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Satelite Decoder

  • 16-06-2009 2:38pm
    #1
    Radiotower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I've just moved into a new place that has a common satelite dish for the complex. The TV point in the wall has 3 aerial sockets, 2 are the normal type and 1 is threaded for screwing onto. I'm using one of the oridnary aerial points and can get, 4 irish channels no prob, utv, bbc 2 all fine, bbc1&4 are noisy and cnn is fine picture wise but has poor audio.

    The landlord said i need some kind of decoder for the satelite - he didnt know too much about it and i know less.... So what would be the best/cheapest option? I'd be happy with irish channels, utv, c4, bbc's and maybe e4 and 3+ bout all i need. Dont want to subscribe to ntl/sky.

    Is there a simple plug in and tune system that anyone can reccomend
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Sam Radford
    Closed Accounts Posts: 474 ✭✭Sam Radford


    You don't need a decoder - just a satellite TV receiver. See if you can borrow a Sky Digibox. They are available second-hand very cheaply and no subscription is required for the free programmes.


  • #3
    Radiotower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭Radiotower


    thanks, i'll look into that


  • #4
    kuro_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭kuro_man


    You can get a standard def sat4free box in Powercity for around €70 (pay online & collect for cheapest price) or a freesat box from uk on ebay or online. Both these have 8-day epg, interactive services and they auto-tune the channels so they are much easier to use than a standard free-to-air sat box. You can also buy the freesat+ box for £249 from richer sounds.

    No irish TV available on satellite except via $ky with subscription. You can use an standard aerial for analogue reception or DTT trial (see terrestrial forum)


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