The Viewer Access Satellite Television service, or VAST, is a satellite television platform in Australia, providing digital television and radio services to remote and rural areas, as well as viewers in terrestrial black spots. The service using the Optus C1 and Optus D3 satellites. It is partly funded by the Australian Government and managed through a joint-venture between Southern Cross Media and Imparja Television. It is an even more restricted free-to-view replacement for Optus Aurora providing channels which have been absent (such as a Network Ten affiliate and digital only secondary and HD network channels) on the remote service until now. Also the replacement black spot service uses only H.264 video encoding and 8PSK for the additional channels, which allows for more lower bit rate channels on the limited transponder space that's available. The EPG uses an MHEG-5 guide instead of the usual more compatible DVB EIT.
History
On 10 January 2010, the Australian Government announced a new satellite service to deliver digital television and radio channels to Australian viewers who reside in remote and rural areas, or who can't obtain adequate television signal in an existing metropolitan or regional terrestrial broadcast area, commonly referred to as being in a black spot. Initially, the service was only available to viewers in and around Mildura, Victoria, to coincide with Australia's first analog television switch-off. On 15 December 2010, the service was made available to viewers in the existing Remote Central and Eastern Australia and Mt Isa licence areas. In April 2011, the Western VAST service began for Regional and Remote Western Australia viewers.
The most common method of reception is direct-broadcast satellite television (DBSTV), also known as "direct to home" (DTH). In DBSTV systems, signals are relayed from a direct broadcast satellite on the Ku wavelength and are completely digital. Satellite TV systems formerly used systems known as television receive-only. These systems received analog signals transmitted in the C-band spectrum from FSS type satellites, and required the use of large dishes. Consequently, these systems were nicknamed "big dish" systems, and were more expensive and less popular.
Everything you need to know about VAST - Viewer Access Satellite Television {Toowoomba}
In this Video, Chris Skehan is interviewed about VAST. The basics of getting going, how to apply for it and some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The Big Picture
1/183 Ruthven St
Toowoomba
1300 799 734
http://www.thebigpictureav.com.au
published: 16 Sep 2014
Viewer Access Satellite Television service
published: 21 Oct 2013
VAST Info Channel (2019)
This is a recording from 'INFO', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Recorded 18th September, 2019.
Video property of Viewer Access Satellite Television. Contains content owned or administered by Music Publishing Rights Collecting Society.
published: 18 Sep 2019
VAST Satellite TV Kit set up
How to align a portable satellite dish to the VAST television services.
published: 06 May 2021
Caravan satellite television. VAST satellite set top box tuning
Tuning the SatKing VAST set top box in your caravan
published: 20 Mar 2019
FRC NAS Satellite TV Packages
Granted, not all caravanners want or need a TV, but for those on the road full time, the motorhome should feel like a real home. It doesn’t matter if you are getting away for a weekend, or short break, it can still be a perfect time to unwind and watch a favourite sporting event or a TV show.
Finding the right Satellite TV system for you
So, what is the best way to get TV on the road, and what options do you have?
Late last year, we discussed this with two of our FRC ambassadors, Keith & Frances who are on the road full time. And, as we do at Free Range Camping, we decided to research all options and see what was available out there.
We started off by reading all we could about what others have to say, and in the end our research led us to the NAS system which we have been using since the ...
published: 04 Jun 2017
Tuning in your vast Sat Dish
This clip may help you tune your Vast TV Satellite dish while out in the Aussie bush.
published: 19 Jan 2022
SatKing SK-3500 VAST Satellite TV Meter with Live TV Screen
SatKing VAST Satellite TV Meter SK-3500, Easy to use meter that you also can watch live the Channel 800 VAST tuning channel.
published: 15 Nov 2016
VAST Info Channel 1 (2013)
This is a recording from 'INFO 1', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Quite a bit has changed since the last recording.in 2010.
Recorded 24th January, 2013.
In this Video, Chris Skehan is interviewed about VAST. The basics of getting going, how to apply for it and some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The B...
