Newbie - new setup ?

[cypher]

I'm starting from scratch, want a system to recieve from HOTBIRD, SKY,HISPASAT. I have a chance to get a Echostar DSB808. I also have a multipro 2000 i bought a long time ago for DTT. What in the way of dish/LNB/CAM/cards will i need? is there a link to tech info to get me upto speed? Thanx in advance

 

[rolfw]

Most of the channels on Hispasat will turn black in a month or so, so you may want to consider a 1.1 mtere dish or better and suitable motor, that would give you a better chance of pulling in watchable TV. The 808 is not a bad little receiver, but there a lot better available for similar money and which may be more suitable for multisat reception.

With regard to CAMs and cards, you really need to have a good read in the Matrix reloaded, Magic Module and general CAM section, there is not clear direction on this, you pays yer money.........

 

[cypher]

When you say "turn black", does this mean it is going off the air or i will need a large dish to recieve signal.

 

[rolfw]

No, I mean that they are changing encryption, so the present decryption methods will not work.

 

[cypher]

Thanks for the help, i'll get a setup with a motorised dish, this will leave my options open.