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...

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...

On Thu, 09 Oct 2003 18:46:11 +0100, Captain Jack wrote: First, I've never connected my original box to the phone line, because it was bought second hand without this requirement. No probs there... does that mean I have to connect that AND the 2nd on to the phone...

Anyone know where I can get the codes for the volume control for this AV Amp so I can program the Sky+ remote? Cheers in advance Lee

Having got Sky+ I'm selling the old digibox on Ebay. Someone has asked "Can i view sky freeview channels with this digibox, I have a sky dish, but I need a receiver" What's the answer, do they need a card (where from, how much) or will it work without? Thanks

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...

Hi I have decided to get Telewest broadband so will be cancelling Sky shortly as I will also be getting the minimum package from Telewest. So what is the quickest and easiest way to cancel Sky. The day before my direct debit is due and cancelling the DD or giving them a months notice? I won't be...

Hello all. I am a new reader of this group and I have a problem: I live in the Republic of Ireland and I am a subscriber of the full sky world package. However since I am a Londoner I would like to be able to view the London regional programs of BBC and ITV1. What details should I put into the "add...

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"Ian Wilson" wrote in message ... Whatever happened to dual recording for Sky + ? Has it been & gone & I missed it ? It was mentioned as coming soon in one of the recent Sky mags ... does that mean this decade...

Hi, I was wondering if the Sky tv link things on ebay for under £20 work? ie. Do they allow me to watch and control my digibox from upstairs about 15m away from my Sky receiver or am I better buying something off amazon at around £70 The links below represent the kind of stuff I am talking...

I am moving house to a new location for six months. What is the best option for getting an installation of dish, lnb and cabling but keeping my current box. I don't want to get lumbered with a fresh 12 month contract when the new place is expected to be only for six months. Sky used to do a...

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Sky has confirmed that it has reached its target of seven million subscribers three months early. The broadcaster said that by the end of September it had 7,015,000 subscribers throughout the UK and Ireland. Its outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Tony Ball, said: "When we set the seven million...

Speculation is mounting that Sky is to launch more new sports channels next year after it clinched a deal to broadcast on a tape-delayed basis the 242 Premiership matches which are not already covered by its live packages. With so many games to show, the broadcaster is likely to start at least one...

If I subscribe to Sky SPorts 1 will I get SKy Sports 3 for free like on cable or is the only way to get sky sports 3 by getting the sky sports world package. The website is unclear

Long awaited premier and I get music and background sound but no dialogue. Am I alone in this?! Facking annoying. --

Yesterday those *******s from paramount censored an episode of Fraiser that was aired after 10pm for the word "bitch" that Roz used! What the **** is that about ?? Just thought someone cared .... but since there isn´t much discussion about that subject around here no one really does I guess...

Hi, I moved house in July and had a brand new installation fitted - no problems. I had retained my original Sony box (from old house) with its' dark blue series 2 card. I had promised to give it to my parents who receive poor analogue reception. I have just tried testing it - I can only receive...

I can't find the answer to my question in the FAQ or trawling through the posts. I'm getting the Sky+ thing installed next week. I would like to keep my old box, put it in another room and use it for Free-to-view stuff (BBC, etc). Is this possible? If so will the installation guys give me the...

is there only one brand of SKY+ box? chaz

Hi everybody, I was wondering whether it's just me or is the new season indeed 16:9 on Sky One? I didn't believe my eyes ;-) Kind regards Frederick -- You know the indestructible black box that is used on planes. Why don't they make the whole plane out of the same substance?