In this Video, Chris Skehan is interviewed about VAST. The basics of getting going, how to apply for it and some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The Big Picture
1/183 Ruthven St
Toowoomba
1300 799 734
http://www.thebigpictureav.com.au
In this Video, Chris Skehan is interviewed about VAST. The basics of getting going, how to apply for it and some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The Big Picture
1/183 Ruthven St
Toowoomba
1300 799 734
http://www.thebigpictureav.com.au
This is a recording from 'INFO', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Recorded 18th September,...
This is a recording from 'INFO', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Recorded 18th September, 2019.
Video property of Viewer Access Satellite Television. Contains content owned or administered by Music Publishing Rights Collecting Society.
This is a recording from 'INFO', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Recorded 18th September, 2019.
Video property of Viewer Access Satellite Television. Contains content owned or administered by Music Publishing Rights Collecting Society.
Granted, not all caravanners want or need a TV, but for those on the road full time, the motorhome should feel like a real home. It doesn’t matter if you are ge...
Granted, not all caravanners want or need a TV, but for those on the road full time, the motorhome should feel like a real home. It doesn’t matter if you are getting away for a weekend, or short break, it can still be a perfect time to unwind and watch a favourite sporting event or a TV show.
Finding the right Satellite TV system for you
So, what is the best way to get TV on the road, and what options do you have?
Late last year, we discussed this with two of our FRC ambassadors, Keith & Frances who are on the road full time. And, as we do at Free Range Camping, we decided to research all options and see what was available out there.
We started off by reading all we could about what others have to say, and in the end our research led us to the NAS system which we have been using since the beginning of the year. We got Keith all the components he needed, and he has been testing it in a variety of locations since then.
Below, Keith takes us through the whole Satellite system, including what is required, how to set it all up and the results.
If you are seriously contemplating getting a satellite system for your caravan or motorhome, this article is well worth a read.
A word from Keith
Living on the road full time, we are often in places where TV reception is hard to come by, and whilst we love the new experiences we have each day, it is still nice to have a TV to keep up to date with news and events, and also watch our favourite TV Shows.
We had been contemplating a Satellite system for our van since we started our trip, but persisted with standard TV reception for the first few years. I am not really sure if we did get satellite which was the best way to go, but when Rob asked us to research it further we did, and I am happy to say we are pleased with the results.
In the course of my research I have made a few short videos and detailed my findings.
What components are required?
In our view, there are basically three major components to setting up a good, easy to use, satellite system, apart from a TV and accessory cables that is.
1. The Receiver – the device that receives the digital broad cast signal and it so you can watch the broadcast on your TV
2. The Dish – Including the Tripod and LBN (low-noise block downconverter the receiving device mounted on satellite dish and collects the radio waves from the dish.
3. The finder – which is a signal meter that is used to help you accurately point satellite dishes at communications satellites.
Components in detail
What we thought
After setting up the system and tyring it out for a while, Keith was very impressed with the whole kit. Here are his thoughts on it.
The whole package was easy to set up both the first time and thereafter and the quality of everything supplied is excellent. Compared with normal digital TV reception in country areas, the reception is much clearer and more stable; there is also no more interference from internal or nearby electronics which many of us have come across since digital TV became “the norm”. We have not had Sat TV before and it was easy to become familiar with how the whole system works and to set up the dish each time; The dish arrives as a kit to makes it easier to transport for delivery to the customers and was very easy to assemble, a once only requirement. Everything went together easily and I was very impressed with the tripod supplied for easy levelling especially. One of our videos specifically deals with setup and alignment of the dish and will help the first timers among you (we hope!).
Happy watching from the road, Keith and Frances Thompson
For More Information and other stories, visit:
https://www.freerangecamping.com.au
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Granted, not all caravanners want or need a TV, but for those on the road full time, the motorhome should feel like a real home. It doesn’t matter if you are getting away for a weekend, or short break, it can still be a perfect time to unwind and watch a favourite sporting event or a TV show.
Finding the right Satellite TV system for you
So, what is the best way to get TV on the road, and what options do you have?
