| What will
it cost me to get to digital television? |
- If you have sky or Vodafone and that is your only television - nothing as you already have it.
- If you have an integrated
digital television and you are in a terrestrial coverage area and this is you only television - nothing as you can already receive it and only need to use the auto tune function of the TV to get it.
- If you have a an old analogue tv without Sky or Vodafone and are in a coverage area then you will need a decoder for that TV. If you have purchased a Digital Tuner DVD recorder then this can take the place of a set top box in a terrestrial coverage area. The cost between $80 to $120 on average for a set-top box however shop around to get the best price as occasionaly these have been sold by some retailers for less.
- If you have an old analogue tv and are outside of the coverage areas and do not have Sky or Vodafone you will need a satellite decoder and dish. You can use an old Sky dish to connect if you have one and a Freeview approved decoder or a non - freeview decoder from a reputable dealer should be set up to work by just connecting the decoder to the Satellite wall outlet. This will cost between $90 to $300 for most freeview approved decoders although unapproved may be cheaper. You need one for each TV If you have more than one TV you will need to have a splitter installed for each decoder and you will only be able to watch one Satellite at a time. You can DIY this but for a proffesional reception you are recommended to use a good installer for this.
- If you do not have a sky dish and are outside of the coverage area then you will also need a satellite dish to be installed and like the number 4 you will need one for each TV. So the advice given for 4 also applies to this situation. This would cost between $200 to $300 for the decoders and around $200 to $300 for the dish from most retailers however you may obtain better prices for dishes and the respective components through alternative outlets like the internet or through a good installer. Shop around on these.
- You can purchase some models of television that have dual tuners installed for both satellite and terrestrial which avoids the need for a set-top box but make sure you check with the retailer that this is the case. There should be a clear satellite connection showing on the televisions input if this is the case.
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