UK & Ireland Lidl satellite stuff status...

***2cvbloke*** · 08-05-2007

I just spotted a new version of the SL65, the SL65/2CI....

_http://www.mysilvercrest.de/en/artikel.php?a=101

Something to look forward to there...

justmeaswell · 08-06-2007

try maplins.. its the same kit..

**gameboy** · 08-06-2007

Aldi selling portable digital satellite set for £49.99

Sunday 10th June 2007

_http://uk.aldi.com/sunday_special_buys/productnl_244.html

Watch your favourite TV programmes and sports no matter how remote your holiday location – this powerful satellite system will receive up to 4,500 free-to-air digital channels from all over Europe.

Includes

Mini dish
Digital receiver
Universal LNB
Remote control
Wall and pole mounting bracket
10m cable and connectors
Smart carry case
Easy installation and set-up, including satellite locator, compass and satellite bleeper
Last programme memory
Automatic scanning of broadcasting stations for each satellite
10 Pre-programmed satellites (including broadcasting stations)

Astra 19E
Hotbird 13E
Turksat 42E
Sirius2 5E
Amos 4W
Astra 1 28E
EutelSatW3A 7E
Entel W2 16E
HispaSat 30W
Hellas Sat 39E
A host of functions and features:

14 day electronic program guide
800 page text (superfast video text)
Multi-language screen menu
8 × multi-functional timer
Child lock
Multi-picture function
Zoom function
SWAP function
Favourites list
Auto software update (via Astra 19E 02 or RS232)
Inputs: DC in (12V) power pack provided, LNB in F-Type
Outputs: RF out, 2 × Scart (1 Full), AC3 Co-axial audio out, Audio Out L/R RCA RS232 Port

***Yeshi*** · 15-06-2007

Just got wind lidl are doing this..

http://www.targa.co.uk/index.jsp?SID...AREA=undefined

if they do im snappin one up.. gettin a diablo cam or somat and givin it my mum

**PaulR** · 15-06-2007

Originally Posted by Yeshi

Just got wind lidl are doing this..

Certainly looks interesting. I'd like to see the menu structure though, to make sure that it isn't too difficult to operate (for my wife that is).

The specifications say "- Twin tuner for simultaneous recording or recording / watching of two programmes" so it looks like it can record two programmes at once - a trick that some other twin tuner receivers can't do.

***Yeshi*** · 15-06-2007

Originally Posted by PaulR

Certainly looks interesting. I'd like to see the menu structure though, to make sure that it isn't too difficult to operate (for my wife that is).

The specifications say "- Twin tuner for simultaneous recording or recording / watching of two programmes" so it looks like it can record two programmes at once - a trick that some other twin tuner receivers can't do.

Yeah well spotted.. this looks good.. and will look even better with a cam chucked in

**Channel Hopper** · 15-06-2007

Aldi are coming to Walton next month.

I will let you know what kit arrives with the store.

**chucklebezza** · 16-07-2007

Leatherhead Store

_http://www.lidl.co.uk/

Satellite Dish
For use with digital satellite receiver, Offset angle: 25°, Elevation range: 15.5 - 57.5°, 36.5dB at 10.75 Ghz, 38.55dB at 11.75 Ghz, With 40mm LNB holder, 3 year manufacturer's warranty, Price per item.http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
_http://newsletter.lidl.co.uk/c/r?EMID=09500E305N9N4260K3M8701BP7MP3

http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
14.99* http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif http://www.lidl.com/int/repository.n.../07_2419_s.gif http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
Universal Single LNB
For analogue and digital reception of satellite, Frequency level: Low Band: 10.70 - 11.70GHz, High Band: 11.70 - 12.75 GHz, Noise level: 0.6dB, Price per item.http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
_http://newsletter.lidl.co.uk/c/r?EMID=09500E305N9N6260K3M8700PAC27G

http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
3.99* http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif http://www.lidl.com/int/repository.n.../07_0763_s.gif http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
Wall Bracket for Satellite Dish
Sturdy U-shaped galvanised steel construction with mounting base, Supplied with fixings, Price per item.http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
_http://newsletter.lidl.co.uk/c/r?EMID=09500E305N9N8260K3M87007B6DQR

http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
2.99* http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif http://www.lidl.com/int/repository.n.../07_0517_s.gif http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
TV Cable Extension Set
Set includes: 2 x 20m coaxial cable with wall socket and F-plug, 1 x 10cm coaxial cable with F-plug, 4 x 1.5m aerial connection cables, 2 x TV wall sockets and more, 3 year manufacturer's warranty, Price per set.http://www.lidl.co.uk/C1256C790050C7...file/m_dot.gif
_http://newsletter.lidl.co.uk/c/r?EMID=09500E305N9NA260K3M8700L8HT4L

16-07-2007

WOOOOWHOOOOOOO i think i will buy some of those £1.49p Sandwich Slices thanks for the info

**chucklebezza** · 16-07-2007

Yeah, doornats at only £1.99, so after you put up your cheap dish the mud from the garden wont get indoors-bargain. As you probably guessed, copy and paste ait my thing but at least if you scroll down enough you will find some good deals. Cheers

**rolfw** · 16-07-2007

Sorry chucklebezza, had to edit your post for live and non-satellite related product links, we don't allow unapproved advertising and as cheap as their products may be, Lidl don't pay to advertise on this site.

