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flashgordon1952 · 28-01-08, 04:27 PM

can we have a seperate thread for FREESAT I think this would be a great idea. especially as there appears to be up to 80 freetoair channels and HD as well. also i here there is a number of european country s useing this satellite for there freetoair channels

Analoguesat · 28-01-08, 05:37 PM

What do you want to know about it?

Basically its the same free to air channels using the same satellites as the freesatfromsky channels, but using a different settop box, and a different epg system. If you have an fta box you already have Freesat, but without the fancy 7 day epg.

Its unlikely there will be any more European channels on it simply because there are relatively few European dishes pointing at 28E

Davei · 30-01-08, 11:28 AM

What's the story with the Freesat EPG? I take it that it's not of the Media Highway variety that all our boxes can use. But might there be a chance that plugins could be developed for it (unlike the proprietary Sky EPG)?

Analoguesat · 30-01-08, 12:10 PM

No idea - my money is on a closed system like sky.

lincsat · 30-01-08, 04:34 PM

I guess we'll soon find out.

I heard some disturbing news, apparently for the first 6 months only the multiples will be able to sell Freesat, not the independents, it's claimed that only the multiples have access to a consistent installation base - are they seriously trusting Sky to install all the freesat systems?

4dbennett · 31-01-08, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lincsat

I guess we'll soon find out.

I heard some disturbing news, apparently for the first 6 months only the multiples will be able to sell Freesat, not the independents, it's claimed that only the multiples have access to a consistent installation base - are they seriously trusting Sky to install all the freesat systems?

Thanks lincsat, who are the "multiples??

dave

lincsat · 31-01-08, 05:26 PM

Multiples are Comet, Curries, John Lewis etc - the big High Street stores in Multiple locations.

michael-maule · 05-02-08, 01:21 PM

are you telling me that we won't be able to self-install? I want to dump my Skybox and substitute a Freesat box which gives HD channels without subscription. It should be a switch out switch in, no fuss, two minute job.

Anyone have an inside track on release date and price?

Robbo · 05-02-08, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by michael-maule

are you telling me that we won't be able to self-install? I want to dump my Skybox and substitute a Freesat box which gives HD channels without subscription. It should be a switch out switch in, no fuss, two minute job.

Anyone have an inside track on release date and price?

On the BBC news website, it was reported that the cost of the equipment was going to be in the region of £180.
One assumes that this price includes installation based on the information available on the freesat website.

I also read somehwere, that there would be a reduced price for the box alone.

The rumours are that the latest date for launch will be early summer, with CH4 on board.

michael-maule · 05-02-08, 02:15 PM

that's good news about Ch4 if it's right. I thought I'd read somewhere that Sky had got a shareholding now, so assumed that'd put the kibosh on that. Installation monopoly isn't such good news.

28-01-08, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
flashgordon1952 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 122 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Freesat can we have a seperate thread for FREESAT I think this would be a great idea. especially as there appears to be up to 80 freetoair channels and HD as well. also i here there is a number of european country s useing this satellite for there freetoair channels

28-01-08, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat Satellite mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 243 Times in 225 Posts	Re: Freesat What do you want to know about it? Basically its the same free to air channels using the same satellites as the freesatfromsky channels, but using a different settop box, and a different epg system. If you have an fta box you already have Freesat, but without the fancy 7 day epg. Its unlikely there will be any more European channels on it simply because there are relatively few European dishes pointing at 28E __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

30-01-08, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Davei Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littlehampton Posts: 110 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Freesat What's the story with the Freesat EPG? I take it that it's not of the Media Highway variety that all our boxes can use. But might there be a chance that plugins could be developed for it (unlike the proprietary Sky EPG)?

30-01-08, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat Satellite mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 243 Times in 225 Posts	Re: Freesat No idea - my money is on a closed system like sky. __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

30-01-08, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,760 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1,005 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Freesat I guess we'll soon find out. I heard some disturbing news, apparently for the first 6 months only the multiples will be able to sell Freesat, not the independents, it's claimed that only the multiples have access to a consistent installation base - are they seriously trusting Sky to install all the freesat systems? __________________ Eurovox EX1000SL £85, Eurovox EX5000 (PVR) £100, Humax Freesat HD £125 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum


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31-01-08, 05:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,760 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1,005 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Freesat Multiples are Comet, Curries, John Lewis etc - the big High Street stores in Multiple locations. __________________ Eurovox EX1000SL £85, Eurovox EX5000 (PVR) £100, Humax Freesat HD £125 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

05-02-08, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
michael-maule Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Freesat are you telling me that we won't be able to self-install? I want to dump my Skybox and substitute a Freesat box which gives HD channels without subscription. It should be a switch out switch in, no fuss, two minute job. Anyone have an inside track on release date and price?

05-02-08, 02:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
michael-maule Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Freesat that's good news about Ch4 if it's right. I thought I'd read somewhere that Sky had got a shareholding now, so assumed that'd put the kibosh on that. Installation monopoly isn't such good news.

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