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tuan1978 · 11-06-08, 11:11 PM

Hi,

I just replaced my skybox with a Dreambox 500S running Gemini and ccCam, I have a valid subscription card. My sky minidish dish is pointing at 28.2E, now I'd like to receive services on other satellites like Astra1 and Hotbird. Is my best option to install a DiSEqC motor? Would I just be able install the motor and configure my 500s to use DiSEqC? Is it easy to do myself? I've never installed a dish before. Would this do? _http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=100899&doy=11m6&C=SO&U=strat1 5.

Any advice?
Thanks, any help is appreciated.

Tuan

Robbo · 11-06-08, 11:42 PM

Yes, a motorised dish is within the capabilities of most.

Just find a south facing wall ideally with a good view of the sats and you are half way there.

Here's a comprehensive guide to fitting a motor:-

How to install a DiSEqC motor the right way

and here is a really simple one:-

Installing A Motor With Photos

The most important point is to get the pole 100% vertical. After that it needs to be setup for your nearest due south satellite.

Have a read, and if you get stuck just ask.

Yes, that motor from Maplin would be fine, but it is a bit pricey

Try here.

www.southernsatellite.co.uk

At time of posting he was doing them for £35 for Techwatch members.

Robbo.

tuan1978 · 12-06-08, 11:15 AM

Thanks, I will give it a go.

Analoguesat · 12-06-08, 12:09 PM

A minidish is really a bit small for motorising, although it will give you some of the stronger sats.

Id advise you leave the minidish where it is and motorise a second (bigger) dish.

Robbo · 12-06-08, 01:49 PM

Yeah, I had my minidish motorised for a little while, it was fun as a real beginner while it lasted and very easy to set up, but reception was limited to the stronger satellites. An 80cm+ is much better.

tuan1978 · 12-06-08, 10:30 PM

Thanks guys, I've ordered a motor.

I have another issue though, I was watching the footie tonight and suddenly I got a message on the DB that the service couldnt be found, it was BBC1 and now it says it for all services.

What I noticed was that before this happened I had a BER of zero, now it suddenly isnt zero anymore. Does that mean my dish is not properly aligned? It hasn't changed compared to when it was working.

Robbo · 12-06-08, 10:36 PM

It could be a number of things including

Dish mis-alignment,
Faulty LNB,
Cable damaged/broken/not conected properly,
A tree has suddenly sprouted leaves/up and is blocking your signal,
Your receiver has croaked/thrown a wobbly.

It is a process of elimination.

If you have the Sky box stll, try that, see if it still gets a signal.

tuan1978 · 13-06-08, 12:17 AM

my skybox is working fine, I'm a bit baffled that this happened so suddenly.

11-06-08, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
tuan1978 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DiSEqC motor for sky dish Hi, I just replaced my skybox with a Dreambox 500S running Gemini and ccCam, I have a valid subscription card. My sky minidish dish is pointing at 28.2E, now I'd like to receive services on other satellites like Astra1 and Hotbird. Is my best option to install a DiSEqC motor? Would I just be able install the motor and configure my 500s to use DiSEqC? Is it easy to do myself? I've never installed a dish before. Would this do? _http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=100899&doy=11m6&C=SO&U=strat1 5. Any advice? Thanks, any help is appreciated. Tuan

11-06-08, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: DiSEqC motor for sky dish Yes, a motorised dish is within the capabilities of most. Just find a south facing wall ideally with a good view of the sats and you are half way there. Here's a comprehensive guide to fitting a motor:- How to install a DiSEqC motor the right way and here is a really simple one:- Installing A Motor With Photos The most important point is to get the pole 100% vertical. After that it needs to be setup for your nearest due south satellite. Have a read, and if you get stuck just ask. Yes, that motor from Maplin would be fine, but it is a bit pricey Try here. www.southernsatellite.co.uk At time of posting he was doing them for £35 for Techwatch members. Robbo. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites Last edited by Robbo; 12-06-08 at 01:51 PM.

12-06-08, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
tuan1978 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DiSEqC motor for sky dish Thanks, I will give it a go.

12-06-08, 12:09 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: DiSEqC motor for sky dish A minidish is really a bit small for motorising, although it will give you some of the stronger sats. Id advise you leave the minidish where it is and motorise a second (bigger) 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!!

12-06-08, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: DiSEqC motor for sky dish Yeah, I had my minidish motorised for a little while, it was fun as a real beginner while it lasted and very easy to set up, but reception was limited to the stronger satellites. An 80cm+ is much better. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

12-06-08, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
tuan1978 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DiSEqC motor for sky dish Thanks guys, I've ordered a motor. I have another issue though, I was watching the footie tonight and suddenly I got a message on the DB that the service couldnt be found, it was BBC1 and now it says it for all services. What I noticed was that before this happened I had a BER of zero, now it suddenly isnt zero anymore. Does that mean my dish is not properly aligned? It hasn't changed compared to when it was working.

12-06-08, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: DiSEqC motor for sky dish It could be a number of things including Dish mis-alignment, Faulty LNB, Cable damaged/broken/not conected properly, A tree has suddenly sprouted leaves/up and is blocking your signal, Your receiver has croaked/thrown a wobbly. It is a process of elimination. If you have the Sky box stll, try that, see if it still gets a signal. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites Last edited by Robbo; 12-06-08 at 10:38 PM.

13-06-08, 12:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
tuan1978 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DiSEqC motor for sky dish my skybox is working fine, I'm a bit baffled that this happened so suddenly.

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