This page is shown for informational purposes.

Sky UK and ROI broadcast from 28.2E and 28.5E fringe reception advice and footprints are shown on this page. Reception footprint for the south beam of Astra 2A, 2B and Astra 2D appropriate to Sky ROI packages. 

Sky UK and ROI broadcast from the orbital position 28.2E and Eurobird is also included in the constellation but at 28.5E is slightly off making total fringe reception very difficult, this is especially true of Astra 2D, the main satellite for FTA broadcasts from the BBC but also carrying RTE which is only available over satellite subscriptions via the Sky ROI package, similar to Sky UK in most respects except for football coverage and regional variations Sky offer a comprehensive choice of channels suitable for all British expats or English speakers.

Sky ROI, easily receivable through most of Europe, RTE becomes tricky around Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and the Canary Islands in Spain but is easy in other places such as Malaga, Madrid etc. Sky ROI has some differences between that of Sky UK, in that it bills in Euros and some sport events have slight variations as example some games shown live on Sky ROI are not permitted on Sky UK.

Sky ROI in general is easy to receive however the RTE Channels are broadcast on Astra 2D at 28.2E, the maps below give indications for Fringe reception of Astra 2D. We have just added the latest map covering Spain.

The footprints on this page are intended to give an overview of the dish size required for our Sky ROI packages and viewing card, this page is still being updated to provide more accurate information on fringe reception for both the 28.2 East and 28.5 East broadcasts as well as known anomolies in fringe techniques for Astra 2D. 

The following are unofficial footprints for guidance purposes.

ASTRA 2D Special Map for Spain and its Islands

Germany Reception Footprint for Astra 2D at 28.2E