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charly · 27-05-06, 09:14 PM

Hi,

I have been using Sky for a number of years and feel like there's so much more out there.I was lookin at the DreamBox 7025 motorised setup.Will this allow me to pick up most satellites? I'm located in Cork Ireland.Thanks in advance.

charly · 27-05-06, 09:45 PM

P.S. Does the Dreambox have a built in Dragon Cam?

BGonaSTICK · 27-05-06, 10:59 PM

Hello m8, and :welc1: to the forum!

Yes, the 7025 is a fine box, and will do as much as any box on the planet.

You're also right when you say that you are currently only scratching the surface.

A motorised dish will give you more stuff than you can possibly imagine! LOL

In Cork, you will probably need a 1m dish or even better a 1.2m dish to be sure of the best satellite coverage.

Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like. There is no such thing as a stupid question as far as we're concerned

The Dreambox doesn't have a CAM inside as most adverts from know-nothing sellers would have you believe, but rather it has configurable software components which can emulate CAMS. Because it's software-based, it never goes out of date unlike hardware!

BGonaSTICK · 27-05-06, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

Yes, the 7025 is a fine box, and will do as much as any box on the planet.

Except HD of course!

Jimdefruit · 28-05-06, 12:56 AM

Welcome Charly,

As Stick says, the dreambox doesn't need cams or cards although it is quite capable of reading any of the official cards that are available from the TV programme providers.

charly · 28-05-06, 02:26 PM

ah Thanks very much!

That sorted out a few things for me.I'll be back later to ask about motorised setups.

charly · 02-06-06, 12:32 AM

me again! hehe Is there a way of telling which satellites I can pick up properly from my location before I buy all the gear?

Jimdefruit · 02-06-06, 09:35 AM

Hi Charly,
Have a look at Lyngsat.com and check the satellites say 35 East to 30 West and check the transmission footprints for your location. There are lots of satellites and you should be able to get most of them. There are so many channels that I am sure you will find lots to match your interests.

BGonaSTICK · 02-06-06, 03:14 PM

On the practical side, also perform your own survey of the proposed dish location to maximise your viewing potential.

A well thought-out installation is well worth the effort involved. If you're not confident of doing this yourself, get a professional in to do it for you.

STICK

charly · 04-06-06, 01:17 AM

Thanks lads , much appreciated.

27-05-06, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
charly Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help regarding purchase Hi, I have been using Sky for a number of years and feel like there's so much more out there.I was lookin at the DreamBox 7025 motorised setup.Will this allow me to pick up most satellites? I'm located in Cork Ireland.Thanks in advance.

27-05-06, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
charly Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase P.S. Does the Dreambox have a built in Dragon Cam?

27-05-06, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase Hello m8, and :welc1: to the forum! Yes, the 7025 is a fine box, and will do as much as any box on the planet. You're also right when you say that you are currently only scratching the surface. A motorised dish will give you more stuff than you can possibly imagine! LOL In Cork, you will probably need a 1m dish or even better a 1.2m dish to be sure of the best satellite coverage. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like. There is no such thing as a stupid question as far as we're concerned The Dreambox doesn't have a CAM inside as most adverts from know-nothing sellers would have you believe, but rather it has configurable software components which can emulate CAMS. Because it's software-based, it never goes out of date unlike hardware! __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

28-05-06, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase Welcome Charly, As Stick says, the dreambox doesn't need cams or cards although it is quite capable of reading any of the official cards that are available from the TV programme providers. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

28-05-06, 02:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
charly Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase ah Thanks very much! That sorted out a few things for me.I'll be back later to ask about motorised setups.

02-06-06, 12:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
charly Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase me again! hehe Is there a way of telling which satellites I can pick up properly from my location before I buy all the gear?

02-06-06, 09:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase Hi Charly, Have a look at Lyngsat.com and check the satellites say 35 East to 30 West and check the transmission footprints for your location. There are lots of satellites and you should be able to get most of them. There are so many channels that I am sure you will find lots to match your interests. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

02-06-06, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase On the practical side, also perform your own survey of the proposed dish location to maximise your viewing potential. A well thought-out installation is well worth the effort involved. If you're not confident of doing this yourself, get a professional in to do it for you. 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

04-06-06, 01:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
charly Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help regarding purchase Thanks lads , much appreciated.