Freesat

The Sky alternative....High Definition TV....and Free!

Humax HD Freesat Satellite Receiver
Ł149.99 FREE DELIVERY

Humax Foxsat-HDR Freesat 320GB HDD DTR HD Recorder
Ł249.99 FREE DELIVERY

Metronic Freesat HD Satellite Receiver
Ł119.99 FREE DELIVERY

What is Freesat?

Freesat is a new service from the BBC and ITV and is similar to Freeview but has the advantage of ease of reception via satellite dish, space for more channels than is possible with Freeview and has the capacity to transmit high definition programs and high quality sound.

What do I need for Freesat?

Most people are familiar with the requirements to receive Sky satellite and for Freesat the set-up is identical, but with Freesat there is no monthly subscription, i.e all channels are free. A one off payment is required for the equipment and/or installation.

Can I use my existing Sky dish for Freesat?

Yes. If you have an existing Sky receiver it is possible to directly replace the Sky digital receiver with a new Freesat receiver.

Why would I need Freesat?

If you are looking for High Definition (HD) programs and don't want to pay for them then this is the only way to get them. You may, like thousands of others, own an HD ready television and not really taking advantage of the crystal clear, ultra sharp image performance that the set is capable of. Up to five times more picture detail gives you deeper, richer, more vivid colours and amazing sound.

The Freeview signal, although good is of relatively poor quality when compared to Freesat. In fact, if you don't have Sky HD then you must get Freesat, otherwise the expense of your new super high quality HD television is totally wasted.

In brief

Over 80 digital TV and radio channels (more on the way)
HD TV programmes subscription-free
No contract, no subscription, just a one-off payment
Available to almost every home in the UK

Where can I buy a Freesat Receiver and/or installation?

Humax HD Freesat Satellite Receiver

HD satellite receiver with superb Standard (SD) and High Definition (HD) picture quality
Official freesatHD receiver
Receive over 140 free-to-air digital channels and HD broadcasts from the Astra 28.2E satellite
Full colour, high resolution Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
HD upscaling for standard definition, improves picture quality through HDMI or component connections
Simply type in your postcode to pre-load your regions local channels
RJ45 connection for upgrading software and future features
Simultaneous playing of transmissions over HDMI, YPbPr or Scart
HDMI and component (YPbPr) outputs
Dolby digital audio output (S/PDIF)
Parental lock facility
Eco friendly, less than 1W power consumption in standby
Multiple output resolutions: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p, 576i, 480i
MPEG-4/H.264 is an improved compression process for digital television and HDTV, 1080i (interlaced) and 720p (progressive) HDTV video format
2 year warranty

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Metronic Freesat HD Satellite Receiver

HD satellite receiver with superb Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) picture quality
Official FreesatHD receiver
Receive over 130 free-to-air digital channels and HD broadcasts from the Astra 28.2E satellite
Excellent HD upscaling for standard definition - greatly improved picture quality through HDMI or component connections
Simply type in your postcode to pre-load your regions local channels
Adjustable brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness to get the best possible picture from your receiver
Multi-media function: supports USB 2.0 hard disk or USB 2.0 memory sticks
Play video files, audio files (MP3) or view photo files (JPEG) from USB
RJ45 connection for upgrading software and future features
HDMI and component (YPbPr) outputs
Parental lock facility
Multiple output resolutions: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p, 576i, 480i
MPEG4/H.264 is an improved compression process for digital television and HDTV, 1080i (interlaced) and 720p (progressive) HDTV video format
2 year warranty

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Humax Foxsat-HDR Freesat 320GB HDD DTR HD Recorder

Freesat HD and SD channel recording
Simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording another channel
Record 2 channels at the same time
Receive HDTV signals
Under 1W power consumption in standby
HDMI - digital interface for perfect transmission of picture and sound
Simultaneous playing of transmissions over HDMI, Composite or Scart
Easy installation and operation
Resolution format: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
DVB-S2 and DVB-S compatible
Ethernet support (for future use)
Full colour high resolution electronic programme guide
Automatic software upgrade via satellite
Upscaling Standard Definition channels
Audio description / One touch subtitle
Massive 320GB HDD
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 380 x 55 x 252mm
Weight: 3.1kg