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Old 01-02-2006   #6
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My System: Pace 2200 Sky digibox with ftv card, Comag SL65 FTA sat receiver, 40cm Sky minidish, Setpal terrestrial receiver (for free uk tv only!).
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yep, it's just another "dielectric lens" antenna, can't collect any signal outside its diameter, and with additional losses due to absorbtion, so note the required high field strength mentioned, as they rightly say it's "not for dx"!
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