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Sky Digital FAQ - updated 31/10/2004 for new "Freesat" FTV cards by
Jomtien
Sky Digital FAQ
Summary: This article answers questions about the UK digital
television satellite system "Sky Digital": the equipment needed
for reception, and channels and services carried. This FAQ primarily
describes the Sky Digital package as provided to UK
residents. Residents of the ROI may...
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February 28th 05 06:37 AM
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***Newbies - Please read this message about the FAQ before posting*** by
Jomtien
This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) link below contains the answers
to most of the common questions asked in these groups. Click on it and
read it first and if you can't find an answer in it then please post
here and someone will do their best to help you (or heap abuse on you
as the case may...
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February 26th 05 07:31 AM
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Cheapest way to get Sky+ ? by
Tumbleweed
"Anorak" wrote in message ...
£49 for a box I read with free installation but you have to subscribe
which
I don't want to do. Any way round this ? I was a subscriber for years but
recently cancelled
you'll have to pay a tenner a month to use the...
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SkyNews change of format. by
Brendan DJ Murphy
Sky Newss now in Widescreen,
But the graphics, although different in layout are still a strong vivid red
and white colour.
(not very friendly for plasma tv's)
And whats up with the layout of the studio?
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October 31st 05 09:54 PM
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Sky Guide Changes by
Paul Hyett
I know some of you bin the Sky magazine without reading it, but there
are some interesting changes mentioned in the Nov edition :
1. New/Changed categories on Sky Guide index (now on 2 pages)
2. Personal planner/Sky+ planner/Favourites accessed by coloured button
from above page.
3. New numbers...
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October 31st 05 09:53 PM
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How Do I Use Sky For FTV? by
Nigel Heather
My mum and dad live in a pretty poor reception area. Normal terrestial is
pretty poor and Freeview just doesn't work at all.
I have Sky+ so have a spare Sky DigiBox. I was thinking of getting it set
up for them as a Christmas present for them. I can sort out buying a new
dish and get an...
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Hey You... Out there in the Cold by
Brendan DJ Murphy
There is one tune which really bugs me in the background music on the Sky
EPG.
Its a melody played by a guitar which has a few bars which reminds me of
"Hey You" by Pink Floyd.
Is it just me or do other people see the similarity...?
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Q for Jomtien by
ykzx
Hi Jomtien
You are the only person who can answer to my question. I read about the
freesat of ITV & BBC going live in the next few months.What I do not know is
which satellite will be used.
The question is not only for me, but for all expats living outside UK. ITV
chief executive Charles Allen...
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Sky Digital FAQ - updated 31/10/2004 for new "Freesat" FTV cards by
Jomtien
Sky Digital FAQ
Summary: This article answers questions about the UK digital
television satellite system "Sky Digital": the equipment needed
for reception, and channels and services carried. This FAQ primarily
describes the Sky Digital package as provided to UK
residents. Residents of the ROI may...
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October 30th 05 07:30 AM
by Jomtien
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Active/Inactive Yellow House Cards by
w stewart
I'm a newbie to Freesat and looking for a low cost Yellow House card for my
Pace digibox. On Ebay I find many inactive Yellow House cards for sale. Why
would anyone buy an inactive card, I wonder?? Can they be reactivated?? If
so, how???
Thanks, Bill
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October 30th 05 07:30 AM
by Jomtien
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Bleak House not recording on SKY+ by
[email protected]
Hi,
I have been trying to record Bleak House for the wife on our SKY+ box,
but all it ever says is waiting to record. Has anyone else had a
similar problem? It seems as if the signal to say the program is
starting is either not being transmited by the BBC, or thew SKY+ box
isn't registering...
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October 29th 05 11:14 PM
by PeterL
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Auto volume control eg for adverts by
Pat
Saw this USA device that looks interesting - also looks like one of those electronic devices that
could be cheaper or perhaps does not work!
Anyone got any experience of these or further info?
http://www.tvsoundregulator.com/index.html
Pat.
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October 28th 05 01:46 PM
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Best option when moving house? by
[email protected]
Currently had (ordinary) Sky for several years but will be moving house
shortly.
Is the best option to cancel the current subscription, and then take
out a completely new one when moved into the new place - that way with
the current specials they have on, I can get Sky+ installed free, and
half...
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October 28th 05 08:47 AM
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Problems with Replacement Sky Box by
SPC
I've just bought a Panasonic 31 box off eBay to replace my parents 5 year
old Pace unit. It didn't match the TV, DVD, etc.. and was really slow.
Called Sky, after a lifetime on hold got the card tied to the new box.
Unfortunately they're getting a lot of interference on quite a few channels.
Sound...
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October 28th 05 08:47 AM
by Jomtien
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Technofile is back by
Anorak
in article , Anorak at wrote on
24/10/05 21:41:
Great that Sky News have decided to bring back this great show. Sat am
sometime between 10 - 12pm. Shame they can not bring back Bob Tomolski also
Hmm just me then who thinks so ?!
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October 27th 05 08:19 PM
by Anorak
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New Changes by
Dragon
Are the new epg changes taking place over the next week or should have it
been today, mine isnt changed yet
dave
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October 27th 05 06:14 PM
by Ian
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I've seen the future of TV logos and it isn't good by
Dave
For those on here who go on about logos on TV channels in the UK and
Australia I'm currently in the USA and have a 'taste of the
future' and it is not looking good.
On most of the main channels here, not only do they have an on-screen
logos for the TV channel but there seems to be a preponderance...
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October 26th 05 08:55 PM
by Dave
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Sky Gnome Available now! by
Brian McKenna
Has anyone ordered a Sky Gnome yet,I have and I am looking forward to
getting it as I listen to the radio quite a lot.I also have a second digibox
so a channel change wont interfere with the main family digibox!
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Sky Digital FAQ - updated 31/10/2004 for new "Freesat" FTV cards by
Jomtien
Sky Digital FAQ
Summary: This article answers questions about the UK digital
television satellite system "Sky Digital": the equipment needed
for reception, and channels and services carried. This FAQ primarily
describes the Sky Digital package as provided to UK
residents. Residents of the ROI may...
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Cost for HD sky plus by
bs
Apologies if this has been asked before.....I'm a subscriber with film and
sport package
I want to upgrade to Sky + and HD .when it arrives... So I'm going to wait
till its all in position ( next spring? ).has anyone any ideas what costs
are going to be??
Barry
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SKYNEWS 13/10/05 wanted, pay £ 20 by
:::Jerry::::
wrote in message
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Website mi5.com was mentioned on SKYNEWS around 12.30pm on Thursday
13/10/05
I would like to obtain a copy of that news programme which mentions
that website on DVD.
Will pay £ 20...
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