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Combo box without a record function

  • 09-07-2012 12:12pm
    #1
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    Hi
    I'm looking to get a combo box for my mother to allow her watch saorview & FTA on one box but she doesnt need to record.

    Can anyone make a recommendation?

    thanks


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  • #2
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,030 ✭✭✭zg3409


    everyone has a different opinion. It depends on you budget and needs.

    Generally I recommend 2 boxes. One Saorview approved, the Other a FreeSAT HD approved. there will be no retuning and 7 day guide on both.

    Combo boxes lose their channels over time, unlike a FreeSAT box.

    If you MUST have a combo then the Ferguson 120 is cheap and well supported on boards. You would need to download a channel list and add it by USB and do this every 6 months or so to stop channels dissapearing.

    The more expensive combos are Saorview approved if the 7 day guide etc is important on the Irish channels.


  • #3
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,341 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    zg3409 wrote: »
    Generally I recommend 2 boxes. One Saorview approved, the Other a FreeSAT HD approved. there will be no retuning and 7 day guide on both.

    Unfortunately Saorview approval does not mean that no retuning will be needed although it should be a rare enough event. Most combos as far as I'm aware have the 7 day guide on Irish terrestrial channels.

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  • #4
    PogMoThoin
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    Tony wrote: »
    Unfortunately Saorview approval does not mean that no retuning will be needed although it should be a rare enough event. Most combos as far as I'm aware have the 7 day guide on Irish terrestrial channels.

    Yeah, like the retune we need to do tomorrow :D


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