People who are far from technology and not strong in the nuances of modern technology may not immediately understand how it is to watch satellite TV without a dish. Even the most ignorant know that the so-called dish is an antenna that receives a signal from satellites from space.
TV options without a dish
However, today it is quite possible to watch TV channels without parabolic antennas. Modern technologies offer several ways to install satellite TV:
- Connecting cable TV is still a fairly widespread, popular and economical way. A lot of people still use it. Whole houses connected. This requires running a cable to the receiving TV.
- Receiving a signal to the antenna using the DVB-T2 digital standard. In other words, the signal is transmitted to the receiver indirectly through repeaters that are on the ground. The quality of the resulting image and sound with this methodsignal reception is excellent. The antenna will require the simplest decimeter.
- Modern technologies and methods of transmitting information via WIFI allow you to connect television receivers to the Internet.
- In addition, many Internet users do without a dish to watch channels directly from their computer screens.
What's free and how to use it
Satellite TV operators always offer free channels in packages. In addition, they are guaranteed for the population and the state. For the operator, this is at the same time an advertising move to attract customers. By not coding some channels, operators are motivated to install satellite TV and pay-per-view many pay-per-view satellite TV channels.
How satellite broadcasting works without installing a dish
It must be admitted that the installation of the so-called dish and the maintenance of such satellite television is a troublesome business. In addition, almost all operators offer an easier option for installing satellite TV - without a dish, via the Internet. To do this, you need to purchase special equipment, the cable connects the home Internet router and the operator's input receiver. Such a connection is quite affordable for the majority of the population.
Competition in this service market is very strong. And there are already operators offering options for connecting to satellite TV without a dish, which do not include, among other things,using the receiver. Simply downloading special operator programs and connecting the service through your personal account is enough.
What equipment is needed
If it is decided to install satellite TV without a dish, then the operator providing such services, as a rule, provides or recommends the necessary equipment. Depending on which connection option is selected, you will need:
- Receiver.
- Tuner for satellite TV (supports DVB-S2).
- Software.
Buying a receiver is a responsible and difficult business, although not very expensive. The price of different devices ranges from cheap (less than $20) to expensive ($200). It all depends on their functionality:
- presence or absence of a card reader;
- the ability to record programs on flash drives;
- video viewing experience;
- broadcast pause functions;
- digital standard;
- number of other features (connectors for connecting a keyboard and mouse, the ability to view files and photos, view content from other external devices, built-in media player)
An almost modern receiver is a complex electronic "computer" with an operating system.
Satellite TV frequency bands
Those who use satellite TV know that the frequency ranges of free channels are updated very often. Especially on HD channels. You can be left without your loved ones overnightgears. Therefore, it is important to keep track of satellite TV frequencies and update them. All channels will always be in place if you change their parameters on the receiver and DVB card in a timely manner. If you keep abreast of changes in satellite television frequencies, you can also track the emergence of new ones. However, many channels are encrypted and this information can no longer be obtained in the public domain.
Which TV is needed to receive the DVB-T2 standard
You can also watch TV without any plates and operators, and for free. At the end of last year, the Government announced its full readiness to switch to a digital network. Today, two free packages are operating throughout Russia, which are broadcast by 20 federal channels. It is important to understand that viewing them is possible only if you have a TV with certain parameters.
In a word, you need a device with a tuner and support for the DVB-T2 standard. If you plan to buy a new TV for your home or office, then it makes sense to consult with the sellers and purchase such a device that will allow you to watch two multiplex packages of digital television for free, in cases where cable TV, dish and Internet are not available.
As a rule, all TVs that were released after 2016 support the DVB-T2 standard. Quite a few of these TVs were purchased before this date. There are a lot of them among the range of well-known brands, as well as less popular brands. If the purchase of a new TV is not yet foreseen, then you will have to buy a receiver. Which tuner for satellitetelevision will suit you, you can find out in specialized stores. To do this, you only need to know the model and brand of your TV.
