Quillan Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I need a new card for my Sky box, or so it tells me but thats not really the problem. I pulled the card out and I still get (specifically) Channel 5. I was round my mates house and he has the same message so I suggested he did the same but he can't get Channel 5 on his Sky box without the card being inserted (it says 'insert card'). Am I lucky or has he got a problem? If its the latter any ideas on how to fix it?Without the Sky card all the channels I normally watch are there with the exception of 5US and Fiver both of which I never watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This subject has been much discussed, Q. Put channel 5 into the search box and you'll find this thread:http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1896636/ShowPost.aspxSee Anton's "fix" about half way down.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I would say he is lucky [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote user="cooperlola"]This subject has been much discussed, Q. Put channel 5 into the search box and you'll find this thread:http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1896636/ShowPost.aspxSee Anton's "fix" about half way down.[:)][/quote]Thanks for that.When you 'reprogram' the box does C5 go to channel 105 autmatically?Why does it work OK on my box without a card and I did nothing to it and not my mates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 To get C5, you have to go into Setup / Other Channels and select it from there.No idea why you have it normally and he does't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 On my ancient Amstrad DRX100 boxes I can insert my subscription card to force it to my region (East) which also puts CH5 on 105, after which I can remove it, stick any old card in to operate the tiny switch which is in there, and it will stay like that unless or until I lose power, so it looks at least partially hardware dependent.I haven't tried this trick with any other type of box although I do have a collection of about half a dozen others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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