Using Sky HD box with Sky Q dish

[HarryR]

It might have been answered before but I cannot find the answer I want. I recently cancelled my Sky Q subscription and returned the Q box back. I have an old Sky + HD box lying around. I want to use them for watching Freeview channels. Is this possible? 

[GD1 · Accepted solution]

@HarryR  Freeview is via an Aerial, you mean Freesat (there is a difference)  You would need to change the LNB from the Sky Q type (Wideband) to a Universal  type for Sky HD (A hybrid one would also do the job).

[Mark39]

Most likely not, I'm afraid. Sky Q dishes aren't compatible with Sky+, unless you had a hybrid LNB (on the arm of the dish) fitted. Your Sky+ box won't receive a signal.

[HarryR]

Ta mate. Yes I did mean Freesat. Might sound a stupid question, is it fairly straightforward to change LNB or will it need an engineer?

[GD1]

@HarryR  If the dish is easily accessible it's a 5 minute job to replace the LNB, if the dish is high up I would recommend the services of a Satellite installer for safety.

[HarryR]

Thanks GD1. The dish is fairly easily accessible. Just a short ladder would do. I guess there would be some videos on YouTube or something. 

[Annie+UK]

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@HarryR wrote:

Ta mate. Yes I did mean Freesat. Might sound a stupid question, is it fairly straightforward to change LNB or will it need an engineer?

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It is possible to do yourself but the install also is where the signal is fine tuned so it is better done with the correct equipment

[GD1]

@HarryR  There are lots of videos on Youtube, replacing one is straight forward.