Dish Sizes

Wadelnaim · 01-10-2009

Hi all please I need to kmow what dish size required to recive Nile sat 101-102, and Arabsat 2B in Irelan?) please.
I wish hearing from you soon.

Wad Elnaim

**Topper** · 01-10-2009

Originally Posted by Wadelnaim

Hi all please I need to kmow what dish size required to recive Nile sat 101-102

As they are both transmitting a middle East beam you will need a minimum of 3.5 mtr, it may even be more

_http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/nile101.html

Originally Posted by Wadelnaim

, and Arabsat 2B in Irelan?)

You are looking at a similarly ridiculous size it would appear

_http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/arab2b_ku.html

**peppey** · 03-10-2009

_http://www.boards.ie was just saying on digital tv section....a 2.5 for nilesat and that showtime has now begun on arabsat.

**Topper** · 03-10-2009

Originally Posted by peppey

_http://www.boards.ie was just saying on digital tv section....a 2.5 for nilesat and that showtime has now begun on arabsat.

But which channels? and 2.5 mtr isn't exactly a hobbyist size dish and still requires planning permission in Ireland. Someone may be lucky and get a side lobe but generally just look at the map, it is way outside the footprint

_http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/nile101.html

**Analoguesat** · 03-10-2009

Another thing to remember is that both the old Nilesat craft will be removed from service in the next couple of years. Its quite possible the new birds will restrict the coverage even further with shaped coverage footprints, so your expensive purchase of a big dish could be a wasted investment.

bloodymiaw · 03-10-2009

hello there! is it true that a sky freesat viewing card has to be activated within 8 days from the day it's been purchased??
Any feedback wil be much apreciated...

**HB13DISH** · 03-10-2009

A slingbox setup in the Middle East by a friend might be a good solution for you, and a lot cheaper than installing a large dish.
All you need is a spare LNB for both satellites, FTA receiver, Slingbox Solo and a high speed internet in both locations.
You can watch on your PC or buy another Slingbox to connect to TV.

Wadelnaim · 03-10-2009

thanks millions guys.

Wadelnaim · 03-10-2009

hi there I'm new to use Dream Box 500s I bought a new one according to my information once I connect it with the Internet I should watch all the channels but mine is not only the FTA and I want to watch Aljazeera sports, would some body tell me what is the problem, I use Eircom internet connection please?

**Analoguesat** · 03-10-2009

I very much doubt you bought a new pukka DB500 - they have been out of production for a very very long time.

Presumably its set up for a card share - either the config file is wrong or the share server is down, or possibly the network cable is damaged....

**redout** · 03-10-2009

What size dish are you using ? JSC Sports are all on 13E.

**Analoguesat** · 03-10-2009

Originally Posted by redout

What size dish are you using ? JSC Sports are all on 13E.

Yes indeed - and thats an easy catch on any sized dish in the UK, or indeed almost anywhere in Europe.

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