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Old 25-03-07, 01:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default LOOKING TO RECEIVE EUTELSAT W3A NEED HELP PLEASE

Hi guys, newbie here so forgive me for my lack of knowledge. I m looking to get a satellite reciever so i can receive eutelsat w3a which shows african channels would anyone know a receiver i can look to buying and what else i may be expected to purchase in order to receive this or even a company who can do all this for me , i m in the london region and any help is well appreciated. Cheers in advance.


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Default Re: LOOKING TO RECEIVE EUTELSAT W3A NEED HELP PLEASE

Its currently carrying 3 African channels on the European beam

ORTM from Mali
2STV & RTS 1 from Senegal.

Virtually any satellite receiver (not a sky digibox) will give you these channels, and a 60-80cm dish should do fine.


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soa any receiver but sky didgibox and a dish, would i need a special card or would i be able to install it myself
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The 3 channels are transmitted in the clear, so no cards required

Yes theres no reason why you cant install it yourself if you are reasonably handy at DIY.

HOWEVER, if you are a DIY disaster area then leave it to the professionals!
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Welcome to the forum Jon

Let us know how you get on!
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