29 Mar 2024 11:08 AM
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?
29 Mar 2024 11:12 AM - last edited: 29 Mar 2024 11:28 AM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more@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).
29 Mar 2024 11:12 AM - last edited: 29 Mar 2024 11:28 AM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more@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).
29 Mar 2024 11:14 AM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out moreMost 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.
29 Mar 2024 11:15 AM
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?
29 Mar 2024 11:17 AM - last edited: 29 Mar 2024 11:17 AM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more@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.
29 Mar 2024 11:19 AM
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.
29 Mar 2024 11:27 AM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more
@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?
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
29 Mar 2024 11:28 AM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more@HarryR There are lots of videos on Youtube, replacing one is straight forward.
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