting - call us to discuss your requirements for watching tv in Europe). Channels broadcast on free to air satellite are very similar to UK Freeview (terrestrial digital through our aerial). Take a look at www.freesat.co.uk to see a list of some of the channels available. So what do I need and what will it cost...?? First, we need to sort you out with a dish. There are three main options: 1) Tripod kit - these are a great low price introduction to satellite, although typically take more practice to tune in. Using the Maxview MXL020/LNB easy find lnb and receiver will make things easier! You also have the downside of having to set up the dish yourself, usually in the uk, it will typically rain whilst you do this! It is also more likely to be 'borrowed' by the more light fingered campers that we have the pleasure of coming across now and again. 2) Manual Roof Mounted System - The most popular of these is the Maxview B2590 Crank Up, we sell and fit a lot of them and is a good compromise between a tripod system and a fully auto system. We are well known for this system and are one of the only dealers that are happy to fit one. Only downsides are once its fitted, its fitted for good as it requires a 32mm hole through your roof. Upsides are its price and ease of use. 3) Automatic System - These come in dishes and domes. They do all the hard work for you, spinning the dish round and locking onto the satellite signal themselves. It really is as easy as switching the system on and sitting down to watch tv! These systems, although more expensive than option 1 and 2, should be considered as a long term investment, as they can be easily transferred from vehicle to vehicle, so should last you a good number of years. Satellite is broadcast in a different format to digital terrestrial (freeview), so you will need a satellite receiver. There are a few types of receiver, the most common is a free to air receiver, that will receive channels on any satellite that are broadcast unencrypted - there are no on going charges, once you've bought the box, everything is free. Same can be said of a freesat box, although we only recommend these on automatic systems, as they are usually more difficult to tune in with manual dish systems as they dont have a built in signal meter and react slower than free to air boxes You can also use a sky receiver with any of our dishes, although if you plan to use your box from home, you must be aware that you may be breaking your contract/terms and conditions with sky - check, as we can't be held responsible for sky cutting you off! You also need a suitable tv with AV inputs (Scart or composite (phono plugs, yellow, red, white)). Confused? Dont worry, im only an email or phone call away and this is my specialility, im more than happy to talk it through with you before you decide. Shane.
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