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DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised
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<blockquote data-quote="hexah" data-source="post: 853400" data-attributes="member: 333852"><p>Due to the need for testing it is unlikely Astra 2E will be transmitting until after Christmas.</p><p></p><p>You did not mention Astra 3 at 23.5e between 28e and 19.2e. It has some Dutch regional channels, mostly free to air, NOS plus subscription channels via <a href="http://www.canaldigitaal.nl" target="_blank">www.canaldigitaal.nl</a> (and the BBC etc can be added on for silly money <img src="http://www.satellites.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />) and some German language channels. You can get this with an extra LNB as the diseqc switch will have 4 inputs so it will only cost around €7 to get 23.5e as well.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget to seal the unused inputs to the diseqc switch with self amalgamating tape.</p><p></p><p>The signals for 19e and 23.5e are very strong where you are. You won't need a multi focal dish like the Maximum T85. All you need is a 'universal Multifeedhalterung' like this one</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.satking.de/en/Satellite-Equipment/Sat-Accessories/Multifeedholder/Universal-Multifeedhalterung-3fach.html?listtype=search&searchparam=Universal%20Multifeedhalterung" target="_blank">http://www.satking.de/en/Satellite-Equipment/Sat-Accessories/Multifeedholder/Universal-Multifeedhalterung-3fach.html?listtype=search&searchparam=Universal Multifeedhalterung</a></p><p></p><p>and aim the dish at 28e. Any dish that gets good reception on 28e will be big enough to get excellent reception on 23.5e and 19.2e.</p><p></p><p>My feeling is that the signal levels of 2E are going to be similar to the current 28e satellites where you are due to the high power it will put down and your proximity to Britain. I suspect that a 1m dish would be 'future proof' but it does remain to be seen.</p><p></p><p>If one of your dishes on the lawn is an 80cm dish then you have nothing to loose by aiming it at 28e and using a multi LNB holder. The 23.5e LNB might be a little tight to the 19.e LNB but the signal is strong enough. You may prefer a slim LNB at 23.5e like the Micro Gold, ALPS, or similar.</p><p></p><p>Remember that you can spray paint the dish with non metallic paint like Plastikote to make it blend in. Take a look at the examples in these posts.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/lightweight-80cm-dish.158382/#post-842120" target="_blank">http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/lightweight-80cm-dish.158382/#post-842120</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/my-self-installed-fixed-dish-multi-lnb-system.74232/" target="_blank">http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/my-self-installed-fixed-dish-multi-lnb-system.74232/</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/my-self-installed-fixed-dish-multi-lnb-system.74232/page-2#post-506510" target="_blank">http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/my-self-installed-fixed-dish-multi-lnb-system.74232/page-2#post-506510</a></p><p></p><p>Maxx Digital mesh dishes are sized from 60cm to 1.2m. The perforations in the mesh dish allow the light through and painting it a sympathetic colour along with the back lighting reduces the contrast between the dish and its surroundings so making it less visible.</p><p></p><p>Triax and Gibertini dishes are also good choices, the latter generally regarded as the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hexah, post: 853400, member: 333852"] Due to the need for testing it is unlikely Astra 2E will be transmitting until after Christmas. You did not mention Astra 3 at 23.5e between 28e and 19.2e. It has some Dutch regional channels, mostly free to air, NOS plus subscription channels via [url="http://www.canaldigitaal.nl"]www.canaldigitaal.nl[/url] (and the BBC etc can be added on for silly money :rolleyes:) and some German language channels. You can get this with an extra LNB as the diseqc switch will have 4 inputs so it will only cost around €7 to get 23.5e as well. Don't forget to seal the unused inputs to the diseqc switch with self amalgamating tape. The signals for 19e and 23.5e are very strong where you are. You won't need a multi focal dish like the Maximum T85. All you need is a 'universal Multifeedhalterung' like this one [url]http://www.satking.de/en/Satellite-Equipment/Sat-Accessories/Multifeedholder/Universal-Multifeedhalterung-3fach.html?listtype=search&searchparam=Universal%20Multifeedhalterung[/url] and aim the dish at 28e. Any dish that gets good reception on 28e will be big enough to get excellent reception on 23.5e and 19.2e. My feeling is that the signal levels of 2E are going to be similar to the current 28e satellites where you are due to the high power it will put down and your proximity to Britain. I suspect that a 1m dish would be 'future proof' but it does remain to be seen. If one of your dishes on the lawn is an 80cm dish then you have nothing to loose by aiming it at 28e and using a multi LNB holder. The 23.5e LNB might be a little tight to the 19.e LNB but the signal is strong enough. You may prefer a slim LNB at 23.5e like the Micro Gold, ALPS, or similar. Remember that you can spray paint the dish with non metallic paint like Plastikote to make it blend in. Take a look at the examples in these posts. [url]http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/lightweight-80cm-dish.158382/#post-842120[/url] [url]http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/my-self-installed-fixed-dish-multi-lnb-system.74232/[/url] [url]http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/my-self-installed-fixed-dish-multi-lnb-system.74232/page-2#post-506510[/url] Maxx Digital mesh dishes are sized from 60cm to 1.2m. The perforations in the mesh dish allow the light through and painting it a sympathetic colour along with the back lighting reduces the contrast between the dish and its surroundings so making it less visible. Triax and Gibertini dishes are also good choices, the latter generally regarded as the best. [/QUOTE]
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