Where is the RF2 on a Sky+ HD box?

On your remote, key Services,0,0,1. Select to access the Installer Menu where you’ll find the RF2 settings. Key the whole sequence in one go.

What can I do with an old Sky Plus box?

You can also send us old equipment to recycle. We reuse most parts of your old products and recycle the rest. If your Sky Q or broadband kit has been loaned to you as part of your subscription, you’ll need to return it to us when you leave. If you hang on to it, you’ll pay a non-return fee.

Can I still use my old Sky Plus box?

Sadly, once you subscribe to Sky Q you will not be able to access Sky services through your old Sky+ or Sky box. You cannot have more than one Sky subscription going to one house, so this means that you have to choose between the two.

How do I find the secret menu on my Sky HD box?

There are a few settings in the SKY HD box which are contained in a hidden menu such as the activation of the RF2 port which is used for distribution of the SKY channel to other screens. To access this menu, press the following button combination: Press ‘Services’ and then press; 0, 0, 1, and then ‘Select’.

Can you still use Sky box after Cancelling?

You have to return all your Sky Q boxes if you cancel your subscription, they are only loaned to you.

Can you sell old Sky boxes?

Sell it! Provided you’re out of contract with Sky and the box is yours to sell, then you could consider selling it on eBay, where they can earn some decent money. If a Sky box breaks, they’re expensive to replace and many opt for a second-hand box as an alternative.

Will my old Sky Box work without a card?

A large number of digital TV channels can be viewed on a Sky Digibox without a Sky subscription or a viewing card, as the signal is not encrypted – see Sky’s Free to Air channel list. If you have an old Sky box and a satellite dish, you should be able to watch these free-to-air channels.

Can I use an old Sky box to get Freeview?

@Nodrog87 No sky boxes can be used as a freeview box as they are two different systems. It can be used as a Freesat box using an existing Satellite dish. Freeview needs an aerial.

How do I activate the RF2 output on my Sky Box?

In order to distribute the signal from your SKY™ box to other rooms in the house the RF2 output on the receiver needs to be activated. This is done using the following proceedure to access the hidden menu: Press the SERVICES button Press the NUMBER 4 button, then the NUMBER 0 then the NUMBER 1 button

What RF channel does Sky TV use?

The Sky box sends its picture on a specific RF channel, and you will need to tune your TV set into that channel. The default RF channel number for a Sky box is UHF channel 68.

Can I connect my Sky Box to a second TV?

Yes. If you connect a TV aerial lead from one of the two RF output sockets on the back of a Sky box, you can connect the other end of the aerial lead to a second TV set and watch the output of your Sky box The Sky box sends its picture on a specific RF channel, and you will need to tune your TV set into that channel.

How many UHF aerial outputs does a Sky Box have?

Question: A Sky box has one UHF aerial input and two UHF aerial outputs – RF1 and RF2. Whats the difference between the RF1 and RF2 outputs?