Q. How Can I View Freeview Satellite Channels ?
A. Purchase anyone of our Hyundai or UltraPlus (Korean made), Octagon (German made) Digital mpeg2 Compliant High Quality Satellite Receivers an receive all freeview channels: TVNZ U, TV1 Plus 1, TV One, TV 2, TV3, Four, PrimeTV, Cue, ChoiceTV, TV3 Plus1, C4, Maori TV, Te Reo, ShineTV, Parliament TV, and Free to Air Channel Trackside ,RNZ National Radio, RNZ Concert FM, NUI FM, George FM, Base FM all Free to Air in Digital Quality an where available in 16:9 Wide Screen with EPG( electronic program
guide ).
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Q. What would the set-up cost be an are there any ongoing monthly fees to have freeview or other free to air satellite channels ?
A. There are no ongoing monthly fees to view freeview an or other free to air satellite channels, see our index SATNETTV Guide KU and SATNETTV Guide C-Band for a current guide of free to air TV - Radio channels that are available, you would need to purchase only a set-up depending on the channels you would like to view, see our range of Satellite dishes, Satellite Receivers an for our pre-packaged DIY Installtion Kits
Q. Do I need a HD capable TV to View Digital Satellite TV ?
A. No any Tv set that has a video an audio outlet attached to the set can be used, ( required for the setup of the UltraPlus 700 / 720, 780/ 880/ 900 / 9200 PVRs or Hyundai AH3110 / to the TV set, once connected you are then able to view Digital SatelliteTV ( satellite dish required ).
Q. Will I be able to view Digital Satellite TV using a Freeview HD DTT Receiver that is used for the new land
based freeview transmissions ?
A. No to view Digital Satellite TV you will require a Digital Satellite Receiver our Hyundai / UltraPlus Range of
Digital Satellite Receivers are mpeg2 compliant for all Satellites, including the Freeview digital satellite service,
a Freeview HD DTT Receiver ( is for NZ Land Based Transmissions only ) an is a mpeg4 UHF Aerial Required
unit an not compatible for Digital Satellite Services.
Q. To receive a Freeview Broadcast in High Definition using a Freeview HD DTT Receiver which will be used in the Land Based Transmissions will I need an HD TV ?
A. Yes you will need to purchase a compatible HD TV / Plasma or LCD to take advantage of an HD broadcast a
standard TV will be unable to provide HD and will provide only in Standard Definition mode.
Q. Can I use my existing sky dish to view free to air channels on Optus D1 or other Satellites ?
A. Not recommended, unless you have purchased your own dish, sky does retain ownership of its dishes.
Q. What dish size could I use on your advertised moteck dish mover to receive other free to air TV channels?
A. 65cm up to a 110cm Dish being a standard size to a maximum size of 120cm, the size of Dish you use would of course depend on the satellites you wish to view channels from .
Q. Can I request assistance from Satnet Tech Support in relation to setting up of my new Satellite Terrestrial Internet Receivers ?
A. Yes SATNET ShopOnline does provide 24/7 Tech Support Free on all Satellite Equipment including your new
Satellite /Terrestrial / Internet Receivers purchased from our 24/7 Shop Online for Satnet Tech Support contact see index.
Q. Can I upgrade my UltraPlus / Hyundai Satellite Receiver Software ?
A. Yes you can Firmware ( Software ) is available for download direct to your PC see index Tech Support, NB:
Installation of new firmware will require a USB stick - or a null modem cable both can be purchased from our
24/7 Shop Online.
Q. Can the Hyundai Combo AH-3110 view all Freeview HD land based transmissions an Freeview Satellite TV Channels ?
A. Yes with Hyundai's Revolutionary Technology the Hyundai AH-3110 PVR you are able to view Freeview HD Terrestrial which is a Digital broadcast in mpeg4 on UHF Aerial an Freeview Satellite which is broadcast in mpeg2 using this one unit - the Hyundai AH-3110 with PVR function an the use of an external HDD ( Hard Drive ) will allow you to record any channel Time Shift - Pause an Rewind Live TV see index Hyundai AH3110 for this unit an 24/7 Shop Online for external HDD.
Q. Do you have UserManuals for UltraPlus / Hyundai Satellite Receivers available for download ?
A. Yes please see index UltraPlus 900HD PVR - Hyundai AH-3110 PVR - UltraPlus 700 - UltraPlus 780 - UltraPlus 880 - UltraPlus 720 PVR -, UltraPlus X-9200 HD PVR - Octagon SF218 - Octagon SF318+ - Ferguson HD Hybrid all available for download via your PC in pdf format simply load an save to your computer or device..
Q. Can the UltraPlus 780 / 880 remote be re-programmed ?
A. Yes the remote for the UltraPlus 880 an 780 is universal an can be programmed for use with TV - STB - DVD
please see your Ultra Plus UserManual for a list of compatible brands an codes, see index Ultra Plus 780, UltraPlus 880
to download a copy of the UserManual direct to your inbox.
Q. Can the UltraPlus 680 be used with a subscription card?
A. Yes ( other than Sky ) the Ultra Plus 680, 780, 880 is an Embedded AllCam Card Reader an can be used with subscription card services that you may choose to Subscribe to via a Satellite Service Pay Provider on any satellite that are Compatible to the encryption type of the Ultraplus Allcam (see index Ultraplus 680 for standard Allcam Encryption types).
Q. Which one of your FreeTV Satellite Receivers will receive both ku - c-band satellite broadcast channels ?
A. All our FreeTV Satellite Receivers are for ku - c-band satellite Broadcasts Free to Air an or Subscription Services,
UltraPlus 720/ 780/ 880/700HDMI - Octagon SF318+ , Octagon SF218 are mpeg2 standard for ku - c-band satellites TV - Radio, the UltraPlus 980 HD - UltraPlus F-9000HD - UltraPlus 900HD - Hyunda AH-3110 are mpeg2 an mpeg4 for ku an c-band broadcast channels TV an Radio see index SATNETTV Guide Cband an SATNETTV Guide ku-band for available channels
Q. Is Prime TV Available as a Free to Air Digital Channel on the Freeview Satellite Optus D1 or Freeview HD Digital Terrestrial Aerial?
A. Yes Prime TV is available digital free to air on Freeview Satellite Optus D1 covering 100% of New Zealand, Prime TV is also available on Freeview Terrestrial in main centres Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, Hastings, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin)
Q. Is Trackside available on freeview?
A. Yes Trackside is available on Freeview HD Terrestrial Service and Free To Air via Optus D1 Satellite see index SATNETTV Guide KU for Tune in details, also see our SatNotice Board for new Channel Updates.
Q. Is C4 music videos still available on Freeview?
A. Satellite Viewers Please re-scan your FreeTV set-top box satellite receiver on 25 September to keep viewing, transponder change
from 12456 H 22500 to 12644 H 22500 , C4 music Vids are still available via C4 Freeview Terrestrial service please see our SATNETTV Guide for Tune in details via Optus D1 Satellite, SATNET Customers please contact SATNET Tech Support for tune in Assistance
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