Freesat

savemoney

Nice to see OP never even comes back to the thread, sometimes I think why bother asking and why bother answering

Mutton_Geoff

I was looking up this only yesterday and found some very useful info here:

http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/freesat.html

The Dixons Sky "Pay Once, Watch Forever" promo looks good too, but you may want to check out via Quidco or here first as the link on that site is a revenue based one.

Forget HD on Virgin, there's very little even with the V+ box and TV XL. BBC HD should be ashamed of themselves, broadcasting previews all day then only the occasional gem at night.

Nice to see OP never even comes back to the thread, sometimes I think why bother asking and why bother answering

Because the question itself was good and worth replying and you've helped the hundreds (if not thousands) of silent lurkers here!

bernie822

Thanks, Savemoney, but dare I ask what LNB is? Bernard

savemoney

Low Noise Blocker It goes on the end of the dish on the arm and the cable connects inside the LNB


Link wont show so posted the description

Low Noise Block-downconverter (so called because it converts a whole band or "block" of frequencies to a lower band).
Also incorrectly known as a "Low Noise Block" or a "Low Noise Blocker"!
An LNB sits on the end of an arm and faces the parabolic reflector ("dish") which focusses the signals from a satellite 24,000 miles away into the "feed horn" of the LNB (see pictures below).
The LNB converts the signals to a lower frequency and sends them out to the cable connector, which you connect to your satellite receiver via coaxial cable.
What is an LNBF?
This is the term for an LNB with an integral feed horn. Nowadays the "F" tends to be omitted.
What is an LNC?
Low Noise Converter. Basically the same thing.
How does an LNB work? Click HERE.

tuggy12

savemoney wrote: »

Nice to see OP never even comes back to the thread, sometimes I think why bother asking and why bother answering

I'm also looking into this and I'm thankful for your knowledge but I see your point about the OP.

andrew-b

The eagerly awaited new Humax Freesat+ PVR box should be appearing in the shops any day now..apparently john lewis are officially now taking orders over the phone (see http://www.johnlewis.com/230519340/Product.aspx for product details) . It's supposed to be released on this Saturday 22nd November. Should be available in Comet sometime next week.

Let us know whoever gets one of these. I expect Santa will be busy delivering a few this christmas!


Andy

savemoney

Yes it is on JL web site I been tempted as you get a 2 year warranty. Very few cashback deals now with JL and haven't looked for a discount code

I hope to get one before Xmas its mine and misses xmas present and want it up and running for teh time


Saw my first xmas tree in a house tonight, lol

savemoney

Argos £299 (not out until end November)

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321832/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX.htm

Satellite fitting £110

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5270237.htm

almillar

If I'm right you'll get a £10 off voucher (for next time) for spending over £100 in Argos. Anyone finding it cheaper anywhere, including cashback sites?

SuperFlyGuy

Is it possible to have a FreeSat box in a bedroom with sky+ in the living room both running from the same dish? Sorry if this should be a new thread