<![CDATA[Satellite TV support forum & Digital TV support forum. - DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised systems]]> http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/ Information exchange on LNBs, Single satellite, motorised and multi-satellite systems. DiSEqC switches, positioners, motors, actuators, dish-alignment etc. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Satellite TV support forum & Digital TV support forum. - DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised systems]]> http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/ A few Questions http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163640-few-questions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:17 GMT Hi im new to this and currently have sky hd installed, my contract is up in the new year and im then looking to install a motorised setup My main questions are though, as my house isnt south facing and the south facing wall is blocked by another how as is the north, how would i go about... Hi

im new to this and currently have sky hd installed, my contract is up in the new year and im then looking to install a motorised setup

My main questions are though, as my house isnt south facing and the south facing wall is blocked by another how as is the north, how would i go about mounting my dish ? a house a few streets up has one in there back garden on a stand of some sort ? how big would the dish need to be to recieve a load of channe bare in mind im in south yorkshire on top of a hill if that makes any difference ?

What channels am i likely to recieve? how do i recieve football ? movies ? music channels ?

I've read the guides and various threads and cant seem to find any info relating to my problems

Also does anyone recommend any sites/stores to buy all the equipment from ?


Thanks:-worship
I also have with my sky package a multiroom subscription to 2 other rooms both being bedrooms, am i still able to do this with the motorised setup ? can i watch different channels in all 3 rooms ?


How do i go about recieving hd channels ? i assume this is down to the reciever ? ]]> Lamby2009 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163640-few-questions.html Angle Indicating Scales http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163603-angle-indicating-scales.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:02:41 GMT I have found that the angle indicating scales on some H to H Sat Motors are not accurate.This has led to wasted time in setting up a dish and i enquire whether forum members have experienced the same. I have found that the angle indicating scales on some H to H Sat Motors are not accurate.This has led to wasted time in setting up a dish and i enquire whether forum members have experienced the same. ]]> wium http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163603-angle-indicating-scales.html aljazeera card gone off http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163585-aljazeera-card-gone-off.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:16:22 GMT guys , to anyone who has an aljazeerra card, well mine went off and all the channels, probably my fault i have been using it in a tech 1500 card slot when i should have kept it in the irdetto cam. The main question is, i am leaving it in the box hoping for an update, will i be... guys ,

to anyone who has an aljazeerra card, well mine went off and all the channels, probably my fault i have been using it in a tech 1500 card slot when i should have kept it in the irdetto cam. The main question is, i am leaving it in the box hoping for an update, will i be able to leave the box in standby mode rather than leaving the box on? ]]> johnwilliam1 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163585-aljazeera-card-gone-off.html A few questions http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163576-few-questions.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:42:34 GMT *Hi there, Please forgive me if I have the wrong section of the forum but I really need some help. I have just bought a satellite kit with a 60cm dish. I am looking to receive many free to air channels. I can understand most foreign languages but I am not too good with any of the Asian... Hi there,

Please forgive me if I have the wrong section of the forum but I really need some help.

I have just bought a satellite kit with a 60cm dish. I am looking to receive many free to air channels. I can understand most foreign languages but I am not too good with any of the Asian channels. English channels will also be great if possible.

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Originally Posted by Question 1
I have bought a new satellite dish to pick up new foreign satellites over Europe. I already have the Astra 2 for Sky. I live in the South West of England in a town called Swindon.

I want to be able to receive a satellite with the most free channels over Europe, It does not matter which language the channels are in.

I have been looking at Hotbird 6/8/9 but I am not sure what would be the best choice.

A list of the best satellites to receive and which have the most free channels is what I am after. Language is no barrier.

Please remember I already have the Astra 2A/2B/2D satellite for Sky.

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Originally Posted by Question 2
In your opinion what is the best satellite to tune to after the Sky Astra and Eurobird Sats?

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Originally Posted by Question 3
Is it possible to receive any Country Music TV Channels or Radio stations on any European Satellites that can be received from the UK?

I am looking to tune my new satellite dish to a satellite, preferably one with country music.

Any ideas on what to tune my dish too if there isn't any country music stations/channels?



