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johnnyinspain · 22-09-10, 06:36 PM

Hi all. I have had Sky in Spain, (Mallorca) for some years running from a 1.3 meter dish. I understand why I cannot get some channels and lose signal on others at certain times.
I am about to upgrade to HD and 3D, and wonder if anyone has any recommendations regarding receivers and LMB's? I cannot change my dish, but am happy to pay for some specialist equipment if such a thing exists?
I have read that the Thompson HD box should be avoided for example. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Robbo · 22-09-10, 06:40 PM

What dish have you got? and what type, Prime focus or offset?

johnnyinspain · 22-09-10, 06:57 PM

Actually, that is a question I have never been asked. I have no idea is the answer. Its slightly oval, 1.2 meters X 1.3 meters. I have no space for a larger one unless it is within that size constraint.
Are there any other clues as to what type it is??
Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbo

What dish have you got? and what type, Prime focus or offset?

Robbo · 22-09-10, 08:02 PM

It sounds like an offset, can you post a photo of it?

If it is an offset, you should try an Inverto Black Ultra on it. Not any Inverto, it must be the BLACK ULTRA.

johnnyinspain · 22-09-10, 10:15 PM

I'll get a picture tomorrow. Is that a LMB????

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbo

It sounds like an offset, can you post a photo of it?

If it is an offset, you should try an Inverto Black Ultra on it. Not any Inverto, it must be the BLACK ULTRA.

charlie1966 · 23-09-10, 01:35 PM

Yes it is an LNB.
Inverto - Black Ultra - IDLB-SINL40-ULTRA-OPP - Single HGLN 40mm LNB

blueplatinum · 24-09-10, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie1966

Yes it is an LNB.
Inverto - Black Ultra - IDLB-SINL40-ULTRA-OPP - Single HGLN 40mm LNB

Bear in mind that is a single and is not really suitable for Sky HD (works best with two feeds). I have the quad version and it has dramatically improved reception of certain TPs for me.

I also have a Thomson box. Has a very sensitive tuner and calls home for multi-room reliably over VOIP (make sure you buy one that has has the power supply unit capacitors upgraded).

If you have CT100 cable runs then think about replacing them with CT125.

Bear in mind that the HD versions of channels are completely separate to their legacy definition equivalents. For example Channel 4 HD is on a south beam. Check the listings at flysat .

johnnyinspain · 26-09-10, 11:48 PM

Can I mail the image??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbo

It sounds like an offset, can you post a photo of it?

If it is an offset, you should try an Inverto Black Ultra on it. Not any Inverto, it must be the BLACK ULTRA.

Robbo · 27-09-10, 12:24 AM

Why can't you just upload it to the forum? Scroll down to additional options,and click on manage attachments.

22-09-10, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnnyinspain Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Signal boost/lmb options spain Hi all. I have had Sky in Spain, (Mallorca) for some years running from a 1.3 meter dish. I understand why I cannot get some channels and lose signal on others at certain times. I am about to upgrade to HD and 3D, and wonder if anyone has any recommendations regarding receivers and LMB's? I cannot change my dish, but am happy to pay for some specialist equipment if such a thing exists? I have read that the Thompson HD box should be avoided for example. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

22-09-10, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,373 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Signal boost/lmb options spain What dish have you got? and what type, Prime focus or offset? __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

22-09-10, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,373 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Signal boost/lmb options spain It sounds like an offset, can you post a photo of it? If it is an offset, you should try an Inverto Black Ultra on it. Not any Inverto, it must be the BLACK ULTRA. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

23-09-10, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
charlie1966 GT user and abuser! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Co. Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 498 Thanks: 49 Thanked 108 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Signal boost/lmb options spain Yes it is an LNB. Inverto - Black Ultra - IDLB-SINL40-ULTRA-OPP - Single HGLN 40mm LNB __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

27-09-10, 12:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,373 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Signal boost/lmb options spain Why can't you just upload it to the forum? Scroll down to additional options,and click on manage attachments. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

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