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footylad · 18-07-08, 01:46 PM

Hey guys, i want to upgrade from my existing Sky Pacakge up to HD so i can get the Sports HD. Do i get a new card sent, or do Sky just upgrade it as if you were to purchase sententa over the satellite feed? Also, i don't wish to purchase one of their HD Recievers as they are unreliable and have another, will they send an enginer out to upgrade the LNB and give me a new box, which i don't need, its totally pointless!

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lincsat · 18-07-08, 04:38 PM

They do upgrade OTA, but I doubt they will give you a HD subscription without having a HD box.

The HD box is £150 and the standard upgrade fee is £60. Sky certainly won't supply you a box on it's own without installation.

Robbo · 18-07-08, 06:00 PM

Surely, if you already have an Sky HD box, you just ring them up, ask them to pair your card to your box and arrange to pay the extra subs?

footylad · 18-07-08, 09:26 PM

No Robbo71 i have another HD Reciever and would like to run the Sky HD Sub on it without paying for them to come and install a hd box lol that i don't need and charge me for it! Might be better purchasing a Card for a year from a dealer maybe?

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Mickha · 18-07-08, 11:08 PM

I have read posts of people getting special deals on HD upgrades, by ringing S*y and threatening to cancel their subscription.
You might be better off trying this route first if they will not upgrade without their own installation.

lincsat · 19-07-08, 02:00 AM

Remember, if you're using a receiver like the TM6900, it may not work with Sky Cards forever.

footylad · 19-07-08, 01:07 PM

I am using an DM 800, it should be fine + i will keep my old reciever

Footylad

18-07-08, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
footylad Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 49 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	SKY HD Sub Hey guys, i want to upgrade from my existing Sky Pacakge up to HD so i can get the Sports HD. Do i get a new card sent, or do Sky just upgrade it as if you were to purchase sententa over the satellite feed? Also, i don't wish to purchase one of their HD Recievers as they are unreliable and have another, will they send an enginer out to upgrade the LNB and give me a new box, which i don't need, its totally pointless! Footylad

18-07-08, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: SKY HD Sub They do upgrade OTA, but I doubt they will give you a HD subscription without having a HD box. The HD box is £150 and the standard upgrade fee is £60. Sky certainly won't supply you a box on it's own without installation. __________________ Blade7000 & Vu+ Duo in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25. Kryptview £123.50 & SV7 under £93 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

18-07-08, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: SKY HD Sub Surely, if you already have an Sky HD box, you just ring them up, ask them to pair your card to your box and arrange to pay the extra subs? __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

18-07-08, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
footylad Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 49 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: SKY HD Sub No Robbo71 i have another HD Reciever and would like to run the Sky HD Sub on it without paying for them to come and install a hd box lol that i don't need and charge me for it! Might be better purchasing a Card for a year from a dealer maybe? Footylad

18-07-08, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: SKY HD Sub I have read posts of people getting special deals on HD upgrades, by ringing S*y and threatening to cancel their subscription. You might be better off trying this route first if they will not upgrade without their own installation.

19-07-08, 02:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: SKY HD Sub Remember, if you're using a receiver like the TM6900, it may not work with Sky Cards forever. __________________ Blade7000 & Vu+ Duo in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25. Kryptview £123.50 & SV7 under £93 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

19-07-08, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
footylad Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 49 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: SKY HD Sub I am using an DM 800, it should be fine + i will keep my old reciever Footylad