What does Freesat cost?
Freesat is a free service with no monthly subscription charge. The Humax Foxsat HDR 320GB pvr allows you to view and record the Freesat Channels in much the same way as the SKY HD + service. All you need is a satellite dish and two cables running from it. Your existing Sky satellite dish will work provided there are two cables connected to the Foxsat HDR.
Freesat's High Definition TV Service
Freesat currently broadcasts two High Definition channels. These are BBChd and ITVhd. T o enjoy the full wonder of HDTV from Freesat you will need a HD ready TV. These are widely available. The best quality on the market at the moment is the 1080p (p stands for progression). This will also allow you to watch Blue Ray DVD's at their best quality. To view ITVhd programmes the viewer selects the red button in the right hand corner of the television screen. A list of the current high definition TV programmes can be found on the BBC or ITV websites.
High Definition Television (HDTV)
HDTV (High Definition Television) is like looking through a window. Pictures are so clear that you can see blades of grass moving in the wind. Eastenders have had to build a new set because future episodes are to be filmed in HD. It's hard to explain what HDTV is without actually experiencing it. You could compare standard definition TV to playing a record, whilst HDTV is like listening to a CD. Or taking a picture with your old throw away camera could be compared to standard TV, whilst taking the same picture with your 10 mega pixel digital camera would be on a pa with HDTV. The difference in quality with HDTV is amazing.
Can I receive Freesat in countries outside the UK?
Yes, the Humax Foxsat HDR 320GB pvr can be used in other countries outside the UK such as France or Spain provided that the satellite dish is large enough to receive the signal.
Can I receive SKY's free channels with the Humax Foxsat HDR 320GB pvr?
Yes, if your sky subscription has ended your Sky card then becomes a Freesat card which can then be used with the Humax Foxsat HDR 320GB pvr CI-Module slot. Various retailers sell CI-modules. A CI-module will need to be purchased separately. The Freesat card will add the following FTV channels; Channel 4, Five, Five Life, Five US and Sky 3.
Why choose Freesat instead of standard TV received via a TV aerial?
Standard digital television is received via a television aerial and a digital set top box. There are plans in the future to broadcast high definition television through this method, but this won't happen until analogue TV is switched off. Even then, there will be less HD channels broadcast to TV aerials due to the increased bandwidth requirement. There are also more channels available with the Freesat service with over 200. More channels are added all the time. To get an up to date list check the Freesat website.
