Freesat Postcode problem

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NeoSteve

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My Satellite Setup
Sky box Humax Freesat box HD
My Location
Holland
Hi all,

I have just returned from the UK after buying a Humax Freesat box that i tested in the UK and it worked. When setting it up here in the Netherlands it requested a postcode obviously i don't have one that works. I live near Amsterdam and would appreciate any help in getting my Humax box to work.
 
NeoSteve said:
obviously i don't have one that works.
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Not obvious at all????



In what way doesn't it work, what message, if any do you get?
 
Try using channel island post code or manchester one there transponder is stronger ( M1A 1AD )
 
In that case, perhaps you are typing it in wrong? Are you putting the space in?
 
Hi Yes i did put the spaces in but it came back each time with invalid postcode
 
There's only one space I think.
 
Yes, the correct syntax is vital.

Caught me out when I first got my Foxsat!
 
If you're in a fringe area for Astra 2d reception, you can have great fun changing post codes to get the best possible combination of BBC 1 and 2 and corresponding ITV regions in an attempt to use all vertical or all horizontal transponders! ( I realize BBC 2 is horizontally polarized only, but have always had slightly better reception from BBC 2 Wales, for whatever reason).
 
I would like to thank everybody for there help. I got it working first with a channel Island postcode then with one from South England perfect quality. This shows that solving a problem can be done collectively if ther are enough people willing to help. Thanks again :):)
 
gosatspain said:
Try using channel island post code or manchester one there transponder is stronger ( M1A 1AD )
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How is that supposed to work? The Postcode data steam will be off one tp and cross checked inside the receiver.
 
NeoSteve if you are still having problems do a full reset and that should put it back to an "out of the box" configuration.
 
Analoguesat said:
NeoSteve if you are still having problems do a full reset and that should put it back to an "out of the box" configuration.
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Yes, had a Humax the other day, wouldn't accept a postcode until I'd done a factory reset.
 
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