Taking into account the delay that we have to see DTT in 4K in Spain, any alternative to be able to watch television in ultra high definition seems interesting to us. Generally, most UHD channels are associated with a television package contracted with an operator, but there are other options.
One of the most interesting (and less complicated despite what it may seem at first) is to watch 4K television through satellite.
4K satellite television
In order to enjoy a good number of television channels that are transmitted by the Astra satellite system, you can either subscribe to a satellite pay platform or receive the channels that are broadcast free by installing a reception system.
When you subscribe to a payment platform, these operators provide their customers with this reception system, but you can also install one yourself, directly or through a qualified telecommunications installer.
In addition, bearing in mind that since 1999 the regulations require that all new buildings must have a telecommunications infrastructure that includes the distribution of satellite television services, surely many of you already have an installation prepared to receive Astra without you having to to do anything.
To watch 4K satellite TV you will only need two things: a satellite dish and the satellite receiver . The parabolic antenna is relatively cheap and you will need one with its corresponding noise reduction converter (Low Noise Block or LNB). Once installed as firmly as possible, the time for orientation will come and in Spain the most common orbital position is the one at 19.2º East. That is, looking south and slightly to the left.
Then, to be able to watch satellite television channels, a satellite tuner is necessary and most Smart TVs that are currently sold already have it integrated , but if this were not the case, it would be necessary to have an external tuner that is normally integrated. on a piece of equipment called a satellite receiver.
How to tune in all UHD satellite channels
Once the process of installing the satellite dish and the satellite receiver has been completed, the next thing will be to start locating those satellite channels that broadcast in 4K resolution . On Astra’s own website we can find some, mainly international channels that broadcast in this resolution.
You just have to go to their website , place the appropriate filters so that it only shows 4K channels and that’s it. In a simple glance we can see the appropriate orbital position to see said channel.
Another alternative to the official website of Astra is FlySat , which also compiles a good number of channels that broadcast in ultra high definition and how to orient the satellite dish to have the most appropriate orbital position to see them in all their splendor.