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Old 07-10-08, 04:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default RF Output on Freesat HD boxes

I want to move from sky to Freesat HD, presently I run 2 tvs from one Sky box via the RF output (I can only change channels in one room, but that isn't an issue) but I can't find a Freesat HD box with a RF output.
I m not bothered about having HD in the second room but do require a being able to view the Freesat in some manor there.

Is there a box available which I have missed which will do this?

Or is there an alternative, inexpensive route I can follow?

Thank you for any help.

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Default Re: RF Output on Freesat HD boxes

You can always buy a non freesat one that has RF out
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Default Re: RF Output on Freesat HD boxes

Or you could buy two Freesat Boxes, and a TWIN LNB, and run two separate receivers.
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Default Re: RF Output on Freesat HD boxes

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You can always buy a non freesat one that has RF out

Such as?

Sorry, i'm a bit slow with all this.
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The Technomate 6800 HD, Octagon 918 HD these have RF out but not the 7 day EPG only now and next as the 7 day EPG is only available on Freesat receivers
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Thanks for your help Southernsatalite, that machine is quite pricey, will this rf connector do what I am after.

This Arion High Definition receiver is compatable with the new Freesat Service broadcast on Astra2 28 degs East.
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Product Information
Quick FeaturesFully Compliant to MPEG-2 Digital standard
Fully Compliant to MPEG-4 part10 AVC HD/H, 264 standard
Fully Compliant to DVB-S/S2 satellite standard
Various Video Display format with PAL/NTSC/480p/576p/720p/1080i 50/60Hz supportSpecification* Main System ResourceCPU/Decoder: CPU Speed: Flash Memory: SDRAM: EEPROM: * Conditional Access InterfacePCMCIA: 2 Slot of DVB CI standard (Type l or ll)Smart Card Reader:


* RF Modulator (built in OFDM tuner)RF-Connector: 75ohm, IEC 169-2, Male/FemaleFrequency: 470 to 860MHzInput Connector: IF Frequency Range: Output Channel: CH21~69 for the DemodulatorTV Standard: PAL BG/I/Dk, NTSCPreset Channel: CH38(or TBD)



Changeable by Menu* MPEG Transport stream & Audio / Video DecodingTransport stream: MPEG-4 Part10 AVC/H.264 HD HP@L4.0 1920x1080 @ 50Hz
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Input Rate: Maximum 90Mb/sAspect Ratio: 4:3, Letter Box, 16:9Video Resolution: 1920x1080i, 1280x720p, 720x576p @ 50/60HzAudio Decoding: Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer 1,2, MPEG 2/4 AACAudio Mode: Mono, Left, Right, Streo, Dilby DigitalSampling Rate: Graphic engine: * Power SupplyInput Voltage: AC 90-250V ~ 50/60HzType: SMPSPower consumption: Maximum 55WattsProtection: Separate internal Fuse* Operation EnvironmentOperating Temperature: +5C ~ +50CStorage Temperature: -40C ~ +65C
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Default Re: RF Output on Freesat HD boxes

Distributor is out of stock of the 8000 and does not know when it will be back in stock
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When its say compatible it only means that you can receive the channels but not the EPG or interactive services
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Im not too worried about the EPG I just want Freesat HD in one room and happy with SD in the other room so long as it comes from one sub £200 box.
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go for the hd foxsat and a sd box plus twin lnb
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