First time trying freeview. can you help me?

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graphman

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#61758 22-May-2010 16:13

I have a standard TV. no HD or anything fancy.
I have a disconnected Sky TV satellite Dish, with the following plug:

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5793/skytvplug.jpg

I don't have a freeview box.
I don't have an adaptor for the above plug.
I don't have a current sky TV subscription.

What is the cheapest solution for me?

Thank you for your help.

davidcole

6036 posts

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#333354 22-May-2010 19:39

you should just be able to buy a freeview satellite decoder box plug it in to that cable, and to your tv and be away.

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crazed

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#333355 22-May-2010 19:43

davidcole: you should just be able to buy a freeview satellite decoder box plug it in to that cable, and to your tv and be away.

Yea they are priced around the $180 mark for the cheapest.

check out http://www.freeviewnz.tv they have lists of retailers etc

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graphman

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#333369 22-May-2010 19:59

Thanks alot!

I found one for $120 at freeviewshop.co.nz

Deev8

481 posts

Ultimate Geek

#333567 23-May-2010 12:02

graphman: I have a disconnected Sky TV satellite Dish, with the following plug:
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5793/skytvplug.jpg

It might be useful for you to know that type of plug is called an "F Connector".

graphman

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#339969 9-Jun-2010 21:34

sucess. I bought a receiver from first-in. $69

working fine. ;D