- It provides cutting-edge services to its customers, as proven by the low number of complaints, which average only one per 100,000 customers.
Sky Tv employs Astra Satellite to offer a consistent and unrivaled viewing experience.
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In the United Kingdom, Sky TV uses which satellite?
Sky was broadcast from the Astra satellites at 28.2 degrees east (2A/2C/2E/2F) and Eutelsat’s Eutelsat 33C satellite at 28.5 degrees east prior to the transfer to Astra 2E, 2F, and 2G.
As of 2019, Sky UK’s only satellites are Astra 2E, 2F, and 2G; certain services are delivered through limited UK-only spot beams, while others are downlinked with a Europe-wide footprint. UK-only spot beams are purposefully tightly focused over mainland UK, although they can still be received if you have a large enough dish and a sensitive enough LNB.
Following that, Eutelsat 33C was moved to 33 East, then to 133 West, where it was renamed ‘Eutelsat 133 West A’ to support transponders providing European and African language services.
What is the location of the Astra 28.2 E satellite?
The group of Astra communications satellites co-located at 28.2 East in the Clarke Belt that are owned and operated by SES from in Betzdorf, Luxembourg is known as Astra 28.2E. It is located at 19.2 East, 13 East, 23.5 East, and 5 East, and is one of the key TV satellite sites covering Europe.
The Astra satellites at 28.2 East provide Ku band downlinking services in the 10.7012.70 GHz frequency.
Is the satellite used by Sky and Freesat the same?
Sky’s Freesat is not the same as Freesat; it was introduced in 2008 as a rival to the BBC and ITV’s main Freesat service. The satellites used by both organizations to offer free TV channels to people’s homes are the same.
Sky Freesat allows you access to all of the channels accessible on Freesat, as well as a few extra networks. There are approximately 240 channels accessible, however only 11 are in HD, compared to over 20 on Freesat. BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4, Pick TV, 5 USA, and a few channels not available on Freeview or Freesat are among the channels available. Some, however, are more specialized, such as EuroNews, Holiday and Cruise, and Horse and Country TV. If this is something you’re interested in, make sure you receive the greatest picture quality possible when viewing Freesat from Sky.
What channel does Sky TV broadcast on?
The wavelength shortens as the frequency rises. This indicates that the receiving antenna must be larger the lower the frequency. To be able to pick up that frequency, the elements or dipole that are designed to receive a signal must have the correct wavelength and spacing. This is the foundation of how an aerial works. TV aerials, FM aerials, and DAB aerials are the most well-known types of aerials. The FM antenna would be the largest of the three, given FM is broadcast on the lowest frequency, followed by DAB and finally TV aerials.
300 MHz is a reasonable starting point for this. Despite the fact that it is between DAB and terrestrial TV services, I chose 300Mhz since it has a 1 meter wavelength. Receiving antennas should have a half-metre element size, as using one metre would result in the antenna picking up both positive and negative charged signals at the same time, canceling them out. Because FM and DAB use a lower frequency, their aerials would be larger than this. The antennas themselves can be rather huge if you want to install a higher gain directional form of one of these. AM radio has a slightly smaller frequency band of 535 kHz, whereas 1605 kHz would necessitate a massive antenna. There are high gain versions of these available, and the antennas are incredibly enormous! It’s not the kind of item you’d put on your chimney stack, and it’s certainly not the kind of thing that will make you popular with your neighbors.
On the other hand, when the wavelengths become shorter for higher frequencies such as those used for satellite TV, radio, internet, and communications, it becomes impossible to use a classic aerial type design, so satellite dishes are employed instead.
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 300Mhz 3Ghz
The Ultra high frequency (UHF) band is utilized for TV aerial reception and terrestrial TV services. The UHF band ranges from 300 MHz to 3 GHz, and it contains digital television broadcasts as well as the satellite Intermediate frequency band. In addition to a WIFI frequency, there are conflicting sources such as mobile broadband and Tetra.