Late last year, we discussed this with two of our FRC ambassadors, Keith & Frances who are on the road full time. And, as we do at Free Range Camping, we decided to research all options and see what was available out there.
We started off by reading all we could about what others have to say, and in the end our research led us to the NAS system which we have been using since the beginning of the year. We got Keith all the components he needed, and he has been testing it in a variety of locations since then.
Below, Keith takes us through the whole Satellite system, including what is required, how to set it all up and the results.
If you are seriously contemplating getting a satellite system for your caravan or motorhome, this article is well worth a read.
A word from Keith
Living on the road full time, we are often in places where TV reception is hard to come by, and whilst we love the new experiences we have each day, it is still nice to have a TV to keep up to date with news and events, and also watch our favourite TV Shows.
We had been contemplating a Satellite system for our van since we started our trip, but persisted with standard TV reception for the first few years. I am not really sure if we did get satellite which was the best way to go, but when Rob asked us to research it further we did, and I am happy to say we are pleased with the results.
In the course of my research I have made a few short videos and detailed my findings.
What components are required?
In our view, there are basically three major components to setting up a good, easy to use, satellite system, apart from a TV and accessory cables that is.
1. The Receiver – the device that receives the digital broad cast signal and it so you can watch the broadcast on your TV
2. The Dish – Including the Tripod and LBN (low-noise block downconverter the receiving device mounted on satellite dish and collects the radio waves from the dish.
3. The finder – which is a signal meter that is used to help you accurately point satellite dishes at communications satellites.
Components in detail
What we thought
After setting up the system and tyring it out for a while, Keith was very impressed with the whole kit. Here are his thoughts on it.
The whole package was easy to set up both the first time and thereafter and the quality of everything supplied is excellent. Compared with normal digital TV reception in country areas, the reception is much clearer and more stable; there is also no more interference from internal or nearby electronics which many of us have come across since digital TV became “the norm”. We have not had Sat TV before and it was easy to become familiar with how the whole system works and to set up the dish each time; The dish arrives as a kit to makes it easier to transport for delivery to the customers and was very easy to assemble, a once only requirement. Everything went together easily and I was very impressed with the tripod supplied for easy levelling especially. One of our videos specifically deals with setup and alignment of the dish and will help the first timers among you (we hope!).
Happy watching from the road, Keith and Frances Thompson
For More Information and other stories, visit:
https://www.freerangecamping.com.au
Become A Member - Register For Free
http://frc.camp/registeryt
Do you own, manage, control a campground, caravan park or want to list your business, need help on a property or looking for someone to house sit your property?
Submit your listings in our directory for Free. First register as a FREE member, then upgrade your listing to list your own Campground, Caravan Park or Business.
http://frc.camp/registeryt
This is a recording from 'INFO 1', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Quite a bit has change...
This is a recording from 'INFO 1', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Quite a bit has changed since the last recording.in 2010.
Recorded 24th January, 2013.
This is a recording from 'INFO 1', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Quite a bit has changed since the last recording.in 2010.
Recorded 24th January, 2013.
In this Video, Chris Skehan is interviewed about VAST. The basics of getting going, how to apply for it and some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The Big Picture
1/183 Ruthven St
Toowoomba
1300 799 734
http://www.thebigpictureav.com.au
This is a recording from 'INFO', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Recorded 18th September, 2019.
Video property of Viewer Access Satellite Television. Contains content owned or administered by Music Publishing Rights Collecting Society.
Granted, not all caravanners want or need a TV, but for those on the road full time, the motorhome should feel like a real home. It doesn’t matter if you are getting away for a weekend, or short break, it can still be a perfect time to unwind and watch a favourite sporting event or a TV show.
Finding the right Satellite TV system for you
So, what is the best way to get TV on the road, and what options do you have?
Late last year, we discussed this with two of our FRC ambassadors, Keith & Frances who are on the road full time. And, as we do at Free Range Camping, we decided to research all options and see what was available out there.
