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Will UK sky box work with my big dish for free to air channels in Spain

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:44am
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Sal Y Mar

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Hi. My satelite box has decided to give up on me after 2 years. I know it is the box, as I plugged my neighbours one in and it works fine. I have the big 1.2 metre dish ok. My question is, if I bring a sky box over from UK or Ireland, will it work or am I better getting a box over there in Media mkt etc.? Failing that, I may get a TV company in to install and set up. If so can someone recommend.  Thanks in advance

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:40pm

Sal Y Mar

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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:40pm

Many thanks Pete. I will keep that in mind. I will look out for a Humax. Thanks for the prompt response also. 

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:32pm

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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:32pm

Sal Y Mar wrote on Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:44am:

Hi. My satelite box has decided to give up on me after 2 years. I know it is the box, as I plugged my neighbours one in and it works fine. I have the big 1.2 metre dish ok. My question is, if I bring a sky box over from UK or Ireland, will it work or am I better getting a box over there in Media ...

 

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...mkt etc.? Failing that, I may get a TV company in to install and set up. If so can someone recommend.  Thanks in advance

Hi

A 1.2 will not bring down the main channels 4 5 Itv BBC its needs to a 1.4 because the Sky box tuner is not that good as its made for a satellite above it's head so to speak.  If you need help Private Message Me

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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:28am

I supply tv boxes or firesticks with 1000’s movies and sports...no dish needed just WiFi.

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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:33pm

Sal Y Mar

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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:33pm

molloyp9 wrote on Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:32pm:

Hi

A 1.2 will not bring down the main channels 4 5 Itv BBC its needs to a 1.4 because the Sky box tuner is not that good as its made for a satellite above it's head so to speak.  If you need help Private Message Me

Sorry. My mistake. It is in fact the larger 1.4 metre dish. I was getting all those channels fine. I guess I just need a box.

Many thanks

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:35pm

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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:35pm

Chezste wrote on Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:28am:

I supply tv boxes or firesticks with 1000’s movies and sports...no dish needed just WiFi.

Thanks for the response. I do not live there, just visit 2 times a year. If or when I do, I will get wifi and keep you in mind.

Many thanks

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:58pm

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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:58pm

Ok np, neither do I (holiday home) but I’ve removed my dish and have WiFi on PAYG system so it’s just on when I’m there.

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:48pm

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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:48pm

Chezste wrote on Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:28am:

I supply tv boxes or firesticks with 1000’s movies and sports...no dish needed just WiFi.

Hi 

We’re getting keys tomorrow in Los dolses but only over for a week this time. Back in June at which time want to sort internet and tv. Roughly how much would the box or firestick be? Would it pick up any sky channels and is it self updating? Lots of questions, sorry

Very best

Karl

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