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letmein · 04-05-08, 11:15 PM

i'm sorry if this question has been asked a million times but i did a quick search and couldn't find anything so, what channels can / will i get. i live down south in the UK if that is any help. cheers for any responses i know i have been extremely unspecific but i don't know what you guys need to know. i have sky downstairs but don't want to pay the extra £15 a month to have it upstairs if that helps at all. thanks for any responses <3

mhuk · 04-05-08, 11:44 PM

Quote:

what channels can / will i get

With what?

kerrywez · 04-05-08, 11:47 PM

Hi mate,
Welcome to techwatch, not wishing it to sound like a pun, but the skys the limit, if your pockets are deep enough.

With the right box ( a dreambox) you could get everything that is gettable, including Sly, if you use your Sly card in a card sharing ring, bit of a Gray topic though it is. If you can wait you would even be able to get one of the new dreamboxes the 800/8000 series. You need to know that the dreambox is not a work out of the box receiver, it needs a lot of input from the owner and you would need to be fairly computer literate to get the best from one. You would also require an always on broadband connection for the card sharing ring.

Very best regards Wez

Analoguesat · 04-05-08, 11:49 PM

We need more info letmain - none of us are mind readers ands we need to know what setup you are considering.

kerrywez · 04-05-08, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhuk

With what?

Whilst you post is correct, please remember that we are here to help, your reply is hardly that, is it?

Very best regards Wez

letmein · 05-05-08, 07:56 AM

well, i have no idea what set up i want to get, but the question was just about answered. next question, to save making a new thread, is what is the best set up to get if i want a fair amount of channels but don't have a fair amount of money?

Analoguesat · 05-05-08, 11:40 AM

Ok that gives us a starting point.

An 80 cm dish mounted on a motor and one of the Technomate range would be an excellent starting point.

If you are really short of money buy the motor later and just start with the dish and the receiver. You will get plenty of channels with a fixed dish - I started in the hobby with a dish mounted on a car tyre! One of the dish farm still lives on a tyre

letmein · 05-05-08, 05:03 PM

with that set up how many channels will i be likely to get?

radtv · 05-05-08, 06:05 PM

Do you have an idea of a budget?

Robbo · 05-05-08, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by letmein

with that set up how many channels will i be likely to get?

At least 5000, but most of them are not in English or scrambled, it takes a while to find what is worth looking at.

04-05-08, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
letmein Technology Forums Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what channels will i get? i'm sorry if this question has been asked a million times but i did a quick search and couldn't find anything so, what channels can / will i get. i live down south in the UK if that is any help. cheers for any responses i know i have been extremely unspecific but i don't know what you guys need to know. i have sky downstairs but don't want to pay the extra £15 a month to have it upstairs if that helps at all. thanks for any responses <3

04-05-08, 11:47 PM	#3 (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: what channels will i get? Hi mate, Welcome to techwatch, not wishing it to sound like a pun, but the skys the limit, if your pockets are deep enough. With the right box ( a dreambox) you could get everything that is gettable, including Sly, if you use your Sly card in a card sharing ring, bit of a Gray topic though it is. If you can wait you would even be able to get one of the new dreamboxes the 800/8000 series. You need to know that the dreambox is not a work out of the box receiver, it needs a lot of input from the owner and you would need to be fairly computer literate to get the best from one. You would also require an always on broadband connection for the card sharing ring. 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.

04-05-08, 11:49 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: what channels will i get? We need more info letmain - none of us are mind readers ands we need to know what setup you are considering. __________________ 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!!

05-05-08, 11:40 AM	#7 (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: what channels will i get? Ok that gives us a starting point. An 80 cm dish mounted on a motor and one of the Technomate range would be an excellent starting point. If you are really short of money buy the motor later and just start with the dish and the receiver. You will get plenty of channels with a fixed dish - I started in the hobby with a dish mounted on a car tyre! One of the dish farm still lives on a tyre __________________ 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!!

05-05-08, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: what channels will i get? Do you have an idea of a budget? __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

05-05-08, 07:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
letmein Technology Forums Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well, i have no idea what set up i want to get, but the question was just about answered. next question, to save making a new thread, is what is the best set up to get if i want a fair amount of channels but don't have a fair amount of money?

05-05-08, 05:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
letmein Technology Forums Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	with that set up how many channels will i be likely to get?

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