I bought a freesat box from you and it asks me for a postcode, what do I enter?

The Freesat system is UK based and it has regional variations so uses the postcode system to determine what region appears. Obviously in Ireland we do not have UK postcodes so you decide what region you wish to watch and enter the appropriate post code.

For example for Northern Ireland you could use BT7 1EB for London you could use SW1A 1AA

If I have a Sky set up, i.e.. dish & LNB installed, can I buy a Free to air box and get the Free to air channels (ITV, BBC etc) from the Sky (astra 2) satellite?

Yes you can simply replace your sky box with a Free To air or Freesat box.
Free To Air box (click here)

Are Irish and UK channels available on satellite in Ireland

RTE, TV 3,and TG4 are available in Ireland via a normal TV aerial. They are however currently not available on free to air satellite unfortunately as they are contracted to sky TV.

Unfortunately no "free to view" viewing cards are available for RTE,TV 3 etc, a subscription to Sky television is required. At present these packages start at €21.50

BBC 1,2,3,4, ITV 1,2,3 ,4 and CH4,CH 5 and many more are available on Freesat/free to air. .

How can I edit channels on the DIY receiver

CH4/Film Four and other channels are not appearing , how do I get them back?

From time to time broadcasters changed their transmission parameters so occasionally you need to update your receiver as shown below.

Frequency details:
CH 4 ,Film Four 10.714H 22000

CH 4 +1, More Four 10.729 V 22000

Ch5 10773 H 22000

BBC News 11954 H 27500

Men and Motors 10891 H 22000




How to add a channel in the Ferguson FTA receiver 3100 CK ,press play and please use the updated frequency details above. . If you do not have a fast internet connection we also have text instructions below video:





1. Push Menu.

2. Installation

3. Password default: 0000

4. Edit TP. (transponder)

5. Add TP

6. Enter Frequency details: From info above E.G. 10.714 H 22000

7. TP search

8. Push ‘OK’ to scan.

9. Exit all and scroll to end of your channel list (below number one) to watch these channels.

10. If you wish you can enter ‘channel edit’ in the menu and move these channels up the list.

We have TV also in Bedroom will that need an extra box?

To watch freesat channels on a second TV you need a second freesat box with a cable coming from the dish.

What areas can you install Freesat in?

We can install Freesat system anywhere in the Republic of Ireland. The DIY system we sell also works anywhere in Ireland.

Is it possible to collect orders?

To keep prices low (avoiding rates etc) we sell by shipping goods direct. Even with shipping added I think you will still find us cheaper than buying over the counter from other suppliers in Ireland.

Presently we have an aerial from which we get RTE 1, RTE 2, TV 3 and TG4 does freesat affect this.

Installing Freesat will not affect your existing aerial in any way and you will continue to use it in exactly the same way

I am a subscriber to the NTL basic channels (about 16) Can I have Free to Air Satellite installed and can I use both systems. How easy or difficult is it to change between them?

Yes a free to air satellite box is connected to your TV via a Scart's lead so all you need do is change channels on your TV to switch between satellite and cable or satellite and an RTE aerial.

I have a sky system installed & was wondering if I could connect A free to air box to same dish & use in a different room

In order to connect a free to air box you need to change the LNB (the part on the front of the sky dish where the cable connects to) to a multi output LNB called a quad Quad LNB (click here) . Obviously you also need a receiver such as this one , Free To Air box (click here) as well as cable and F connectors which you can see here , please click on CT 100 (click here)

Is it possible to use the BBC interactive (Press the red button) service on a Free To Air system?

Yes on an official Freesat receiver .

How can I watch German and Italian Free to Air Channels

Italian stations are available using our free to air receiver and an 80 cm dish pointed to the Hot Bird satellite. To watch German channels you can use the same system pointed at the Astra satellite or even better why not have both satellites Astra 1 and Hot bird on the same dish.

I was wondering if there such a system as a free to air receiver for an apartment without a dish .As I cant put up a dish in the apartment block

Unfortunately not, all satellite systems require a dish so unless a single dish and distribution system were installed when your apartment block was built you are unable to install your own free to air receiver

I'm looking for a satellite system that will allow me to view BBC channels and Hot bird Free to Air channels. Do I need to purchase two satellite systems to achieve this

A single receiver with an 80 cm can accomplish this using a multi LNB bracket.

Do Free to Air receivers have EPG's on them i.e.. can you receive something similar to Sky Guide with basic listings for Free to Air channels?

Yes a seven day guide is now available on official freesat receivers.

What is meant by standard installation?

Standard installation include 20 m of cable run , allows for most installations carried out by us. However, should additional bracketry, cabling, or labour for example be required, this may incur an additional fee which will be discussed with you before work commences.

I would like to get a satellite dish to see Italian channels as well as the Sky package (English) channels. Does this mean that I need to have two satellite dishes ?

An 80 cm dish with a multi LNB bracket can accomplish this.

How many sets can I run off one satellite box?

It is possible to watch the same channel on many TV's using the Ferguson box but we find that most people choose a second box for greater viewing flexibility.

Do I need a digital TV and video?

Digital satellite equipment will work with your current TV and video equipment giving improved quality picture and sound as long as they have a Scart's socket which most TV's will have made in the last 10 years.

Where is the mini dish placed on my house?

The dish points in a southerly direction so if you can see where the sun is between 11 am and noon then that is the direction you are pointing. If this is at the front of your house do not despair, we can usually supply extra brackets to mount the dish at the back of your house (extra charges apply to this). We strongly recommend you do not use chimney mounting as this is against the code of practice as issued by the confederation of aerial industries, however if your chimney is the only option available we can supply a lashing kit at a small additional cost.

Will I have to tune in all of the channels myself?

No. This will be done for you when your set is installed.

Who will install the digital satellite equipment?

We carry out all our own professional installations in the Dublin and Wicklow areas. All other installations are carried out by our installation partners around the country.

Is the digital equipment stereo compatible?

Yes, stereo and Dolby (surround) compatible.

Can you tell me what size dish I need?

You can use the Sky Digital Mini dish anywhere in Ireland for reception of Astra 2 ( BBC, ITV etc.) For Astra 1 and Hot Bird an 80 cm dish is recommended