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Skullcreature · 21-10-09, 02:38 PM

I was browsing threw my box the other night, when I came across a message from Virgin Media stating that 'from the 2nd of November, all analog boxes receiving cable channel's will be switched off. My question is this, will this affect my box which is a 'THEBOX' receiver, if you could help me with this enquiry I would be greatful.

Regards

Skullcreature

abbs2002 · 21-10-09, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Skullcreature

I was browsing threw my box the other night, when I came across a message from Virgin Media stating that 'from the 2nd of November, all analog boxes receiving cable channel's will be switched off. My question is this, will this affect my box which is a 'THEBOX' receiver, if you could help me with this enquiry I would be greatful.

Regards

Skullcreature

it's been covered here m8;

Analogue signal going February 2010

If 'THEBOX' is not analogue than you don't have much to worry about unless they upgrade the encription to N3 (Nagra 3).

Skullcreature · 21-10-09, 02:53 PM

How can I find out, if I have a analog box or what?? let me know.
Cheers for the help and the link abbs2002

This looks like and I think it is mine: http://www.digital-receiver.co.uk/thebox.htm

abbs2002 · 21-10-09, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Skullcreature

How can I find out, if I have a analog box or what?? let me know.
Cheers for the help and the link abbs2002

This looks like and I think it is mine: Clever Base UK - Starview 2 The Box Cable Receiver

LOL on that link you have your answer, it says digital receiver.

Danielle · 21-10-09, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skullcreature

I was browsing threw my box the other night, when I came across a message from Virgin Media stating that 'from the 2nd of November, all analog boxes receiving cable channel's will be switched off. My question is this, will this affect my box which is a 'THEBOX' receiver, if you could help me with this enquiry I would be greatful.

Regards

Skullcreature

use the search button !!!

Skullcreature · 21-10-09, 07:19 PM

ok so its a digital receiver so on the 2nd of November, am i going to lose my channels or not????

Cheers

Skullcreature

abbs2002 · 21-10-09, 07:23 PM

they are going to switch off analogue not digital, so the answer is NO.

ronster · 21-10-09, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Skullcreature

am i going to lose my channels or not????

The questions already been answerd in a roundabout way,but as your still not sure lol

NO you wont lose your channels on your DIGITAL receiver

EDIT
abbs2002 beat me to it

Skullcreature · 21-10-09, 07:28 PM

THANKS GUYS,
I got another question, am wanting to record stuff from the box on to a hard drive, so i can view it later on. What would use recommend I should get, I dont have the cash to plash on chipped v+ box.

Cheers

Skullcreature

abbs2002 · 21-10-09, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullcreature

THANKS GUYS,
I got another question, am wanting to record stuff from the box on to a hard drive, so i can view it later on. What would use recommend I should get, I dont have the cash to plash on chipped v+ box.

Cheers

Skullcreature

eurovox HD box is a cheaper option but does a good job m8.

21-10-09, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skullcreature Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 66 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Virgin Media Message??? I was browsing threw my box the other night, when I came across a message from Virgin Media stating that 'from the 2nd of November, all analog boxes receiving cable channel's will be switched off. My question is this, will this affect my box which is a 'THEBOX' receiver, if you could help me with this enquiry I would be greatful. Regards Skullcreature

21-10-09, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skullcreature Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 66 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Message??? How can I find out, if I have a analog box or what?? let me know. Cheers for the help and the link abbs2002 This looks like and I think it is mine: http://www.digital-receiver.co.uk/thebox.htm

21-10-09, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Skullcreature Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 66 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Message??? ok so its a digital receiver so on the 2nd of November, am i going to lose my channels or not???? Cheers Skullcreature

21-10-09, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
abbs2002 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London North TW Posts: 1,984 Thanks: 59 Thanked 498 Times in 448 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Message??? they are going to switch off analogue not digital, so the answer is NO. __________________ If you don’t succeed at first try & try again, you’ll get there

21-10-09, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Skullcreature Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 66 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Message??? THANKS GUYS, I got another question, am wanting to record stuff from the box on to a hard drive, so i can view it later on. What would use recommend I should get, I dont have the cash to plash on chipped v+ box. Cheers Skullcreature

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