Digital TV (Freeview) Frequencies 470Mhz 800Mhz (Future 700Mhz)
In terms of TV aerial reception for digital TV services, the frequency range is 470-850Mhz. In the previous analogue days, TV signals used to occupy the entire frequency range, but since the digital switch-over, a higher variety of services can be delivered with significantly less bandwidth. As a result, governments were able to sell off a section of it, the 800 MHz range, for 4G mobile broadband services. In the future, there will be a 700Mhz clearance that will be used for fifth-generation devices and 5G, limiting the effective frequency range to 470Mhz-700Mhz.
An antenna capable of picking up signals within this frequency band is required for TV aerial reception. Only a portion of this frequency band is picked up by some aerials. These are known as grouped aerials, and they’re useful for increasing signal strength while reducing out-of-band signals, which might cause problems with your TV viewing.
Freeview is a digital television service available in the United Kingdom that is compatible with BT Vision, Freeview Play, Freetime, and Youview, to mention a few. Soarview is the counterpart of Freeview in Ireland.
TV Aerial Frequency Bands
The digital TV portion of the UHF is divided into 47 UHF channels, each 8Mhz wide. Within this, Groups or Bands have been formed from separate groupings of frequencies. You should be familiar with the historical and present aerial groups listed below. There are grouped aerials that are designed to increase signal strength and reduce out-of-band interference, although they are becoming less prevalent these days. The TV aerial groups are shown below, along with the frequencies and UHF channels they cover, as well as the color associated with that aerial band.
Very High Frequency (VHF) 30Mhz 300Mhz
Once upon a time, when there were only a few analogue channels available, the Very High Frequency spectrum was employed for terrestrial TV services. VHF is now utilized for FM and DAB radio transmissions.
FM Radio Frequency Band 88Mhz 108Mhz
The frequency range for FM radio is 88 MHz to 108 MHz. You’re probably used to needing to tune in your radio/car radio and flip between radio stations.
DAB Frequency Band 215Mhz-230Mhz
DAB and DAB+ radio is broadcast between 215 and 230 MHz in the United Kingdom. Although most DAB radios come with their own antenna, the best ones also allow for the installation of an external aerial for improved reception.
Satellite TV Frequencies
When it comes to satellite TV reception, there are a few frequencies to be aware of. The KU band and the satellite Intermediate Frequency (IF) band are the major two for most satellite TV providers such as Sky and Freesat reception. I’ll explain the distinction later, but there’s also the satellite KA band and satellite C band.
Satellite KU Band Downlink 10.7Ghz 12.75Ghz
The satellite KU band downlink broadcasts the satellite signals used for satellite TV services in the United Kingdom, including as Freesat and Sky. Other countries around the world use this for satellite television as well. For example, in France, Fransat/TNTSat, Tivusat in Italy, Turksat in Turkey, and so on. There is a full 2GHz of available bandwidth here, which is why satellite TV offers more TV services than terrestrial television.
Satellite Intermediate Frequency (IF) Band 950Mhz 2150Mhz
The frequencies radiated by the satellite KU band are too high for the coaxial connection that connects to your satellite dish to handle. The satellite LNB shifts the transmission frequencies to the 950-2150 MHz satellite intermediate frequency range. Coaxial cables are not suited for transporting frequencies above 3 GHz due to significant signal losses. The IF band is immediately above the terrestrial TV frequencies. Because these are distinct frequencies, diplexers, triplexers, and other devices can mix TV aerial and satellite signals onto the same coaxial wire.
Sky Q Wideband LNB IF Band 300Mhz-2150Mhz
This is given because knowing the Intermediate frequency utilized by a Sky Q wideband LNB is vital. Because the wideband LNB does not switch, additional bandwidth is provided by transmitting vertical and horizontal polarised signals down separate cables from the wideband LNB, as well as oscillating the signal down to 300Mhz. As mentioned previously in the article, this is the start of the UHF band, as well as directly above the UHF frequencies utilized for terrestrial TV services. A Sky Q wideband LNB and terrestrial aerial transmissions cannot be integrated on the same cable as a result of this. You’d have to convert satellite signals to dSCR signals and then turn the Sky Q box to single feed mode if you needed to accomplish this.