There is also a thread already in existence for latest Lidl satellite deals, will move this to there.

**chucklebezza** · 16-07-2007

cheers rolfw, it needed cutting down to size

***misterminibus*** · 19-07-2007

it's Lidl time once more
h**p://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20070723.index.ar7
80cm dish £15's not bad.

***2cvbloke*** · 19-07-2007

Originally Posted by mrminibus

it's Lidl time once more
h**p://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20070723.index.ar7
80cm dish £15's not bad.

erm, scroll upwards a little...

Anyway, the 80cm dishes are cheap cos they're actually 70cm dishes...

***misterminibus*** · 19-07-2007

oh yea lol

Marvel64 · 13-08-2007

I have heard that Lidl in the south east of England will be selling a Silvercrest SL65 STB with 57cm satellite dish, wall bracket and LNB plus 20m coax and 4 x f-plugs for £59.99 from 23rd August 2007. Included will be a 3 year Manufacturer's warranty.

The Slivercrest SL65 STB will also be available seperately for £39.99.

They will also be selling a Satellite finder with LED level indicator for £3.99.

***2cvbloke*** · 14-08-2007

Originally Posted by Marvel64

I have heard that Lidl in the south east of England will be selling a Silvercrest SL65 STB with 57cm satellite dish, wall bracket and LNB plus 20m coax and 4 x f-plugs for £59.99 from 23rd August 2007. Included will be a 3 year Manufacturer's warranty.

The Slivercrest SL65 STB will also be available seperately for £39.99.

They will also be selling a Satellite finder with LED level indicator for £3.99.

Sounds like the same kit as last year, but a little cheaper I think...

I got the complete 57cm kit just for the twin-output LNB, but I decided to keep the SL65 too and sell the rest on Ebay

(including a single LNB I got at the same time)...

As for the LED signal finder, utter cr*p!!!

***misterminibus*** · 14-08-2007

I have never liked the sl65 I patched it once it took 4 hours !
the menus are good but there are easier boxes to live with and it seems to have no support.
the rest of the £57 lot was good tho the dish and audio meter and twin lnb
(mine was 2 years ago)

***2cvbloke*** · 14-08-2007

Originally Posted by mrminibus

I have never liked the sl65 I patched it once it took 4 hours !
the menus are good but there are easier boxes to live with and it seems to have no support.
the rest of the £57 lot was good tho the dish and audio meter and twin lnb
(mine was 2 years ago)

I think mine's currently an unpatchable box, but I'm sure someone's working on it, there's a couple of versions so the newer one, which I have, might be different to yours...

16-08-2007

Some more sat stuff in lidl from the 23rd,

h**p://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20070823.index.ar5

***misterminibus*** · 16-08-2007

Yes it is, mine can be patched but all I have ever got is multi & tp$ and with 4 hours of labour it's just not worth the hassel, I was told you could get D+ with a thing called a j-tag but when I purchased a j-tag everyone went quiet on the "how to " so I have never tried...anyone know?

***2cvbloke*** · 16-08-2007

Originally Posted by mrminibus

Yes it is, mine can be patched but all I have ever got is multi & tp$ and with 4 hours of labour it's just not worth the hassel, I was told you could get D+ with a thing called a j-tag but when I purchased a j-tag everyone went quiet on the "how to " so I have never tried...anyone know?

The only thing I know how to JTAG is another type of box, but that's naughty, it's just basically another serial interface which needs only the software on the computer to flash the chips, but how to do it on the SL-65, I really don't know...

**chucklebezza** · 21-08-2007

Hey 2cvbloke, I was thinking of buying the led signal meter this week from LIdl
but I see you say its cr*p, why, is it badly made or wont it do the job? I was hoping to use it to help me get Eurobird 33e. Cheers m8

***misterminibus*** · 21-08-2007

Originally Posted by chucklebezza

Hey 2cvbloke, I was thinking of buying the led signal meter this week from LIdl
but I see you say its cr*p, why, is it badly made or wont it do the job? I was hoping to use it to help me get Eurobird 33e. Cheers m8

Whenever you are trying to find a sat it's hard enough to be fiddling with nuts and bolts and spanners fine tuning sats it's much easier to use an audio meter in an earpiece powered by your own system via the coax which produces a deep tone when not on a sat and a high tone when on a sat the higher the tone the more accurate your alighnment is.
Using this method you don't need to be looking at a silly meter and you just trust your hearing so you only have 100 tasks to do at once not 101.....

**chucklebezza** · 21-08-2007

Yeah mrminibus, I already have an audio metre which I have used on many occasions. I find it quite useful although a bit hit and miss. I was hoping that this led meter would be more precise. Thanks for your help.

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