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Freesat Boxes - A List of Freesat Receivers
Our list of Freesat satellite TV receiver boxes available in the UK, including HD receivers and hard-disc recorders
What is Freesat?
Freesat is a joint venture between the BBC and ITV. The service provides a number of TV and radio channels that you can get without subscription
Separate from Sky's satellite TV offering, Freesat launched on the 6th May 2008, and offers over 130 TV channels.
As well as a box, you'll need to have a satellite dish pointing in the general direction of the Astra satellite. Some High Definition content will be available, including the BBC and ITV HD service.
Freesat Set-top boxes
Set-top boxes capable of receiving Freesat became available in May 2008. They are available from Comet, Dixons,
Currys, Argos
and John
Lewis.
Here are the main Freesat set-top boxes:
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High-Def: No Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, Ethernet £30 - from Argos |
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High-Def: Yes Recorder (PVR):No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, HDMI, Ethernet £69.39 - from Argos |
 
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High-Def: Yes Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, HDMI, Component, USB, Ethernet Review: Humax Foxsat Review
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High-Def: Yes
Available for £255.82 from Laskys More on our Humax Foxsat HDR page
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High-Def: No Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, Ethernet £69.99 from Dixons £54.99 - from Argos |
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High-Def: Yes Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, HDMI, Ethernet £94.99 - from Argos |
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High-Def: YES Recorder (PVR): No £99.99 from Comet |
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The Panasonic TH-50PZ81B is the first TV set with a built-in Freesat receiver. This HD TV can receive the Freesat channels, including the HD channels, without subscription. The Panasonic PZ81 plasma TV is available in 42", 46" and 50" versions. Available from Dixons and Laskys, but also check Pricerunner |
Got a question on Freesat? First, try our Freesat FAQ. |
Useful Freesat Links
- More on Freesat? See our Freesat page
- Answers to common questions in our Freesat FAQ
- Freesat channel listings: Freesat channels
- Information on free satellite - See our Free Satellite page
- If your question isn't answered, please leave a message in our Freesat forum
 
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