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Can I use my ex-contract sky digital satellite receiver to get Freeview channels

Can I use my ex-contract sky digital satellite receiver to get Freeview channels?

Can I use my ex-contract sky digital satellite receiver to get
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You can get the following Freeview channels on with an ex-contract digital satellite receiver (once it is connected). Items marked with a star require either a Freesat from Sky (fSfS) card, or a expired Sky subscription card to view.



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Saturday, 21 May 2011
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Ryan3395
5:10 PM

We have cancelled sky but still watch tv through the sky box because the signal on the normal tele is rubbish. But we cant watch some channels eg. Dave, quest. Why is this? Thanks a lot in advance for any input

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Sunday, 22 May 2011
Briantist
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8:37 AM

Ryan3395: Dave and Quest are subscription satellite channels, they are only free on Freeview.

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Monday, 23 May 2011
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vicky
6:52 PM

i have an old sky box which id like to use to view free channels in my bedroom. ive plugged it in and connected it to my tv but the message on screen just says 'no satellite signal is being received'. any help?

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Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Briantist
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8:58 AM

vicky: There are three possible explanations.

First is that there is no signal from the dish.

Secondly, your "old sky box" may be damaged.

Third, see What can I do when my Sky Digibox says 'No Signal' or 'Technical fault'? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

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gwyn
9:03 PM

have got a sky+ aerial but stopped my subs to sky because of cost,i have a small freeview tv,can i connect this tv direct to the ariel without a sky box to receive programes ,if so,how,and what would i receive,freeview from the tv,or free stations from sky.thanks

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Briantist
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9:28 PM

gwyn: No, you can't connect a Freeview TV direct to a dish, but you can continue to use your Sky+ box or you can swap it for a Freesat+HD box. Upgrading from Sky+HD to Freesat+HD | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice for more.

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gwyn
9:36 PM

many thanks for your quick reply,gwyn

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Thursday, 26 May 2011
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Roger Quinton
2:10 PM

Hi, I have a sky satellite dish aerial but no receiver box (I now use cable via a V+ box). I also have a Panasonic DVD recorder (DMR-EX99EVB) which incorporates freeview which i wish to use to give me more options to record freeview programmes and greater programme storage (V+ allows me two programmes and limited storage). I have no other aerial as the signal is inadequate in my location. Can I connect the dish aerial direct to the recorder via the RF input, or do I need to purchase a Freeview box to send the signal through to the recorder?

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Briantist
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2:28 PM

Roger Quinton: You need a FreeSAT box, please see All about Freesat | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

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Roger Quinton
3:11 PM

Many thanks Briantist. Very prompt thank you

Roger Quinton

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