NC TV - Sky HD package

Straybearx



Joined: 08/03/2007
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 19:16

Hi could anyone advise us if a Sky HD box will work in NC?

We are arriving mid Sept and wish to know if we should cancel

our subscription or can we get all the original English progs using

a sat dish bought and setup in NC?

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 19:19

There have been numerous posts on this subject. Try searching for Sky TV in the search box at the top of the page to bring them up. If I remember rightly you can bring a Sky+ box so long as you have had a subscription for at least 12 months and keep up the UK subscription.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 19:26

you can get all the channels if you have a 4.5 meter dish fitted or about half if you only go for a 1.8 meter. thats the problem in cyprus its outside the focal footprint for astra 2A that sky use.



im having nilesat installed only need 90cm dish and no heart attack when you find out how much it will cost to get your sky hd working



andy

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 20:43

You will get most HD channels but not BBC1HD with a 4.2 metre dish.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 21:06

msg1 contact 6ms , he knows everything about that stuff .

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 21:27

Straybearx, I must agree with rowlo, contact Mark he is very helpful & will advise you all about your options.



Paul

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 21:50

Hi Straybearx!



..and thx to all the folks ;)





In Cyprus Astra 2 D ( not A, Andy !! is the important satellite - it broadcasts most Free ( non subscription) content from the BBC/ ITV, etc



To get that RELIABLY a good, well installed Jonsa 4.2M is necessary.... I don't offer a service in "TRNC" but recommend a fellow installer...the ICEMAN.. ( http://www.skycyprus.com )



I wouldn't cancel your UK sub.. but I would try and upgrade to HD... as the channels are STRONGER.. c4 - for example.





With a good 1.8m ( not SO expensive, Andy) you will get many HD channels but NOT the BBCs/ ITVs of this world.... but MOST SKY stuff - and you can record.... remember all the good stuff is on LATE in CY !! ;)



Finally, you can get a 1m dish - don't go less - when it rains you'll know why! ..and get six watchable channels from Nilesat for free.



Feel free to send me an email - look at my profile..



Good luck



Mark

Straybearx



Joined: 08/03/2007
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 15:25

Thanks everyone for your help, I have spoken to ICE man and he was very helpful - problem solved