[emveepee]

@birdwatcher covered it pretty well.  If you don't won't to figure out which PC card to buy, there are some satellite receivers that do provide http access that can be recorded by NextPVR and some other PVR backends, much like the HDHR. 

Your best bet is to try and find out what broadcasts are visible in your area from a dealer.  FTA satellite broadcasts in English are rare so you might not want to spend the money.  If they offer IPTV as another solution, check the legality first.

Martin