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matt20 · 30-12-07, 12:36 PM

Hi everyone

I'm new to this site - I would appreciate some assistance with this!

I've finally given in to the nagging from the Italian girlfriend and agreed to get a setup for Italian TV. I've bought a 60cm dish and a Technomate 5200 USB and plan to set it up some time over the next couple of days.

I understand that I should point the dish at Hotbird 13E to get the majority of free Italian channels - is this right and is there a list of channels available for that satellite/direction?

One thing that does concern me slightly is that I've heard that the free channels are scrambled occasionally (eg. for football). Is there a way to 'unscramble' these broadcasts without having a Sky Italia viewing card?

Thanks in advance!

nanochickin · 30-12-07, 12:44 PM

You will only be able to open the encrypted stuff if the encryption system has been compromised and if the keys are public

Most of the italian stuff is on Hotbird but there is a lot more out there

This should help you find all the italian programming thats FTA atm

Search Results for - KingOfSat

Nano

Analoguesat · 30-12-07, 12:52 PM

The Rai channels tensd to scramble for sport & movies. Their encryption is secure so you would need to subscribe.

Many of the Sky Italia channels are also secure scrambled.

Be warned Sky Italia subs are not cheap if you have to buy in the uk

bigtee · 30-12-07, 07:04 PM

The list of free TV from Italy below might also be helpful; but it does seem that Hotbird (13e) is the best satellite for Italian TV (granted there are a few channels elsewhere as well).

Free TV from Italy - LyngSat

matt20 · 01-01-08, 10:03 PM

Thanks guys, that was all very useful.

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matt20 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Italian TV - how to get free and encypted channels? Hi everyone I'm new to this site - I would appreciate some assistance with this! I've finally given in to the nagging from the Italian girlfriend and agreed to get a setup for Italian TV. I've bought a 60cm dish and a Technomate 5200 USB and plan to set it up some time over the next couple of days. I understand that I should point the dish at Hotbird 13E to get the majority of free Italian channels - is this right and is there a list of channels available for that satellite/direction? One thing that does concern me slightly is that I've heard that the free channels are scrambled occasionally (eg. for football). Is there a way to 'unscramble' these broadcasts without having a Sky Italia viewing card? Thanks in advance!

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nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Italian TV - how to get free and encypted channels? You will only be able to open the encrypted stuff if the encryption system has been compromised and if the keys are public Most of the italian stuff is on Hotbird but there is a lot more out there This should help you find all the italian programming thats FTA atm Search Results for - KingOfSat Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring Last edited by nanochickin; 30-12-07 at 01:40 PM.

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Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Italian TV - how to get free and encypted channels? The Rai channels tensd to scramble for sport & movies. Their encryption is secure so you would need to subscribe. Many of the Sky Italia channels are also secure scrambled. Be warned Sky Italia subs are not cheap if you have to buy in the uk __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 13 Thanked 74 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Italian TV - how to get free and encypted channels? The list of free TV from Italy below might also be helpful; but it does seem that Hotbird (13e) is the best satellite for Italian TV (granted there are a few channels elsewhere as well). Free TV from Italy - LyngSat __________________ Raven 90 multi lnb 1w, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19 & 28e; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w and Various Receivers

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matt20 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Italian TV - how to get free and encypted channels? Thanks guys, that was all very useful.