http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/ Sky digital support forum at Sats UK, Everything involved on the hardware and software side of reception of the channels from 28.2/28.5 East BskyB, special focus on fringe reception of Astra 2D for UK free to air channels en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/ http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163641-cant-get-one-transponder-seville-real-headpecker-driving-me-mad.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:39 GMT Hi to all and first of all thanks for a great forum. It makes such a difference for novices like me...

I moved to just outside Seville from Barcelona two months ago. I brought down with my my Pace Sky+HD box from there, where I'd had Sky without any problems for ten years, registered at my sister's in the UK. I couldn't find an English installer down here until it was too late and what a headache it's been. First a local guy couldn't get a signal, the signal kept coming and going and then the second guy only could after I changed the default transponder through the installation menu to one I'd found on lnygsat.com: 10.744, H, 22.0 & 5/6 (fluke) with exactly the same setup. Then only on one input but after looking around on the internet I managed to solve that too. (Record on one channel, change channels and it 're-activated' input 2).

The problem now is that I still can't get some channels ("No Satellite Signal being Received" message). What's really baffling me is that my input 1 and 2 signal strengths are 100% and both signal qualities 90%. I wasn't getting that up in Barcelona even, and I never had any reception problems there at all on any channels. The LNB is a twin 'Shop' make, 0.1. Dish is 1.35cms.

Has anyone idea what it might be or anything I could try? is there another default transponder that would work? The crazy thing is when I select the channels I can't get (Sky Sports News, Extra, UK Eurosport 2 and others all on the same transponder: 12148 H) the input 1 signal and quality shows nothing, but the input 2 is still 100%/90%!

All the UK installers are based over two hours away in Málaga, so it would cost a lot to get them up here when I've already paid a lot for the setup - plus I imagine it would only take 15 minutes to sort, or less...

Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you very much in advance to anyone who replies!

Mike. ]]> MikeinSevilla http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163641-cant-get-one-transponder-seville-real-headpecker-driving-me-mad.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163471-uk-sky-tv-espoo-helsinki-finland.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:44 GMT Hi, Not sure If this thread is in the right place but... I wonder if you guys can help me. I may be moving to Helsinki and living in the Espoo area. From what I have read it seems that it is possible to receive UK Sky TV in that area. Although what is unclear is how I would go about... Hi,

Not sure If this thread is in the right place but...

I wonder if you guys can help me. I may be moving to Helsinki and living in the Espoo area.

From what I have read it seems that it is possible to receive UK Sky TV in that area.

Although what is unclear is how I would go about organizing this for example, I have a sky box I use it in the UK currently. However...

-How do I get hold of a valid Sky card and subscription?

-I take it that I do not go through Sky directly?

Also I see that i may well need a larger dish,
-What sort of price range could I expect for this?

Hope you can help
A. ]]> AlSouth http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163471-uk-sky-tv-espoo-helsinki-finland.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163404-astra-2d-1-8m-offset-dish-cyprus.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:48:02 GMT Hi At the moment i have central lnb on astra 19 and signal is good. I was wondering would it be possible for me to have astra 19 and astra 28 on the same dish here in cyprus? using a multi lnb setup ? Hi

At the moment i have central lnb on astra 19 and signal is good.

I was wondering would it be possible for me to have astra 19 and astra 28 on the same dish here in cyprus?

using a multi lnb setup ? ]]> landcruiser http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163404-astra-2d-1-8m-offset-dish-cyprus.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163394-reception-problems-nuernberg-germany.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:08:50 GMT Hi Everyone, I am having problems with BBC 1, BBC2 ITV and Ch 4, recently i am getting no signal on these channels, they always were a bit weak, ie pixalisation on rainy days but now there are pretty much gone completley. I currently have a Triax 88cm dish with sky HD box, all sky channels... Hi Everyone,

I am having problems with BBC 1, BBC2 ITV and Ch 4, recently i am getting no signal on these channels, they always were a bit weak, ie pixalisation on rainy days but now there are pretty much gone completley.

I currently have a Triax 88cm dish with sky HD box, all sky channels are being received ok, so my question is will upgrading the dish to a Triax 110 cm dish enable me to receive the BBC channels, ITV and CH 4 again ?

