Foxtel HD STB with Series 1 Tivo

[Hoaryzontal]

Hello gents. I'd quite like to get the new HD-only channels such as 7mate.
Presently have a satellite Foxtel SD STB and considering replacing it with an HD version.
Appears Foxtel doesn't have any non IQ HD STBs but am hoping I can get the STB and decline the IQ function.
Any ideas if this can be done? Foxtel are struggling to understand my questions.
Cheers. Rob.

[petestrash]

Sorry but the IQ box cannot be easily controlled by TiVo. It needs a hardware translator to make it work, check this thread (http://forums.oztivo.net/showthread.php?2357-Foxtel-IQ-DOWNGRADE-what-a-piece-of-junk).

Otherwise you maybe better getting a new TiVoHD for FTA currently some are available for $349 (http://www.onedaysale.com.au/) for a limited time.

Peter.

[Hoaryzontal]

Hi Pete. Thanks for your reply. As always, you're most helpful and it's appreciated.
I have the additional input mod so looks like it'll be easier to buy an HD FTA STB. Will also mean I remain out of contract with F#@$tel.
I get a kick out of not paying for an EPG (no disrespect to IceTV), which I call my hard disk fund. So I won't be going the TiVoHD route for a good long while.
Thanks again. Rob.