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kirban · 04-02-08, 04:46 PM

Howdy all,

I just signed up for Sky (veiwing card only) as I already have a Sky dish set up from the last tenants.

The question is do I need a "Sky" branded box or can I use any tuner (like a Technomate 5400 CI+ USB ) that has a card reader?

Is it just a case of plugging it all in OR are there going to be other "issues"

?

Cheers guys

madrat · 04-02-08, 04:48 PM

You need a Sky box. Take a look on ebay there are loads on there

Jimdefruit · 04-02-08, 05:16 PM

You dont need a Sky box, you can use a Dreambox or any of the boxes that read the ftv card.

Robbo · 04-02-08, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirban

(like a Technomate 5400 CI+ USB )

That receiver won't work with a Sky card.

nanochickin · 04-02-08, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirban

(like a Technomate 5400 CI+ USB )

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo71

That receiver won't work with a Sky card.

If you use a Diablo or T-Rex cam you will be able to view the channels from a sky card on a Technomate but you will still need to put it in a Sky receiver once a month to update it

Or you can buy a Dreambox

Nano

madrat · 04-02-08, 07:44 PM

kirban do you have any subscription channels on your sky package?

If you do you will need a sky box. Yes a dream box will work on some channels but you still need to put the card into a sky box every other day to keep it alive. also a dream box will cost over £200. a used sky box will cost anything from £5-£45

Jimdefruit · 04-02-08, 08:07 PM

If its a just a ftv viewing card then it will only need updating very occassionally and that can be done in any sky box. It doesn't need to be a paired box. Only the subscription cards are a problem and they need a paired sky box to update but even then only occassionally. Certainly not every other day.

madrat · 04-02-08, 08:11 PM

If you want an easy life and only the one box go for a sky box

nanochickin · 04-02-08, 08:23 PM

I think CCcam 2.0.4 upwards will update a Sky card, in the Dreambox although to be honest i just chuck mine in the Sky box about once a month

Come to think about it its about due this evening

It updates even though the card is a subscriber card and its in the wrong box

My original box thatw as paired to the card blew up when my kids filled the interactive slot with coins. Switched it on and it went boom

Nano

kirban · 05-02-08, 10:47 AM

Thanks for all your help..

I have gone the chicken Newbie route and bought a Sky Box .. FOR NOW...

I think I will leave that setup the correct way and put another dish up to play around with so the partner does not get upset when she can't watch anything (or I can't watch Prison Break...)

Cheers Guys

04-02-08, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
kirban The Newest of the Newbies Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 5 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? Howdy all, I just signed up for Sky (veiwing card only) as I already have a Sky dish set up from the last tenants. The question is do I need a "Sky" branded box or can I use any tuner (like a Technomate 5400 CI+ USB ) that has a card reader? Is it just a case of plugging it all in OR are there going to be other "issues" ? Cheers guys

04-02-08, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,705 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? You need a Sky box. Take a look on ebay there are loads on there __________________ *I want it and I want it now*

04-02-08, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,775 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? You dont need a Sky box, you can use a Dreambox or any of the boxes that read the ftv card. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

04-02-08, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,705 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? kirban do you have any subscription channels on your sky package? If you do you will need a sky box. Yes a dream box will work on some channels but you still need to put the card into a sky box every other day to keep it alive. also a dream box will cost over £200. a used sky box will cost anything from £5-£45 __________________ *I want it and I want it now*

04-02-08, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,775 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? If its a just a ftv viewing card then it will only need updating very occassionally and that can be done in any sky box. It doesn't need to be a paired box. Only the subscription cards are a problem and they need a paired sky box to update but even then only occassionally. Certainly not every other day. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.


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04-02-08, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,705 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? If you want an easy life and only the one box go for a sky box __________________ *I want it and I want it now*

04-02-08, 08:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
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: DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? I think CCcam 2.0.4 upwards will update a Sky card, in the Dreambox although to be honest i just chuck mine in the Sky box about once a month Come to think about it its about due this evening It updates even though the card is a subscriber card and its in the wrong box My original box thatw as paired to the card blew up when my kids filled the interactive slot with coins. Switched it on and it went boom Nano __________________ 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

05-02-08, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
kirban The Newest of the Newbies Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 5 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DO I NEED a sky box or will any do? Thanks for all your help.. I have gone the chicken Newbie route and bought a Sky Box .. FOR NOW... I think I will leave that setup the correct way and put another dish up to play around with so the partner does not get upset when she can't watch anything (or I can't watch Prison Break...) Cheers Guys