What can be connected instead of tricolor. Digital television in the country

The summer season is approaching, the population has flocked from the city to their summer cottages. Garden work, renovations in the house itself - there is always something to do. But in the evening, after a hard day, I really want to relax and click through the channels. And many who already have a kit satellite television Tricolor TV, a big and unpleasant surprise awaits you.

Now you can even view basic channels it is necessary to pay a subscription fee, which has increased to 1,200 rubles. For many subscribers it was enough basic set channels that were previously shown for free. But now, faced with the fact of payment, many are wondering: is it worth it? Isn’t it too expensive to pay 1200 rubles for 3 – 4 months of viewing? And if there is more than one receiver, then even more so.

DVB T2 television without monthly fee

Fortunately, there is a way out. Digital TV T2 is a digital terrestrial broadcasting 30 channels of the federal package without a subscription fee. Moreover, the quality of the broadcast is comparable to the channels high definition HDTV. The set of TV channels available for reception depends on the area where you are going to receive it. Their number ranges from 20 to 30 channels and consists not only of all-Russian, but also local and regional channels.

Yes, to receive 30 channels without a monthly fee you need to buy a set of equipment from terrestrial antenna And DVB receiver T2. The kit is compact, especially if you decide to buy an indoor antenna. It can be placed on the windowsill, where the signal is usually the best. Or choose another location where the signal is strong enough.

But an indoor antenna for digital TV T2 should be chosen only in city conditions. Buy for country and country houses outdoor antenna would be a better solution. More sensitive, it is capable of receiving a television signal tens of kilometers from the repeater. Street price and indoor antenna By the way, it's not much different.

Receiver setup

Setting up T2 digital TV is much easier than setting up satellite TV. You need to point the antenna towards the nearest repeater. There may be several of them. And even with a different set of channels, if your house is located on the border of two regions.

DVB T2 receiver, used for reception, in addition to its main function, can play files from removable USB media: photographs, music, films. And it can even record broadcasts. T2 digital receiver It is small in size and easy to carry with you - it fits in your outerwear pocket.

The price of a receiver and antenna for digital television is about two thousand rubles, which is comparable to an annual subscription to Tricolor TV. Only here you are guaranteed to receive all-Russian channels without a subscription fee - after all, broadcasting is carried out by the state, and not by a private company, as is the case with Tricolor.

To save money, many are starting to switch from satellite TV to streaming devices for watching various programs and films via the Internet. And our review presents 5 functional gadgets that will help their owner save part of their budget.

1. Streaming media player - Roku Streaming Stick

New functional media player called - Roku Streaming Stick, which is designed for viewing streaming content. The new product is connected via an HDMI connector. Remote control included remote control. Several special ones have also been created for the device. mobile applications supporting Android platforms and iOS, which provide additional ease of use. The new product is capable of displaying video with a resolution of up to 1080 pixels. The cost of such a gadget is about 50 US dollars.

2. Budget streaming device model - Google Chromecast

A new economical version of the streaming device called - Google Chromecast , which is designed for wireless viewing of content. It is worth noting that this model is one of the most budget-friendly among analogues on the market. The new product is connected via an HDMI port, and control is carried out using special application ChromeCast. The cost of such a gadget is about 35 US dollars.

3. Open wireless adapter - MatchStick for Firefox OS

This new product is designed for wireless broadcasting of content from any mobile gadget or computer to TV. The device is under operating control Firefox systems OS. MatchStick equipped with: dual-core powerful processor Rockchip 3066, one gigabyte random access memory DDR3 format and 4GB storage and WiFi module. The cost of this model is about 25 US dollars.

4. Functional streaming device - TIVO ROAMIO PLUS

A new streaming gadget called - TIVO ROAMIO PLUS, designed for wireless content viewing. The new product can synchronize with almost all existing television systems. It has a 3TB DVR that can record up to 6 movies at the same time. It also works perfectly with devices running iOS and iTunes. The cost of such a gadget is about 200 US dollars.

5. An unusual device for streaming content - Western Digital TV Live

A new device called - Western Digital TV Live, which has the best parameters streaming. This model Compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The new product also has two types of connections: wired and wireless. Main feature is that it can function with any remote control. The cost of such a gadget is about 100 US dollars.

And the lovers unusual devices, these will surely interest you

I decided to open this topic because people often call and want to get free satellite TV.
I hope everyone knows that free cheese only happens in a mousetrap. You have to pay for everything in this life.
Payment options, however, are different. This is either money, or wasted time, or ruined nerves.
So - the task. Select the cheapest possible set of equipment for receiving federal channels
NO ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE.
Let's start selecting with the most popular operator - Tricolor TV.
“Basic” 11 main federal TV channels.
* - No additional charge for the entire duration of the subscription agreement
List of channels. Basic package
Set price: 8000 rubles.