Any help appreciated.....

Thx Nick ]]> nick6470 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163394-reception-problems-nuernberg-germany.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163389-i-can-get-channel-5-but-no-bbc-itv-channels-why.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:43:00 GMT Hello I live in the north of Tunisia and have an Amstrad Sky+ box with a 2.3m dish. I can see a variety of channels including channel 5, Fiver etc and Sky News but cannot get any of the BBC or ITV channels, which are the ones I really want. My box says that no signal is being received, although... Hello

I live in the north of Tunisia and have an Amstrad Sky+ box with a 2.3m dish. I can see a variety of channels including channel 5, Fiver etc and Sky News but cannot get any of the BBC or ITV channels, which are the ones I really want. My box says that no signal is being received, although the signal strength and quality are good when I check in services. The local technician, who has experience installing Sky, says that the box is faulty. I was wondering and hoping that someone could shed any light on this.

Many thanks in anticipation! ]]> scortes http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163389-i-can-get-channel-5-but-no-bbc-itv-channels-why.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163314-astra-2d-canary-islands.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:47:46 GMT I have a 3.7m prime focus dish from DH with an Invacom c120 quad and universal feedhorn. Until recently I was getting the 2D Horizontals 24/7 and the Verticals most of the time. Recently the signal has been breaking up late at night. Have replaced the LNB and then reset skew and focal length etc... I have a 3.7m prime focus dish from DH with an Invacom c120 quad and universal feedhorn. Until recently I was getting the 2D Horizontals 24/7 and the Verticals most of the time. Recently the signal has been breaking up late at night. Have replaced the LNB and then reset skew and focal length etc (however only had a generic receiver to check strength/quality as sat meter not working.
Generic receiver showed 35-40 quality and ss of 60ish.
Noticed feed horn was bit corroded and does have a small flat on the outer rim of about 2cm long (may have been there some time though...perhaps installer dropped it). Scraped the horn clean a little but no improvement. Do not have a replacement feedhorn at present so any hints as to how to try to get the signal up a little.

So far have adjusted skew, moved feedhorn around in mount to see if it is lined up centrally and tried altering focus length by up to 20mm in and out.

Have pulled on the tensioning wires etc to see if it made even a slight difference.....nothing. ]]> cheekymonkey http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163314-astra-2d-canary-islands.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163275-hot-bird-astra-2d-same-dish.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:49:58 GMT Right, For the moment my dish is pointed at H/B 13° but I cant move it any more to the left because of a wall... So could I just hook up another LNB and use the same dish...Its about 1.30M dia.? If so where should I put the 2nd Astra 2D head (left or right of the H/B head/ and roughly at what... Right, For the moment my dish is pointed at H/B 13° but I cant move it any more to the left because of a wall...
So could I just hook up another LNB and use the same dish...Its about 1.30M dia.?
If so where should I put the 2nd Astra 2D head (left or right of the H/B head/ and roughly at what distance? And Higher or lower because of the elevation?
The skew for 2D is -19° Elevation 35.3° ( for barcelona)
Didn't look to see what the skew and elevation of H/B is..but it works.
I suppose I could check all this out myself with a meter thingy..but I've lost it and will have to buy another one next week.
thanks ]]> fishtalk http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163275-hot-bird-astra-2d-same-dish.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163012-sky-abroad-cyprus.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:43:19 GMT Hi there, I have a couple of questions regarding watching Sky abroad that I was hoping you could help me with. My fiancee is Cypriot and her family currently live in Larnaca. They wanted to know if we could get a Sky Multiroom subscription here in the UK, and send them over one of our new... Hi there,

I have a couple of questions regarding watching Sky abroad that I was hoping you could help me with.

My fiancee is Cypriot and her family currently live in Larnaca. They wanted to know if we could get a Sky Multiroom subscription here in the UK, and send them over one of our new cards. So effectively with the Sky multiroom subuscription we'll be using one of the cards for our Sky+ box here in the UK and her family will be using the other card with their existing standard Sky box in Larnaca.

Would this setup work? Could I just send them over the new card and they could put it into their Sky box without any issues? Does the card need to be paired to a specific box?

They used to be able to watch Sky, so I know they have the appropriate dishes / signal reception etc.