Satellite KA Band 17.7Ghz 20.2Ghz
The satellite KA band is another band that is used for satellite services. When an acceptable Soarview signal cannot be obtained, this is most typically utilized satellite broadband services like Tooway & SES broadband, but it is also used in other countries like Ireland for their Soarsat service. Because the KU band uses higher frequencies than regular satellite TV services, dish alignments must be significantly more precise to get a good signal.
C Band Satellite
I’ve included it because it’s used in several countries, including the United States, I believe. The C Band satellite operates at a frequency of 3-4 GHz. I can honestly say that in my 13 years of building satellite dishes, I have never used the satellite C band because it is quite rare in the UK. C band satellites are much larger than satellite dishes linked with most satellite TV providers due to the lower frequencies.
Common TV Interference Frequencies
There are several frequencies and technologies to be cautious of, since they may cause your TV or satellite dish to stop working if they reach a certain level of strength and are known to overload TV tuners and amplifiers.
Tetra 395Mhz
Tetra is a telecommunications system used by emergency responders such as police, ambulances, and fire departments. It uses a portion of the spectrum that is forbidden to tune into for obvious reasons, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be picked up with a TV aerial because it’s just below the frequencies used for terrestrial digital TV, especially if you’re close to a Tetra transmitter. Tetra runs at 395 MHz, which is automatically filtered out by most televisions.
G 800Mhz
Depending on which company is providing the service, 4G mobile broadband employs a variety of frequencies. The frequencies are 800Mhz, 1800Mhz, and 2600Mhz. As TV aerial installers, we are particularly concerned with the 4G frequency in the 800Mhz area. This is because it is the one that is most likely to cause your TV service to be interrupted. Prior to being used for 4G, the 800Mhz spectrum was used for TV services. When the digital switchover was complete, more services could be accommodated in the same amount of space (bandwidth). The mobile phone companies were auctioned off frequencies above 800 MHz. The proximity of this frequency band to Freeview transmissions is a problem. Because most old aerials are intended to pick up this frequency, and because most old amplifiers also magnify this frequency, the signal might become too strong, overloading TV tuners and the distribution infrastructure. Because of the massive enhancements to the 4G infrastructure in recent years, 4G interference is now increasingly widespread. Fortunately, most new aerials, amplifiers, and distribution equipment now have 4G filters, and additional 4G filters may be purchased separately.
Some of you will find that 4G in the 1800Mhz zone may interfere with your satellite signals on the sat IF band if you are eagle-eyed. Because of the way satellite dishes are oriented and how they receive the signal, this is feasible but uncommon. Only double-screened coaxial cables will work with satellite signals, as inferior single-screened coaxial cables will not work. It’s highly improbable that the interference will end up on the wire.
G 700Mhz
This has not yet occurred, as they are still in the process of transferring digital television off the 700Mhz spectrum, as they did previously with 4G on the 800Mhz band. However, once completed, it appears that 700Mhz will be upgraded to 5G. This isn’t the only frequency range that 5G will use; it will also use millimetre wave frequencies as high as 30 GHz and beyond. This has the potential to produce the same issues as 4G, and new aerials and amplifiers will begin to reject these frequencies in the future. Wherever possible, I’ve been installing K band aerials that aren’t designed to take up these frequencies, but many individuals will also require 5G filters on their aerials. To be honest, I’m not excited about 5G for a variety of reasons, but I understand that this isn’t the place to discuss it more.
WIFI Frequencies – 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz
These don’t usually cause TV reception issues, but they can if your broadband router is placed too close to your TV equipment. WIFI is currently available in two frequencies: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. If you’re wondering which one is best, most new broadband routers transmit on both of these frequencies. 5Ghz can transmit more data, but it is more affected by walls and can’t reach as far, thus 2.4Ghz is a better option. The 2.4Ghz band is also highly crowded, with a lot of devices operating in it. If you reside in a densely populated region, you might be better off using 5Ghz in these scenarios.
Aerial & Sat Frequency Questions
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Where should Sky’s UK dish be aimed?
Whether you’re using a free-standing or roof-mounted satellite dish, you’ll need to make sure you’re in a place free of trees or other impediments before you can align your system. Receiving a strong enough signal for trouble-free viewing requires a clear line of sight between the satellite and your dish.
The first step in setting up your dish is to point it south to southeast, which you can do with a compass or by looking at the position of the sun (B2022).
