All posts by Briantist
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Ronald: I am assuming from your question that your old TV doesn't have a SCART socket.
If not, there are two options.
The first is to use a different sort of 'direct input' - there is probably a 'video in' socket on the back of the TV, probably an 'phono socket', along with two for 'left and right audio in'. If there is, then you just need a SCART to phono lead.
If there isn't, the you can buy an 'RF modulator' for about £20 that allows your TV to 'tune in' to a Freesat box.
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Luke: The satellite is in geostationary orbit over the equator and is about the size a large fridge. The dish must be very carefully aligned exactly on the satellite.
This page will give you the exact details - Astra 2D at 28.2°E - LyngSat SatTracker .
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craig: I think the point of the restrictions to to only permit reception of certain programmes in Italy. This is done by only allowing the cards to be obtained there.
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john attwater: Please see Freeview reception has changed? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice for help.
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Trevor Harris: I'm always optimistic. I was really trying just to explain the technicalities involved, rather than BBC policy.
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COLIN: Can you see Freeview reception has changed? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice please?
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Friday 3 June 2011 1:12PM
Bill: Yes, you can. However, you will need a quad-LNB - a package of four LNBs, fitted to the dish.
For satellite reception, there must be a single cable for each receiver connected to an LNB output.
For Freesat+ (and Sky+) where there are two receivers in the box, you need two cables and two LNB outputs.
So, a quad-LNB and cables can support four Freesat boxes, two Freesat+ boxes, or one Freesat+ and two Freesat boxes.