Switching from SKY + / SKY HD to SKY Q - some points to note

[TimmyBGood]

@Mike-S 

That one you linked to does appear to be, but the images aren't quite clear enough to tell.  There are a couple of Sky part numbers which should be researchable online, and they should have a Sky logo somewhere.

[Godfrey]

@Mike-S  If you search for '4 Output 2x4 Hybrid LNB Compatible For SKY Q / Freesat OFFICIAL GENUINE EL028' on ebay you should find a merchant called Skysatstore offering 'GENUINE' Sky EL028 Hybrid LNBs

Godfrey.

[Mike-S]

Thanks for the E-Bay info Godfrey.

It seems cheap compared to others I have seen but it does say that it’s a Sky branded LNB so I guess it is genuine and will be fine? I am happy to pay for a better quality LNB if needed.

One further question – it says it’s to fit a Mk 4 dish – how do I know what dish I have?

[Godfrey]

@Mike-S   Although the pictures are not clear enough for accurate analysis, the website that you pointed to suggests to me that you are likely to be sent a 'compatible' hybrid LNB which will not have an eliptical feedhorn which accurately matches the shape of a Sky MiniDish and will have a 40mm LNB mounting collar which relies on using the non Sky standard mounting collar that they supply instead of a standard 37mm Sky dish LNB mounting collar.

Whilst this would be all well and good if you, or a local specialist engineer, was fitting this LNB, do not expect a Sky engineer to fit non standard components. Whatever the age of your existing dish the Sky installaion engineer will be prepared to replace whatever is required for you.

Godfrey.

[Mike-S]

So it sounds like the one from your link is all I need.

There’s always more to think about than you realise!😁

Thanks for taking the time to reply – it is much appreciated.👍

[nickireynolds]

Thank you so much for this. I've had so much trouble with Sky+HD recently through Sky cancelling the wrong card and then sending me another a wrong replacement card that I've nearly succumbed and accepted the free upgrade to Q and I'm now really glad that I haven't! I have a Freesat box in the bedroom but, more importantly given the hybrid cable option, is the fact I use RF2 duplicate my Sky HD in my office. I don't need Multiscreen but I very much appreciate being able to do this.

[Norman73]

Can I just chip in on this thread and say main reason for upgrading from SKY+ HD to Sky Q is the free Disney+ with Ads.

Just cancelled the Sky Q install (As i didnt want to loose the Magic-Eye functionality) and now I have lost the package selection for Disney+ so might need to take this on the chin and find a HDMI to RF modulator if I am to have a similar function.

Was going to get a 1TB UHD box as well.. 

[fletpablo]

HI Norman73

Sorry to hear your bad Judgment   have Sky HD BOX with a 2 TB Box 

Have 2 connections 1 hdmi to TV  second VGA to a second TV hard wired but only  with 1 Box Magic Eye use is for Controlling the second  TV functions find that a cheaper tariff instead  of paying 2 box es with SKYQ

Disney plus you might be able to log into on app with a sky subscription 

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@fletpablo wrote:

HI Norman73

Disney plus you might be able to log into on app with a sky subscription 

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Not with a Sky+HD subscription.