Other channels

[wbafc1]

Is there anyway that I could get more channels from my existing sky dish? I've heard i could put my dish on an electric motor to pick up other satellites Is this correct? Or do I need some new equipment?

 

[rolfw]

Yes, you can motorise dishes, but if yours is a Sky minidish, there won't be much that yu can see with it, plus the Digibox has no way of driving it and is not suited for other satellite viewing.

 

[Analoguesat]

The fitting on many Sky dishes is not suitable for motorising, and for serious channel hopping you really need an 80cm dish. And a different receiver.

 

[wbafc1]

What would be your advice on getting started in satellites? What would be the best equipment to start with? And how much would I be looking at spending?

 

[Llew]

You're asking a lot in one post !

The best thing you can do is read up on all the information available in this forum, and come back with any specific questions afterwards.

Good luck

Llew

 

[BGonaSTICK]

New 80-90cm dish, diseqc motor, Universal LNB, good basic receiver (Technomate 1000/1500 maybe), cables, fitting etc. £300-odd. Cheaper if you want to fit yourself and/or shop around. £500-700 if you want to go mad.

 

[hightower]

I have just recently bought -

Technomate 1500CI - £110
80cm dish with 0.2LNB - £49.99
Moteck 2100a Motor - £38.99
Sat meter - £10
And cables ect dont cost much!

Patched my reciever the other day, and planning to set up tomorrow!

Took me a couple of weeks of looking around and im happy so far and
spent no more than about £200!