The satellite’s orbital position is 28.2 degrees East of South, but the actual compass bearing is slightly different. You’ll need to know the magnetic variation of the continent you’re on to figure out the correct compass bearing. The required variance for the United Kingdom is roughly 5 degrees, which means you’ll need to position your dish to a compass bearing of about 23 degrees east of south.
Now that you’ve got the dish roughly aligned with the compass bearing from left to right, The second step is to vertically position the dish. The correct dish elevation will vary depending on where you are in the world. The elevation for the majority of the UK is between 21 and 27 degrees. A ‘Zone Map’ is included with each Maxview satellite dish kit. The ‘Zone Map’ will give you a rough idea of what elevation you’ll need to place the dish to.
You should only need to fine-tune these settings to get an image now that the dish is roughly aligned with the compass bearing and elevation angle.
The employment of a ‘Sat-Finder’ (B5029) can also aid in the detection of satellite signals. As you move the dish, the ‘Sat-Finder’ will offer you an audio indicator of signal strength.
Using the “Signal Test” menu incorporated into the Sky Digital Decoder can also help with proper dish alignment, especially when it comes to finding the correct satellite. To get to this menu, use the Sky remote to ‘push’ the “Services” button. After that, go to the “SERVICES” menu and select “SYSTEM SETUP” (number 4) and then “SIGNAL TEST” (number 6).
Signal Strength, Signal Quality, Lock Indicator, Network ID, and Transport Stream are all indicators of how strong a signal is.
To get the digital meter in the satellite receiver to respond correctly, move the dish in slow discrete steps. For more information, reference the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
Alignment is crucial, and the dish must be aligned until at least a quarter of the ‘Signal quality’ bar is visible. When the signal quality is sufficient, the ‘Lock indicator’ will display ‘OK.’ The ‘Network ID’ for the Astra 2 satellite should be “0002,” with the ‘Transport Stream’ set to ’07d4. If the ‘Network ID’ displays any other information, you have locked onto the incorrect satellite and must re-align the satellite dish and reset your Sky decoder. When you get a clear signal, be careful not to alter the dish location when tightening the dish mounting bolts or clamps.
The Astra 2 satellite cluster’s programs are “beamed” down to generate three “Footprints,” north, south, and UK. These “footprints” receive all of the Free-To-Air and Sky programs: The most up-to-date list of programs available on each footprint can be found at (WWW.ASTRA.LU)
Sky Q uses what type of LNB?
This quad port (4 Way Hybrid LNB) can run Sky Q, Sky HD, or FreeSat simultaneously from the same Sky dish.
Multi-function intelligent switching design – This Hybrid LNB features 2 x wideband ports and 2 x legacy ports, allowing you to retain your existing Sky HD or FreeSat boxes as well as the new Sky Q 1TB/2TB box powered by the 2 x Wideband LNB ports working from one satellite dish.
Reduces cable and dish clutter – The sleek and lightweight Hybrid LNB eliminates the need for several satellite dishes at your home, and if you decide to leave the Sky contract at any point, you can simply switch to FreeSat receivers. There are no contract fees, and you don’t have to replace your satellite dish or buy a FreeSat LNB.
Solid Bracket Design with Built-in Spirit Level – This Sky Hybrid LNB comes complete with an adapter bracket to match the Mark 4 Dish and a built-in spirit level. It elegantly fits into the latest Mark 4 MK4 Sky Q Dish and is excellent for Multi Room and Multiple PVR Setups.
Rugged Construction – Constructed with recognized and authorized materials to provide the greatest signal strength and quality. It is built to resist the ever-changing external weather conditions thanks to its compact and outstanding design. The weatherproof collar protects your coax cable connections, ensuring that you get the finest performance every time.
Simple Setup All you have to do is connect your cables and connectors to your satellite and turn on your receivers.
Great Compatibility – Compatible with SKY Q, SKY Q 1Tb, SKY Q 2Tb, SKY HD, or FreeSat when you want to supply increased capacity (Sky Plus HD, FreeSat HD), or simply add additional receivers.
To access the 2x Legacy Coax ports and 2x Wideband Ports, slide up the weatherproof protective collar.
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