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trebby91 · 23-10-11, 04:43 PM

Hi, All.
New to this forum!
I got my first satellite dish way back when the only satellite available was Eutelsat , there were only 16 channels available back then ( all snowy!) and you had to purchase a “black box” called a Companion to watch filmnet! The motorised dish was 1.2 meters in diameter!
Things have moved on somewhat since then.
Like most people I turned to Sky as it seemed the best option.
Like a lot of people I have of late got tired of it and wanted to go back to watching all the other channels that are available today, but not on a Sky box or a Freeview box.
Technology has moved on and I never kept abreast of it I now live on a narrow boat that is fitted with the latest Oyster dish that can track all the available satellites and lock onto then, it is only used for Sky at present.
What I would like to know is which receiver do I need ?
Regards Barry

Robbo · 23-10-11, 05:29 PM

You'll mainly be restricted to FTA. There is a huge choice of receivers available that will do the job. For example one of the Technomate models, Linux or standard, A Dreambox, a Vu solo or duo, various Icecrypt satellite receivers... the list goes on and on. Speak to Ian at southernsatellite he has a wide choice and will give good advice on what would be best for your purpose.

trebby91 · 27-10-11, 11:32 PM

Hi, thanks for the advice.
Regards

23-10-11, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
trebby91 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which receiver do I need ? Hi, All. New to this forum! I got my first satellite dish way back when the only satellite available was Eutelsat , there were only 16 channels available back then ( all snowy!) and you had to purchase a “black box” called a Companion to watch filmnet! The motorised dish was 1.2 meters in diameter! Things have moved on somewhat since then. Like most people I turned to Sky as it seemed the best option. Like a lot of people I have of late got tired of it and wanted to go back to watching all the other channels that are available today, but not on a Sky box or a Freeview box. Technology has moved on and I never kept abreast of it I now live on a narrow boat that is fitted with the latest Oyster dish that can track all the available satellites and lock onto then, it is only used for Sky at present. What I would like to know is which receiver do I need ? Regards Barry

23-10-11, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Which receiver do I need ? You'll mainly be restricted to FTA. There is a huge choice of receivers available that will do the job. For example one of the Technomate models, Linux or standard, A Dreambox, a Vu solo or duo, various Icecrypt satellite receivers... the list goes on and on. Speak to Ian at southernsatellite he has a wide choice and will give good advice on what would be best for your purpose. __________________ 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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