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Saorview telly help

  • 08-08-2013 6:19pm
    #1
    kylith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,737 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi, I hope this is in the right place.

    We just bought a new TV that has Saorview, and it seems we need an aerial to get the Saorview channels. My boyfriend reckons that our UPC box should do the trick. Will this work or do we have to get a separate aerial?


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  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,848 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    To receive the Saorview channels you'll require an aerial - http://www.saorview.ie/what-is-saorview/make-the-switch/

    The UPC box will work as normal via scart/HDMI and UPC carries all the Saorview channels as part of its service if you're a subscriber.

    So if you're happy with the UPC package of channels no need for an aerial for Saorview.


  • #3
    kylith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,737 ✭✭✭✭kylith


    Thanks for that. We have UPC at the moment but we've been considering changing to Saorview to save some money. I guess we'll need to get an aerial. Thanks again.


  • #4
    EB_2013
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 811 ✭✭✭EB_2013


    kylith wrote: »
    Thanks for that. We have UPC at the moment but we've been considering changing to Saorview to save some money. I guess we'll need to get an aerial. Thanks again.

    You only get 8 channels with Soarview. Better off opting for freesat if you still want a good variety of Irish/UK channels if you are thinking of ditching Upc. You'll need a dish and receiver but after that theres no monthly charge.


  • #5
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,848 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    kylith wrote: »
    I guess we'll need to get an aerial.

    You could test out an indoor/set top aerial from Argos and see how it goes. If it doesn't work you may be able to return it for a refund.


  • #6
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,708 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    You can get cheap indoor aerials for anything between €2 and €50, in a lot of cases this will do the job depending on your location. Argos, Power City or any electrical retailer should have them.


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  • #7
    winston_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭winston_1


    EB_2013 wrote: »
    You only get 8 channels with Soarview. Better off opting for freesat if you still want a good variety of Irish/UK channels if you are thinking of ditching Upc. You'll need a dish and receiver but after that theres no monthly charge.

    You won't get any Irish channels with Freesat.


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