Log in
Register
Menu
Log in
Register
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Authors
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Sky Digital BSkyB, Freesat & Saorsat support forum
Sky & Freesat fringe reception
Setting digibox for BBC FTA?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="PaulR" data-source="post: 30498" data-attributes="member: 176256"><p>No, this is the default transponder for the digibox to get its update information from. Also the BBC was never PPV (Pay-Per-View) but did require a card when it was FTV (Free-To-View). It is now true FTA (Free-To-Air) and needs no card.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Don't know what frequency you would have set the box to for 19.2E but put it back to what it was before. This frequency has nothing to do with scanning for channels. The Digibox is so tightly controlled by Sky that it isn't possible to do a scan as you can on other machines. Everything is specified by them and you have to accept their channel/programme numbering.</p><p></p><p>Assuming 1.35m is big enough (and it may not be for Astra 2D in Barcelona) it should all work when you connect it up. The only problem is that without a card of any kind you are limited to the BBC channels, Sky News, TCM and a few shopping/God channels.</p><p></p><p>If 1.35 isn't big enough for 2D you will not get the BBC channels but will get the other FTA channels on the 2A/B satellites. The alignment of the dish must be very accurate to get the best signal. The skew of the LNB is particularly important.</p><p></p><p>Hope this is some help.</p><p></p><p>PaulR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PaulR, post: 30498, member: 176256"] No, this is the default transponder for the digibox to get its update information from. Also the BBC was never PPV (Pay-Per-View) but did require a card when it was FTV (Free-To-View). It is now true FTA (Free-To-Air) and needs no card. Don't know what frequency you would have set the box to for 19.2E but put it back to what it was before. This frequency has nothing to do with scanning for channels. The Digibox is so tightly controlled by Sky that it isn't possible to do a scan as you can on other machines. Everything is specified by them and you have to accept their channel/programme numbering. Assuming 1.35m is big enough (and it may not be for Astra 2D in Barcelona) it should all work when you connect it up. The only problem is that without a card of any kind you are limited to the BBC channels, Sky News, TCM and a few shopping/God channels. If 1.35 isn't big enough for 2D you will not get the BBC channels but will get the other FTA channels on the 2A/B satellites. The alignment of the dish must be very accurate to get the best signal. The skew of the LNB is particularly important. Hope this is some help. PaulR [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Sky Digital BSkyB, Freesat & Saorsat support forum
Sky & Freesat fringe reception
Setting digibox for BBC FTA?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top