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Flat Dwellers use Human Rights Dish Ruling
As has been reported in the national papers, people refused permission to install satellite dishes because they live in flats or similar accommodation, have new hope now because of the human rights declaration in the EU. In a new document “Human Rights at Home” published by the ECHR European Court of Human Rights, the judgement states that there will be grounds to sue Landlords if they try to stop tenants erecting satellite dishes.
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Free TF1 and M6 !!!
The Major French channels TF1, M6 W9 and M6HD are broadcast to Switzerland on the Eurobird9 satellite FREE! FTA (Free to Air) viewers can contact me for dish modifications and receiver re programming to be able to add these channels to the current list of free channels from Astra 1 and Hotbird. Viewers using the Atlantic bird satellite for the other main French channels France2, 3, 5 and o can also have modifications to include the TF1 etc from Eurobird
UPDATE 2018
TF1 is no longer on the Eurobird 9 ( now renamed Eutelsat 9a ) but 6Ter has been added. Currently the only way to get TF1 ( plus TFX and TF film series ) is through a TNT or Fransat set top box.
Wisi Fransat receiver
The model currently supplied for FranSat tv, is the Wisi OR03. Putting the card in the slot, in the lower half of the box, unlike previous models the card is visible, as it does not have a cover. It should be placed in the slot with the bar-code and word “FRANSAT” upwards. Don’t forget to only insert the card after checking that the dish is correctly aligned and after checking on a free channel like TV5 monde.
The only disappointing feature is the favourites list , despite the instructions saying that multiple lists can be created, I could not find the onscreen ICON to do this, which is probably an oversight in the user book, maybe an alternative model has this feature. Anyway with careful choice when storing your favourite channels, a satisfactory arrangement of channels can be made in the single available favourite list.
When in standby the Wisi displays the time and the channel number when switched on and working.
The one feature missing from the previous Fransat offerings ,which is a great boost for those wanting to see these channels in another room, as well as where the box is installed, is that the Wisi has an on-board modulator. It can put the picture signal on an aerial cable link to the second room, where the signal can be tuned into an analogue channel. Any tv should work, even the most recent of tvs still retain the old analogue standard tuners. After installation and tuning of the box, the modulator should be adjusted to Uk tv standards “PAL I” otherwise there will be no sound.
If you want the Wisi receiver cabling to an existing aerial distribution amplifier, this can be arranged, but dont forget to ask me before the day of installation as there is a fair amount of work involved.
The Wisi OR03 receiver was well made, the remote was quite responsive and the picture quality very good via both scart lead and modulator.
How to get your Canal+ viewing card
If you purchase the TNT receiver and installation, there is an introduction leaflet explaining how to go about applying for the Canal+ card. Also details of the channels on offer from Canal+
Canal+ Decale
Canal+ Sport
Canal+ Family
Canal+ Cinema
CanalSat
Download the Canal plus leaflet
Canal Plus on your TNT box
From the main Canal+ website:-
So the CanalPlus channels +Cinema, +Sport, +Family and +Decale ARE available using a Canal Plus card in place of your TNT card , in your TNT receiver BUT signing up for Canal+ is very restricted, you must sign up in France, with a French address.
The Canal Plus channels do show up when tuning in the TNT box ( or any FTA satellite receiver ) so are receiveable anywhere in the Uk.
TNT sat and FranSat card validity
Viewing the set top box suppliers websites it is not immediately clear how long the encryption cards supplied with TNT and FranSat boxes will last. So I took a look at the TNTsat and FranSat websites to get to the facts:
The FranSat cards do not have a limit. Simple!
The TNT cards are initially guaranteed for 4 years. The broadcaster will turn on a reminder screen about 3 months before the card expires. French residents can update their cards for 15Euro on the TNTsat.tv website , for Uk residents I can provide the update or new card for £25. Email with your current card number – info@satellitetveurope.co.uk The new cards will be valid for a further 4 years.
The reason given for the approach that TNT have taken is that the programmes broadcasters only have rights within French territory , wheras the satellites used to broadcast the programmes, can be received throughout Europe.
Updating from Analogue French satellite
Number one tip:- at the very least change the LNB, the old one will be well past its sell by date! The old LNB will have a signal to noise ratio well in excess of any new LNB, even the cheapest available now are just a fraction of the noise figure of the ones from a few years ago. Trying to use an old type, can cause problems when you install your new receiver, with high or low frequencies, drifting or even no channels at all. Ideally change the dish too, modern high accuracy dishes need not be as big as the old analogue dishes. This is true of TNT, FranSat and free channels from France, all over the Uk.
Old analogue LNB
Complete installation service
of your new Fransat or TNT box with new dish and LNB available .
Canal+ on TNT
At present there are free programmes on Canal +, which is normally scrambled. You can receive this with a TNT receiver
Canal Plus programs are broadcasted ‘en clair’ in the clear at the following times (GMT+1)
06:55 – 08:45.
12:30 – 13:45
18:10 – 20:50
Fransat
FranSat
Fransat package
I stock the FranSat box ( SD ) made by Aston, which I recommend. see FranSat review for full details
Chinese tv in French
The international main Chinese channel cctv is broadcasting on the Astra1 satellite in French, followers of all things Chinese can view by tuning in to:-
freq 15538 Vertical s/r 22000 5/6
any receiver including the TNT sat, will be able to view this channel, not the Fransat though, that is on a different satellite.
New Visiosat satellite receiver
New VisioSat TNT 7600 model
For those whose main interest is French, but would also like to view other broadcasts from continental Europe. The 7600 from Visiosat is multi satellite capable and can tune in free channels from Germany, Italy, Spain as well as France
With a dish installed with 2 LNBs , viewers in most of the Uk can now use this box for the main TNT channels. It has a standard Eutelsat DISEQC system, that we can use to make the receiver choose the correct satellite automatically when changing channel.
