Freeview decoder.

[Hemps]

Hi

Can a freeview tuner decoder from the UK be used to pick up digital TV in South Africa?

 

[km2]

What digital terrestrial TV? First we need it being broadcast, then we can worry about what decoders are compatible.

 

[Hemps]

The reason I ask is I am looking for a DVD\hard drive recorder - found a Wharfedale 160gb DVD\hdd recorder from www.expansys.co.za with builtin freeview tuner and hdmi upscaling not bad for R1000.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Even the SABC 'free' digital terrestrial will probably have encryption and need a smartcard... Well I'm guessing

 

[daWolf]

Unfortunately FreeView wont work in S.A. Most LCD TV's, DVD/HDD recorders etc. here come with FreeView built-in. The device will work in S.A. but the FreeView won't.

 

[ToxicBunny]

We'll more than likely be using a different standard to the UK so the answer will more than likely be no.. regardless of what encryption and other nonsense they put on the signal

 

[Thestealth]

Check out techies.co.za. They have lots of info there on freeview if memory serves