Portable Satellite Receiver

newbridge · 16-05-2005

Is the camping satellite system that lidl is offering on the 23rd of this month any good. We have a camper van and are based here in Northern Ireland. What satellites would this system pick up from the north of Ireland? Would the dish size be too small for hotbird and eurobird 28.5 and astra 2 28.2. I would be most grateful if some of you experts could answer this before I buy.

Cheers

Newbridge

**rolfw** · 16-05-2005

The dish is quite small but should get moderate reception in good weather conditions.

newbridge · 17-05-2005

Rolf what sat's would this system pick up.

**rolfw** · 17-05-2005

It will only pick up the strong ones, 28.2 should be OK, probably 19.2 and possibly some of Hotbird 13E, this would be enough to give you something to watch though.

***closetosoton*** · 17-05-2005

what make/model is the receiver?

_http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20050523.p.Portable_Satellite_Receiver

-cts

newbridge · 17-05-2005

Originally Posted by closetosoton

what make/model is the receiver?

_http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20050523.p.Portable_Satellite_Receiver

-cts

yeah It's the lidl one that you posted above. Are they crap..................the 35cm dish seems very small.

***closetosoton*** · 17-05-2005

Originally Posted by newbridge

yeah It's the lidl one that you posted above.

I know that, but does anyone know what the specifics are, for example lidl pushed the COMAG SL55 out a while back for ~£50 - which is a patcheable box. Just wanted to know more of the specifics....

-cts

**gameboy** · 17-05-2005

Receiver Comag FTA III (patchable) 12v or 240v

Picture here...

_http://www.comag-ag.de/pics/inhalt/download/rec-gross/dvb-fta3.gif

For £69.99 You get...

Carry Case
35cm dish
LNB
Cable
F-Connectors
Reciver Comag FTA III (patchable) 12v or 240v
Scart
Meter
Window clamp
Pipe clamp
Fittings for wall
Extra Fittings

ALL FOR £69.99 Bargain!

Check this - need I say more?

_http://cgi.Ebay

.co.uk/ws/Ebay

ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=96970&item=5761156 702&rd=1

**Analoguesat** · 17-05-2005

Hope the psu is of better quality than the last batch they sold - there were several reports of them going bang after a few weeks use!!

**gameboy** · 17-05-2005

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

Hope the psu is of better quality than the last batch they sold - there were several reports of them going bang after a few weeks use!!

Three year warranty - so keep your receipt!

***closetosoton*** · 17-05-2005

Originally Posted by gameboy

Receiver Comag FTA III (patchable) 12v or 240v
_http://cgi.Ebay.co.uk/ws/EbayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=96970&item=5761156 702&rd=1

bu**er me! if i had payed £170 for a £69 supermarket deal, i'd be a little more than upset! straight down to lidl and home to Ebay

one thinks...

-cts

***easysat*** · 17-05-2005

The Ebay

seller thinks you can pick up the BBC anywhere in Europe with that little dish. Just as well the trade descriptions act doesn't apply...

**TV_From_The_Sky** · 23-05-2005

Got my lidl camper system today. The Comag is quite nice and well worth £70 by itself. The extra dish and wiring is ok.

My kit had the f-connectors missing, so the max signal I can get is about 59%. (Check the box before you buy).

I bought mine from Lidl in Slough and they had about 30 of them at lunch time.

I will connect up to by minidish tonight to see how the software handles.

**gameboy** · 23-05-2005

I wonder how many new members will visit over the next few days?

They were selling like hot cakes at my local Lidl this morning!

studmeister · 23-05-2005

i must have been the only person under 60 who bought one. lucky i'm on good terms with the shop assistant as she kept one for me (after paying a visit to the store yesterday).

***closetosoton*** · 24-05-2005

i see there are now at least 5 of these on Ebay

, which I guess the seller got for £69.99@lidl !

_http://cgi.Ebay

.co.uk/ws/Ebay

ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=96970&item=5777027 910&rd=1
_http://cgi.Ebay

.co.uk/ws/Ebay

ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=96970&item=5776972 020&rd=1
_http://cgi.Ebay

.co.uk/ws/Ebay

ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36798&item=4550993 080&rd=1
_http://cgi.Ebay

.co.uk/ws/Ebay

ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=96970&item=5777058 214&rd=1

and the forever hopeful:

buy it now for ONLY £199:
_http://cgi.Ebay

.co.uk/ws/Ebay

ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36798&item=4552094 501&rd=1

-cts

**rolfw** · 24-05-2005

These people really annoy me, they deprive genuine buyers of acquiring a bargain.

**gameboy** · 24-05-2005

When I brought it home the first reaction was 'are we getting a caravan?'

Then when I was taking pictures of it I was asked 'are you selling it?'

Then - 'why do we need another satellite system when we have other dishes and receivers?' - they just don't understand...

Real satellite fans in my house!

Waiting for 'you never watch TV, you're always on the computer' next.

***BGonaSTICK*** · 24-05-2005

LOL, you are not alone...

**gameboy** · 24-05-2005

Originally Posted by closetosoton

buy it now for ONLY £199

£199 and he has three!

If they sell I can see a lot hitting Ebay

as people give up trying...

At least the first seller had tried it out (F connectors fitted to cable)

***closetosoton*** · 24-05-2005

Originally Posted by rolfw

These people really annoy me, they deprive genuine buyers of acquiring a bargain.

i sent a message to the seller of the £199 units asking if they would match the lidl price, i await a reply in anticipation!

***BGonaSTICK*** · 24-05-2005

Originally Posted by closetosoton

i sent a message to the seller of the £199 units asking if they would match the lidl price, i await a reply in anticipation!

ROF!!! You're a very bad man...

I'll wait a few weeks, and pick one up for a tenner...

**frikoriko** · 24-05-2005

Originally Posted by closetosoton

point south, then 5degrees to the west.
pre-set channel to: - 11590.00Mhz Vertical - DVB/MPEG2 - Symbol Rate: 19636 FEC: 2/3

(details taken from _http://www.kingofsat.net/en/freqs.php?&pos=5.0W&standard=Digital&filtre=Clear)

and scoot around with the dish.

the only issue is your dish might be too small for this satellite.... dunno.
i use a 60cm dish for analogue transmissions on the south coast of uk.

-cts

Will give this a try tonight when I get home. Fingers crossed. Thx

***closetosoton*** · 24-05-2005

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

ROF!!! You're a very bad man...

You asked:
"i note lidl are selling these for £69.99 would you consider matching the price? http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20050523.p.Portable_Satellite_Receiver"

Reply
"hello cannot match price have spoke to lidl but they have sold out i got these from germany but might be open to offers"

seems to suggest if you find the right source, you might get them 'cheap' from germany.....

**gameboy** · 24-05-2005

Originally Posted by closetosoton

You asked:
"i note lidl are selling these for £69.99 would you consider matching the price? http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20050523.p.Portable_Satellite_Receiver"

Reply
"hello cannot match price have spoke to lidl but they have sold out i got these from germany but might be open to offers"

Strange he didn't add your question to the auction page!

seems to suggest if you find the right source, you might get them 'cheap' from germany.....

Cheap source in Germany - Lidl perhaps...

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