Common Myths About FTA and OTA Television

There seems to be a lot of rumors flying around when it comes to Over the Air and Free to Air television. In this video Tech Report gives you some of the much needed facts regarding the popular methods of receiving TV. Remember if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.

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[jawbraeka]

i have a question about ATSC and DVB-T signals.... can a ATSC be modified for DVB-T reception?

[christopherve7alb]

@jawbraeka DVB-T is a format only used throughout Europe and Asia and ATSC is only used in North America so you shouldn't have a reason to use both. If you are using a software version (ie computer tuner) you may have the option of selecting ATSC or DVB-T but if you are using a standalone receiver (ie set to box) this option may not be available and you would need to buy a DVB-T tuner

[jawbraeka]

@christopherve7alb i understand that DBV-T and ATSC are for specific regions of the world but to be more specific i was talking in reference to a built-in tv receiver inside a television... i have a video to look at on my page (it should be the only one there) as i am wanting to buy a television from the USA but i'm not 100% sure if it will work over here in Australia as i have heard that it can use PAL Devices... I have an external PVR with a tuner to suit conditions of Australia

[christopherve7alb]

@jawbraeka I wouldn't recommend using an ATSC TV to tune DVB-T, if you want to use the external PVR to tune DVB-T, I think most American TVs can receive PAL signals.

[SexySeresa]

If its not illegal then why did ftabins website shut down with many others? These were great websites with lots of reading information. Please explain.

[christopherve7alb]

@SexySeresa Because FTAbins was dealing with satellite piracy not true FTA.  The reason piracy and FTA gets mixed up is because the pirates use FTA hardware to decode the encrypted signals.

[wasntnotwasnt]

Great video. We need more people spreading this information. The cable/dish companies have brainwashed people into thinking free tv is illegal, which is shocking. Free TV has been around since the dawn of TV and Digital TV has actually increased the number of TV stations that one can get for free with an antenna. And the quality is better than cable. Facts the cable companies don't want you to know.

[jasmine2501]

Lets stop using the word HACKER when we're talking about illegal things. Hackers build the world - crackers destruct it.

[wonder111000]

thank you for the info its my first time hearing about digital options thats not expensive

[TheWho58]

@filmnet Well maybe not all of canada. Were I live in northern ontario canada we've been watching free tv for a very very long time since the FTA cards(remember those before the FTA receivers) its really popular in my area even the police officer have em.

[jawbraeka]

@jawbraeka here is the link to my video

youtu dot be / SlkLXanl8vU

[jawbraeka]

but i was just curious to know if it would pick up direct signal or if the the tuner could be modified to work with Australian digital signal? in other words, can i simply modify the tv tuner or is it case of software in the tv itself or is it both the tuner that would need to be modified or is it a case of the software not being compatible with Australian DVB-T Signal... oh and by the way i'm after a Vizio Television, something in the XVT series of TV's

[655Robert]

keep up the good work