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I hate to do this, but I am posting to bring my post back into attention (sorry). But I need to know finally whether or not this monoblock is bust or just incompatable with my box - so I know if I can return it or not. Thanks

Hi. I couldn't find any options to change the DiSEqC switch level in the menus, however I downloaded Technomate software and in their editor you can choose between level 1.0 and 1.1, but not 2.0. So am I to understand that it does not support 2.0? What do all these numbers mean? Are they...

Thanks. I will give it a go next time I'm home.

elaborate?? Thanks

Using DiseqC switching (we are referring to the monoblock as two lnbs right? - that makes sense instead of talking about 'eyes') The switch, I believe, is built into the monoblock. On the Sat setup menu you can select your satellites and assign the switch number. In another menu section you...

I'm not sure. It’s the Technomate 1500 CI+. Not sure of the relevance but the receiver says DiseqC 1.2 (or 1.1 can’t remember) switching and the box of the LNB says DiseqC 2.0. How do you go about changing these levels (if you can with this receiver)?

Hi all, I was hoping someone could shed some light on a problem I am having. I purchased a monoblock lnb for astra and hotbird reception. Problem is when I change the switch number on the receiver this seems to have no effect on the LNB (signal stays the same when focused on a particular...

I have tried to do so (I think a tree is causing problems for Hotbird or it’s just unbelievably hard to catch), but how do you explain the switching making no difference (I put it on the 4 different ones)? And what about the strange case of swapping RH and LH side in clamp and still catching...

Hi, I decided to go for the technomate in the end. Thanks for all your advice. I just received it today and I am having a bit of trouble. I’m catching Astra 19.2 ok (subject to some correction), but I am not catching HotBird 13.0 at all. The monoblock lnb is made for this very set-up but I...

Ok, I realise I’m being the standard annoying person asking many questions “because I want to make the right decision” (sarcasm), but I have a few questions before I buy which I hope you can answer. Firstly what the hell is “blind search” – I did a search for this (drums)… and found nothing...

Thanks for the tip. That satellitetvsolutions.co.uk looks good and the recommended receivers also look good (couldn't find the Fortec mentioned on this site). I like the fast channel change feature - I recall having to wait ages to change channels when I visit my family in Germany. There’s one...

Thank you all. How is the UK online market for satellite equipment nowadays? The only site I really know about is hisat. I've bought from them once before - they are good but I'd be interested in checking out some others. Do you know of any other good ones?

Even though I would really like to, I don’t have much time to do a lot of reading-up, so could someone please recommend a digital receiver in the range of £100. I would like something good for the beginner but also something with possibilities for the future. Intend to receive free channels on...

Hi everybody, The Voice, I recommend you look at the following thread: http://www.satellites.co.uk/php-bin/forum/showthread.php?t=2651 This is where the good people of satellites.co.uk taught me how to set up a system. Good luck. P.s. with hindsight I recommend that you go straight to...

You realize that you could have sold the dish or at least charged the company, but money doesn't mean anything to you kids nowadays. Lech (Paid £8 for a roll of self-amalgamating tape - that one hurt, but at least it will last forever.)