Pros:


3) When purchasing a new set, the price already includes a year of viewing about 150 TV channels.
4) If you want to watch more, you can simply pay 900 rubles for the Maximum HD package.
Minuses:
1) There is NO payment of 600 rubles per year on NEW equipment. Only 900 rubles per year.
2) Activation period for the Basic package = 5 years (registered on the access card). Then - exchange of equipment or payment for the Maximum HD package.
3) Much has been written about the glitches and freezes of official consoles. With every new software it gets worse and worse.
4) Impossibility of using ANY other satellites (limitation of the operator's set-top box).
5) Office repair. consoles is already a hackneyed topic. It's easier to buy a new one.

Let's continue the selection. Oldest operator satellite TV - NTV plus.
“Start” 16 main federal TV channels.
Starter package
NOT sold as a set. You can use used satellite receivers with a Viacess system card reader (almost all).
Plate + head = up to 1000 rubles (suitable from Tricolor).
Installation satellite dish= 1200 - 2000 rubles (it’s quite possible to install it yourself, pointing the antenna “like your neighbor’s”).
You can use a used access card, including one blocked for non-payment.
As an option, you can buy a kit with an MPEG-2 card (without connection to the receiver). I haven’t seen anything like this in Petrozavodsk yet.
On the Internet prices start from 1800 rubles without delivery.
The set with an MPEG-4 card is compatible only with recommended equipment from NTV Plus: VAHD-3100S, VHDR-3000S, Humax VA-5SD, Sagemcom DSI87-1 HD. But it will be possible at the office. the receiver can connect any NTV+ packages.
I have limited quantity MPEG-2 cards. With Starter activation - 1800 rubles. Without activation - 1200 rubles.

Pros:
1) Small size satellite dish (55 - 60 cm).
2) High position of the satellite, which facilitates installation and reduces the influence of various types of obstacles.
3) Use of used equipment (very cheap).
4) Use any additional satellites in any combinations.
5) If you want to watch more, you can connect to these cards:
- Light package (42 channels) -99 rub/month,
- Light Plus package (57 channels) -149 rubles/month.
- Egoist TV package
- order films on Kinoreys 1-5 and “Sporting events to order”.
- Our Football channel.
- Leader TV-RF channel
- Armenia TV channel

Minuses:
1) According to the terms of the agreement, if there is a change in the coding system, then you will have to pay an additional 600 rubles for exchanging the access card - if for 3 years the amount of payments is less than 600 rubles.

Let's continue the selection. A new promising satellite TV operator - TELECART HD.
39 TV channels are always free.
List of Telekart channels on the website
List of Telecard channels in pdf
Receiver + card = 5000 rubles without delivery.
Price in the online store
Plate 90 cm + head = up to 1500 rubles. (it is impossible to use less in our area)
Installation of a satellite dish = 1500 - 2000 rubles (you can install it yourself, but it’s more difficult than NTV+ and Tricolor).
The access card can be used with most standard receivers.
Access card only = 2000 rubles without delivery.
Price in the online store

I have a limited number of new kits = GI HD mini receiver + access card - 4000 rubles. (1 year Standard package paid)
Separately, an access card costs 1,800 rubles.

Pros:
1) Use of used equipment (very cheap).
2) Using the majority satellite receivers various brands.
3) Use of any additional satellites in any combinations.
4) According to the terms of the agreement, in order to prevent blocking of the access card, it is necessary to pay for at least one day of viewing (3 rubles) once every 6 months.
5) Possibility of payment by DAYS for the standard package (3 rubles per day, or 880 per year).
6) When using non-recommended equipment, the ability to view channels encoded in Biss encoding (Home +0, +2, +4; Pepper +0, +2, +4; STS +0, +2, +4;)
7) When using the recommended equipment, it is possible to switch to watching Continent TV.

Minuses:
1) Big size satellite dish (90 cm).
2) Low position of the satellite, which makes installation difficult and increases the influence of various types of obstacles.
Not every Tricolor bike installer will be able to adjust the antenna to 85 degrees (Telekarta).
3) When using non-recommended equipment, it is not possible to watch HD channels (KHL and Sport-1). And also the opportunity to switch to watching Continent TV.

Recently it became possible to watch 20 channels from Active TV (60 degrees) without an annual fee. But since I haven’t personally tried this combination yet, I won’t write anything. If anyone is interested, go to Google.

We read, think, count - draw conclusions.
My opinion - THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE