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gouster · 06-08-07, 01:25 PM

A friend of mine has just bought a camper van and has asked me for recommendations for portable satellite equipment. I told her that I didn't know too much about it but I probably know a man (on a forum) who does.

So, if anyone can make some recommendations for the type of equipment to look out for / those to avoid etc., I would be most grateful. I think she intends to use the camper around the UK and possibly through France and Spain. It's mainly to keep in touch with UK TV so the priority would be the ability to receive Astra 2 - other satellites would be a bonus but not essential.

She would like to buy a complete system - preferably from a single supplier. Any pointers to makes, sellers etc. would be very welcome!

madrat · 06-08-07, 01:28 PM

I got one of these off ebay _http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=48737&doy=6m8

can get a B grade from maplin's for £50 at the moment,

BGonaSTICK · 06-08-07, 03:55 PM

What sort of budget?

The biggest consideration here is going to be dish size. Receiver-side apart, the larger the dish, the further south into France and Spain you'll get reception. This is real finger in the air without really checking, but a 1m - 1.2m dish will probably do all of France, but southern Spain is going to need a dish larger than will fit in the van

Maybe your friend would settle for BBC Prime, open on Hotbird on a much smaller dish via a patch for the Globecast UK version on 11117 V 27500. This has been open for donkeys, and is likely to remain so for a while yet.

Of course there is always an official subscription too. It's designed for ex-pats and travellers.

Analoguesat · 10-08-07, 03:00 PM

www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk has loads of useful info for caravanners and motorhome owners.

06-08-07, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
gouster Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Portable satellite equipment A friend of mine has just bought a camper van and has asked me for recommendations for portable satellite equipment. I told her that I didn't know too much about it but I probably know a man (on a forum) who does. So, if anyone can make some recommendations for the type of equipment to look out for / those to avoid etc., I would be most grateful. I think she intends to use the camper around the UK and possibly through France and Spain. It's mainly to keep in touch with UK TV so the priority would be the ability to receive Astra 2 - other satellites would be a bonus but not essential. She would like to buy a complete system - preferably from a single supplier. Any pointers to makes, sellers etc. would be very welcome!

06-08-07, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 11 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Portable satellite equipment I got one of these off ebay _http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=48737&doy=6m8 can get a B grade from maplin's for £50 at the moment, __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Portable satellite equipment What sort of budget? The biggest consideration here is going to be dish size. Receiver-side apart, the larger the dish, the further south into France and Spain you'll get reception. This is real finger in the air without really checking, but a 1m - 1.2m dish will probably do all of France, but southern Spain is going to need a dish larger than will fit in the van Maybe your friend would settle for BBC Prime, open on Hotbird on a much smaller dish via a patch for the Globecast UK version on 11117 V 27500. This has been open for donkeys, and is likely to remain so for a while yet. Of course there is always an official subscription too. It's designed for ex-pats and travellers. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

10-08-07, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Portable satellite equipment www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk has loads of useful info for caravanners and motorhome owners. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!