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    summertime reception

    My reception of bbc and ITV was good till a couple of weeks ago, but they disappeared totally more or less overnight. I'm told this seasonal problem is widespread, but is there anything I can do about it? I'm in Bologna and have a 1.5m dish - receiver is an old Grundig, and the LNB is just...
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    Transponders change?

    Well I think I know now, having read other messages. I received BBC 1 + 2 and ITV pretty well till about 2 weeks ago, then they disappeared so dramatically and completely I thought the dish had moved or something. I have a 1.5m dish and am near Bologna Italy. Is there anything I can do? Or do I...
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    ASTRA 2D BBC & ITV RECEPTION

    Thanks for the info. I've been trying to find a bigger dish. Installers have either said they can't get them or have quoted exorbitant prices (from €450 to €700)- but I don't need it installed as it's on my balcony and I can do it myself. Can you - or any other reader - suggest a dish supplier...
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    ASTRA 2D BBC & ITV RECEPTION

    I live near Bologna, Italy. I inherited from someone who left Italy a sky receiver (Grundig) and an 80cm dish - and used to receive the FTV channels - but no more. What's my best move (if there is one) to get them again? If this isn't possible, is it worth subscribing to UK Sky?
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