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UPDATE I have now spoken with Technomate. I have been informed that only 'branded ' receivers can receive clear text on HD channels. Other receivers will receive in the meantime received the text encrypted. Apparently this is in hand. Thanks to all who read my original post. Alan

#1 alan8376 New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Sorry, I know my Q refers to terrestial transmission. I am hoping smeone may be able to advise. Following the the digital 'switch over' I am now able to receive BBC HD terrestial transmissions. However, the text in the HD channels EPG...

Thanks for the tips guys........ Alan

Robbo, thanks for that info. Will this suggestion work for me better??? As I am only using a HDMI cable from receiver to TV. If I put aloop in the Sat Receiver, then use the TV to choose an alternative input source. This should get around the problem for me to watch another terrestial...

I have just purchased the receiver and are puzzled by its ability not to record in terrestial using the USB PVR! When on terrestial and I want to record, say Channel Five then at the same time view another terrestial channel, this appears to be not possible! Also noticed when attempting to do...

It is time for me to dispose of my 15 yr old VHS VCR and my 18yr old Analogue Sat receiver on 19.2 German Channels! I want the best of the new worlds! I need a Digital HD Sat Receiver to receive 19.2 for German and a Freeview Terrestial Receiver +PVR. Do I purchase eg. a Combo+PVR or...

When I was talking to the supplier of Sat kit when I first enquired about the Humax Receiver and what I was trying to do. They recommended for the Humax Freesat HDR to use 2x2 Diseqc rather than 1x4. Why would that be better?

Thanks for the comments. Is there any way I can get around this as the the receiver will only take 2 cables? I suppose I will have give up on one of the 2 cables coming from the 28E LNB! Alan

Me again after being away! 1. If I want to watch one programme and record another on 28E Freesat Receiver, I presume I need 2 cables from the twin LNB to receiver. 2. If the other LNB on the dish is pointed at 19E and I want to do the same (Not at the same time) as 1. above, I preume I will...

When setting up 2 LNBs, 28E and 19E in East Anglia, looking at the front of the dish, which LNB goes to which side? Thanks Alan

I know there are all sorts of 'alignment' types of meters on the market. What do professionals use, especially when they are up a ladder? Does the alignment kit actually show which Sat they are onto?

I asked a local, well known Installer (East Anglia) area, about setting up the 2 LNBs on a 80cm dish for me. He commented that they find the spread is too great to receive a satisfactory reception, and recommend 2 dishes! What do the forum members think? Thanks Alan

Would this model meet my requirement of DISeqc switching between 2 satellites (19.2E & 28.2E) at the receiver and have recording ability? Can I watch one Sat and record from another Sat? Or is this restricted to watching one programme and recording another from same Sat? Humax FoxSat-HDR...

Hi, It is some time since I started the thread and took on the info supplied by Forum members regarding the 3 Sat transmissions mentioned in thread No 12. I apologise to members for not at least saying 'thank you' for info supplied( a bit rude of me!) or mentioning I was putting my project on...

Thanks for the info. Alan