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wasp11 · 06-05-08, 10:59 PM

Hi guys, im a bit behind with the freesat news. Do you really have to buy a freesat box??? Sorry if this is a stupid question! Can you receive it on other boxes?

Robbo · 06-05-08, 11:04 PM

Yes you can, apart from ITV HD apparently, which is currently a 'red button' channel, and most receivers can't decode the H.222 stream, especially not Sky boxes.

Analoguesat · 06-05-08, 11:18 PM

At the moment Freesat is basically 70 or so channels with a new epg front end bolted onto it. ITV HD will only be available on Freesat boxes when it goes properly live in a short while.

All the channels are fta, there are no plans for any scrambled channels in the set up.

SD boxes are retailaing at about 50 quid, HD boxes are 150ish.

madrat · 06-05-08, 11:49 PM

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SD boxes are retailaing at about 50 quid, HD boxes are 150ish

Thats if you can find anyone that has them to sell. Its an utter shambles out there.

kerrywez · 06-05-08, 11:57 PM

Southernsatellite is going to have the Humax HD boxes for £145, in a few days time, that is £5 less than Argos, who don't have any yet. Just thought that I would let you know, if you have not seen his post about the boxes.

Very best regards Wez

wasp11 · 06-05-08, 11:58 PM

Would be nice to get HD free, on itv and bbc. I would certainly buy a freesat box for that. Maybe sky would stop charging £10 a month.

kerrywez · 07-05-08, 12:11 AM

Sod Sly, I would not go back to them for HD, but I was really considering getting that Humax, from Southernsatellite for the football, even for MOD it would be great, and as they are boosting in the FreeSat site, ITV will be showing the Champions League in HD next year. Pity but I won't have it in time for the Moscow game. BTW they announced that the Gers game will be live on UTV, just tonight they said it on the sports in the news.

Very best regards Wez

Analoguesat · 07-05-08, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by madrat

Thats if you can find anyone that has them to sell. Its an utter shambles out there.

Our comet had plenty of the HD display (cardboard) outer boxes on display at 5pm this evening. (Well 9 anyway!) So I assume they have them in stock. No SD outer boxes though.

pontiend · 07-05-08, 12:21 AM

Thanks for that one wasp.I was wondering the same thing.but did'nt like to ask.I ask enough daft questions as it is.I have been reading the post about freesat today.Another daft question of mine that is not answered is.I gather that this satellite was launched today.Where is it located?.

Can you get banned from the forum for being too thick!.

kerrywez · 07-05-08, 12:22 AM

For anyone who is interested here is the URL for saouthernsatellite post regarding the Humax FreeSat box.

Humax Foxsat FreeSat Receiver

Very best regards Wez

06-05-08, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
wasp11 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: belfast Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 26 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	Freesat box Hi guys, im a bit behind with the freesat news. Do you really have to buy a freesat box??? Sorry if this is a stupid question! Can you receive it on other boxes? __________________ one tm 1000d, echolink 777, humax fox sat, sky plus ,one wife one honda civic[in order of importance]

06-05-08, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 27 Thanked 473 Times in 456 Posts	Re: Freesat box Yes you can, apart from ITV HD apparently, which is currently a 'red button' channel, and most receivers can't decode the H.222 stream, especially not Sky boxes. __________________ 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.

06-05-08, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat Satellite mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,155 Thanks: 8 Thanked 245 Times in 226 Posts	Re: Freesat box At the moment Freesat is basically 70 or so channels with a new epg front end bolted onto it. ITV HD will only be available on Freesat boxes when it goes properly live in a short while. All the channels are fta, there are no plans for any scrambled channels in the set up. SD boxes are retailaing at about 50 quid, HD boxes are 150ish. __________________ 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

06-05-08, 11:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
kerrywez Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 260 Thanked 145 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Freesat box Southernsatellite is going to have the Humax HD boxes for £145, in a few days time, that is £5 less than Argos, who don't have any yet. Just thought that I would let you know, if you have not seen his post about the boxes. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master on ground mount and 18 Ins. Super Jack and Super Jack V-Box. Humax Foxsat Freesat HD box.

06-05-08, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
wasp11 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: belfast Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 26 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Freesat box Would be nice to get HD free, on itv and bbc. I would certainly buy a freesat box for that. Maybe sky would stop charging £10 a month. __________________ one tm 1000d, echolink 777, humax fox sat, sky plus ,one wife one honda civic[in order of importance]


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07-05-08, 12:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
kerrywez Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 260 Thanked 145 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Freesat box Sod Sly, I would not go back to them for HD, but I was really considering getting that Humax, from Southernsatellite for the football, even for MOD it would be great, and as they are boosting in the FreeSat site, ITV will be showing the Champions League in HD next year. Pity but I won't have it in time for the Moscow game. BTW they announced that the Gers game will be live on UTV, just tonight they said it on the sports in the news. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master on ground mount and 18 Ins. Super Jack and Super Jack V-Box. Humax Foxsat Freesat HD box.

07-05-08, 12:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
pontiend Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 317 Thanks: 16 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Freesat box Thanks for that one wasp.I was wondering the same thing.but did'nt like to ask.I ask enough daft questions as it is.I have been reading the post about freesat today.Another daft question of mine that is not answered is.I gather that this satellite was launched today.Where is it located?. Can you get banned from the forum for being too thick!. __________________ Technomate tm1000d+.triax td88 dish. stab hh90 motor.Titanium 0.2dB lnb. 58W-53E

07-05-08, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
kerrywez Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 260 Thanked 145 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Freesat box For anyone who is interested here is the URL for saouthernsatellite post regarding the Humax FreeSat box. Humax Foxsat FreeSat Receiver Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master on ground mount and 18 Ins. Super Jack and Super Jack V-Box. Humax Foxsat Freesat HD box.

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