ITV 1 HD Missing off freesat?

[Tezza33]

What was the one you sent me then? I liked that one. Pity I let it go. Anyway, it doesnt matter. It works, thats the main thing. Its hardly got used on this trip (Thank God)

It was a Humax HB-1000s Freesat box
Freesat boxes cost more than ordinary satellite boxes, if channel numbering isn't important to you then you don't need to pay the extra, I use a twin tuner Linux Enigma2 box as well as a Freesat in the van, I use that to pick up other satellites if I can't get Astra 28.2E, too complicated though unless you have too much time on your hands like me

 

[barryd]

It was a Humax HB-1000s Freesat box
Freesat boxes cost more than ordinary satellite boxes, if channel numbering isn't important to you then you don't need to pay the extra, I use a twin tuner Linux Enigma2 box as well as a Freesat in the van, I use that to pick up other satellites if I can't get Astra 28.2E, too complicated though unless you have too much time on your hands like me

Still kicking myself over letting that one go. The joys of selling your van in 24 hours I guess. At least the old fella that bought it is now getting some use out of it. It was a cracking system the old Camos with that box. Way better than the massive sail I now have on the roof which this time of year high up staring at the Atlantic is best kept down!

 

[barryd]

I see all the channels are messed up yet again. An hour and a half just to try and locate Channel 4 and the ITV's etc. There must be a better free sat box or way of doing this surely. Grrrrrrrrr!

 

[yeoblade]

Humax 320gB excellent Freesat box, I have one I use in our French holiday home , £50 used on ebay, would have one in the van but the TV is Freesat anyway and with a SD card recording system which works fine.

Yes, there Definity is!

 

[Tezza33]

I see all the channels are messed up yet again. An hour and a half just to try and locate Channel 4 and the ITV's etc. There must be a better free sat box or way of doing this surely. Grrrrrrrrr!

Genuine Freesat boxes automatically organise the channels after updating, you would probably be better off getting one, cost more but worth it

 

[barryd]

Genuine Freesat boxes automatically organise the channels after updating, you would probably be better off getting one, cost more but worth it

That is indeed what I intend to buy. All we need is a set of favourites and none of the 1200 useless rubbish channels most of which dont work anyway. You can get that with this one but as discussed its a nightmare every time it changes. Any recommendations appreciated.

 

[Tezza33]

It depends on how much you want to spend, the one that I gave you was my favourite until the HDMI port stopped working, there is a newer version of that, Humax HDR-1100S 500GB Freesat, you can find them on eBay or buy from CEX who sell second hand ones with a warranty

CeX

You can find others for sale at CEMX but make sure they are 12v

 

[barryd]

Don't think I need a recorder really just a better box. The lower the power usage the better also. Maybe ill just stick with this one and periodically whinge about it.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Don't think I need a recorder really just a better box. The lower the power usage the better also. Maybe ill just stick with this one and periodically whinge about it.

You may not need a recorder but it's handy to have as part of the package in case you would like to watch something on at the same time on a different channel.

 

[barryd]

You may not need a recorder but it's handy to have as part of the package in case you would like to watch something on at the same time on a different channel.

Oh Christ no!!!!! Its bad enough having to endure live TV at the best of times without give her "options". I reckon something with a hard drive will be much more power hungry as well.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Miserable sod.

I think most use laptop drives.

 

[Tezza33]

You can get the same box without a hard drive, It also has apps for streaming, they also have the same box that I gave you for £35

CeX

 

[barryd]

You can get the same box without a hard drive, It also has apps for streaming, they also have the same box that I gave you for £35

CeX

I googled the power consumption of that one and its only 13w. I think the one we have can be up to 35w and it does get hot. Ill maybe get one of them although there are loads on there to choose from. I guess I would need a 12v cable but ill probably have one. Cheers.

 

[Tezza33]

I cut the cable that comes with the box and put a cigarette lighter plug on it, I only used it in the van so it saved buying a cable

 

[maingate]

You may not need a recorder but it's handy to have as part of the package in case you would like to watch something on at the same time on a different channel.

You worry too much about Barry. Just remember this ..... Jellyfish have existed for 650 million years without having a brain. So Barry will probably get by.

 

[barryd]

You worry too much about Barry. Just remember this ..... Jellyfish have existed for 650 million years without having a brain. So Barry will probably get by.

Right thats it! You leave me with no choice. I know where you live and this is going to hurt.