Freesat Postcode problem

[NeoSteve]

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.

 

[Analoguesat]

Just use a UK postcode!

 

[NeoSteve]

i have tried many postcodes but none work

 

[Robbo]

obviously i don't have one that works.

Not obvious at all????



In what way doesn't it work, what message, if any do you get?

 

[gosatspain]

Try using channel island post code or manchester one there transponder is stronger ( M1A 1AD )

 

[NeoSteve]

the message i get is Invalid postcode

 

[NeoSteve]

Thanks i will try this

 

[Robbo]

In that case, perhaps you are typing it in wrong? Are you putting the space in?

 

[NeoSteve]

Hi Yes i did put the spaces in but it came back each time with invalid postcode

 

[Robbo]

There's only one space I think.

 

[Lazarus]

Yes, the correct syntax is vital.

Caught me out when I first got my Foxsat!

 

[Hughes]

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).

 

[NeoSteve]

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

 

[Analoguesat]

Try using channel island post code or manchester one there transponder is stronger ( M1A 1AD )

How is that supposed to work? The Postcode data steam will be off one tp and cross checked inside the receiver.

 

[Analoguesat]

NeoSteve if you are still having problems do a full reset and that should put it back to an "out of the box" configuration.

 

[rolfw]

NeoSteve if you are still having problems do a full reset and that should put it back to an "out of the box" configuration.

Yes, had a Humax the other day, wouldn't accept a postcode until I'd done a factory reset.