Sky digital query

Smurf · 25-01-09, 06:25 AM

Hi i have a standard sky box (Thomson) use it to receive the free sat channels since sky didnt want it back when i cancelled. Anyway i get to the point i was on ebay and noticed that someone is a selling a guide on how to get extra free channels by inputting extra frequency is this true and how can i go about doing this??

Rick · 25-01-09, 07:27 AM

Its add chanels in the system setup menu. If you look at lyngsat or similar you will get the transponder lists for 28e, you can then manually add the chanels here.

The chanels won't appear on the epg though, you have to watch them via the services menu.

Robbo · 25-01-09, 08:53 AM

Whatever you do, don't waste your money on the guide. The procedure is straightforward and standard for all Sky boxes.

You press the services button. system setup and add channels.

Get the transponder details from lyngsat. You need the frequency, the polarisation, the symol rate and the FEC. All these details are on Lyngsat.

As far I remember there's not realy much worth having, most of it is in the epg anyway. Good for ch5 if you have no card, or for ch4 on boxes that have never had a yellow house card.

Smurf · 25-01-09, 05:54 PM

Ok im looking at : Sky UK on Astra 2A/2B/2C/2D & Eurobird 1 at 28.2°E on lyngsat but thats just got the full listings of all the channels how do i know which ones i can add? Sorry dont know much about sky wish i did would love to get into it.

Analoguesat · 25-01-09, 06:00 PM

You can add any of them. You will only be able to watch ones at your level of subscription though.

Use the lyngsat or flysat lists to get the parameters, then use services 4 4 to get to ADD CHANNELS.

Add a few then try watching them

You watch them using OTHER CHANNELS (services 6 (9 on a sky+ box)

Dont get your hopes up - theres not much available off the epg - a couple of channels testing and all the ITV regions is about it, and with the loss of regional programming, ITV isnt much different from channel to channel these days.

Smurf · 25-01-09, 06:27 PM

Im just getting the free channels as sky didnt want box back. I think most the free ones are there on the box. The ones in white are free but have most them. Lol.

25-01-09, 06:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220	Sky digital query Hi i have a standard sky box (Thomson) use it to receive the free sat channels since sky didnt want it back when i cancelled. Anyway i get to the point i was on ebay and noticed that someone is a selling a guide on how to get extra free channels by inputting extra frequency is this true and how can i go about doing this??

25-01-09, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,630	Re: Sky digital query Its add chanels in the system setup menu. If you look at lyngsat or similar you will get the transponder lists for 28e, you can then manually add the chanels here. The chanels won't appear on the epg though, you have to watch them via the services menu.

25-01-09, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,439	Re: Sky digital query Whatever you do, don't waste your money on the guide. The procedure is straightforward and standard for all Sky boxes. You press the services button. system setup and add channels. Get the transponder details from lyngsat. You need the frequency, the polarisation, the symol rate and the FEC. All these details are on Lyngsat. As far I remember there's not realy much worth having, most of it is in the epg anyway. Good for ch5 if you have no card, or for ch4 on boxes that have never had a yellow house card. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

25-01-09, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220	Re: Sky digital query Ok im looking at : Sky UK on Astra 2A/2B/2C/2D & Eurobird 1 at 28.2°E on lyngsat but thats just got the full listings of all the channels how do i know which ones i can add? Sorry dont know much about sky wish i did would love to get into it.

25-01-09, 06:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668	Re: Sky digital query You can add any of them. You will only be able to watch ones at your level of subscription though. Use the lyngsat or flysat lists to get the parameters, then use services 4 4 to get to ADD CHANNELS. Add a few then try watching them You watch them using OTHER CHANNELS (services 6 (9 on a sky+ box) Dont get your hopes up - theres not much available off the epg - a couple of channels testing and all the ITV regions is about it, and with the loss of regional programming, ITV isnt much different from channel to channel these days. __________________ 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!!

25-01-09, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220	Re: Sky digital query Im just getting the free channels as sky didnt want box back. I think most the free ones are there on the box. The ones in white are free but have most them. Lol.