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uzerfriendly · 16-09-10, 07:42 PM

Hi Everyone,

I used to be a Eurovox user, but haven't used it in a year or so as I've moved, and TV wasn't a priority. Now I have come to dust it off it's obsolete.... oh well c'est la vie!

In my new place I have a Freesat setup using a Panasonic G10 with a built in freesat receiver. In future I plan on hooking up a Mac Mini with a Satellite decoder dongle and CAM box. I have found some posts on other sites that indicate that the Panasonic G10 will work with a Diablo, and other CAMs.

I've lurked here and read a bit about Diablo cams and think it might be a good solution for a few extras, such as C4 HD but haven't found all the info I need to make my decision, if you could clear up a few things for me I'd appreciate it.

I'm getting regular freesat at the moment. If I programmed a Diablo would I get any extra channels off the same satellite? or would I need to change my dish position? I don't want to do this if I can avoid it as I only receive freesat and no terrestrial TV.

Also is the Diablo cam the best one around and is underworld the best firmware availible?

thanks a lot,
UF

Mickha · 16-09-10, 09:11 PM

You wont get anything extra from a Diablo 2.3 cam, support ended for this cam some time ago and there are only a few channels left that it will open, none on 28.2E.

I've also read that it will read a Free to view card, for the few encrypted free to view channels, but I haven't tested it personally as I never view any British television channels.

Robbo · 16-09-10, 11:19 PM

Its also very doubtful that your built-in sat receiver would be able to control a motor for a dish anyway, as that would be your best bet. Most people retain their dish fixed on 28E, and install an additional larger motorised dish together with a suitable receiver for other satellites. People are going for the likes of the Spiderbox and Protek LAN receivers or Linux machines eg a Dreambox these days rather than the CAMs.

uzerfriendly · 17-09-10, 08:24 AM

Thanks a lot for your replies.
I'll probably look to a setup as you describe in the new year....

Thanks again
UF

16-09-10, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
uzerfriendly Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Diablo / receiver / Dish position. Hi Everyone, I used to be a Eurovox user, but haven't used it in a year or so as I've moved, and TV wasn't a priority. Now I have come to dust it off it's obsolete.... oh well c'est la vie! In my new place I have a Freesat setup using a Panasonic G10 with a built in freesat receiver. In future I plan on hooking up a Mac Mini with a Satellite decoder dongle and CAM box. I have found some posts on other sites that indicate that the Panasonic G10 will work with a Diablo, and other CAMs. I've lurked here and read a bit about Diablo cams and think it might be a good solution for a few extras, such as C4 HD but haven't found all the info I need to make my decision, if you could clear up a few things for me I'd appreciate it. I'm getting regular freesat at the moment. If I programmed a Diablo would I get any extra channels off the same satellite? or would I need to change my dish position? I don't want to do this if I can avoid it as I only receive freesat and no terrestrial TV. Also is the Diablo cam the best one around and is underworld the best firmware availible? thanks a lot, UF

16-09-10, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,999 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: Diablo / receiver / Dish position. You wont get anything extra from a Diablo 2.3 cam, support ended for this cam some time ago and there are only a few channels left that it will open, none on 28.2E. I've also read that it will read a Free to view card, for the few encrypted free to view channels, but I haven't tested it personally as I never view any British television channels.

16-09-10, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,373 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Diablo / receiver / Dish position. Its also very doubtful that your built-in sat receiver would be able to control a motor for a dish anyway, as that would be your best bet. Most people retain their dish fixed on 28E, and install an additional larger motorised dish together with a suitable receiver for other satellites. People are going for the likes of the Spiderbox and Protek LAN receivers or Linux machines eg a Dreambox these days rather than the CAMs. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

17-09-10, 08:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
uzerfriendly Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Diablo / receiver / Dish position. Thanks a lot for your replies. I'll probably look to a setup as you describe in the new year.... Thanks again UF

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