Switching off digibox for 2 weeks.

Greenman · 16-12-2002 11:04pm #1

If I switch off my sub and FTV box's when I go on hols for two weeks will all the channels be lost and will I have to ring $ky and BBC to reactivate?

byte · 17-12-2002 12:24am

Well if they do go off, just wait a few hours (after plugging boxes back in) and the cards will reactive themselves. Overnight is usually best.

HTH

watty · 17-12-2002 11:46am

Always unplug phone line if storm, and unplug mains / phone if away.

Only some of the channels "lock". They always come back on their own.

If the box is off for several years it might need a forced download, hold backup on box (not remote) while powering up.

You only ever need to ring Sky if you put the card in a different box. They take new box details and change it over.

Greenman · 17-12-2002 12:30pm

Thanks "watty" BTW I have 4 dishes and 5 lnbs and the family (wife) and neighbours are not bothered.

watty · 17-12-2002 4:17pm

Hey, Greenman. I have 4 Dishes but now 8 LNBs. I think they breed.

(Not counting MMDS style mesh dish for plyaing with and 2 x 85cm dishes I'm setting up WiFi LAN bridge connection on)

Switching off digibox for 2 weeks.

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