To receive Free-To-Air (FTA) satellite TV, you will need the following equipment:
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Satellite Dish –
You will need a satellite dish to capture the satellite signals from space. The size of the dish will depend on the satellite you are trying to Free-To-Air (FTA) satellite TV signals receive and your location.
LNB (Low Noise Block) Converter –
The LNB is a device that mounts on the satellite dish and receives the signals from the satellite. It converts the high-frequency satellite signals to lower frequencies that can be transmitted through the coaxial cable to the receiver.
Coaxial Cable –
The coaxial cable connects the LNB to the satellite receiver.
Satellite Receiver –
The satellite receiver is the device that decodes the satellite signals and converts them into a format that can be displayed on your TV. Some receivers also have built-in DVRs (digital video recorders) that allow you to record programs. It is also known as FTA Set-Top Box.
Television –
Finally, you will need a TV to display the FTA satellite TV channels.
Note that some FTA satellite channels may require a specific receiver and/or encryption key to access. Also, some FTA satellite channels may not be available in certain regions or countries.
Although we have created a list of Free-To-Air Live TV channels that are available as live streaming.