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imported_cliffb · 04-05-06, 08:53 AM

Could anyone tell me if the lemon 020 s* box is any good, these are on sale on e-bay at£64 or would i be better with technomate 7755 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I will be buying my first box which will be motorised so want to get it right first time, any advice would be most welcome.

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BGonaSTICK · 04-05-06, 09:55 AM

Hi Cliff and welcome to the forum

The Lemon 20S is apparently a pretty good box for the money, and there are 'patches' available for it. That's not the case with the other Lemons AFAIK.

If you're hesitant though (and I think I would be just a little) I'd go with the tried and trusted Technomate. In fact the 'standard' Technomate for patching is the TM-1500 CI+ Super, but there is plenty of support for the 76xx and 77xx too.

What sort of use were you planning on putting it to, and what other components do you have in mind?

STICK

imported_cliffb · 05-05-06, 08:38 AM

So far i have purchased a 1m dish ( e-bay) (( well its a start )), i plan to have a motorized set up- and the next purchase was going to be a box. which i will now go for the TM-1500 C1+super as recommended by yourself
Which lnb and motor would you recommenced as think the lnb on the dish requires replacing.
When i get the box i will set it up as* a fixed system for a start and then purchase the motor after,
The picture will be fed through my projector set up and use - anything that is going 2 to 4 hours a day.
I will keep you informed of the progress,

BGonaSTICK · 05-05-06, 10:32 AM

Sounds like a decent plan

I think that the MTI Blue line LNB's are the best value for money. Can be had for less than a tenner if you shop around (eBay etc).

Other good makes include Invacom and Inverto. There are some other makes that cost well over £100 but I think you'd be hard-pressed to find much difference. Just go for 0.6 dB or lower, and it'll be fine.

Personally I would test the LNB that you have (as long as it's 'universal'). It may look a bit tired on the outside, but probably works just fine.

For motors it's a straight shoot-out for me between the STAB HH-120 and the Moteck SG2100A. I wouldn't even bother looking at anything else. The STAB is more expensive, and I prefer the Moteck slightly anyway.

Your 1m dish is the biggest I would go though, and try and keep it as low and out-of-the-wind as possible.

STICK

04-05-06, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
imported_cliffb Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lemon 020 s Could anyone tell me if the lemon 020 s* box is any good, these are on sale on e-bay at£64 or would i be better with technomate 7755 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I will be buying my first box which will be motorised so want to get it right first time, any advice would be most welcome. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *cliffb

04-05-06, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: lemon 020 s Hi Cliff and welcome to the forum The Lemon 20S is apparently a pretty good box for the money, and there are 'patches' available for it. That's not the case with the other Lemons AFAIK. If you're hesitant though (and I think I would be just a little) I'd go with the tried and trusted Technomate. In fact the 'standard' Technomate for patching is the TM-1500 CI+ Super, but there is plenty of support for the 76xx and 77xx too. What sort of use were you planning on putting it to, and what other components do you have in mind? STICK __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

05-05-06, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
imported_cliffb Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: lemon 020 s So far i have purchased a 1m dish ( e-bay) (( well its a start )), i plan to have a motorized set up- and the next purchase was going to be a box. which i will now go for the TM-1500 C1+super as recommended by yourself Which lnb and motor would you recommenced as think the lnb on the dish requires replacing. When i get the box i will set it up as* a fixed system for a start and then purchase the motor after, The picture will be fed through my projector set up and use - anything that is going 2 to 4 hours a day. I will keep you informed of the progress,

05-05-06, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: lemon 020 s Sounds like a decent plan I think that the MTI Blue line LNB's are the best value for money. Can be had for less than a tenner if you shop around (eBay etc). Other good makes include Invacom and Inverto. There are some other makes that cost well over £100 but I think you'd be hard-pressed to find much difference. Just go for 0.6 dB or lower, and it'll be fine. Personally I would test the LNB that you have (as long as it's 'universal'). It may look a bit tired on the outside, but probably works just fine. For motors it's a straight shoot-out for me between the STAB HH-120 and the Moteck SG2100A. I wouldn't even bother looking at anything else. The STAB is more expensive, and I prefer the Moteck slightly anyway. Your 1m dish is the biggest I would go though, and try and keep it as low and out-of-the-wind as possible. STICK __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W