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graphman

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#61758 22-May-2010 16:13
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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.

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davidcole
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  #333354 22-May-2010 19:39
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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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  #333355 22-May-2010 19:43
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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

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  #333369 22-May-2010 19:59
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Thanks alot!

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



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  #333567 23-May-2010 12:02
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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

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  #339969 9-Jun-2010 21:34
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sucess. I bought a receiver from first-in. $69

working fine. ;D 

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