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Old 28-11-2009, 23:44   #10
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Re: two sky freevies questions
One good thing about EU law is that no country can stop you picking up satellite signals from any other. However they don't say the broadcasters should make it easy. The only real restriction on receiving UK channels abroad is the use of the Astra 2D beam, which is tightly focused on the UK, for the five main channels.

The following advice about using Freesat abroad is from Wikipedia:

It is possible to receive Freesat outside the UK and Ireland, although a larger dish may be required as the Astra 2D footprint is mainly focused on the UK and Republic of Ireland. Freesat receivers ask for a postcode during installation, but this is just to determine which regional services to select. Non-UK residents would be best to enter a London postcode, as the ITV HD channel is currently not made available to viewers in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In the weaker signal areas, C4 reception can be a problem, but by entering a Northern Ireland postcode into any freesat box, the strongest regional variant will be received.
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