‘It is only a fool who would not use the same yards of cloth
to cover himself during cold weathers but always lie on it’ says one school of
thought. FTA satellite receivers have been doing a great work. This is because they
allow for other satellites to be installed on them. However, there are some
misconceptions that consumers have laboured within themselves. Apart from Dstv,
Canal + among few others, most satellite receivers in Ghana are FTA.
1.
Firstly, Strong decoder to most customers is for
strong channels only. Which I greatly disapprove off absolutely. A colleague of
mine told me he installed Multi tv for one Customer on the Strong decoder and
there was a misunderstanding thereafter. The customer claims Strong decoders
are for Strong only meanwhile, he did not specify which he wanted to be
installed. In one other case, he installed a strong channel for a different
customer using a strong decoder and he was disgusted with him though he explained
to him the channels it has. And so many other examples to think about. Strong
decoder is from Strong, but they do not own the FTA channels solely. This means
it can be viewed on different FTA decoders around the world. One can use
Slicker Sat to view Strong channels without any difficulties. Maybe the name ‘Strong’
would make you rush for it, it is ok. Nevertheless, you do not have to buy
Multitv receiver when you want to watch those channels. Just go in for an LNB
or a dish and there you are. However, do not forget to get a disceq switch if
you do not have one. Better still, asks your installer to help you get them or
contact me for one.
2.
Secondly, Multitv is among the most widely used
decoders in Ghana. Since they have their own channels as such to telecast, it
does not necessarily imply that it takes only their channels. You may have head
of Azsky Dongle. As of the time that Azsky was working well, one could easily
add either G1+ or G1 super to Multi tv Ca plus Series and enjoy the Dstv
channels on it. That was what was done to cut down the cost of watching Dstv
since Q-sat was a bit costive and not stable then. The same Multitv decoder can
be used to view all FTA strong channels. These are over 100 channels so to
speak. Though most of them are Gospel, it is enjoyable. You would here many
tell you, “Multi tv is boring”. It should not be a problem, just order for a
different satellite to be installed. That’s all.
3.
Thirdly, Q-sat has done well to establish itself
as a Dstv and Canal Sat based decoder in West Africa. With an account on it,
one could easily watch full Premium channels on it. However, as you may know,
Multi tv, Strong among others can be viewed on it. This is not hugely contested
since it does go scramble often, installers do advise additional satellites
been installed. Though it came with Dstv in mind, hopefully, you can use it to
watch Canal + too. If you try using it for the Champion Tv channels, only the
FTA would open.
4.
Fourthly, Wiztech is a new decoder in the system
though they have survived for long. This particularly, you would not hear a
customer demand you give him Wiztech channels. It came during the times that
Azsky was working perfectly. For it does open them quickly. This is due to the
fact that, it has an RS232 port behind. You can hopefully get this decoder at a
cool price from D-tymes Technologies.
5.
On the final note, Slicker Sat, which is an S2
and T2 decoder is noted for its 90cm dish wide. There was a high demand though
not for the decoder but the dish when Being Sport can be tracked using 75 and
90cm parabolic reflectors. This one too is good for viewing FTA channels with
the T2 optional; you would know your digital channels are secured. It does not
come purposely with its own channels as Hotbird 13 does. It may cost high a bit
but one thing to note is that, you can use a small dish for it too; with
respect to the Sat you want to track.
On the whole, Strong and Multitv can work
obviously the same. Only Dstv, Canal + among others whose decoders are not FTA.
Even that, they have FTA channels on them for viewing; peradventure not to keep
you boring when your 1 month or so subscription has expired.
Have you any other possible FTA Satellite Decoders
you think I have left behind; want to ask any question, you can hopefully state
it below in the ‘Have your say’ section.
To contact me, visit the Contact Us page.
Thank you.
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