IS there any reciever out there that can pick up sky apart from skys own recievers

Kev__F · 20-08-2009

i recently moved into a new flat and the sky dish and wires r still here so was wondering if there is any satellite receiver that can pick up sky, apart from the original sky boxes... and be able to pick up channels? if possible all channels... would appreciate the feedback. thanks very much

Kev

satellitedave · 20-08-2009

In simple terms the answer is no.

**Analoguesat** · 20-08-2009

If you are wanting Sky for free then the answer is no.

Your choice is simple either

1) pay for a subscription

2) if you dont want to pay then you do without

**nanochickin** · 20-08-2009

Most Linux receivers like the Dreambox, IPbox and TM9100 are capable of receiving Sky if used with a valid subscriber card.

You cannot get Sky for Free. Infact come to think of it you can't really get much of anything sat wise for free these days either

***Tivù*** · 20-08-2009

Not "all the Channels", no: But you can pick up the Free to Air Channels that are "on Sky" with any Digital Satellite Receiver, from a Lidl cheapie upwards to the latest Linux jobbie.

It depends what you meant by "Sky" - It's just that quite a lot of people are unaware that things like BBC, ITV are actually unencrypted so although they are "on Sky" they are also there for the legitimate taking by any UK Licence Payer with non-Sky equipment.

**kerrywez** · 20-08-2009

Hi the only thing you will get for free from Sly in their news, if you are after FTA (free to air) channels from the group of satellites situated at and around 28.2 E then any satellite box will pick them up, as they are FTA and you do not need any cards, cams or EMUs to decode the signal.

If, on the other hand, you want to get Sly channels for free have another think, their encryption is rock solid and there is no public hack for it.

Best regards Wez

meerkatproff · 27-09-2009

Any receiver with a common interface and a Trex module can receive sky but you need a valid subscription card

**thecaretaker** · 27-09-2009

There are plenty of Freesat receivers on sale. You'll get an epg just like Sky's and watch 100's of channels for free - legally. Some come with hard drives so you can record programmes using the epg. Or simply use any satellite receiver and pick up all the free channels.

**Analoguesat** · 27-09-2009

100's of channels on Freesat ???? Thats an exaggeration Its about about 150 on the Freesat epg atm (and reducing rapidly as channels go out of business!!).

Its less if you discount all the BBC regional versions.

davemurgtroyd · 27-09-2009

Originally Posted by meerkatproff

Any receiver with a common interface and a Trex module can receive sky but you need a valid subscription card

The latest Sky "white" cards CANNOT be used in TRex, Dragon or Diablo CAMs.

**thecaretaker** · 27-09-2009

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

100's of channels on Freesat ???? Thats an exaggeration Its about about 150 on the Freesat epg atm (and reducing rapidly as channels go out of business!!).

Its less if you discount all the BBC regional versions.

It was said very much tongue in cheek lol

**rick1980** · 27-09-2009

Originally Posted by meerkatproff

Any receiver with a common interface and a Trex module can receive sky but you need a valid subscription card

Not if you have a white card. And nothing is capable of updating the white cards other than a sky box, Well nothing confirmed anyway.
IMHO the only multicrypt cam available at the moment that might get an update in the future for it is the Diablo, but that isn't guaranteed.

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