I have a very basic question regarding free-to-air services . . . bear in mind that my current TV experience is provided by a pair of rabbits ears on top of the telly at the moment giving me RTE1, RTE2, TV3 & TG4. Previously I had cable with NTL, but that was years ago and even then that was when there was a single set of channels available. Satellite/digital didn't enter into it.
I want to get access to RAI and other 'mainstream' European channels. From my limited knowledge I understand that these are available for free from Astra and/or Hotbird, but my problem is finding out how to get them.
Given that Astra & Hotbird are satellites I presume I will need a satellite dish of some form, but I thought I heard/read somewhere that this mightn't be the case any more. I accept that in all probability I will indeed need a satellite dish to pick up a satellite signal . . .
Is there a guide out there to using FTA services in Ireland or can anyone give me any pointers on what I need to do/buy ?
Thanks,
z
I want to get access to RAI and other 'mainstream' European channels. From my limited knowledge I understand that these are available for free from Astra and/or Hotbird, but my problem is finding out how to get them.
Given that Astra & Hotbird are satellites I presume I will need a satellite dish of some form, but I thought I heard/read somewhere that this mightn't be the case any more. I accept that in all probability I will indeed need a satellite dish to pick up a satellite signal . . .
Is there a guide out there to using FTA services in Ireland or can anyone give me any pointers on what I need to do/buy ?
Thanks,
z