Freesat Set Top Boxes
Freesat Set Top Boxes
Freesat was launched on 6th May 2008.
Freesat offers free to air, subscription free UK TV via satellite. It was was designed for those areas of the UK that are unable to receive the UK terrestrial digital service, Freeview.
For a one-off payment you can receive over 150 TV and Radio channels.
And with a Freesat HD set top box, you can receive 11 high definition (HD) channels.
There are three types of Freesat Set Top Boxes:
- The basic standard definition Freesat Set Top Box,
- a high definition Freesat HD Set Top Box,
- and the high definition with hard drive Freesat+HD Set Top Box.
When we install a Freesat satellite system, we use official Freesat Set Top Boxes. Some satellite installation companies along the Costa Blanca and Valencia area may offer you an Iberosat, Ferguson Ariva or GI Galaxy Innovations satellite receiver, claiming it is a Freesat Set Top Box. These satellite receivers are NOT Freesat Set Top Boxes. Official Freesat Set Top Boxes have the Freesat logo on the receiver, remote control and the packaging.
Standard Definition Freesat Set Top Boxes
Standard Definition Freesat Set Top Boxes have been phased out over recent years, with High Definition Freesat Set Top Boxes taking precedence.
Currently Available Freesat HD Set Top Boxes
Official Freesat HD Set Top Box – Humax HB 1000S
Includes Freetime, and can record to an external hard disk drive
Receive Freesat and Non Freesat channels in High Definition- BBC HD, BBC1HD, ITV1HD and C4HD
Includes HDMI cable, Remote Control and power cable
More information on the Freesat Humax HB 1000S
Official Freesat HD Set Top Box – Humax HB 1100S
The Humax HB-1100S Freesat Smart TV Box is the successor to the popular HB-1000S. Now with built-in Wi-Fi and brand new sleek, discreet, compact design, the HB-1100S is the perfect set top box for viewers who love quality entertainment.
More information on the Freesat Humax HB 1100S
Official Freesat HD+ receiver – Freesat Humax HDR-1100S Set Top Box – with built in hard drive for recording
Includes Freetime
Receive Freesat and Non Freesat channels – BBC HD, BBC1HD, ITV1HD and C4HD
Includes HDMI cable, Remote Control and power cable
More information on the Freesat Humax HDR-1100S Set Top Box
Discontinued Freesat HD Receivers
Official Freesat HD Set Top Box – Manhattan Plaza HD
Receive Freesat and Non Freesat channels in High Definition- BBC HD, BBC1HD, ITV1HD and C4HD
Includes HDMI cable, Remote Control and power cable
More information on the Freesat Manhattan Plaza HD
Official Freesat HD – Humax Foxsat HD
Receive Freesat and Non Freesat channels – BBC HD, BBC1HD, ITV1HD and C4HD
Includes HDMI cable, Remote Control and power cable
More information on the Freesat Humax Foxsat HD
Official Freesat HD+ – Humax Foxsat HDR – with built in hard drive for recording
Receive Freesat and Non Freesat channels – BBC HD, BBC1HD, ITV1HD and C4HD
Includes HDMI cable, Remote Control and power cable
More information on the Freesat Humax Foxsat HDR
Official Freesat HD+ receiver – Manhattan Plaza HDR-S – with built in hard drive for recording
Receive Freesat and Non Freesat channels – BBC HD, BBC1HD, ITV1HD and C4HD
Includes HDMI cable, Remote Control and power cable
More information on the Freesat+ Manhattan Plaza HDR-S
Which Satellite Receiver Do I Need? Which Satellite Box Do I Need? The Best Satellite Receiver for Spain.
The table below allows you to quickly select the best satellite receiver to suit your needs.
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A standard satellite receiver
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Freesat SD
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Freesat HD
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Freesat HD PVR
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Sky HD Digibox
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Sky+HD Digibox
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| Free (FTA) UK Channels |
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| Free (FTV) UK Channels |
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| Sky Subscription |
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| BT Sports |
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| 7 Day EPG / TV guide |
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| Interactive red button |
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| Dual tuners |
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| Hard drive recorder – PVR |
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| High definition |
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| Programme Frequency auto update |
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| 3D TV Compatible |
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| Digibox software auto update |
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| Usable/Recommended for other satellites |
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Non Freesat Mode
The number of channels currently available on the Freesat EPG (electronic programme guide) does not included ALL of the free UK TV channels that are available.
However that does not mean that they are not available on a Freesat receiver.
But it is possible to view this and all the other free to air (FTA) channels by accessing the manual tune or Non Freesat Mode feature on your Freesat set top box.
More information on “non Freesat mode” here
How to Copy and Save Files from Humax Freesat HD FOXSAT-HD-R to an external hard disk
Many people have ask me if it possible to copy files and programmes from a Freesat Humax HD+ receiver (the receiver with a built in hard disk drive) and store them on an external hard disk drive, for storage or playing on a computer.
Well it is possible, to an extent.
Freesat HD Satellite Installations in Spain
We can supply and install satellite dishes, LNB, and Freesat receivers in the Valencia / Costa Blanca North area of Spain, so that you can watch subscription free UK TV in Spain.
See our installation pages at : 110x120cm “1.2m” satellite dish installations and 125x135cm “1.4m” satellite dish installations.
More information?
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