Satellite TV Installation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can anyone install a satellite TV system?
Our advice is to use a professional satellite installation company. Many of our customers are DIY enthusiasts but they come back to us after trying to do the installations themselves. Our satellite installation charges are quite affordable and you will have good time watching your favourite satellite TV channel rather than dealing with complicated technical issues.
Is it possilbe to install the satellite dish inside my house or flat?
In order to receive the satellite signal, the dish must have a direct line of sight to the south either directlly or through a large-enough window. If you live in a flat where you are not allowed to install the satellite dish in the outside, then it can be installed inside but the satellite signal may degrade because of that. Our site survey service can give more information regarding home satellite installation in restricted buildings.
Can I watch the satellite television channels in more than one room in my house?
Watching the same satellite TV channel in more than one room is not an issue. However, if you want to be able to watch different satellite TV channels in different rooms then GC Aerial & Satellite Servicescan help.
Do I need planning permission to install a sattellite dish?
First, if you are a tenant or a leaseholder, then the owner's consent is usually needed. Also, please consult the Government's paper titled: Installation of satellite television dishes: householder's planning guide for more information about the installation of satellite dishes in houses, flats, listed buildings, etc in England and Wales.
Can you install a Sky digital system?
GC Aerial & Satellite Services is not a Sky TV agent. As such it costs more to use our services for the purpose of installing Sky TV systems. Nevertheless we do offer private Sky installations which are only viable if Sky agents cannot complete installations for various reasons. Please only contact us after confirming that Sky agents cannot install Sky system for you.
Which satellite TV channels are available in Arabic language?
There are about 40 free to air Arabic satellite TV channels. The Arabsat package (26.0E) contains many Arabic satellite TV channels that can be received in Britain
Abu Dhabi TV
AlJazeera News TV
Bahrain TV
Dubai TV
Egypt TV
Jordan TV
Iqraa
Kuwait TV
Libya TV
Morocco Ma3
Oman TV
Qatar TV
Saudi TV
Sharjah TV
Sudan TV
Syria TV
TV7 Tunis
Which satellite TV channels are available in French language?
Most French satellite TV channels have switched from free to air to subscription channels. Some are still on analogue but are not guaranteed to stay free for long. Below are some of the French satellite TV channels that can be received in England. Canal+ TV is encrypted most of the time, but it runs clear (free) few hours a day.
Arte TV
Canal+ TV
Fashion TV
Euronews TV
Liberty TV.com
MOSA 4 TV
Motors TV
RTBF TV
TFJ
TV5
Zik TV
Which satellite TV channels are available in Italian language?
Some of the Italian satellite channels that can be received in the UK are listed below
Alice
Canale 5
Italia 1
Leonardo
Magic
Napoli
Rai 1
Rai 2
Rai 3
Rai Med
Rai News
Rai Sport
Telepace Deputati
Sardegna SAT
Sat 2000
Raisat Uno
Raisat Due
Rete 4
Which satellite TV channels are available in German language?
Some of the German satellite TV channels that can be received in the United Kingdom are listed below
3SAT
ARD
DSF
NTV
Onyx
RTL
VOX
ZDF
Which satellite TV channels are available in Greek language?
After the launch of Hellas Sat2 satellite, more Greek satellite TV channels can now be received in England, and more are expected to follow. Some of the free to air Greek and Cypriot satellite TV channels are:
ERT Sat TV
Cyprus Sat TV
Studio Alfa TV
Can you list Lebanese Satellite TV channels?
The Lebanese Bouquet (26.0E) contains the following free to air Lebanese TV channels
ALArabiya TV
AlManar TV
Lebanon channel 2 TV
Future TV
LBCI TV
MBC TV
Nagham TV
NBN TV
NEW TV
TeleLiban TV
Which satellite TV channels are available in Polish language?
Some of the Polish satellite TV channels that can be received in the UK are
Mango TV
Polsat 1
Polsat 2
Tele 5
TV Centrum
TV Polonia 1
TVN
TVNSiedem
TV Puls
VIVA Polska
Which satellite TV channels are available in Spanish language?
Some of the Spanish satellite TV channels that can be received in the UK are
Arait tv
Canal 47 TV
Canal4 TV
Contigo Cad Loc TV
Digital+ TV
EHS TV
Europortnews TV
Gigashopping TV
Megatrix TV
Nueva Era TV
ONDA TV
Parlamentar TV
Popular TV
Programcao TV
Rede Record TV
Sol Port TV
TBN Enlace TV
Tu famacia TV
TV Amistad
Which satellite TV channels are available in Turkish language?
Some of the Turkish satellite channels that can be received in the UK are listed below
ATV
Cine 5
Kanal 7
NTVI
Show TV
Star TV
TRT International
Can you list some other satellite TV channels?
Below is a brief list that is in no way exhaustive
Armenian: Armenia TV
Brazilian: TV Globo Internacional
Bulgarian: Bulgaria TV
Chinese: CCTV4, CCTV9
Croat: HRT TV1, Croatel DSNG TV
Dutch: BVN
English: BBC World, CNN, Euronews
Hindi: Vectone Hindi
Iranian/Persian: Jaam e Jam, IPN, NITV
Japanese: JSTV
Portuguese: TV Cabo
Serbian: RTV Monte, RTS Sat, OTE Promo
Russian: RTR Planet
Urdu: Vectone Urdu
Thai: Thai TV
Channels can change at any time GC Aerial & Satellite Services can not be held liable for any channel changes.