Hi Guy's ,
I've done some research on digiboxes and most installers recommend the Pace DS430N for Europe and especially Spain which is well away from the Sky footprint epicentre. This model has a low signal threshold and ideal for picking up Sky in countries where the signal is weaker.
This is the digibox also recommended by the company which are going to install the system in La Hacienda , Cabeltec TV. http://www.cabletec.tv/Digiboxes.html
€400 - €500 , seems a little steep to me for a Digibox.
Before you spend that sort of money check out http://www.uk-satellite-tv.co.uk/index.html
You can buy both digiboxes (£99 - £119 DS430N ) and sky cards (free-to view £47) on this site and they will ship to Spain direct if required, read customer feedback section.
Some interesting points to note :
Freesat or free-to-view cards are fully interchangeable between different receivers.
A viewing card is not essential. All Sky digiboxes can be used to receive free-to-air TV and radio channels. This includes all BBC and ITV channels as well as almost all radio channels.
A free-to-view or Freesat card can be used to receive Channel Four and Channel Five without subscription, in addition to the free-to-air channels such as BBC and ITV.
A Sky subscription card can add any combination of Sky channels to the channels described above. Sky subscriptions start at £15.00 a month.
Alternatively , check out Ebay auctions ... I've just purchased my Pace DS430N for £47 !!!!
That's right , complete with power cord , scart lead and Sky remote control ... A bargain !
Also if you're not brave enough to bid , you can select the "Buy It Now" option , roughly £49.99 + p/p
Happy Bidding !