Are there any other implications / issues that I should be aware of?

Many thanks in advance. ]]> aab203 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/163012-sky-abroad-cyprus.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162889-no-audio-sky-nordmende-pvr.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:27:03 GMT I have connected my PVR both by Scart and RF to my PVR but am getting no audio output. However, I get audio when I connect my TV to Sky box either through Scart or RF. I even get audio through my PVR when it is turned off. Any ideas? I have connected my PVR both by Scart and RF to my PVR but am getting no audio output. However, I get audio when I connect my TV to Sky box either through Scart or RF. I even get audio through my PVR when it is turned off. Any ideas? ]]> galwaytom http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162889-no-audio-sky-nordmende-pvr.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162878-1-3-televes-signal-problem.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:52:20 GMT hi my dad has a 1.3 televes dish which blew over and pulled the support out of the roof, we have fixed it back down,ive got a lacuna mk4 but i cannot get a strong signal,ive tried ajusting the elevation slightly and to the sides and the lnb skew but theres no change,ive also put on a new lnb as the... hi my dad has a 1.3 televes dish which blew over and pulled the support out of the roof, we have fixed it back down,ive got a lacuna mk4 but i cannot get a strong signal,ive tried ajusting the elevation slightly and to the sides and the lnb skew but theres no change,ive also put on a new lnb as the old one hit the roof,its a televes lnb.

Im getting break up on the channels

I dont know what else to try, i installed a 1.2 dish on my roof and i have a strong signal with no problems

thankyou for reading this ]]> roberto http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162878-1-3-televes-signal-problem.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162733-new-decoder-sky-mallorca.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:40:44 GMT I am about to buy a new decoder to watch sky as my old box is about 12 yrs old !!! can you suggest which box would be best to receive fringe reception in Majorca. Also how could i 'marry' my old sky card to this new box ?? Any help would be very much appreciated , as i just seem to be going round and around in circles ]]> slaine29 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162733-new-decoder-sky-mallorca.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162649-sky-tv-vienna.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:58:04 GMT I am moving to Vienna an d would like to know if I can recive SKY TV. and if see what size dish would I need. I am moving to Vienna an d would like to know if I can recive SKY TV. and if see what size dish would I need. ]]> johnpowley http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162649-sky-tv-vienna.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162492-five-tv-frekvency.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:39:54 GMT noob Q:whats a frekvency for five tv?? I done full scan on 28.5 576 channels found(none of them radio) but still no five tv. im located in norway,90cm dish and for exp on 12605v27500 i got around 60% signal. btw,heaps of channels without name only ch3299,ch9812..... help please my wife... noob Q:whats a frekvency for five tv??
I done full scan on 28.5 576 channels found(none of them radio) but still no five tv.
im located in norway,90cm dish and for exp on 12605v27500 i got around 60% signal.
btw,heaps of channels without name only ch3299,ch9812.....



help please my wife will kill me if she missed her home and away:eek: ]]> Chuke http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162492-five-tv-frekvency.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162469-freesat-costa-blanca.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:51 GMT Hi everyone, Be gental with me. I live in the Torrevieja area on the costa blanca our urb has just had a 1.9m community dish fitted and a friend of mine is going to bring over a Bush HD Freesat box 4 me will i recieve most of the free channels or all of them and will it be easy to tune in. Many... Hi everyone,
Be gental with me. I live in the Torrevieja area on the costa blanca our urb has just had a 1.9m community dish fitted and a friend of mine is going to bring over a Bush HD Freesat box 4 me will i recieve most of the free channels or all of them and will it be easy to tune in.

Many Thanx,

Expat 1 ]]> Expat 1 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162469-freesat-costa-blanca.html http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162454-astra-2d-signal-strength.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:21:53 GMT I have 80% Signal & 90% Quality on the std signal.

What Siganl/Quality should i expect on the 2D transponders.

I am west of Oslo, 1.6m offset dish with Invacom c120 lnb + feedhorn. I have also MTI twin which gives the same Sig/Qual. ]]> Hokksund http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/sky-digital-bskyb-uk-platform-astra-28-2e-astra-2d-fringe-reception-tech/162454-astra-2d-signal-strength.html