Sky reception for Barcelona

axelsan

Hello!!
I'm new on this and I want some advices before I begin to buy things.
My idea is to see Sky UK in Barcelona.
I only have a Sat receiver Kaon 570.
I asked to an installer and told me that for good reception of Sky I will need a 110cm dish, is it correct? I read that 90cm is enough, but maybe for a better reception 110cm could be fine.
I know that I will need a pcmcia cam for the receiver, but I don’t know which want I need.
When I have all ready, how can I subscribe to Sky?
Thanks in advance.

satelliteman

Welcome to satellites,

As far as reception goes, in that region, I beleive an 85cm is sufficient enough to catch 2d spot beam. I know a pal of mine set up a temp feed and had it on an 80cm but to play safe and cover rain fade, a 1Mtr + would be a wise option I'd say.

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snap

Most users say 90 cm is OK for 24/7 reception.
You won't be able to get Sky using the receiver you have.
It is possible with the right cam, but you have to return the card to a Sky receiver once a month or the card will go dead.
You can only get this set up working if you have a legitimate working Sky subscription.

axelsan

And how i can get a sky subscription? Is it possible?

Do you recommend me that I buy a sky receiver?

Thanks for the answers.

snap

You will have to get a friend in the UK to organise one for you, or use an agent that specialises in subscriptions for mainland Europe.

rolfw

Yes and you will in the first instance need a Sky digibox to activate the subscription card.

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axelsan

I talked with one installer here in spain that has digibox, but the price I think is expensive:

- Standard Sky digibox 220€

I will continue looking for anothers