free to view or not to view

den2406dog · 17-05-2008, 08:31 PM

having just bought a new MH (Lunar Roadstar 780TSB) with a tv/dvd, sat dish and digibox on board, i was told by dealer to call sky and get a free to view card (we do not have skycard) and then we could pick up the freeview channels, rang sky and got recorded message that they no longer provide these cards? can we just plug our freeview box into tv by passing the digibox?

confused

pappajohn · 17-05-2008, 08:42 PM

i think if you only want free to air channels then you just need a f.t.a. sat box(no card slot)
not sure, but if you have a skybox then you need a sky f.t.a. card.

havnt heard anything about discontinuing the skycards though.

john.

andyman · 17-05-2008, 08:43 PM

Try this company FREESAT cards £20 Sky freesat sky.com freesat free to view card ftv cards sky bskyb

adventure · 17-05-2008, 09:08 PM

hi

The satellite box in the van will decode the available free to air stations without a card, if it is a Sky satellite box at the moment it will not display channel 4 / 5 as these are still encrypted so you will need to purchase a free to air card, I was not aware that sky have stopped selling these but will check on monday.
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Channel 4 /5 will become free to air on the sky box but only they know when, channel 4 is already free on non sky boxes and is listed as channel 8350.

nick

pappajohn · 17-05-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman

Try this company FREESAT cards £20 Sky freesat sky.com freesat free to view card ftv cards sky bskyb

it would appear this site is for people in mainland euro to get round the need for a uk address needed by sky to subscribe

. fine if you live in france ect but i doubt they'll sell one to a uk address.

plus they charge £25 to 'use' the uk address on top of the £20 for the card

john.

pappajohn · 17-05-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by adventure

hi

channel 4 is already free on non sky boxes and is listed as channel 8350.

nick

thats usefull to know cheers nick.

john

Galway · 17-05-2008, 09:24 PM

What the story on using your Sky box from home?

pappajohn · 17-05-2008, 09:27 PM

from what i've read on other posts, just take it and say nowt.

john.

dxwalker · 18-08-2008, 09:53 PM

I've been advised that you can relocate your Sky box and card from your house to your M/H and it will work fine in Europe, but in doing so you are in breach of contract with Sky and could be cut off if caught. Currently they have no method of detecting if you do this (so I'm told)

Can someone please try this before I do, just in case Sky can detect your use. I would but it's the start of the footie season and I cant go without my Sunday match.

If they catch you, you can always come to my house to watch TV

Gonewiththewind · 18-08-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Galway

What the story on using your Sky box from home?

Thats exactly what I do. I have a Pace duel voltage Sky Box, with contract card.When away with van I plug it into 12v and enjoy my usual service. Just got back from Northern Spain enjoying my only companion, Sky!!!!!!!