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Old 16-11-2008, 17:54   #9
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Re: Channel 5 Signal

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Originally Posted by Solinari View Post
I seriously doubt i am not entitled to use my broadband cable as a source for a terrestrial TV signal, i don't think they could need the tap currently feeding 1 - 5 because as you said everything comes down the same cable. I can't see how they could stop 1 - 5 coming down the cable in order to provide someone else a service, that doesn't make sense.

It is conceivable that Virgin will stop sending the terrestrial TV signal in the near future but i can't see how a problem with channel 5 flickering and sound cutting out every second can have anything to do with it. I subscribe to digital and i had analogue before that, because i had analogue the engineer that originally installed it many years ago tuned in 1 - 5 using the terrestrial signal that comes down the cable which uses different frequencies to the normal TV aerial, because of that i kept the TV tuned in to these frequencies. I can't see how i am not entitled to get 1 - 5 through my broadband or digital cable and if i am not then how would one go about getting the right? My guess is they can't because they aren't channels you pay for.
You are only 'allowed' to connect VM cables to their authorised equipment - i.e. an stb or modem provided by them. Direct to a TV isn't counted as 'authorised' so you will not be able to get the 'right' to do it.

I know we aren't being much help, but the reality is you have been using a service for free, for quite a while, which will soon be taken away.

Your alternatives for a 'future-proof' solution are another digital stb (cable or satellite), an aerial for Freeview, or a dish for the new Freesat service.

tinstaafl, I'm afraid ...
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