Frequently asked questions

Look for a mention of the DVB-T2 standard in the manual or the specs. If it isn't there, the TV can't receive digital over-the-air TV on its own, but a separate set-top box will work with it.

In Russia, 20 mandatory free-to-air channels are available at no cost. You don't pay for them and you don't need a contract.

In Russia, the digital over-the-air network is operated by the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS). Its official website has coverage maps and transmitter details.

In Russia, analog broadcasting of the federal channels was switched off in 2019, in three stages. Some regional channels and channels outside the multiplexes may have stayed on analog.

There can't be anything between the dish and the satellite: no trees, neighboring houses or roof overhangs. Even dense foliage can weaken the signal.

In an apartment building, mounting on the outside wall usually needs approval from building management. The work at height itself is done by a professional.

Usually, yes. Read the terms carefully: whether there's a subscription fee, how the channel package can change and what happens if you cancel.

Wet snow on the dish and heavy precipitation weaken the signal. Reception usually comes back on its own once the weather clears.

Yes, usually with a signal splitter. But every split weakens the signal a bit, so if reception is already weak, it may make the picture worse.

You don't have to, but fully unplugging your equipment before a long trip or during a thunderstorm is a sensible habit.

One controls the TV, the other the set-top box or receiver. You usually change channels with the box's remote, and adjust the volume and input with the TV remote.

No. We don't name manufacturers or models and we don't publish rankings. This guide explains which specs to look at, and the decision is up to you.