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which satellite does sky use

  • 11-05-2006 7:45pm
    #1
    mukki
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    i have sky in the house for the last 3 years, how do i find out which satellite i am using

    i need a list of frequencies to set up media center to get a few fta channels, but i can only search by satellites

    thanks


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  • #2
    Zynks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,693 ✭✭✭Zynks


    AFAIK Sky is transmitted on Astra


  • #3
    Ulsterman 1690
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    Astra 2 and Eurobird (28.2 East)


  • #4
    bpmurray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭bpmurray


    Sky Digital uses the Astra 2 satellites at 28.2degrees (Astra 2A, 2B and 2D), while the old Sky analogue service uses the Astra 1 satellites at 19.2degrees (Astra 1C, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H and 2C). This isn't entirely accurate, but it's close enough.

    For MediaCenter to pick up the channels, you need a DVB-S card, and you connect your satellite cable to this. The software that comes with these cards is usually set up so that you can select Astra 1 or Astra 2. However, here are the details for the stuff at 28.2: http://www.lyngsat.com/28east.html, and here's the stuff for 19.2: http://www.lyngsat.com/astra19.html


  • #5
    mukki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭mukki


    thanks lads

    and bpmurray thanks for that link that is exactly what i was after

    i got a dvb-s thet pretends its dvb-t card to mce

    but i have to map the frequencies for the satllite stations to normal terrestial frequencies , then do a search for dvb-t stations in mce

    (so far i can only get those stations with the women pretending to be masterbating for the guy on the phone to them)

    got a problem using the normal 150mce card and the dvb-s card at the same time but i'll head over to the mce forum for that one


  • #6
    StanleyL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭StanleyL


    I know that Sky and Freesat broadcast from Astra 28.2E. I didn't realise but it's actually a group of satellites in one location. With the right size dish you can get it almost anywhere in Europe apparently. I set my dish up myself using a guidebook that was recommended to me called "How to get UK TV in Europe" - Saved me a small fortune and explained everything about setting up! Check out www.greghamilton.co.uk
    Happy Viewing!:)


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