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monnema · 13-09-07, 12:26 PM

hi there,
i hav just tried to get Astra 19E with my spare amstrad sky digibox, it actually finds the channels and adds channels but when i try to watch em it says "no satellite signal received" ???
if there would be no signal it wouldnt pick up the channels in the first place, so my question is:

is the skybox blockin me from watchin the channels ???

Robbo · 13-09-07, 12:37 PM

Hi,
I assume that you are doing it right.
You have to go to where the extra channels are stored to view them,
as they will not appear in the EPG. If an EPG channel is selected the box will be looking for a channel on 28E but won't get any as you're re-aligned to 19E, so the message will appear.

Analoguesat · 13-09-07, 12:38 PM

Are you watching them through the Add Channels facility? Thats the only way it can be made to work

(Services 6 on a normal sky box)

monnema · 13-09-07, 02:01 PM

hi, thanx for the reply

this is the page i got all the info from:

http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/astra19.htm

but that was 2001, so im not sure if it still works???

Robbo · 13-09-07, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monnema

hi, thanx for the reply

this is the page i got all the info from:

http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/astra19.htm

but that was 2001, so im not sure if it still works???

It worked about six months ago for me when I tried it.
I haven't tried it since though as I now use a 'proper' satellite receiver,
as the Sly receivers are too limited.

BGonaSTICK · 15-09-07, 02:39 PM

I had it working a few months back, but digiboxes can get mighty confused on other satellites. Only do it as a last resort. You'll end up jumping on it.

wod · 15-09-07, 03:04 PM

you'd be better with a cheap free to air receiver.

nanochickin · 15-09-07, 09:32 PM

My Pace 2500s chucks a wobler big time if its been off 28.2e for any length of time

BGonaSTICK · 15-09-07, 09:58 PM

And my Panny 30

Robbo · 15-09-07, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

I had it working a few months back, but digiboxes can get mighty confused on other satellites. Only do it as a last resort. You'll end up jumping on it.

Yes, I used to wack my dish back to 28e at the end of the night, so my Thomson box was only off it for a couple of hours and I didn't get any problems. I forgot once though, and it took a while to work properly again.

13-09-07, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
monnema Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Watching German channels on a digibox hi there, i hav just tried to get Astra 19E with my spare amstrad sky digibox, it actually finds the channels and adds channels but when i try to watch em it says "no satellite signal received" ??? if there would be no signal it wouldnt pick up the channels in the first place, so my question is: is the skybox blockin me from watchin the channels ???

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Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,132 Thanks: 28 Thanked 489 Times in 470 Posts	Re: WATCH GERMAN CHANNELS WITH A SKYBOX Hi, I assume that you are doing it right. You have to go to where the extra channels are stored to view them, as they will not appear in the EPG. If an EPG channel is selected the box will be looking for a channel on 28E but won't get any as you're re-aligned to 19E, so the message will appear. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

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monnema Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Watching German channels on a digibox hi, thanx for the reply this is the page i got all the info from: http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/astra19.htm but that was 2001, so im not sure if it still works???

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BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Watching German channels on a digibox I had it working a few months back, but digiboxes can get mighty confused on other satellites. Only do it as a last resort. You'll end up jumping on it. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W


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wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,002 Thanks: 10 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Watching German channels on a digibox you'd be better with a cheap free to air receiver. __________________ 90cm andrews/jaeger 1224 motor,Vantage x221tsci, tms-1500ci+, skystar 2, diablo v2.3 setanta on 60cm minidish

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nanochickin Satellite Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Today i'll be mostly cleaning up the forum Posts: 3,590 Thanks: 16 Thanked 144 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Watching German channels on a digibox My Pace 2500s chucks a wobler big time if its been off 28.2e for any length of time __________________ Dreambox 7020Si, 1m Orbital Dish, Triax Quad 0.2dB lnb, Technomate SG2200 Motor. Dreambox 600PVR & Technomate TM9100 Super I'm a Sat mod I know knob all about cable. Please don't PM me to ask about cable Keys

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BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Watching German channels on a digibox And my Panny 30 __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W