Dreambox

[howard]

I've decided to dispose of my Humax F1-vac1 and purchase a Dreambox. Obviously I want a motorised system, presumably the Dreambox will support Diseqc 1.2..
My question is what new equipment will I need? I already have a 90cm dish and cabling. Really I'm not sure about the functions and permutations of motors, positioners, 'actuators?' H to H mounts etc..
Any help would be appreciated..

 

[rolfw]

If you're sticking with the 90cm dish Howard, you can go for a reasonably priced DiseqC motor, there is a link to one in one of the other posts for £80 or so.

 

[howard]

thnaks m8, is that all I'll need? if the motor moves the dish does it need a positioner to position it?

btw what does an actuator do?

cheers

 

[rolfw]

If you have a receiver with DiseqC 1.2, that will be capable of controlling the motor, even DiseqC 1.0 will control certain motors, giving you 4 positions, so you could use it even with your existing receiver.

Actuators are used with the conventional 4 wire systems and can drive much bigger dishes, but if you're only using the 90 cm the DiseqC will suffice.

 

[howard]

Thank you once again, I really appreciate your help.

Does anyboby know of a site offering basic information for beginners?

 

[rolfw]

I would say that you are already here Howard with the search function and loads of members around to answer any additional questions, you should find all of the information that you require.