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Sky Q to Freesat

  • 24-11-2018 07:24PM
    #1
    Boom2018
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    Hi my Sky contract is coming to an end and I was looking at Freesat as an option.

    I currently have Sky Q and from my reading the current LNB won’t work with Freesat. Is it a DIY to change the LNB or would I need to get an installer out?

    I presume I can use the same cables?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Same cables, same dish.

    A 2 output SkyQ LNB will have to be replaced, a 6 output hybrid LNB will be ok. DIY job if you're ok working up a ladder.


  • #3
    Boom2018
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Boom2018


    The Cush wrote: »
    Same cables, same dish.

    A 2 output SkyQ LNB will have to be replaced, a 6 output hybrid LNB will be ok. DIY job if you're ok working up a ladder.

    Thanks for the speedy reply. Would there be any fear of pushing the dish off alignment if I was to do it myself?


  • #4
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,585 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Boom2018 wrote: »
    Thanks for the speedy reply. Would there be any fear of pushing the dish off alignment if I was to do it myself?

    Not unless you're VERY rough. AFAIK it is only a simple screw on clamp that holds the LNB. Needless to say you don't lean the ladder on the dish or swing out of it like a monkey as you're working :D


  • #5
    Boom2018
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Boom2018


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    Not unless you're VERY rough. AFAIK it is only a simple screw on clamp that holds the LNB. Needless to say you don't lean the ladder on the dish or swing out of it like a monkey as you're working :D

    Lol brilliant thanks for the reply. For some reason I was always under the impression any slight movement could screw up your signal.

    Last question (promise) but would this LNB do me? I’ve a €10 eBay voucher so that would work out nicely.

    https://m.ebay.ie/itm/New-Sky-Quad-LNB-with-Adapter-Freesat-Snap-On-for-Sky-Dish-and-Free-TV/251420477294?hash=item3a89d4076e:g:H3UAAMXQjWtRO4IE


    I was torn between Virgin’s offer and Freesat and having used both before I couldn’t stand the thought of using the Horizon box again


  • #6
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Boom2018 wrote: »
    Last question (promise) but would this LNB do me? I’ve a €10 eBay voucher so that would work out nicely.

    https://m.ebay.ie/itm/New-Sky-Quad-LNB-with-Adapter-Freesat-Snap-On-for-Sky-Dish-and-Free-TV/251420477294?hash=item3a89d4076e:g:H3UAAMXQjWtRO4IE
    Yes, that should be ok for any Sky dish since 2009.


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  • #7
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Hey. I was about to ask the same question. Have elderly neighbours thinking of getting Sky and we would be looking to get a second freesat box sorted for them. Would the Sky engineer do this if the box was in situ and would they not have a spare output on the LNB? from my memory my folks had a 4 output LNB on their installation a couple years ago? Ive not tried Q myself, would the older sky box be better for an elderly person? TIA


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