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Mysteriousguy · 29-05-08, 05:23 PM

Hi guys,

yet another very novice question, will the BBC / ITV Freesat digital box work for FTA channels if pointed to Hotbird?
Any response on this will be much appreciated.
Thanks

SAT-WORLD · 29-05-08, 06:20 PM

Yes,in the Non-Freesat mode.

Analoguesat · 29-05-08, 06:33 PM

The answer for most of the current boxes is no...

Only the Foxsat HD box has the Non Freesat mode!

SAT-WORLD · 30-05-08, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

The answer for most of the current boxes is no...

Only the Foxsat HD box has the Non Freesat mode!

Keep forgetting the Grundig,Goodmans,Bush "Freesat" receivers ,don't have the Non-Freesat mode.

Mysteriousguy · 30-05-08, 09:37 AM

Thanks guys for the advise, appreciated

SAT-WORLD · 30-05-08, 09:55 AM

Does anyone know if the Panasonic Freesat IDTV's are going to have the Non-Freesat mode?

kerrywez · 30-05-08, 12:42 PM

I have not heard anything, but I should think that they will not have, just what I imagine will be the case, I have no firm knowledge.

From what they have done to the Humax box, disabling the analogue HD output, they will have boxes that are good for nothing very soon. BBC HD a few hours a day, and no ITV HD for those that have the very boxes that were intended to be for ITV HD, whilst other boxes can receive ITV HD, what a mess and no sign of an end to it.

To say I am not impressed would be an understatement, in the extreme.

Very best regards Wez

29-05-08, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mysteriousguy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 28 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Freesat box work for FTA channels on hotbird? Hi guys, yet another very novice question, will the BBC / ITV Freesat digital box work for FTA channels if pointed to Hotbird? Any response on this will be much appreciated. Thanks

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SAT-WORLD Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,664 Thanks: 19 Thanked 246 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Freesat box work for FTA channels on hotbird? Yes,in the Non-Freesat mode.

29-05-08, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Freesat box work for FTA channels on hotbird? The answer for most of the current boxes is no... Only the Foxsat HD box has the Non Freesat mode! __________________ 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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Mysteriousguy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 28 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Freesat box work for FTA channels on hotbird? Thanks guys for the advise, appreciated

30-05-08, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
SAT-WORLD Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,664 Thanks: 19 Thanked 246 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Freesat box work for FTA channels on hotbird? Does anyone know if the Panasonic Freesat IDTV's are going to have the Non-Freesat mode?

30-05-08, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
kerrywez Grumpy Old Sat Man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland Posts: 2,471 Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 639 Times in 505 Posts	Re: Freesat box work for FTA channels on hotbird? I have not heard anything, but I should think that they will not have, just what I imagine will be the case, I have no firm knowledge. From what they have done to the Humax box, disabling the analogue HD output, they will have boxes that are good for nothing very soon. BBC HD a few hours a day, and no ITV HD for those that have the very boxes that were intended to be for ITV HD, whilst other boxes can receive ITV HD, what a mess and no sign of an end to it. To say I am not impressed would be an understatement, in the extreme. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master. AZBox HD Running on E2. TM6900 super combo.

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