FTA satellite TV receiver


FTA Satellite TV Receiver

A Viewsat Xtreme FTA receiver

A free-to-air or FTA Receiver is a satellite television receiver designed to receive unencrypted broadcasts. Modern decoders are typically compliant with the MPEG-2/DVB-S and more recently the MPEG-4/DVB-S2 standard for digital television, while older FTA receivers relied on analog satellite transmissions which have declined rapidly in recent years.

Mainstream broadcast programming[edit]

In some countries, it is common for mainstream broadcasters to broadcast their channels over satellite as FTA. Most notably, in the German-speaking countries, most of the main terrestrial broadcasters, such as ARD Das Erste and ZDF offer FTA satellite broadcasts, as do some of the more recent satellite rivals such as Sat.1 and RTL. The satellites on which these channels broadcast, at Astra's 19.2° east position, are receivable throughout most of Europe.

In the UK, all the original five terrestrial broadcasters, BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, and Five broadcast FTA on digital satellite in some form, including many of their regional variations. However, in some countries, it is not the norm for mainstream channels to broadcast on FTA satellite television.

Ethnic and religious programming[edit]

FTA receivers are sold in the United States and Canada for the purpose of viewing unencrypted free-to-air satellite channels, the bulk of which are located on Galaxy 19 (97°W, Ku band). There is also a substantial amount of Christian-based programming available on several satellites over both North America and Europe, such as The God Channel, JCTV, EWTN, and 3ABN.

Educational programming[edit]

The PBS Satellite Service offers educational programming on Ku band DVB from the AMC-21 satellite (125°W). As there is no standard MPEG audio on many of these channels, the AC3-only feeds require a Dolby Digital-capable receiver. They are otherwise free. Channels include PBS-HD/PBS-X as well as various secondary programmes normally carried on digital subchannels of PBS terrestrial member stations.

X2 Premium V HD DVB-S2 PVR FTA Satellite Receiver - New Edition
Home Theater (X2)
  • Full HD FTA (FREE TO AIR) Digital Satellite Receiver , Mini DVB-S2 & USB Media Player High Quality
  • USA & Americas Full Satellites Galaxy 19ETC Built IN , Middle East Software also available to download NileSat, HotBirdETC from the official website , (1...
  • Easy Upgrade (Online Update from the receiver directly or Just visit : x2sat.com & Download to USB -- Upgrade directly)
  • PVR (From Live Satellite Signal Only) , Support IPTV Service
  • Warranty 1 Year, Free HDMI CABLE, AV Cable & Two Remote Control, User Manual, CD Included Videos & PDF Files Show full guide details how to use this receiver...
X2 X2 HD DVB-S2 Mini Digital Satellite Receiver & USB PVR Media Player (FREE TO AIR)
Home Theater (X2)
  • Full HD FTA Digital Satellite Receiver, Mini DVB-S2, IPTV, YouTube, Online Weather, WiFi, 2*USB Port & USB Media Player High Quality
  • USA & Americas Full Satellites Galaxy 19ETC Built IN , Middle East Software also available to download NileSat, HotBirdETC from the official website , (2...
  • iOS Menu Stylish (Yes iOS Menu Stylish High Quality with 2016 features) , PVR (Record and Play) , Multi-language supported, (OSD & MENU) , Work with (Satellite...
  • Easy Upgrade (Just visit : x2sat.com & Download to USB Upgrade directly) No need to Search (Very Easy), Online Update, Not Support illegal service and only work...
  • Warranty 1 Year, Free HDMI CABLE, AV Cable & Two Remote Control, User Manual, CD Included Videos & PDF Files Show full guide details how to use this receiver...
SatHawk SatHawk PVR200HD HDTV FTA Receiver with PVR function
CE (SatHawk)
  • Receive Free To Air channels from satellite
  • Good choice for all the religious channels, ethnic Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese, Iranian, Chinese, Asian, European, and African channels on Galaxy 19, and other KU band...
  • BLIND (AUTO) SEARCH HD DVB-S, DVB-S2 Supports MPEG-2 & MPEG-4
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty by Sadoun
  • Digital Video Recorder through USB (Flash Memory Stick not included)
Manhattan Complete HD FTA Satellite System Manhattan DJ-1997 HD Receiver LNB and Dish With Meter
CE (Manhattan)
  • FTA Satellite Receiver Manhattan DJ-1997, comes with remote, HDMI cable, batteries and User s Manual
  • 76 CM Ku Band Offset Satellite Dish. This is a US made satellite dish not a cheap Asian brand.
  • Universal LNB HD by Orbital Tracker (One Output)
  • Analog Satellite Meter by Orbital Tracker
  • 50 ft roll of coax cable with f-connectors.
Satellite Oasis Digital Satellite Signal Level Meter for Dish Network Directv FTA
Speakers (Satellite Oasis)
  • Digital LCD Display with Backlight
  • Audio Tone for audible feedback
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Compatible with most satellite TV
  • Power by 13-18v from satellite receiver