Freesat Reaches 600,000 Sales

Freesat, the Free to Air Satellite Service, has reached 600, 000 unit sales since their launch in May 2008.

Following initial shortages of stock, the platform is now increasing sales faster than at anytime since launch, as sales increased 50% during the last quarter.

There is now a wider range of products than ever.

HDTV’s with Built In Freesat from both Panasonic & LG.

Set Top Boxes from Alba, Goodmans, Grundig.

High Definition Receivers from Grundig, Humax & TechniSat.

High Definition PVR from Humax with Grundig to release a new product soon. Panasonic’s excellent PVR with Blu Ray Recorder.

Sony have also just confirmed they are to launch two Freesat Integrated HDTVs  – KDL-40Z5800 & KDL 52Z5800 – 40″ & 52″ Full HD LCD Panels.

For more information on products or installs pls call or mail us via the Contact Us Page.

We are delighted to offer access to the full Panasonic Range from our friends at Aurac in Horsham & Billingshurst

AVAV Systems become Sky Local Retailer

AVAV Systems are delighted to announance we have gained Sky Approved Local Retailer status.

This gives us direct supply of Sky equipment from Sky’s Approved Distribution Network. We are fully authorised to complete and commission new installs, as well as offering upgrades to existing Sky customers wishing to upgrade to Sky+, Sky HD+ or have multiple receivers running under Sky’s excellent ‘Multi-Room’ Package.

Please call us or use the Contact Us page for more information to obtain a quote

Launch of Optical LNB and Satellite Distribution Systems

AVAV Systems are pleased to announce availability of a new range in Optical Satellite Distribution systems – FibreMDU.

The new product range, from Global Invacom, utilises Optic Fibre to distribute the satellite signals from the Dish LNB through the distribution system. The result being very low loss of signal quality as far as possible through the entire network. This technology is ideally suited to situations were the dish is a long way from the receiver, or many receivers are supplied via one dish – in IRS Systems, dwellings where multiple satellite receivers are required, or commercial systems. Another andvantage is only one cable – where previously many were required. All the fibre cables in the range are ‘Armoured’ for added strength and are LSZH – Low Smoke Zero Halogen – for enhanced safety in the event of fire.

For further information or to obtain a system quote please call us or use the Contact Us page.

NHK World TV Launches on Freesat

Japans Public Broadcaster, NHK, has joined Freesat. The channel can be found on the Freesat EPG, Channel 209.

The channel covers the Japan and Asia regions and is broadcast in English. Covering News, Current Affairs, J-Pop – Japans Pop Music Culture Scene – and Anime.

Panasonic Freesat IDTVs will automatically show the new channel on the programme guide. Users of Humax Receivers and PVRs will need to accept the latest update, when prompted, to add this and any other new channels to their Programme Guide.

CNN launches on Freesat

Freesat have confirmed the launch of three new channels. 24th March 2009 will see CNN International, Rural TV and JML Home & DIY join the EPG. Viewers with Freesat Receivers and Freesat integrated TVs will automatically see the channels appear on the Electronic Programme Guide. Viewers with other Satellite Receivers will need to manually add the new channels.

CCN International is part of the worldwide CNN News Network and will provide news, business, sport, political and weather updates 24 Hours a day.