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gazeddy · 18-12-10, 08:57 PM

im looking at getting into sat tv from cable. is this dish kit off ebay going to be up to receiving hotbird astra and freesat. im based in wigan
ebay link

my mates dad and i will setting up the dish on the south facing wall of my house.

next question is will i need a special lnb to receive hd transmissions? i know the box will need to be hd

Rick · 18-12-10, 09:10 PM

The dish, motor and LNB will do the job you want. But might not perform as well as a Triax or Gibertini dish with Inverto Black Ultra LNB.

The Bracket and fixings are no where near good enough for a motorised, especially with a dish that size. To give you an Idea, I would be using TK brackets fixed with M10 75mm bolts and 2" mast. Get a good wind and m8 50's (what I would use for a minidish) aren't going to keep the rig fixed to the wall. plus a L bracket will be a nightmare to get plumb which is essential for a motorised.

You wouldn't spend that much more on good kit. A TD88, Inverto Black Ultra, Decent Motor, TK Brackets, Cable and connectors should set you back around £150-160.

No special LNB for HD

gazeddy · 18-12-10, 09:13 PM

next newb question what are tk brackets?
im trying to keep total cost below 300 inc box. hence me and my mates dad fitting

hd is not necessary but a nice addition

Rick · 18-12-10, 09:24 PM

TK Brackets SatPlus 12 Inch Galvanised T & K Wall Brackets

Also available as 18", 24", 30" and 36" Standoff.

gazeddy · 18-12-10, 09:33 PM

cheers so a td 88 dish with an inverto black lnb. what motor?
them brackets look like i could make a pair up quite easily

Rick · 18-12-10, 09:34 PM

The Icecrypt motors are OK, and will be fine with a TD88.

jack08 · 18-12-10, 09:45 PM

them faval dishes are good i had 1 meter dish wasnt bad at all pulling 26e with no problems even in bad weather thinking bout getting faval 1.2m btw i use them guys all time they give you tm-2300 motor with sat packs to

Rick · 18-12-10, 09:49 PM

The picture certianly isn't a TM motor, but if that is what comes then it's a decent motor.

gazeddy · 18-12-10, 09:57 PM

i take by tm you mean technomate. im also looking for a linux hd box any recommendations

Rick · 18-12-10, 10:07 PM

The best about at the moment is the Vu+, but you might also want to take a look at the Protek recievers.

TM = Technomate

18-12-10, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
gazeddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	is this any good? im looking at getting into sat tv from cable. is this dish kit off ebay going to be up to receiving hotbird astra and freesat. im based in wigan ebay link my mates dad and i will setting up the dish on the south facing wall of my house. next question is will i need a special lnb to receive hd transmissions? i know the box will need to be hd __________________ Pace 1000 1b funcard Sammy 2110c "L" TV Package Moto sb4200e SA 2100 M Broadband Package

18-12-10, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: is this any good? The dish, motor and LNB will do the job you want. But might not perform as well as a Triax or Gibertini dish with Inverto Black Ultra LNB. The Bracket and fixings are no where near good enough for a motorised, especially with a dish that size. To give you an Idea, I would be using TK brackets fixed with M10 75mm bolts and 2" mast. Get a good wind and m8 50's (what I would use for a minidish) aren't going to keep the rig fixed to the wall. plus a L bracket will be a nightmare to get plumb which is essential for a motorised. You wouldn't spend that much more on good kit. A TD88, Inverto Black Ultra, Decent Motor, TK Brackets, Cable and connectors should set you back around £150-160. No special LNB for HD __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

18-12-10, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
gazeddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: is this any good? next newb question what are tk brackets? im trying to keep total cost below 300 inc box. hence me and my mates dad fitting hd is not necessary but a nice addition __________________ Pace 1000 1b funcard Sammy 2110c "L" TV Package Moto sb4200e SA 2100 M Broadband Package Last edited by gazeddy; 18-12-10 at 09:15 PM. Reason: added

18-12-10, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: is this any good? TK Brackets SatPlus 12 Inch Galvanised T & K Wall Brackets Also available as 18", 24", 30" and 36" Standoff. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

18-12-10, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
gazeddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: is this any good? cheers so a td 88 dish with an inverto black lnb. what motor? them brackets look like i could make a pair up quite easily __________________ Pace 1000 1b funcard Sammy 2110c "L" TV Package Moto sb4200e SA 2100 M Broadband Package

18-12-10, 09:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: is this any good? The Icecrypt motors are OK, and will be fine with a TD88. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

18-12-10, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
jack08 Stokey Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 671 Thanks: 49 Thanked 112 Times in 96 Posts	Re: is this any good? them faval dishes are good i had 1 meter dish wasnt bad at all pulling 26e with no problems even in bad weather thinking bout getting faval 1.2m btw i use them guys all time they give you tm-2300 motor with sat packs to __________________ 1.2M Channel Master, C120 Invacom 0.3 LNB & Cm Feedhorn, with Tm.Vbox &Technomate 5402HD Last edited by jack08; 18-12-10 at 09:48 PM.

18-12-10, 09:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: is this any good? The picture certianly isn't a TM motor, but if that is what comes then it's a decent motor. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

18-12-10, 09:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
gazeddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: is this any good? i take by tm you mean technomate. im also looking for a linux hd box any recommendations __________________ Pace 1000 1b funcard Sammy 2110c "L" TV Package Moto sb4200e SA 2100 M Broadband Package

18-12-10, 10:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: is this any good? The best about at the moment is the Vu+, but you might also want to take a look at the Protek recievers. TM = Technomate __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

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