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Satellite PVR and EPG's
I am looking for a basic satellite receiver with some means of recording (USB stick will do), but am confused about EPG's. I thought you had to have Freesat for this, but have seen several models advertised with EPG, such as Manhattan's Plaza UPM and Technomate's 5200. I don't want bells and whistles, just live rewind and the ability to time-shift.
Any recommendations? Apologies if this has been done to death, but I did search first..
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There are more than 4 different types of EPG being transmitted on various satellites for reception by various different types of satellite receiver.
On 28 East - the satellite used by freesat there are 3 different EPGs at present freesat's EPG intended for freesat badged receivers - a full 7 days info Sky's EPG for Sky digiboxes - again a full 7 day EPG Basic DVB-S EPG - received on most generic non-freesat badged non Sky receivers but only consists of "now and next" data on 28East. Beware of receivers that are not freesat badged that say 7 day EPG as they are usually referring to the DVB-S EPG which broadcasts a full 7 day EPG on other satellites such as the German channels on 19 East amonst a few other satellites. |
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Satellite PVR and EPG's
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I am looking for a basic satellite receiver with some means of recording (USB stick will do), but am confused about EPG's. I thought you had to have Freesat for this, but have seen several models advertised with EPG, such as Manhattan's Plaza UPM and Technomate's 5200. I don't want bells and whistles, just live rewind and the ability to time-shift.
Any recommendations? Apologies if this has been done to death, but I did search first.. ![]() you can transfer it to a USB Stick or Portable Hard Drive and watch it on your Computer/Laptop |
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Thank you. I'm not sure about 28E, but I assume that's the same as Eurosat, which my basic Ross receiver is tuned to, and which gives now+next programmes. Sounds like I should ignore any EPG claims if the unit isn't badged Freesat...
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Thank you. I'm not sure about 28E, but I assume that's the same as Eurosat, which my basic Ross receiver is tuned to, and which gives now+next programmes. Sounds like I should ignore any EPG claims if the unit isn't badged Freesat...
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Thanks guys. Have ordered a proper Freesat one (Technisat) so will see how it goes...
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If you are after the Freesat channels at 28°E then I can recommend the Humax Freesat PVR, if you run out of room on the Hard Drive Or do as I do and keep a 1Tbyte drive attached and play through the Humax box
you can transfer it to a USB Stick or Portable Hard Drive and watch it on your Computer/Laptop |
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