Spoke with Thompson.
No real hope, have to refer it to head office.
Told only 4 compliaint's since May 20th, was not aware a repeat had gone out on 29th/31st may.
Dug out the old Echostar T-105. With a strong signal it works fine, so far, including getting the new channel numbers right.
Probably write off the Ferguson/Thompson box.
Incidentally mine is a FDT500C, make any difference ?
Dave
May 2009