CPSAT

A satellite system consists of a satellite receiver, a dish, a LNB (the box of electronics on the end of the dish arm), a wall mount, and cables and connectors that connect the dish and the receiver. Some satellite systems also have a method of decoding scrambled systems.

Choose products that are designed to work together. Items designated as “universal fit” are likely not to fit anything correctly. It is usually a wise choice to spend a little more for compatible kits.

Some Terms to Know

STB - Set-top Box

These are the most common in the UK - Sky and Sky+, Freeview, and individual cable providers serving a home directly.

HDTV

High Definition TV offers higher-quality pictures.

Region 2

The commercial DVD region of the world that covers Europe, South Africa, Middle East and Japan

Sky Digital

This is the service that offers the largest number of digital TV channels in the UK. Viewers in 98% of the UK can receive the signal.

Freeview

Channels that are available to satellite owners with no subscription costs. Typically there are over 80 free channels to available to view (with the use of a Freesat box).