novice requiring advice

[lamb curry]

I have moved into a new house with no TV ariel.

I would like to watch PCNE ( chinese speaking channel ) which is available on sky ch785. I don't want to go to the expense of having a satalite dish installed and any subscription fees.

Whats my cheapest option ? Is it available on freesat ?

thanks

[radtv]

No its not on Freesat here is a link to the channels that are: http://www.freesat.co.uk/what-you-get/our-channels soyou will need a Sky sub

[nibblitz]

I believe its FTA (Free to Air) though, so I guess it would be viewable on a Sky box with or without a Sub, or viewable on a FTA satellite receiver, or on a Freesat box that allows for scanning/adding & storing of "other" channels..

[lamb curry]

thanks ,

I have friends who watch it but they have an alternative box. They can't tell me the technical aspects about it can you help ?

Is it on Freeview ?

[lamb curry]

Originally Posted by nibblitz

I believe its FTA (Free to Air) though, so I guess it would be viewable on a Sky box with or without a Sub, or viewable on a FTA satellite receiver, or on a Freesat box that allows for scanning/adding & storing of "other" channels..

Are these boxes available with recording facilities , if so approximately how much can i get one for ?

[radtv]

Here is the link to channels: http://www.freeview.co.uk/Channels

[radtv]

Yes its free to air on satellite so a box like the Technomate 5200 Super will receive it, the box costs £50 (I have one left at this price) and yes you can record via its USB port to a USB HDD or Pen

[lamb curry]

thanks