All of the Sky's digiboxes have the features and facilities. All digibox's are software upgradeable and Sky do this over the satellite link when necessary. It is recommended that you should attempt to get a digibox from Pace, Panasonic or Sony (no longer produce). However, Amstrads from DRX200 onwards are also very fast and reliable and Grundigs only have a power supply capacitor problem that can easily be fixed with a kit. This feature has been added to Sky Digital.

This is THE most frequently asked question. Here are my personal opinions, based on my own experience and what others have told me. It really depends on what you actually *want* since all models are built to the BskyB specification and have exactly the same menu structure (except "plus" model). Availability and cheapness of spare parts and service information: Pace. No other company encourages independent repair shops like Pace does. See similar questions...

There are two things you can do. First you could try to let Sky upgrade your software by leaving your digibox on standby over night. The second way of upgrading is to force a upgrade by switching your digibox off at the mains for 1 minute and as you switch the Digital box back on hold down the BACK-UP and a message should be displayed on screen saying you are getting new software. See similar questions...

This is a big question. Finding answers and making decisions are often hard for a cancer patient. The diagnosis of cancer and deciding what to do about it can be overwhelming, and you may be confused and upset. It is important to discuss your options with medical experts-including your own doctor-and with those close to you. Your personal doctor, who may be your family doctor, and cancer specialists can counsel you about your choices for standard treatment or clinical trials. See similar questions...

There are very few "other channels" broadcasting from 28.2'E which are not included in the EPG. The ones that are available change quite frequently so I don't attempt to list them on this site. Choose a different site which specialises in programme listings. (Details in the "Understanding..." book which you can download from The Cool Book Shop). See similar questions...

I have mine connected to a motorised system but not by $ky directly, I called an authorised independent installer (apparently $ky wont do it for you, and tell you so via the digital hotline, but by the technical hotline 0990 102030, they say it is OK). I have a smart priority switch (£20) and have an MSS100IP pace analogue receiver, 80cm motorised dish and 0.4 LNB. It works fine. See similar questions...

It is good practice to check that the unit has the latest software. At the System Setup menu (accessed from the Services menu), select option 5, 'System Details'. The parameters that vary between software revisions are as follows: Compare the details which appear on screen with the details from a digibox which has recently undergone an over-the-air download. Alternatively, contact the Manufacturer's Technical Department for latest version numbers. See similar questions...

If those Irish programmes are encrypted then you will need a smart card authorised with a Digibox based at an Irish address. This is due to licensing agreements. See similar questions...

No Digital receiver uses a transformer in the normal sense. They all use a switch mode power supply to provide (usually) 3.3v, 5v, 12v, 13v, 18v and 30v. The 12 volt inverters that we sell are at least 80% efficient. You aren't going to get better than that. See our caravan page. See similar questions...

You can't, you need an Irish viewing card. However, RTE Radio is available on channels 892, 910, 914, 915 and 916. [Top] See similar questions...