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[TwisterFreak]

Hi there. Big apologies if i'm posting in wrong part. I'm going to buy a satellite setup from Ebay tonight(whole kit). It's just over £200.
I had a motorised system about 10 odd years ago and that cost £1100.
Is £200 a standard cost these days?
OK, basically i am looking to purchase this system so i can watch Premiership footy on a saturday etc.
What will i need to do this as cheaply as possible?
All i can see are things like "CAM", "NO CARDS", "PATCHING". What on earth is that all about?
So i just need a little expert guidance on a system for the footy.
Thanks for reading this.
Darren

 

[rolfw]

There are a couple of our advertisers who sell complete systems, including the cards, Art Sport is a popular one. http://www.satellites.co.uk/advertise/adclick.php?n=a22a2667

 

[tapfit2004]

All i can see are things like "CAM", "NO CARDS", "PATCHING". What on earth is that all about?

cam is either built into the receiver or plugged into ci slot in the receiver.

some cams (dragon, diablo) have and are opening channels without cards but this can be hit and miss and there is no guarantees of being able to watch the channels when you want.

patching receivers is putting software into them which will achieve the same as the cams (ie channels decoded without cards) again his is hit and miss.

as rolfw says the art card is about the best for english prem league football with 6 sport channels. other providers dont do as many games but do other leagues and many have film, documentry and general entertainment channels included. you are probably better off buying from a shop or recognised supplier instead of the likes of ebay so you can make sure that the card wont give up after a few months.

hope this helps.