Many boat owners receive their TV programme via the so-calledDVB-T. But what is DVB-T anyway? DVB-T refers to the variant of digital television via radio transmission used to date. "T" stands for terrestrial, i.e. earthbound,Land-based.
However, from 29.3.17, the previous standard will gradually be switched off and replaced by its successorDVB-T2replaced. Previous users of terrestrial television are therefore threatened at the start of the season.Black screen. The switch to the successor is urgently needed.
The advantages for the user sound firsttempting: The channel selection will be increased from around 30 to around 40 channels, and the picture quality will be even better from now on. High Definition (HD) instead of standard definition (SD). However, the switch also has disadvantages for the user.
BecauseNot every television can receive DVB-T2. From now on, compatible devices will be labelled with a green sticker saying "DVB-T2 HD". You can find out whether your device is affected via the attached link to the device list.
The devices that are already compatible are primarilyFlat-screen televisions from 2015 and 2016. But even with older devices (2014 or older), it is possible to receive a signal with the help of a new receiver, a so-called set-top box. However, such a device costsapprox. 70€. But that's not all; from now on the private broadcasters arechargeable.
Freenet TVoffers, after a three-month free trial period, up to 20 private channels for free at the beginning of July.69 per year per device. There is currently no alternative offer available. The public television channels, such as ARD and ZDF, arestill free of charge.
DVB-T2 will first be introduced in the metropolitan areas from March 2017; regional expansion of the system is planned.until 2019 to be completed. Many families should now consider whether switching to alternatives such as television via satellite dish, internet or cable might be a better option.more favourable is.
