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Old 06-07-07, 12:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
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can someone tell whats the best sat to buy and what channels do you get if you would many thanks
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Old 06-07-07, 01:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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A good entry receiver, is the technomate 1500. Cheap and patchable(opens most of the open/hacked channels)
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Welcome to the forum tyronesam.

What types of channels do you want to get - they are all up there. What you want to see will to some extent dictate the equipment you need.
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Welcome to the forum

Do you have a dish already? Where are you located?
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