We started off by reading all we could about what others have to say, and in the end our research led us to the NAS system which we have been using since the beginning of the year. We got Keith all the components he needed, and he has been testing it in a variety of locations since then.
Below, Keith takes us through the whole Satellite system, including what is required, how to set it all up and the results.
If you are seriously contemplating getting a satellite system for your caravan or motorhome, this article is well worth a read.
A word from Keith
Living on the road full time, we are often in places where TV reception is hard to come by, and whilst we love the new experiences we have each day, it is still nice to have a TV to keep up to date with news and events, and also watch our favourite TV Shows.
We had been contemplating a Satellite system for our van since we started our trip, but persisted with standard TV reception for the first few years. I am not really sure if we did get satellite which was the best way to go, but when Rob asked us to research it further we did, and I am happy to say we are pleased with the results.
In the course of my research I have made a few short videos and detailed my findings.
What components are required?
In our view, there are basically three major components to setting up a good, easy to use, satellite system, apart from a TV and accessory cables that is.
1. The Receiver – the device that receives the digital broad cast signal and it so you can watch the broadcast on your TV
2. The Dish – Including the Tripod and LBN (low-noise block downconverter the receiving device mounted on satellite dish and collects the radio waves from the dish.
3. The finder – which is a signal meter that is used to help you accurately point satellite dishes at communications satellites.
Components in detail
What we thought
After setting up the system and tyring it out for a while, Keith was very impressed with the whole kit. Here are his thoughts on it.
The whole package was easy to set up both the first time and thereafter and the quality of everything supplied is excellent. Compared with normal digital TV reception in country areas, the reception is much clearer and more stable; there is also no more interference from internal or nearby electronics which many of us have come across since digital TV became “the norm”. We have not had Sat TV before and it was easy to become familiar with how the whole system works and to set up the dish each time; The dish arrives as a kit to makes it easier to transport for delivery to the customers and was very easy to assemble, a once only requirement. Everything went together easily and I was very impressed with the tripod supplied for easy levelling especially. One of our videos specifically deals with setup and alignment of the dish and will help the first timers among you (we hope!).
Happy watching from the road, Keith and Frances Thompson
For More Information and other stories, visit:
https://www.freerangecamping.com.au
Become A Member - Register For Free
http://frc.camp/registeryt
Do you own, manage, control a campground, caravan park or want to list your business, need help on a property or looking for someone to house sit your property?
Submit your listings in our directory for Free. First register as a FREE member, then upgrade your listing to list your own Campground, Caravan Park or Business.
http://frc.camp/registeryt
This is a recording from 'INFO 1', the primary information and tuning channel for the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform. Quite a bit has changed since the last recording.in 2010.
Recorded 24th January, 2013.
The Viewer Access Satellite Television service, or VAST, is a satellite television platform in Australia, providing digital television and radio services to remote and rural areas, as well as viewers in terrestrial black spots. The service using the Optus C1 and Optus D3 satellites. It is partly funded by the Australian Government and managed through a joint-venture between Southern Cross Media and Imparja Television. It is an even more restricted free-to-view replacement for Optus Aurora providing channels which have been absent (such as a Network Ten affiliate and digital only secondary and HD network channels) on the remote service until now. Also the replacement black spot service uses only H.264 video encoding and 8PSK for the additional channels, which allows for more lower bit rate channels on the limited transponder space that's available. The EPG uses an MHEG-5 guide instead of the usual more compatible DVB EIT.
History
On 10 January 2010, the Australian Government announced a new satellite service to deliver digital television and radio channels to Australian viewers who reside in remote and rural areas, or who can't obtain adequate television signal in an existing metropolitan or regional terrestrial broadcast area, commonly referred to as being in a black spot. Initially, the service was only available to viewers in and around Mildura, Victoria, to coincide with Australia's first analog television switch-off. On 15 December 2010, the service was made available to viewers in the existing Remote Central and Eastern Australia and Mt Isa licence areas. In April 2011, the Western VAST service began for Regional and Remote Western Australia viewers.
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