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martin81 · 26-02-08, 08:19 PM

hi, can anyone help.my dad lives in poland and has a polish satalite dish and reciever, he hardly got any english channels,movies etc is there any recievers which he can but to get more channels similiar to what we have in the uk

Analoguesat · 26-02-08, 08:32 PM

Yes - A sky digibox

He wont get the BBC / ITV or any of the other stuff transmitted on Astra 2D without a silly sized dish but he should get a reasonable selection of channels with a hobby sized dish.

martin81 · 26-02-08, 08:44 PM

thanks, any chance the dreambox would work over there.

Analoguesat · 26-02-08, 09:20 PM

Of course it will

wod · 26-02-08, 10:19 PM

or any receiver that would take a cam like diablo to get channels like premiere that show movies with english audio and most sports with english audio as well.

with a diablo cam in a receiver and a movable dish he could get

tps, ( multivision movie channels with eng audio on some films)
premiere, ( english audio films and sports)
srg swiss (these channels have shown films with mutiple audio tracks)
polsat (english audio eurosport and hbo channels)
digitv ( quite a few channels with english audio option)

theres also subcription cards like digitalb which are good value for football and films around 250 for 12mth full card will be cheaper in poland i guess

or sky on astra 2, 28east with a large dish 2.5metre, could be more needed for full channels

bigtee · 26-02-08, 10:41 PM

The real problem might be the satellite at which the dish is pointing --- maybe need to check if OP's dad can receive Astra 2 at all?

kerrywez · 26-02-08, 11:08 PM

Hi could always get films and sports from Pr*m 19.2E as most have English audio and there is BBC World and Prime. It would be way cheaper for him to get the likes of Astra 1 or Hotbird in Poland and there are films and sport on these birds in English.

Very best regards Wez

martin81 · 27-02-08, 01:29 PM

thanks again, which model of the dreambox is best

kerrywez · 27-02-08, 03:08 PM

The 7025 is the best at the moment, but the new 8000HD will be out soon, if you can believe all you hear. The price of the new box will be €800, it is reported, and for that money it seems to be a bit steep, it is for me anyway.

You should know that the dreambox is a bit of handfull for someone who has not got a good handle on using a computer, as it need to be connected to a LAN and is best connected to the net via the LAN. If your dad is not fairly good with a computer then he might well run into difficulties with a dreambox. I am only telling you this to let you understand what is involved, to some degree, and not to put you off the idea of a dreambox. I have nothing but respect for the dreambox and what it can do, but it is a bit daunting for the novice, though once you have a grasp of the way it works then it is the best receiver you can have.

Good luck with your quest.

Very best regards Wez

martin81 · 27-02-08, 07:29 PM

thanks, so if the dreambox is a bit complicated, what do u recommend for someone who doesnt know alot. just a plug and play type

26-02-08, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
martin81 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	which satalite reciever hi, can anyone help.my dad lives in poland and has a polish satalite dish and reciever, he hardly got any english channels,movies etc is there any recievers which he can but to get more channels similiar to what we have in the uk

26-02-08, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever Yes - A sky digibox He wont get the BBC / ITV or any of the other stuff transmitted on Astra 2D without a silly sized dish but he should get a reasonable selection of channels with a hobby sized dish. __________________ 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!!

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martin81 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever thanks, any chance the dreambox would work over there.

26-02-08, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever Of course it will __________________ 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!!

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wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,299 Thanks: 18 Thanked 93 Times in 82 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever or any receiver that would take a cam like diablo to get channels like premiere that show movies with english audio and most sports with english audio as well. with a diablo cam in a receiver and a movable dish he could get tps, ( multivision movie channels with eng audio on some films) premiere, ( english audio films and sports) srg swiss (these channels have shown films with mutiple audio tracks) polsat (english audio eurosport and hbo channels) digitv ( quite a few channels with english audio option) theres also subcription cards like digitalb which are good value for football and films around 250 for 12mth full card will be cheaper in poland i guess or sky on astra 2, 28east with a large dish 2.5metre, could be more needed for full channels

26-02-08, 10:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 13 Thanked 74 Times in 71 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever The real problem might be the satellite at which the dish is pointing --- maybe need to check if OP's dad can receive Astra 2 at all? __________________ Raven 90 multi lnb 1w, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19 & 28e; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w and Various Receivers

26-02-08, 11:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
kerrywez Grumpy Old Sat Man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland Posts: 2,471 Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 639 Times in 505 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever Hi could always get films and sports from Pr*m 19.2E as most have English audio and there is BBC World and Prime. It would be way cheaper for him to get the likes of Astra 1 or Hotbird in Poland and there are films and sport on these birds in English. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master. AZBox HD Running on E2. TM6900 super combo.

27-02-08, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
martin81 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever thanks again, which model of the dreambox is best

27-02-08, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
kerrywez Grumpy Old Sat Man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland Posts: 2,471 Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 639 Times in 505 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever The 7025 is the best at the moment, but the new 8000HD will be out soon, if you can believe all you hear. The price of the new box will be €800, it is reported, and for that money it seems to be a bit steep, it is for me anyway. You should know that the dreambox is a bit of handfull for someone who has not got a good handle on using a computer, as it need to be connected to a LAN and is best connected to the net via the LAN. If your dad is not fairly good with a computer then he might well run into difficulties with a dreambox. I am only telling you this to let you understand what is involved, to some degree, and not to put you off the idea of a dreambox. I have nothing but respect for the dreambox and what it can do, but it is a bit daunting for the novice, though once you have a grasp of the way it works then it is the best receiver you can have. Good luck with your quest. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master. AZBox HD Running on E2. TM6900 super combo.

27-02-08, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
martin81 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: which satalite reciever thanks, so if the dreambox is a bit complicated, what do u recommend for someone who doesnt know alot. just a plug and play type

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