How Difficult are German Satellite TV Channels to Receive

In today’s globalized world, television has transcended borders, allowing audiences to connect with diverse cultures and viewpoints. In the UK, German TV channels serve as a portal to German language programming, catering to expatriates, enthusiasts of the German culture, and language learners alike. History of Satellite TV Viewers may have forgotten, but the first Sky … Read more

How to Install German TV in the UK

I’m Andrew and I cover England, Wales and Scotland, installing German ( and others ) TV by satellite How do you get a quote for installation? Simple just fill in my online form and I’ll get back to you with a full breakdown of costs, options and available receivers Dish for German Channels is small … Read more

Folx Music Channel is Corona Victim

Their Facebook page has just reported that the Astra satellite broadcasts of the popular music channel are to stop, due to the strain on resources of the Corona Virus Epidemic. Fans can keep viewing however on the Facebook page, for the time being. If you have a motorised dish or a multi LNB line up, … Read more

Latest Sky Deutschland Reshuffle November 2018

Sky Deutschland will shortly begin its SD ( standard definition ) channel switch off. As Germanys ‘first mover’ Sky wants all its channels in HD, certainly  now would good timing as the HD tv market is saturated and would confirm its leading content provider role. All its subscribers will be updated free to the all … Read more

Switzerland to end Terrestrial transmission

For Swiss viewers in the UK reading these headlines…. Don’t PANIC! SSR SRG have decided the time is right to end transmission of their programmes in Switzerland by aerial (terrestrial) transmitter only. Not satellite, which will continue and is their recommended method of replacement for the now less than 2% of the population still receiving … Read more

Sky Deutschland Channels

Currently I can order the complete package from Sky Germany, Sky Box + Sky Card + Official Prepaid Card , without any special conditions ( German bank, ID cards ….. ) To inquire, please fill in the Quote form, on the left sidebar. Enter Sky Germany in the “requirements”  . Note only the FULL package … Read more

Encryption Changes for Fransat Cards – How to update

If you are watching German tv on our multi satellite package equipment, you will have noticed that the French channels  now have a warning notice or you may now be faced with a blank screen. The Fransat cards encryption is being updated. The process of updating all cards to ‘Viaccess Secure’ has actually been going … Read more

German Channels on the new 4K televisions

Have you got the latest 4k Smart tv? As yet there are only Sky Germanys Sports Channels  “Bundesliga” and “Sports” in the Ultra  High Def list… oh and the inevitable Shopping Channel!  But they will be along soon for sure. The Amiko A4 is 4k compatible and available NOW!  Not only will it receive all … Read more

Better Electronic Programme Guide for German Satellite TV

As satellite tv goes, the German main channels do have a fairly good epg ( Electronic Programme Guide ) , much better than the French for example, even with the Fransat or TNT receivers which are pretty expensive, only NOW and NEXT programme information is offered. There is an option on the latest receivers from … Read more

German tv shows Soap Operas

  Yes, as popular as ever it was, now in its 24th year Linden Street continues to amuse and entertain. There is even a downloadable app for your phone, in case you miss anything. Dedication ! During the elections of 22nd Sept 13 many different endings of this Lindensträßler episode  on that date were filmed … Read more

Sky Deutschland reports good year

Commenting on Sky Deutschlands financial reports for 2013 just released, Brian Sullivan CEO said 2013 was a Milestone year delivering on its promise of progress. Skys full year results shows Euro35 million (up 16%) compared to -51 million in 2012, with the average per customer revenue now Euro34/ Sky Deutschland now reaches 3.67 million people … Read more

Flat dwellers rights to a satellite dish

Recent events at the European Court of Human Rights , may have implications for people denied permission to put up satellite dishes to view their own countries broadcasts. The ruling from the court says that Landlords denying tenants permission for satellite dishes, face being sued and there should be the right to enjoy and participate … Read more

New Cheaper HD receiver for German Channels

Technomate have now introduced their model TM5402HD receiver, the cheapest HD so far. I have tested and installed several of these in the last few weeks and can report that the unit performed very well,  tuning in the weakest and strongest of signals from many different satellites faultlessly.  Blind search is also fast ( not … Read more

Sky Germany – latest

For anyone considering Sky Germany , for their football provider (which is available in this country from several outlets ) be aware that the English commentary has now been dropped, so brush up on the Deutche meine football fans ! Sky Italia ( very popular in the Uk as a cheap alternative to sky Uk  … Read more

EEC advise the court in favour of the Pub!

The recent case , referred to the European court, where a Uk landlady was prosecuted by the agent of the FA for showing Premiership Football from the Greek satellite provider Nova, in her Pub, has received the advice to rule in favour of the Pub, otherwise it would infringe the liberty of free trade across … Read more

Turkey + German Channels

I’ve received a number of requests for Turkish and German channels in the same installation and from one dish. Yes! It is possible, see the section of the main site on the Multi dish by using this marvellous wide angle dish, All the German free channels and All the Turkish free channels, plus the Uk … Read more

Accessing the Guide for German satellite

The guide button on your satellite receiver, will operate differently on many European satellite channel services, the Spanish channels for example have no text or guide, the French have it on some channels . The German Channels fortunately display the full 7 day whats on Guide , shortly after scrolling down the channel list, the … Read more