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Freeview, getting rid of NTL.

  • 12-02-2007 5:02pm
    #1
    donaghs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭


    Hi, hope I'm posting in the right place. Although I only pay for a basic NTL package (about 16 channels), I've heard of the possibility of a free alternative.

    Firstly, I know an aerial can be fitted to pick up the Irish channels. But can anyone fill me in on the Freeview box that can pick up BBC and other channels. Or info on how to go about doing this?


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  • #2
    DMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,726 ✭✭✭✭DMC


    Your location will allow us to tell you more :)


  • #3
    donaghs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭donaghs


    On the border between Kilbarrack and Raheny. Thanks.


  • #4
    lawhec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭lawhec


    Almost certainly no chance of picking up Freeview in Dublin without a huge and complicated setup, at least from the north. A correct STB should be OK for the current trials from Three Rock though.

    Best bet would be to obtain a FTA satellite receiver, all the BBC & ITV channels can be obtained this way. If you need your fix of Channel 4 and Five, you'll need a Sky Digibox and a UK FTV card sourced from somewhere - relatives in the UK would be the easiest if you have any there.


  • #5
    DMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,726 ✭✭✭✭DMC


    I agree with NC, the best current solution would be a satellite dish, an FTA receiver, or an old Sky box with a UK FTV card.

    As for the DTT Trial from Three Rock, as its still a trial, I would strongly advise caution until we know more about the trial, which should happen next month. It's something for the enthusiast/anorak at the moment, and advising a member of the public to spend money on a system that might not be adopted or compatible is really not something we would recommend.


  • #6
    lawhec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭lawhec


    DMC wrote:
    I agree with NC, the best current solution would be a satellite dish, an FTA receiver, or an old Sky box with a UK FTV card.

    As for the DTT Trial from Three Rock, as its still a trial, I would strongly advise caution until we know more about the trial, which should happen next month. It's something for the enthusiast/anorak at the moment, and advising a member of the public to spend money on a system that might not be adopted or compatible is really not something we would recommend.
    Of, course, I should have emphasized trial a lot better! :eek: However I would say that if you want to see what the fuss is all about, restrict yourself to a set-top box that is reported here on the forums to work with the transmissions, and even then as cheaply as possible, so if the service comes to an abrupt halt or doesn't work out, it'll only leave you a little bit out of pocket - I won't be recommending people going out to get IDTV's! :eek::eek::eek:


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  • #7
    John Dough
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 348 ✭✭John Dough


    You will not have a problem as the DVB-T standard is the same all over Europe and this IS the system which will be used in Ireland.The only proviso is that they (RTE) or whoever gets the licences may use the VHF frequency which is NOT compatable with the U.K. freeview boxes.

    However as has been said I would also advise caution as the DVB-T system has a lot of bugs and reception can not be guaranteed throughout Ireland because of the terrain (ask anyone in West Cork) and as the TRIAL is only temporary 'till March so for the forseeable future a FTA satellite kit is the best bet because you are guaranteed reception in 99% of the country.


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