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jondapaddy · 10-12-07, 02:01 PM

Right, I'm finally going to ditch my cable subscription and my Eurovox and buy a TM 6900 HD, but I've never set one up before, will it be complicated for a complete beginner?

What will I need to buy? Is there a guide for complete begineers out there?

All I have at the moment is a Dish from a provider I used to use (s*y) which I assume is pointing at the Astra network. (maybe not)

Any help or links or PMs will be greatly apprecited
J

lincsat · 10-12-07, 06:12 PM

They are quite easy to setup if you already have the dish. It should be noted that you will only get the Free channels on Astra 2, none of the Sky pay channels. You will get BBCHD and you should get Channel4 HD when it finally launches

southernsatellite · 11-12-07, 05:30 PM

Its really easy to set up, has one of the best instruction manuals available. BBC HD looks fantastic, but obviously depends on your TV

Jimdefruit · 11-12-07, 05:58 PM

Stick a motor on the dish and there are a lot more channels up there.

lincsat · 12-12-07, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshjess

has one of the best instruction manuals available.

Apart from it claiming the box has blind scan and a UHF modulator

jondapaddy · 13-12-07, 04:01 PM

I might invest in a motorised dish, what kind of stuff is out there? I don't mind sticking any unscrambling software on there but will it just be European stuff (not in English) or can you pick up some US FTA (or non FTA) channels?

4dbennett · 13-12-07, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jondapaddy

Right, I'm finally going to ditch my cable subscription and my Eurovox and buy a TM 6900 HD, but I've never set one up before, will it be complicated for a complete beginner?

What will I need to buy? Is there a guide for complete begineers out there?

All I have at the moment is a Dish from a provider I used to use (s*y) which I assume is pointing at the Astra network. (maybe not)

Any help or links or PMs will be greatly apprecited

J

If its a sky mini dish it won,t be big enough for motorised system, you need minimum of 90cm dish for reception of most available sats

dave

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jondapaddy newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Noobie wants to buy TM 6900 HD, how hard will it be to set up? Right, I'm finally going to ditch my cable subscription and my Eurovox and buy a TM 6900 HD, but I've never set one up before, will it be complicated for a complete beginner? What will I need to buy? Is there a guide for complete begineers out there? All I have at the moment is a Dish from a provider I used to use (s*y) which I assume is pointing at the Astra network. (maybe not) Any help or links or PMs will be greatly apprecited J

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lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,641 Thanks: 1 Thanked 887 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Noobie wants to buy TM 6900 HD, how hard will it be to set up? They are quite easy to setup if you already have the dish. It should be noted that you will only get the Free channels on Astra 2, none of the Sky pay channels. You will get BBCHD and you should get Channel4 HD when it finally launches __________________ Eurovox EX1000SL £85, Eurovox EX5000 (PVR) £100, Quantum £115 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

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southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 877 Thanks: 11 Thanked 43 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Noobie wants to buy TM 6900 HD, how hard will it be to set up? Its really easy to set up, has one of the best instruction manuals available. BBC HD looks fantastic, but obviously depends on your TV __________________ Before you buy contact or visit southernsatellite.co.uk on 01892 833007. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

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Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,642 Thanks: 10 Thanked 88 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Noobie wants to buy TM 6900 HD, how hard will it be to set up? Stick a motor on the dish and there are a lot more channels up there. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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jondapaddy newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Noobie wants to buy TM 6900 HD, how hard will it be to set up? I might invest in a motorised dish, what kind of stuff is out there? I don't mind sticking any unscrambling software on there but will it just be European stuff (not in English) or can you pick up some US FTA (or non FTA) channels?


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