Humax Foxset HDR freesat issue.

rich_shot2003

I have got rid of Sky Q and gone for a Humax Foxset HDR Freesat+ box and for some reason it will not find any Signal.

So is the box i got one that will not work with a dish that had Sky Q running from it?

TadleyBaggie

Sky Q uses a wideband LNB by default, only the latest Freesat 4K can use it. 

Peter999_2

Hi, Sky Q uses a propriety LNB which won't work with your Freesat box.   Sky sometimes install a "hybrid" LNB so have a look and see how many cable outlets are available on your LNB.

If there are only two and are both used then you will need a new LNB.   They are relatively cheap (below is one on ebay) and quite easy to fit.   The cables that are already there will work fine and it is just a matter of swapping out the LNB.

GeoSync GK4LB Universal Quad 4 Output LNB MK4 For SKY HD TV Freesat Satellite | eBay

Here is a youtube video showing you how to change the LNB : 

How to Change your LNB on a UK SKY Satellite Dish, For using Freesat UHD 4K or Downgrading to Older

jshm2

You need to switch the LNB on the dish, or get an Arris Freeview box (they are pricey)

There are some Chinese boxes which will work with the Sky Q LNB, but they tend not to have a very good GUI, and look like something Atari came up with.