We can supply Sky
Digital equipment which is totally free of any Sky restrictions, there is
no need to have a UK telephone connection and you do not need to subscribe
to any of the Sky packages unless you want to..
It does mean you will have to purchase the box at the full price (Unsubsidised)
the equipment is then yours to do as you wish. Ideal for caravan,
motorhome or any other country of your choice.
What Free Channels will I get?
You can get these
non-subscription channels free with a Sky receiver. You may need a Sky
Freesat card to view some of these channels (this currently applies to
Channel 4, Five, Fiver, Five US and Sky Three). Free
Channel listings (No subscription required)
What About Channel 5?.
BBC1,
BBC2 & ITV are broadcast in the clear but Channels 4 & 5 can only be
viewed with a Sky Freesat card or as part of a Sky subscription package,
if you wish to subscribe, the packages start at around £18.00 per
month.
To obtain a subscription
or Freesat card telephone Sky on 08442 414141 please note the subscription cards are only sent to UK addresses.
We
do not charge our customers extortionate amounts of money for arranging a
card when they can obtain one by simply telephoning Sky.
A
Sky Freesat card can be purchased from Sky for a one off payment of
£20.00
These cards will
provide access to Channels 4 & 5, Fiver, Five US and Sky Three without subscribing to
Sky.
Please Note:
Sky cards are intended for UK use they can only be delivered to a
UK address.
Subsidised
Receivers for UK use only.
Beware
of dealers offering a Sky Digibox with an activated subscription card,
this is probably part of a Sky UK installation offer and subject to UK
restrictions.
These
receivers may require a UK telephone line connection. Some
dealers were supplying these receivers which cost them
virtually nothing to purchase, they were then selling them on as an
unsubsidised receiver with a card for a huge profit.
The
problem to the consumer is that both receivers look the same and do
exactly the same thing, however when activating the card you will need to
contact Sky and give the serial number of the receiver, it is the serial
number which indicates to Sky the type of receiver you have.
Sky
may carry out periodic checks to ensure that
it complies with a UK installation and is connected to a UK telephone line, if it does not remain
connected then the card will be switched off.
The unsubsidised receivers
we sell do not require a telephone connection and can be used anywhere. To
ensure that you are getting a fair deal, use an approved authorised dealer,
we are allowed to carry both types of receivers and are very aware of the
difference.
Always
remember that when requesting a Sky card, it is only Sky that are able to supply genuine subscription
cards for unsubsidised receivers. Dealers can only arrange the genuine Sky
cards if they are installing the equipment or using an approved local
fitter,
if you are asked to fill in a form by a dealer to request a card then you
are probably signing for a UK subsidised receiver.
Can I also Get Sky Movies, Sports ETC?
To obtain a Sky subscription card you will need to
contact Sky, they will ask you to fill in a Sky agreement form and enter your UK address and UK bank
account for the monthly payments. Inform Sky that you have purchased the equipment outright and
require a viewing card. Sky refer to this as a second contract. For the latest Sky subscription packages, prices etc go to Sky.
The cards can be activated from anywhere that receives the satellite
signal. Please bear in mind that Sky cards are issued on the understanding
that they will be used in the UK and are therefore only sent to UK
addresses.
Activating your card
Once the receiver has been installed insert the Sky card into the slot at
the front of the receiver and telephone Sky. They will ask for
the serial number and version number of the receiver plus the viewing card
number. To obtain these
details go to the "Services" menu, then "System
Setup", then "System Details", in this menu all the
information required will be displayed on the screen.
We often get asked can you supply the cards?, unless it is installed in
the UK, Sky will not allow any dealers
to request or supply a card. This is not
only illegal for a retailer to do this but can lead to the card being
switched off by Sky. The receivers we supply have all been purchased at a higher price to buy out the Sky rights to the UK restrictions, they
are the same as the UK receivers but are known as an unsubsidised receiver
(Free from Sky UK restrictions).
How far are the Sky signals broadcast?
