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Would a cheap FTA system bought in England work over here?

CL32 · 2010-03-22 22:11:10

Hi all, I've used the search function and my guess is yes, but I'm still not 100% A family friend is moving over here from England for a few months to care for an elderly relative. They have just bought a cheap FTA system from Tesco and he is wondering is it worth bringing with him? From what I can tell it has to point at…

22-03-2010 10:11pm

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CL32

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Hi all,

I've used the search function and my guess is yes, but I'm still not 100%

A family friend is moving over here from England for a few months to care for an elderly relative. They have just bought a cheap FTA system from Tesco and he is wondering is it worth bringing with him? From what I can tell it has to point at a certain satellite so the hardware is probably the same as a similarly priced model he'd pick up over here?

I don't have a make or anything, but I'm guessing the answer is a flat yes or no?

I have been ruined by the simplicity of Sky and have absolutely no idea about FTA systems.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

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#2 22-03-2010 10:14pm

Apogee

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Yes is the short answer. If you're after simplicity, then you should look for a 'Freesat' branded box, rather than a free-to-air box.

www.freesat.co.uk

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#3 22-03-2010 11:06pm

Tony

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yep +1

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#4 22-03-2010 11:26pm

CL32

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Great stuff.

Thanks lads.

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