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Freeview advice needed

  • 30-01-2010 9:21pm
    #1
    two wheels good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭


    Hello
    I've been looking at replacements for my dead DVD recorder. I see many models come with a built-in Freeview box. So I'm thinking I could upgrade to get some satellite channels as well.

    But I'm confused by the satellite options - and yes I have done a search to try to puzzle it out.

    In addition to the DVD recorder I want BBC, More4, Film4. I don't need sports channels - Sky or Setanta. Eurosport would be nice but not priority. I don't need surround sound or HD
    I do NOT want to pay any subscription.

    Please could I have some pointers or recommendations?
    - Will Freeview or Freesat be best?
    - Will any standard dish be suitable.
    - Is there a registration fee in addition to the cost of the Freeview box.

    Many thanks
    David
    PS Location: Cork


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  • #2
    steveon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭steveon


    Freeview is no good to you, as its for england...you need a freesat Or sat4free to be built in. You will require a 6ocm dish for proper reception for your area.

    A good box would be a foxsat...or any fta box such as Technomate 5200d super that you can add a usb connected extrernal hd.

    Eurosport is subscription based in the uk and ireland but can be received I think free from Astra1 which is mostly german channels.


  • #3
    LordSutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,078 ✭✭✭✭LordSutch


    steveon wrote: »
    Freeview is no good to you, as its for england...

    Or Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, (& parts of the the Republic too)! including the border counties & parts of the east coast (including Arklow).

    I suspect that you are too far from the Welsh transmitter to receive 'Freeview', so a dish is the only option 4 you in Cork.

    Free to Air (FTA) or Freesat ......

    Good luck.


  • #4
    two wheels good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    Thanks (belated). That's very useful.
    I had the mistaken notion that freeview could be used just by entering a UK postcode


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