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zimmer4me · 21-11-08, 08:14 PM

I have a Amstrad DRX400 digibox and non subscription wondering why I get asked to insert my card for ITV1 . I expected that for CH4 and FIVE but I thought ITV was F.T.A I also have a FTA receiver and I can get ITV1 in the clear fine.
Could it be something to do with regional ITV ?
I have already updated the box with "backup button" trick.
Is there something else I can try?
Tks JK

Analoguesat · 21-11-08, 08:53 PM

6 of the ITV sub regions are scrambled at ftv level. This is because they had to move off Astra 2D a few months back..

You must be in one of the 6 affrected sub regions.

C4 is fta in all areas apart from Ireland - and has been for a few weeks now.

zimmer4me · 21-11-08, 10:26 PM

I live in Northants and my CH4 is FTV on my digibox as is S*y3 ...very odd
tks for reply

Analoguesat · 21-11-08, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimmer4me

I live in Northants and my CH4 is FTV on my digibox as is S*y3 ...very odd
tks for reply

If thats Anglia west yup its ftv.

You also wont have access to Sky3 Five Fiver/+1 Five US/+1 and Sultana Sports News.

Hinrt - have a wander round the local car boot fairs and buy a cheap digibox with a card in it - unless its been completely cancelled for non payment it will work fine as an ftv card - you should be able to pick one up for 2 or 3 quid easy.

21-11-08, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
zimmer4me Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Amstrad DRX400 digibox and FTA channels I have a Amstrad DRX400 digibox and non subscription wondering why I get asked to insert my card for ITV1 . I expected that for CH4 and FIVE but I thought ITV was F.T.A I also have a FTA receiver and I can get ITV1 in the clear fine. Could it be something to do with regional ITV ? I have already updated the box with "backup button" trick. Is there something else I can try? Tks JK

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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: Amstrad DRX400 digibox and FTA channels 6 of the ITV sub regions are scrambled at ftv level. This is because they had to move off Astra 2D a few months back.. You must be in one of the 6 affrected sub regions. C4 is fta in all areas apart from Ireland - and has been for a few weeks now. __________________ 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!!

21-11-08, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
zimmer4me Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Amstrad DRX400 digibox and FTA channels I live in Northants and my CH4 is FTV on my digibox as is S*y3 ...very odd tks for reply