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When was the Skycard last used and what message did it say on screen ?

If not used for some time a Skycard may go dormant and needs to be left in a switched on & connected Sky digibox for upto 24hrs to rejuvenate.

In reality, this usually takes no more than a few hours.

 

 

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Thanks for the reply.

I have been useing it most weekends but thinking about it, it might have been off for some time, as we don't always use channel 4.

We're away this weekend so I will see what the message says, then fix it up at home for 24hrs.

Thanks again

Tim

Quote: Originally posted by bigdrake on 28/10/2007

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i bought the 1 from lidl in the suitcase ( silvercrest brand) it is perfect. comes set up for astra 1 but you can change it and it works a treat. as for the 1 from maplins in the cardboard box it is a fortec star product who are a very reputable set up. the dishes used by the bbc for broadcasting from the gulf are fortec brand.

just 1 last sad fact. i manufacture the box for the fortec 1 sold in maplins so please go out and buy it i could do with a re-order.

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re "magic eyes" for sky boxes under bed - where can I buy one?

You can get the magic eyes from Focus,B & Q etc 

http://www.brymar.co.uk/acatalog/Sky_Digital_3.html

Consider a Sky TV Link/Eye - This innovative product allows you to receive Sky Digital in 2 rooms using existing co-ax cable... Watch the same channel on 2 TVs at the same time, and use your Sky remote to change channels from another room. Available from Sky.com, Maplin or considerably cheaper online from Argos (around £15 - cat no 534/3250)

Left it on for 24 hours but still no 4 & 5.

Realized I have had the card for 3 summers, not sure if i have had it for 3 years or not.

Anyway, got a new card and everything is ok now.

£20.00 for 3 years to get the main channels and some more is good value I think.

Tim

yep,

i was told by sky when i got my freesat card that if the box is left unplugged for more than a fortnight , then you have to reactivate the card by phoning sky again

stu 

Quote: Originally posted by tim.cooper5 on 29/10/2007

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Slightly off topic but close!

I have a "feesat" card in my box.

Last weekend while away in the van, I could'nt get channel 4, I got 5 and all the usual channels I normaly get.

Any ideas anyone?

thanks

Tim

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Yep.  Try switching off the sky box at the mains, leave for a couple of minutes, switch on again and all should be back to normal after the usual short delay in getting tuned in.  I find this works for most "sky box" problems.  Also works for computer and most things complicated.

Good luck Tim (sorry I've just noticed that you've had a reply to this effect - did it work?)

I did try switching it off then on again after a few mins, but it did'nt work.

I've done that before and it did work.

I think the card must have just ran out.

We have been away most weekends, so it was never off for more then two weeks.

Like I said, £20.00 for 2 - 3 years is good value I think.

Thanks for replies though

Tim