If I cancel Sky, what channels can I still watch?

Kenno90

So i was thinking of cancelling sky as I really don't use it any more. but if i do will i still be able to watch free channels like RTE TV3 etc.

Is it also possible to record these channels, or do you need a subscription too

JustAddWater

Kenno90 wrote: »

So i was thinking of cancelling sky as I really don't use it any more. but if i do will i still be able to watch free channels like RTE TV3 etc.

Is it also possible to record these channels, or do you need a subscription too

Unfortunately no on Irish Terrestrial and no on being able to record anything


Have a look here and anything with free-to-air next to it is yours
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_channels_on_Sky

Kenno90

Thats bizarre , how come we get channel 4, bbc etc and don't get irish channels.

I could set up a pair of rabbit ears and get them .

Think i might just tell them i'm cancelling and see if i get a better deal from them , i've been with them for 4 years at this stage

BullBauld

I cancelled Sky a while back but I am not receiving C4/E4/ITV etc since.
All I'm getting are the BBCs and a few others like Challenge and Film 4.

Do I need to scan to get the rest or what am I doing wrong.

Thanks

muffler

BullBauld wrote: »

I cancelled Sky a while back but I am not receiving C4/E4/ITV etc since.
All I'm getting are the BBCs and a few others like Challenge and Film 4.

Do I need to scan to get the rest or what am I doing wrong.

Thanks

Try rebooting without a card and you should get the UK epg.

If its a HD box then it will most likely revert to the Irish epg which will leave you with very few free channels unless you get a ftv card.

Kenno90

muffler wrote: »

Try rebooting without a card and you should get the UK epg.

If its a HD box then it will most likely revert to the Irish epg which will leave you with very few free channels unless you get a ftv card.

Could you use the ftv card to watch irish channels also?

muffler

Kenno90 wrote: »

Could you use the ftv card to watch irish channels also?

I'm afraid not. Saorview is your best bet.

BullBauld

muffler wrote: »

Try rebooting without a card and you should get the UK epg.

If its a HD box then it will most likely revert to the Irish epg which will leave you with very few free channels unless you get a ftv card.

Ah ok, it is a HD box so thats the prob. I did reboot and the same Irish EPG came up. Oh well, just have to save for the Humax. Thanks Muffler.

Kenno90

BullBauld wrote: »

Ah ok, it is a HD box so thats the prob. I did reboot and the same Irish EPG came up. Oh well, just have to save for the Humax. Thanks Muffler.

Huh? Interesting ...

muffler

The cards aren't that expensive...probably around €25.

Or if you have any family or friends in N.I. or the UK you could ask if they have an old one lying around that they dont use. You can also contact Setanta and request a free card but there seems to be difficulties with that now as they are asking people to contact them by telephone.

dj-kyosho

Hi,

I have an old sky box lying around that I got for free off a friend before, it has no card and I was wondering could I just hook that up to a satellite dish and get all the free channels on that sky list? I have a box from Aldi hooked up to the dish at Astra 28.2E.

Thanks.

muffler

dj-kyosho wrote: »

Hi,

I have an old sky box lying around that I got for free off a friend before, it has no card and I was wondering could I just hook that up to a satellite dish and get all the free channels on that sky list? I have a box from Aldi hooked up to the dish at Astra 28.2E.

Thanks.

If its not a HD box then I cant see any reason why you wouldn't pick up the free channels providing the box is still working

BullBauld

Kenno90 wrote: »

Huh? Interesting ...

Interesting why?

Thanks Muffler. I might just stick to what I have for the time being until I can afford to buy a PVR but my sis would prob be interested in this. Thanks again.

Kenno90

BullBauld wrote: »

Interesting why?

Thanks Muffler. I might just stick to what I have for the time being until I can afford to buy a PVR but my sis would prob be interested in this. Thanks again.

I'm liking them thats why :P