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malydee · 06-08-06, 10:58 PM

Hi
My microwave TV signal has just been switched off (again) and before I set myself up for another expensive upgrade (which is likely to be switched off again in 2 years time), I would like to seriously consider going with Sky freesat.
My main problem is relative to dish size and choice of satellite (Astra 2D and Hotbird), some suppliers recommending 2.4 meter dish, others 1.5.
I understand that a 2.4 m dish would need to be securely mounted (where?) and space severely restricts this choice.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Analoguesat · 06-08-06, 11:15 PM

http://www.astra2d.com/spain.htm

suggests 2.4m is nearer correct for Astra 2D.

Most of the Hotbirds should cover Spain very well, and an 80cm should be fine for 13E

BGonaSTICK · 06-08-06, 11:27 PM

Hi malydee :welc2:

There aren't many other options

Web streams are becoming quite watchable. In two years they'll be a lot better.

Is there not anyone else (ex-pat or whatever) nearby that may be interested in sharing a dish and the cost?

As Analoguesat has said, Hotbird is easy, and you could at least watch BBC Prime

malydee · 07-08-06, 09:48 AM

Hi

Thanks for the info.
I will discuss the Hotbird option further with the local supplier (uktelevision.com)

06-08-06, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
malydee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sky Freesat in Alicante, Spain Hi My microwave TV signal has just been switched off (again) and before I set myself up for another expensive upgrade (which is likely to be switched off again in 2 years time), I would like to seriously consider going with Sky freesat. My main problem is relative to dish size and choice of satellite (Astra 2D and Hotbird), some suppliers recommending 2.4 meter dish, others 1.5. I understand that a 2.4 m dish would need to be securely mounted (where?) and space severely restricts this choice. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

06-08-06, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,299 Thanks: 10 Thanked 269 Times in 241 Posts	Re: Sky Freesat in Alicante, Spain http://www.astra2d.com/spain.htm suggests 2.4m is nearer correct for Astra 2D. Most of the Hotbirds should cover Spain very well, and an 80cm should be fine for 13E __________________ To all the cable boys - do not post: keys of any sort firmware for receivers links to sites carrying files, keys or fixes Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

06-08-06, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Sky Freesat in Alicante, Spain Hi malydee :welc2: There aren't many other options Web streams are becoming quite watchable. In two years they'll be a lot better. Is there not anyone else (ex-pat or whatever) nearby that may be interested in sharing a dish and the cost? As Analoguesat has said, Hotbird is easy, and you could at least watch BBC Prime __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

07-08-06, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
malydee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sky Freesat in Alicante, Spain Hi Thanks for the info. I will discuss the Hotbird option further with the local supplier (uktelevision.com)


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