Wary of facing frequent picture disturbances on your television set? Well, you don't have to invest in a digital TV to enjoy the channels you love the most. Your analogue television is good enough to provide you the same service as a digital television sans the superior picture quality though. For that, opt for set top box installation and enjoy the channels you love the most. Especially, in Australia you can experience the delight of watching as many as 17 Freeview channels. And for all that, it's not necessary to buy a digital TV. You need a digital antenna though to experience crystal clear reception.

Can I enjoy the HD experience on my analogue TV?

A legit question indeed. No, you can not enjoy the HD experience on an analogue television. You need to have a digital television for that. But, that isn't enough. Along with a digital TV, you need to install an HD set top box. A normal set top box will convert analogue signals to digital, that's it. You won't be able to experience high definition picture quality through a normal STB. Hence, if you have a digital television, then only opt for such set top boxes.

According to Jez Ford, editor of Sound + Image magazine, "High-definition set-top boxes are slightly more expensive than standard-definition ones, but it's worth the extra money to gain access to the five additional HD digital channels. If you are yet to own an HD television, an high-definition STB can downscale these channels for your old television. This way you can still watch the HD channels but they won't look any sharper than the others."

There are a wide variety of brands in the market from which you can choose according to the features you want and something that fits your budget. Brands like Digitel, Phoenix, Telstra are already some of the most sought-after HD set top box brands in Australia.

Who can help me in set top box installation?

TV antenna installation experts, obviously! All you need to do is contact a reputed service provider who offer such services. Technicians can advise you on the most appropriate set top box that suits your telly. You have a couple of choices to choose from: a high definition STB or a standard STB. Both such boxes are equipped with DTV receivers that can decode high frequency signals. Consult a reputed service provider that employs experienced technicians. They will not only setup an STU, but can also help you in TV installation, home theatre set up, and the likes. For instance, if you have bought a digital aerial but are not familiar with the installation procedures, call up a reputed service provider for assistance. They will help you out in every way possible - from installing the antenna to taking care of cable related issues.

Before banking on a particular set top box, search the web and look for reviews. Other than that, STB installers are always there to help you out in the installation process.