As well as Italian, German, Spanish, and even Russian and Polish free channels!
The TNT 7600 has a very simple to program Favourite group system, one easy way to separate channels using this , is to save by Language. There are sufficient groups to save Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Uk channels in separate groups.
With a 2 LNB dish, you can expect over 800 free to watch channels in total, from all the countries broadcasting in Europe and the Middle East.
Get French tv Channels here in the Uk
I would like to introduce you to my company Satellite TV Europe which specialises in French and other European language broadcasts. We install dishes and receivers capable of high quality digital pictures from all the main french broadcasters.
If you want just the Free channels, or TNT, BIS or Fransat systems, we have everything in stock including the special TNT and Fransat HD boxes ready to install for you. France broadcasts from 2 main satellites giving TNT or Fransat. There is the third option , most of the major channels TF1, M6, Fr2,Fr3, Fr5 and Arte are available free, without card or special box, the dish though is more complex as it collects signals from up to 4 different satellites to achieve this. One advantage of this “Free Channels” system is that channels from neighbouring Germany, Italy and Spain are also available and make for interesting viewing.
We are mainly asked for free channels but for customers wanting the subscription channels too we have links with a French company which will supply the popular BIS viewing cards for the ‘panorama’ pay per view channels inc. TF1 probably the most popular of channels from France. We can supply the BIS card when ordering a satellite installation, at a great discount compared with our competitors, currently 99 Euros. Now the French freeview channels are available from TNT at a one off price when ordering an installation ( with special TNT receiver ) or from the other French broadcast satellite – Atlantic Bird, from FranSat with the FranSat viewing card and box.
We can install anywhere in the Uk. We would be happy to quote , so please email with your location. I have installed in Bristol, Exeter London, Swansea, Anglesey Edinburgh, Aberdeen and just about everywhere in between!
Satellite TV from Frances main channels is mainly from two satellites – Atlantic Bird 3 situated at 5 degrees West ,and Astra 1 which is at 19 degrees East. There are also French regional channels on other satellites. This means you have plenty of choice of channels and where installation is blocked or difficult there is usually an alternative angle for the dish. For the ultimate choice why not have a special dish capable of receiving all 4 satellites. Our ‘multi satellite′ dish is capable of receiving from a very wide angle.
To see some of the channels available from France by satellite go to main satellite site
For those wanting both Sky and foreign broadcasts you can if you wish combine them using the multi3 dish. So that Sky and the French broadcasts can be received at the same time, maybe in different rooms or fed to a recorder for viewing later.
If you have need for other language broadcasts then a motorised satellite dish is the answer, the ultimate in sheer numbers of channels receivable, a motor system can log in some 5000 channels when installed, of which over half are viewable free ( FTA free to air ) and the others require various subscription cards to view.
To checkout the prices and to order go to the French channels page and click the FRANCE1, FRANCE2,MULTI OR MOTOR buttons
Students of language , Colleges and schools can make use of these services too , we install multi room setups in a number of different formats to suit all needs.
Receivers – for the free French channels our main receivers are the Technomate HD range, which have proved themselves very capable in fixed dish and motorised dish installations, the remote can be operated in two modes FAVourites or SATellite mode. In favourite mode, a user may save a list of favourite channels under his own name eg. Andys Fav. other users may have their own lists. In Satellite mode, the user simply selects the satellite with left/right keys , and channel with the Up /down keys. The receiver will take most major subscriptions cards without an additional CAM unit. For the TNT channels we now have both TNT and Fransat boxes in stock.
Our installer Andrew, always spends some time after installation to make sure the customer is familiar enough with the equipment to navigate to the desired channel and can operate it with any existing equipment like a Sky box, Tv, video or disc recorders and Hi Fi.
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French tv: the choices
There are now quite a few ways to get French Tv, firstly the free channels , broadcast from 3 satellites , the subscription channels broadcasting on 2 satellites and now TNT, the french ‘freeview’ system broadcasting on Astra 1.
For anyone previously on TPS, the easiest way to update is to purchase the BIS card, the dish can remain in its current position and your current receiver with Viaccess slot should take the new viewing card
New viewers to french tv should have a look at the free channels available on the main satellite web sites
The channels from the BIS card, which is a 12 month subscription are to be found on the same page in a pink background.
Best of all ( in your humble reviewers opinion ) is the TNT and FranSat packages, for a one-off payment, you have most of the same channels as the BIS card but no yearly renewal, TNT are saying the card will be valid for 4 years – quite a bargain! On the downside a special receiver is required, no CAM has yet been made to allow other receivers to be used. There are receivers from Strong, Visiosat and Sagem for normal SD use.
Even better, go for an HD receiver like the Aston and you benefit from the recently introduced HD channels Arte, France2, TF1 and M6.
Now up and running is the new FranSat service. It carries exactly the same channel line up as TNT. Because historically France has had 2 satellites delivering the programming, this second ‘free’ digital broadcast service has been put into operation for the many viewers already having a dish set up for 5 degrees West. Not yet established fully into the commercial centres you may get a few blank looks when you ask for a Fransat set top box! But it will soon be available everywhere in France. Here in the Uk they are still quite expensive compared with the TNT offerings. It would be a good choice for anyone with an obstruction in the way of the TNT 19 degree satellite, as it comes from 5 degrees west.
The last option is to buy a Canal sat ( Canal+) card, lots of subscription channels on this card and quite a price ( approx £850 ) for the year. Also a receiver with CAM slot is required and a Seca3/Nagra3 CAM at about £90 . To add to the complexity of ordering an Official French address is needed before you can subscribe.
If you wish to order or to discuss installation please ring me 07756 482 669 or preferrably email me at info@satellitetveurope.co.uk