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Scrambled Channel! (digibox)

shanni
shanni Posts: 353 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Can anyone please tell me what 'Scrambled Channel' means? I've just successfully installed my new digbox (dead cheap £28) and all is fine except some of the channels give this message? In the instructions booklet, the troubleshooter guide says "switch to an alternative channel".

thanks for any info.
Shanni

Comments

  • Mr_Skint_2
    Mr_Skint_2 Posts: 5,183 Forumite
    It usually means its a pay per view channel or subscription.
  • Woby_Tide
    Woby_Tide Posts: 5,344 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Top-Up TV channels are encrypted unless you pay a monthly subscription and get a viewing card.
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Its just what it says, the channel is encoded and you need a Top up TV subscription to view it, along with a freeview box with a card slot.
    Your not missing too much though their best offering is UK Gold.
    Your box should have the facility to delete channels or set up your favorites to avoid them.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Must type quicker
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
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