Newbie - Query
 

Hello Everyone,
I'm looking at buying a digibox to get Freesat -
presently, I only have Freeview. I live in a council multi-storey block
with communal analogue and SKY aerials ( both recently upgraded to boost
Freeview reception) . If I get a digibox + up to date viewing card, is it
just a case of plugging in, tuning in and watching? Or, must I pay for a
package which includes installing a dish, connection, etc?

Thanks in advance for all advice.
Bill

You can buy a digibox 2nd hand, on ebay (take your chances!), or from
www.dcsat.com, 2nd hand limited guarantee.

Assuming you've got communal satellite (via multiswitches), then just
connect this to the existing tv wallpoint. If only a uhf tv socket,
replace with f type (=A33 from Wickes, etc). In theory, you need a
low-loss satellite coax connecting cable, but a "standard" tv lead
should suffice over short distances (up to 10 feet).

To simultaneously watch both Sky and terrestrial (analogue and/or
digital), you'll need a "splitter" type wallplate, which is more
expensive (and harder to get). Don't use a "tv splitter" from DIY
stores, it's useless for satellite.

To get a Freesat card, phone Sky, they charge =A320 (i think!).

"w stewart" wrote in message
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Hello Everyone,
I'm looking at buying a digibox to get Freesat -
presently, I only have Freeview. I live in a council multi-storey block
with communal analogue and SKY aerials ( both recently upgraded to boost
Freeview reception) . If I get a digibox + up to date viewing card, is it
just a case of plugging in, tuning in and watching? Or, must I pay for a
package which includes installing a dish, connection, etc?

Thanks in advance for all advice.
Bill


I'm not sure how you would upgrade SKY system to boost Freeview (or even
Freesat) reception, but leaving that aside..

... as long as you have a SKY signal feed to your flat, all you need is a
Digibox to receive all the Free to Air channels, and if you add a Freesat
card you will additionally receive ITV1, ITV2, CH4 & CH5.

You don't need package from SKY to receive FTA & FTV channels.

As a cheap Freeview box doesn't cost much more than the GBP20 that you will
pay for the card you might consider getting both systems. You will then get
some additional channels free like E4.

--
Graham.



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"w stewart" wrote in message
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Hello Everyone,
I'm looking at buying a digibox to get Freesat -
presently, I only have Freeview. I live in a council multi-storey block
with communal analogue and SKY aerials ( both recently upgraded to boost
Freeview reception) . If I get a digibox + up to date viewing card, is it
just a case of plugging in, tuning in and watching? Or, must I pay for a
package which includes installing a dish, connection, etc?

Thanks in advance for all advice.

Both answer I have seen seemed to missed you said digibox +.

That would require two sky feeds.
You need to check if they have supplied (doubtfull).

Both answer I have seen seemed to missed you said digibox +.

That would require two sky feeds.
You need to check if they have supplied (doubtfull).


Read it again Fred. I don't think he is referring to SKY Plus.

--

Graham.



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"Graham" wrote

I don't think he is referring to SKY Plus.

Nor do I, he said digibox +

When I read that, I see Sky (digibox) +!

You have any other sensible definition?

"If I get a digibox + up to date viewing card" is short for "If I get a
digibox and an up to date viewing card".

Thats the way I read it too.

--
Graham.



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"Graham" wrote in message ...



"If I get a digibox + up to date viewing card" is short for "If I get a
digibox and an up to date viewing card".

Thats the way I read it too.

-- Thanks Guys, that's exactly what I meant........ Bill ( original
poster). Any more info still welcome.