I am sorry again if I am in the wrong area, I would appreciate any help you can give me. ]]> robiscool http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163576-few-questions.html coax cabling http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163574-coax-cabling.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:24 GMT My house has tv sockets in 7 rooms and one out side on the terrace i have brought the cable from sat dish through the terrace socket into my box and tv (5 meters). Where it comes into house there is a junction box with coax cables going in different directions to other rooms and somewhere connected... My house has tv sockets in 7 rooms and one out side on the terrace i have brought the cable from sat dish through the terrace socket into my box and tv (5 meters). Where it comes into house there is a junction box with coax cables going in different directions to other rooms and somewhere connected to aerial. So if i were to connect another cable from lnb into this box would i in fact have a satellite signal in other rooms, would there be a great loss of signal and if so what could i do to minimise it.
Thanks again in advance ]]> NOSMO http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163574-coax-cabling.html Prodelin 1251 Offset Dish http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163551-prodelin-1251-offset-dish.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:27:10 GMT In looking for an offset 2.4m dish for Ku band than can be mounted inverted I have just come across the Prodelin 1251 which is actually designed so that it can to be mounted inverted if necessary - unlike the Channel Master/Andrew/ASC/Raven 243 which needs an extra bracket. Has anyone any... In looking for an offset 2.4m dish for Ku band than can be mounted inverted I have just come across the Prodelin 1251 which is actually designed so that it can to be mounted inverted if necessary - unlike the Channel Master/Andrew/ASC/Raven 243 which needs an extra bracket. Has anyone any experience with this antenna which on paper seems to be as good as the model 243? ]]> geoffrey http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163551-prodelin-1251-offset-dish.html Advice needed http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163544-advice-needed.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:54:41 GMT Been living in Germany, nearly 7 years and have decided Ive had enough of German telly, especially PayTv. (Sky Deutschland) So I have decided to, when we move to our new place start of the new year, to have MY Satellite Dish installed so, that I can watch free Uk channels, with view to a full Sky... Been living in Germany, nearly 7 years and have decided Ive had enough of German telly, especially PayTv. (Sky Deutschland) So I have decided to, when we move to our new place start of the new year, to have MY Satellite Dish installed so, that I can watch free Uk channels, with view to a full Sky uk Subscription when my current contract with Sky Germany runs out, +- 9 months.
By now Ive already purchased a few things like the Sky Pvr box, 2/1 DiSEqC Switch for my Humax receiver so I can pick up the free uk and Germany channels.

I have a 85cm Triax dish (Live on the outskirts of Cologne) and need advice for the following:

* What would be the best Multifeed holder for it, since I eventually want to add a LNB for 16°E, so that I can take out a sub for Digitalb (for their variety of footy leagues) Since Im not sure if other makes of multifeed holders are compatible with Triax dishes

* Should I buy one of those packages on Ebay which includes Quad Lnb/Cable(10,25,20m)/F connectors/clips or should I just buy cable in bulk 50m or so and buy everything else seperate?

* Since I will be living in a three storey house, the roof is quite high and I wanted to know, could an installer already set up the 16°E LNB feed even though I dont have the Digitalb set up yet?Because I want to have the guy do as much in one call out, instead of having to make another call out, cause I know it will be pricey when it comes to labour since they have to climb quite high to get to the roof.

Thanks in advance :-worship ]]> Springbok76 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163544-advice-needed.html Guidance on best way to go http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163525-guidance-best-way-go.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:44:19 GMT Hi all, hope this is the best place to post this. I've done a bit of reading on here and i think i've settled on a setup. Background story is... after much thought and harrassment by other half we're gonna get a telly with HD. With sky's phone/broadband/HD bundle its working out about £39 per month which is only about £7 per month more than my current phone/broadband. Now the thought of picking up a lot of FTA euro channels wether HD or not appeals to me.

So, do i need to a) get a motorised dish at about 900mm and HD receiver?. b) Will the motorised dish be able to supply both the sky box and the motorised receiver? c) should i let the sky installer do his thing and then remove there dish and put up new one or would they do it for me as a private extra? d) what would be a reasonable HD motorised sat receiver for someone who would just like to hit a button and be done? e) if i was supplying all the stuff for an installer to fit assuming i had 1xsky HD box and 1xmotorised HD receiver running of 1x900mm motorised dish what else would i need? Sorry if these are all obvious but i haven't gotta clue and am needing pointed in the right direction ( no pun intended:) ]]> wookie http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163525-guidance-best-way-go.html <![CDATA[Has my dish moved ..or is 'the tower' down (58W)?]]> http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163500-has-my-dish-moved-tower-down-58w.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:25:23 GMT Hi friends ..
Had a bit of wind here recently so anything's possible ..
I can no longer get anything fromthe tower 11477H @ 58W ..
Still getting good signals from CCTV on 45 deg West ...so either my dish is now a bit out of alignment ...or ADHOC from the tower is down ..
Can anyone do a quick check for me ?
rgds
VS ]]> Vipersan http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163500-has-my-dish-moved-tower-down-58w.html Oyster Vision II Auto-skew modification http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163477-oyster-vision-ii-auto-skew-modification.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:05:11 GMT Good afternoon, I have a Vision II single LNB satellite system- mounted on a motorhome. Because I travel into Southern Spain, and plan to go into Greece, the existing fixed skew means I lose the signal in the South of France. I would like to upgrade the existing system to add the Oyster... Good afternoon,

I have a Vision II single LNB satellite system- mounted on a motorhome. Because I travel into Southern Spain, and plan to go into Greece, the existing fixed skew means I lose the signal in the South of France.

