The Republic of Ireland channels TG4, RTE One and RTE Two are widely available in Northern Ireland via an aerial, satellite and cable.

Can I get RTE with a satellite dish?

The Republic of Ireland channels TG4, RTE One and RTE Two are widely available in Northern Ireland via an aerial, satellite and cable.

What satellite is Saorsat?

Saorsat (/ˈsɛərsæt/ SAIR-sat; the Irish word Saor, meaning free, therefore implying an Irish analogue of the UK’s Freesat) is a free-to-air satellite service in Ireland….Saorsat.

Type	Free-to-air satellite television promotions company
Founded	3 May 2012
Area served	Ireland

What satellite does Irish TV use?

The Irish satellite fill-in service (Saorsat) is via Ka-Sat using the Irish KA band spot and has been available since June 2011. While many people receive their television via Saorview, which is broadcast by 2RN, more than half subscribe to multichannel television networks.

Can you get Saorsat on a Sky dish?

Remember, you cannot get Saorsat on a standard Sky dish, see the video for a further explaination. You can combine the Saorsat & Freesat signals into one DVB-S2 HD Receiver using a device called a Diseqc Switch. A diseqc switch is a relatively inexpensive peice of satellite equipment and is fairly easy to install.

Can you get Saorview through a satellite dish?

The answer is a straight forward and resounding NO. You cannot use a sky satellite dish or any other type of dish to get Saorview. Saorview is a Digital Terrestrial TV system (DTT) and as such must be received using an appropriate TV Aerial.

Why can I not get RTE on my TV?

If you’re having an issue with playback of RTÉ Player content on your Smart TV, you should first of all confirm that the device is connected to the internet. If you’re able to play content from another service provider then you should check to see if your TV has the latest version of the RTÉ Player app.

Can you get RTE without an aerial?

Is RTE TV free on Satellite not? Currently RTE is only be broadcast on Satellite by Sky in an encrypted format.

Can I use my Sky satellite dish for Saorview?

You cannot use a sky satellite dish or any other type of dish to get Saorview. Saorview is a Digital Terrestrial TV system (DTT) and as such must be received using an appropriate TV Aerial.

How do I get RTE HD?

To receive them, all you need is a regular satellite dish and a box, or decoder. No Irish channels are available on satellite free of charge so if you opt for free satellite TV you will still need your aerial to pick up RTÉ, TV3 and TG4.

What is the best satellite for Ireland?

In Ireland and the UK the most popular free to air system is on Astra 28.2east and is operated by the BBC and ITV broadcast station.

Can you use a Sky dish as a normal aerial?

You cannot use a dish as an aerial, though people have ways of repurposing an old Sky dish. Their version of repurposing is to make the satellite dish the mount. You can take out the LNB and attach your clip-on aerial there. Your coaxial cord will run from the TV aerial and not the dish itself.

Can I use my satellite dish as an antenna?

You can use a satellite dish as a TV antenna. An antenna “captures” radio frequencies (RF) sent from a broadcast tower and transmits them to a TV for viewing purposes. To view a digital TV signal using a satellite dish that is mounted on the roof, add parts that will focus the RF signals impacting the dish.

Can I get Saorview without an aerial?

No. Saorview channels and the Saorview Connect service are only received via your aerial when combined with broadband. Additional satellite channels may be received when you connect the Saorview Connect box to a satellite dish.

What is the frequency for RTE 1 on TV?

RTÉ Radio 1

Dublin
Broadcast area	Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Worldwide (mainly the United Kingdom on satellite)
Frequency	88.2–90.0 MHz FM 252 kHz LW Saorview: 200 Saorsat: 21 Virgin Media Ireland: 901 Sky: 0160 Virgin Media (UK): 917 Freesat: 750
Programming
Format	Speech and music

How do I get RTE on my smart TV?

We are also available as an app on Apple devices (running a minimum of iOS 9.0) and on Android devices (running a minimum of Android 5.0). Search your app store for ‘RTÉ Player’. Casting is supported for Chromecast. The RTÉ Player service is available on a range of Smart TVs.

How do I get RTE satellite?

Can I get Saorview with a satellite dish?

Do I need a satellite dish for Saorview?

So I don’t need a Satellite Dish to get Saorview? That’s correct. You just need an aerial and a Saorview Box or Saorview TV.

What satellite does Freesat use in Ireland?

Astra 28.2°E
Freesat broadcasts from the same fleet of satellites (Astra 28.2°E) as Sky. Channels are broadcast using DVB-S.