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Robbo · 26-04-08, 11:01 PM

As we are on the brink of the Launch of the new Freesat satellite service, I just thought I let all the newbies out there know that installing your own dish for freesat is possible for most people to do themselves.

A hammer drill, and a few other bits and bobs is all you need, no specialist tools are required.

Of course, if you are an ex-sky customer, you are already sorted, just connect up to th eexisting dish and away you go.

If anyone wants to add some tips to this thread on how to set up a dish for 28E, please feel free.

If anyone needs some help, please post and someone will come along and give you a hand.

Robbo

raindancerob · 27-04-08, 02:58 AM

i know £80 for installing a mini dish what a joke.

bigtee · 27-04-08, 12:36 PM

It seems that installation price includes dish and fixings; if so, it is not a bad price!

Robbo · 27-04-08, 01:02 PM

If you buy the dish and cable yourself it would cost around £25, maybe cheaper.Ebay have many listings for Sky dishes.

raindancerob · 27-04-08, 01:27 PM

i paid £20 for mine including postage.

jamiejamie230 · 27-04-08, 01:27 PM

i recently put a digi dish up on my house, ive got a fta card but am unsure about what exactly freesat is, i get free channels already, is there a beter satalite or something. more channels maybe, ive not a clue.

any advice is appreciated.

jay

bigtee · 27-04-08, 01:57 PM

If you mean you have a Sky FTV card then, in simple terms, the new freesat service will consist of the same (or close) channels that you are receiving from the "Sky" satellite which is at 28e. Ordinarily therefore you do not need the new freesat; if you do want it, all you do is buy an appropriate receiver to replace your Sky receiver..

The new freesat is a BBC/ITV venture intended to bring free digital TV particularly to people who currently do not have digital TV (satellite or Freeview) especially as digital switch-over is imminent.

Reasons why persons who already have "Sky" may want to choose freesat include:

1. No contract - as there is no need to subscribe to anything.
2. The EPG will not include channels you cannot watch unless you subscribe.
3. If you are into HD, you will get access to some free HD channells without needing to pay a subscription
4. If you buy an appropriate receiver (PVR) you will be able to record programmes free without paying a subscription

etc etc

cauliflower69 · 18-06-08, 11:17 PM

£80 isn't that bad to install a mini dish especially if it includes the dish. You have to think about the costs that are involved. Diesel, Dish, Fixings, Cable, connectors and insurance etc.

If it was an install that was thrown up over the window of the front room i can understand but not if the person takes there time and does the job properly.

madrat · 18-06-08, 11:31 PM

£80 is a lot cheaper that the cost of having an aerial fitted for freeview

Robbo · 18-06-08, 11:52 PM

Why pay £80 when you can pay £20?, the saving could be used towards upgrading the box to HD.

26-04-08, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 27 Thanked 473 Times in 456 Posts	Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. As we are on the brink of the Launch of the new Freesat satellite service, I just thought I let all the newbies out there know that installing your own dish for freesat is possible for most people to do themselves. A hammer drill, and a few other bits and bobs is all you need, no specialist tools are required. Of course, if you are an ex-sky customer, you are already sorted, just connect up to th eexisting dish and away you go. If anyone wants to add some tips to this thread on how to set up a dish for 28E, please feel free. If anyone needs some help, please post and someone will come along and give you a hand. Robbo __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

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bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 467 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. It seems that installation price includes dish and fixings; if so, it is not a bad price! __________________ Raven 90 multi lnb 1w, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19 & 28e; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w; TM1500s, Fortec 5400, Phoenix Apollo & Kathrein (analogue) Receivers

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Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 27 Thanked 473 Times in 456 Posts	Re: Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. If you buy the dish and cable yourself it would cost around £25, maybe cheaper.Ebay have many listings for Sky dishes. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

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27-04-08, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
jamiejamie230 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 52 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. i recently put a digi dish up on my house, ive got a fta card but am unsure about what exactly freesat is, i get free channels already, is there a beter satalite or something. more channels maybe, ive not a clue. any advice is appreciated. jay __________________ J4M1E ------ He who never made a mistake, never tried anything new....

27-04-08, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 467 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. If you mean you have a Sky FTV card then, in simple terms, the new freesat service will consist of the same (or close) channels that you are receiving from the "Sky" satellite which is at 28e. Ordinarily therefore you do not need the new freesat; if you do want it, all you do is buy an appropriate receiver to replace your Sky receiver.. The new freesat is a BBC/ITV venture intended to bring free digital TV particularly to people who currently do not have digital TV (satellite or Freeview) especially as digital switch-over is imminent. Reasons why persons who already have "Sky" may want to choose freesat include: 1. No contract - as there is no need to subscribe to anything. 2. The EPG will not include channels you cannot watch unless you subscribe. 3. If you are into HD, you will get access to some free HD channells without needing to pay a subscription 4. If you buy an appropriate receiver (PVR) you will be able to record programmes free without paying a subscription etc etc __________________ Raven 90 multi lnb 1w, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19 & 28e; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w; TM1500s, Fortec 5400, Phoenix Apollo & Kathrein (analogue) Receivers Last edited by bigtee; 27-04-08 at 02:04 PM. Reason: Added 4 and corrected spelling

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cauliflower69 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 171 Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. £80 isn't that bad to install a mini dish especially if it includes the dish. You have to think about the costs that are involved. Diesel, Dish, Fixings, Cable, connectors and insurance etc. If it was an install that was thrown up over the window of the front room i can understand but not if the person takes there time and does the job properly.

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madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,699 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. £80 is a lot cheaper that the cost of having an aerial fitted for freeview __________________ *I want it and I want it now*

18-06-08, 11:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 27 Thanked 473 Times in 456 Posts	Re: Installing your own Freesat satellite dish and save £80. Why pay £80 when you can pay £20?, the saving could be used towards upgrading the box to HD. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer. Last edited by Robbo; 21-06-08 at 10:36 AM.

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