I would like to upgrade the existing system to add the Oyster Auto-Skew LNB modification, but am a bit confused...

Please anybody advise if this is feasible, and if so, do you know where I could have this modification undertaken?

Is it simply a case of replace the existing LNB with the automatic one - or are their more complex things to consider?

Lastly, does anybody know who could carry out the modification?

I live in Cumbria
Many thanks

Paul ]]> paul10june http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163477-oyster-vision-ii-auto-skew-modification.html Need help with BADR 4 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163464-need-help-badr-4-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:05:35 GMT Hi,
i'm new to the whole satellite thing. I wanted to receive the arabic channels provided by the BADR 4 satellite. I asked a company called skyline installations to do it for me.
They recommended a 1.2m dish so for the past 2 months they have been trying to pick up the badr4 satellite but i haven't even got one of the arabic channels listed on the lyngsat website, all i get is German porn.
I live near glasgow do you think this dish is big enough and are the BADR4 channels definitely free to air.
I eally need elp cause this company are refusing to give a refund for the dish cause they say they have done their job properly!! ]]> mehdi78 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163464-need-help-badr-4-a.html help in North Madrid http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163463-help-north-madrid.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:53:05 GMT Hello and welcome to the Nosmo show. I have been setting up my system as many of you know for the past few weeks now and i have it working fairly well (thanks to all the help from some members) untill we get to evening when all the good channels break up:mad: I am at the moment waiting for a... Hello and welcome to the Nosmo show.
I have been setting up my system as many of you know for the past few weeks now and i have it working fairly well (thanks to all the help from some members) untill we get to evening when all the good channels break up:mad:

I am at the moment waiting for a pace 2600c1 to arrive from uk via a well known auction site( no names this time tivu, i am learning). I am unwilling to fiddle with the setup untill the box arrives but was thinking it would be good to maybe illicit the help of someone close by with a field meter. If anyone could help i would be very appreciative or maybe p.m someone you know who lives nearby to join this thread i believe embalse lives near me but i have no way of contacting him or others on through this thread. Many thanks.............Philly

As a footnote this setup has lasted longer than my first marriage:-rofl2 ]]> NOSMO http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163463-help-north-madrid.html Suggestion (Multi LNb set up) http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163455-suggestion-multi-lnb-set-up.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:37:20 GMT hello, i need some suggestion for my setup. ok, i have 2 dish. sky mini dish and 65 cm dish. now i want to keep the sky mini dish for fix 28.2e, but want to use 65 cm dish with multi lnb which is not being use at the moment. i want 9e, 13, and 19.2e and 16 e if possible, is it possible to set... hello, i need some suggestion for my setup.
ok, i have 2 dish. sky mini dish and 65 cm dish.

now i want to keep the sky mini dish for fix 28.2e, but want to use 65 cm dish with multi lnb which is not being use at the moment. i want 9e, 13, and 19.2e and 16 e if possible,
is it possible to set 4 lnb in my 65 cm dish? which satellite i should point my dish to?
and do i need thin lnb like alps because any of the satellite are too close? if i do which 2 satellite are very close?
thanks in advance ]]> joy123 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163455-suggestion-multi-lnb-set-up.html Fortec Star from Maplin http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163435-fortec-star-maplin.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:04:49 GMT I bought a fortec star freesat kit from maplin and have installed this on the side of a block of flats i live in next to a sky dish. I have pointed it in the same direction as the sky dish, yet I don't get a signal.
I have bought a satellite finder and this beeps in the direction I have it facing, however on the receiver, I get signal strength of 45% and signal quality of 5% where ever the dish is pointing. This is the second LNB and receiver as I returned the originals with the same issue thinking they were faulty.
I get a signal strength of 2% if I unplug from the LNB, and when plugged in, even if pointing at the floor I get 45%

Please tell me what I'm doing wrong as I'm on the fringe area for freeview so currently only get bbc 1, 2, 3 and news through my aerial, and more channels would be nice.

Cheers,
Ollie ]]> oliverwestby http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163435-fortec-star-maplin.html Maplin fortecstar satellite kit for german channels http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163434-maplin-fortecstar-satellite-kit-german-channels.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:40:49 GMT Hi im new to the forum and would like to know if my recently bough maplin forestec stat sattelite kit will work for the 19.2 Astra sattelite for german channels. (it's the £59 one) thank you. ]]> Henry1992 http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/163434-maplin-fortecstar-satellite-kit-german-channels.html