New Sky viewing cards for BT Sport

[#1]

Considering getting a 2nd hand/refurbished Sky+HD Box (latest black type) off eBay to get BT Sport HD via Plusnet - but before I take the plunge could anyone please answer my questions below:
1. Is there a charge for the new viewing card provided via Plusnet?  (Obviously I'm not currently a Sky customer/subscriber)
2. Are there likely to be any compatibility issues pairing a new card with a 2nd hand/refurbished Sky+ HD Box?
3. Without a Sky TV subscription will I be able to record BT Sport channels ( or any FTA channels) on the Sky+HD Box? 
4. If answer to 3. is no, does that mean I only need to hook up a single LNB channel to the Sky+ HD Box (as a single channel player only)?
Thanks.... 

[#2]

Quote from: Washy1

1. Is there a charge for the new viewing card provided via Plusnet?   (Obviously I'm not currently a Sky customer/subscriber)

No

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2. Are there likely to be any compatibility issues pairing a new card with a 2nd hand/refurbished Sky+ HD Box?

No

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3. Without a Sky TV subscription will I be able to record BT Sport channels ( or any FTA channels) on the Sky+HD Box?

No

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4. If answer to 3. is no, does that mean I only need to hook up a single LNB channel to the Sky+ HD Box (as a single channel player only)?

Yes. But you'll need to enable single feed mode or it will nag you with no sat signal error messages.

[#3]

Beat me to it Davey. 
Washy, let me know if you want to place an order and I'll get you a viewing card dispatched ASAP for you.

[#4]

Thanks DaveyH - it's good to know for sure. Good tip on single feed mode, that would have been annoying. 
MattyC - thanks also, I haven't bought the Sky+HD Box yet so I'll order BT Sport as soon as I have.  To save any delays my end, if you're able to order a viewing card in advance ahead of my order and any Sky Box S/N or such info then yes, please go ahead.  
Got another question now...., would I need to connect the Sky+HD Box to the internet for any reason?  If so, would wireless be good enough or is Ethernet cable recommended?
Many thanks  

[#5]

Hi,
The dispatch of the card is part of the order placement process, so it would probably be best to wait until you have your Sky+HD Box.
As far as I can tell, I don't think you will need to be connected to the internet for the BT Sport service.

[#6]

MattyC, would you please confirm for certain whether an internet connection is required for BT Sport HD from Plusnet ?
Thx

[#7]

Sorry for the slow response, Washy.
I've just checked with one of the staff dealing with BT Sport and they can confirm that it is not require.
Hope this helps.

[#8]

have tried to ring customer support line but have given up after no answer in 30 minutes.
If i took bt sport and needed plusnet to send me a card, how much would this card cost.

[#9]

Answered in the other thread you hijacked...
Google terms 'plusnet bt sport' seemed to work for me