Wanted - Skybox

[MargaretR]

I dont believe it!!!!!
I have just managed to get channel5 on this Skybox
I have no idea why I couldn't when I tried earlier
Must be Gremlins - but need to have a kip now
Thanks for all the help

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

The replacement box I was given today was accompanied by its own card.
I am a bit baffled because I can't get Fiver with that card, but can with the card I used in my old Skybox.

PS - all this is giving me a dizzy do - going to lie down - I will think clearer after that

Have you gone thro the setup menu.
Freesat will plug into the same socket that you now use for sky, both satellites are in the same cluster, so your dish shoud'nt need realigning.

I put one in upstairs, from the same dish as downstairs sky, and they both work OK.

Retlaw.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

Have you gone thro the setup menu.
Freesat will plug into the same socket that you now use for sky, both satellites are in the same cluster, so your dish shoud'nt need realigning.

I put one in upstairs, from the same dish as downstairs sky, and they both work OK.

Retlaw.

Now now Walter - don't give me more tech info than I can cope with in one day - I haven't got Freesat (yet) - just a Skybox and Freeview - I only need the Skybox to watch channel5 (NCIS and sometimes a film) - now I can, I am a happy bunny again

[david1]

I had a problem very similar to margarets . The batterys on the remote went flat and it wouldn't work the sky box . so i phoned sky up to ask what i should do . They ask you what make of tv you have , then they give you a number . Its a different number for different makes of tv .
You then press tv once on the handset , point the handset away from the tv . hold down select and red button together , until the lights on the end of the handset flash twice . Key in the number sky gave you for your tv ( In my case 584 for a philips ) then press select . It will now work!

[MargaretR]

I still think my remote was duff too - I got a new one from ebay today - I have managed to set it work my TV in the way you have suggested, but it wont operate the Skybox - so I am going to leave the Skybox on channel5 always, and switch it on and off on the front of the skybox

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Now now Walter - don't give me more tech info than I can cope with in one day - I haven't got Freesat (yet) - just a Skybox and Freeview - I only need the Skybox to watch channel5 (NCIS and sometimes a film) - now I can, I am a happy bunny again

Freesat is a little box that replaces your sky box, just unplug sky, plug in the Freesat box, switch on and it sets itself up, just watch it till its finished and the program you want is on channel five on friday.

Nowt techy, if you can plug in sky you can do freesat.

Freeview will only work from a terestrial aerial if you can already recieve channel five, I managed to realign my daughters aerial from woodnook, to the one near Pendle, which is the nearest channel 5 link, which is a relay from Winter Hill. She gets far more channels than I do through Freesat.
I tried my roof top on the same direction, but the trees on the coppice block the signal, and my daughter is only 500 yrds away and she can get it.

Retlaw.

[entwisi]

IIRC, usually teh repeaters are on a 90 degree polarisation from the main aerials, Winter Hill is Horizontal, repeaters are vertical.

[Neil]

Read this about freesat from sky which is different to freesat from BBC/ITV

Q: I already have Sky digital satellite equipment - what else do I need?

A: All you need to gain access to the free channels available on the digital satellite platform is a Freesat from Sky viewing card, which costs just £19.57. If you’d like to access the interactive services available, you’ll also need a working phone line. To purchase a viewing card please phone Sky on 08448 244 400.

Here is the channel list


Entertainment

* BBC One
* BBC Two
* ITV 1
* Channel 4
* S4C
* FIVE
* AIT International
* BBC ALBA
* BBC Four
* BBC Three
* BEN
* BET
* BET+1
* Channel 4+1
* Channel M
* E4
* E4+1
* EMTV
* Film 24
* FIVE USA
* Five USA+1
* FIVER
* FIVER+1
* HiTV
* Information TV
* Information TV 2
* ITV 2
* ITV 3
* ITV 4
* ITV2+1
* ITV3+1
* ITV4+1
* Life
* Men & Motors
* More 4
* More 4+1
* My Channel
* NTIA
* Nuts TV
* Nuts TV+1
* OBE
* OHTV
* Open Access 2
* Open Access 3
* Propeller
* Pulse
* Showcase TV
* Sky3
* Sumo TV
* The Paranormal Channel
* Urban TV
* Young@Heart
* Zone Reality
* Zone Reality+1
* Zone Romantica
* Zone Thriller


Lifestyle & Culture

* Bedroom TV
* Body in Balance
* Fashion TV
* Horse & Country
* Luxe TV
* Real Estate TV
* Real Estate TV+1
* Rock-on-tv
* Rural TV
* SA Direct
* Travel Channel
* Travel Channel +1
* Travel Channel 2
* Wedding TV
* Wedding TV+1
* Wine TV

If you have a Sky setup without a subscription it might be a good idea for under £20

[MargaretR]

Amusing oneself is getting more complex
I remember some of those channels from the days when I paid, but didn't think they were worth watching.
I will do fine with News 24, channel 5 and film4
I only watch 2 hours max per night, and some nights not at all.
It may well be a value option for people who watch a lot more

[Neil]

That £19.57 is a one off payment by the way not every month

[david1]

Phone no . for sky is ; 08442 414141 . just give them a ring and tell them that your handset isnt working your skybox . It will cost the price of the phone call only .They will tell you what to do . No one need call round .

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by entwisi

IIRC, usually teh repeaters are on a 90 degree polarisation from the main aerials, Winter Hill is Horizontal, repeaters are vertical.

Its to stop shadows and ghosting. Thats why I changed my daughters aerial from a skinny little aerial pointing to Woodnook, to a highgain multi polarisation aerial pointing at Pendle. She gets a belting picture, better then Woodnook which is 800 yards away whilst Pendle is 8 miles away, higher wattage output.

Retlaw.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by david1

Phone no . for sky is ; 08442 414141 . just give them a ring and tell them that your handset isnt working your skybox . It will cost the price of the phone call only .They will tell you what to do . No one need call round .

Thanks Dave I will try that tomorrow
had enough of new technology for today

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Neil

That £19.57 is a one off payment by the way not every month

Why pay for a sky card when Freesat is Free, no card, whereas with sky they can nulify your card at their leisure, and make you buy a new one.

Retlaw.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

Why pay for a sky card when Freesat is Free, no card, whereas with sky they can nulify your card at their leisure, and make you buy a new one.

Retlaw.

Because if you already have a non subscription sky system setup it will only cost you £19.57 and you get more channels than the other freesat and no box to buy.