Generally speaking most of
Europe, although the further South you go the larger the dish required. The satellites are called Astra 2a, 2b &
2d and are all located in the same position at 28 degrees East of
South.
If you want to check the
reception of a particular channel go to Astra
Channel Listings, beside each channel name will be Trp (Transponder) click on
the Trp number to see the recommended dish size for that channel in your
area.
Shown below are the 3 main
satellite beams showing the dish sizes required, the sizes shown are
usually the largest dish size required, to be exact it is always best to
ask a local fitter in your region. They will have expert local knowledge
and can advise on the precise size of dish required to receive BBC, ITV
etc.
Astra
2 Footprints (copyright SES Astra) Astra 2 North Beam
CH4, E4, Five, Sky Movie channels, Granada channels,
British Eurosport, National Geographic, Sci-Fi channel...
Astra 2 South Beam
Welsh CH4, TCM (movies), Sky Sports, Cartoon Network,
Sky News, ITV News, CNN News, BBC Radios 2 & 4 FM,
Most "UKTV" channels (UK Gold etc.), Most Discovery channels...
Astra 2D (UK) Beam
BBC TV channels, BBC Radios 1, 3, 4 LW & 5
ITV TV channels, ITV 2, Disney channels...
Sky
Receivers Suitable For
UK and Abroad (North
& Southern Europe)
The
Thomson DSI4214 std receiver can legally be purchased as an unsubsidised receiver and therefore
suitable for use abroad. NB: Unsubsidised means there are no Sky UK
restrictions imposed on these receivers.
Thomson
DSI 4214 & Pace 445nb
Genuine
unsubsidised Sky std digital receiver (Can be used anywhere and does not
require a UK telephone connection) these receivers are identical in
appearance and have the same functions. We can
supply this receiver abroad. Ideal for use in weaker signal areas, Mid-Southern
Europe
Subscription optional
No need for telephone connection
Further
Details &
Prices
NB: The Std and Sky Plus Receivers are currently being phased out by Sky
(Feb
2010)
Alternative
Offer
For free Sky and BBC Freesat channels in one receiver see our TM3000D Specially
programmed for Freesat. These can be supplied to UK or Abroad and are
suitable for free channels only (A Sky card cannot be used for
subscriptions etc)
Receivers
Normally sold for UK use only
Thomson
DSI 4214 & Pace 445nb
UK Freesat Offer (Includes Sky Freesat card)
This receiver
is the same as the unsubsidised receiver above, however it is subsidised
by Sky and can only be supplied to a UK address.
One off payment
No need to subscribe
No need for telephone connection
Further
Details & Prices NB: The Std and Sky Plus Receivers are currently being phased out by
Sky (Feb
2010)
Options
are available if you already have the 4 output LNB.
NB: The Std and Sky Plus Receivers are currently being phased out by Sky
(Feb 2010)
80Gb (40 Hours)
Sky HD Receiver
(UK Only) The Sky HD box manufactured by Thomson, Pace and
Amstrad contains
the Sky+ PVR functions which will enable you to record, rewind and pause
live broadcasts. For further details see: Sky HD
The HD receiver can be supplied complete with 4 output LNB to allow for 2
feeds from the satellite dish to the receiver.
These receivers are now being used to replace the Std and Sky Plus
receivers, the £10 payment per month for the HD facilities is now
optional, also they can be used as a std Sky receiver by not requesting
the recording facilities be switched on.
NB: The free HD channels can still be viewed without having to pay Sky a
monthly fee.
UK mainland:
Next day sent via 24 hour courier. Europe: We can deliver direct to any country, prices are approx £25 -
£40 Most deliveries are sent via Parcelforce 48 hour Euro service.
NB: One question we are frequently
asked "Is it legal to purchase an unsubsidised receiver for
use abroad?" the answer is yes. Although they are the same receiver as
those supplied in the UK these receivers have been purchased at a higher
price to allow for payment of any Sky subsidies which may be owed. Because
they are purchased outright you may use them wherever you wish. It is the
Sky cards that can only be sent to UK addresses.
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