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redcharles · 16-06-08, 12:30 PM

Hi every one a complete novice here i have managed to setup a hotbird dish an got it working (no mean feat i can tell u) LOL any hows do i have to get a viewing card like i have for sky any help would be appreceated Redcharles

Robbo · 16-06-08, 02:35 PM

Hi,

Welcome to Techwatch.

It would depend which package you are after? Some packages are available form 3rd party sellers on the Internet.

Robbo

redcharles · 17-06-08, 09:51 AM

Hi Robbo
Do not really know whats out there I manage to get unencrypted channels I have a technomate TMS-1500CI+ DECODER tuned to hot bird
was hopeing to get some film channels if poss
Redcharles

bigtee · 17-06-08, 11:02 PM

Some of the major movie channels on Hotbird (Multivision) have now stopped transmitting; while the C Cinema channels (10758V) are currently only open by subscription (and are possibly migrating to Astra 1 (19e) anyway. There are TCM (classic movies) channels (10948V) that can still be opened with a patched Technomate. Other than that, you will just have to get familiar with the best Hotbird channels and whether/when they broadcast movies.

If you can attach a second LNB (or replace current LNB for a monobloc) so that you get 19e as well then the TM is still opening the Premiere movie channels on 19e.

Beyond that, you are looking at getting motorised (or multi-LNB) in which case you might get FTA movies on e.g. 26e; or open (I think still for now) Digi TV on 1w with the Technomate; or subscribe to a cheap package like DigitAlb on 16e.

redcharles · 18-06-08, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtee

Some of the major movie channels on Hotbird (Multivision) have now stopped transmitting; while the C Cinema channels (10758V) are currently only open by subscription (and are possibly migrating to Astra 1 (19e) anyway. There are TCM (classic movies) channels (10948V) that can still be opened with a patched Technomate. Other than that, you will just have to get familiar with the best Hotbird channels and whether/when they broadcast movies.

If you can attach a second LNB (or replace current LNB for a monobloc) so that you get 19e as well then the TM is still opening the Premiere movie channels on 19e.

Beyond that, you are looking at getting motorised (or multi-LNB) in which case you might get FTA movies on e.g. 26e; or open (I think still for now) Digi TV on 1w with the Technomate; or subscribe to a cheap package like DigitAlb on 16e.

Thanks for that that will take some getting sorted only just got system thought it would be easy seems so much to find out ,with a neaver ending infomation I think this might be a innteresting hobby to find out whats out there and actually see how censored uk television is
Whats a patch and how do i put it on ?
does a monoblock pick up two satallites?
Thanks for any help

Robbo · 18-06-08, 11:34 AM

Have a look at the stickies in the Technomate section for an example.

Yes a monoblock will enable you to pick up two satellites from one fixed dish. The monoblocks are specificically designed for two satellites 6 degrees apart, namely 13E and 19E, You can also get 3 degree ones, presumably for 13E and 16E or 16E and 19E.

For the biggest bang per buck a motorised dish is best.

redcharles · 18-06-08, 01:00 PM

Thanks again
I will get a mono block lnb funds dont run to a moterised dish yet
can i buy a patch and where do i put it thanks again i carnt believe i have so meney free channels on hotbird its opening a whole new tv experiance
Redcharles

Robbo · 18-06-08, 01:40 PM

You don't BUY patches.

A monoblock LNB costs about £20, you can get a Moteck Diseqc motor for about £35.

cauliflower69 · 18-06-08, 10:24 PM

Go for a motor they are not expensive and they are a future proof means of getting what ya want as god only knows some of these packages change around a bit.

bigtee · 18-06-08, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redcharles

Thanks again
I will get a mono block lnb funds dont run to a moterised dish yet
can i buy a patch and where do i put it thanks again i carnt believe i have so meney free channels on hotbird its opening a whole new tv experiance
Redcharles

You should think carefully before buying a monobloc - if you are considering motorising in future. A monoblock on ebay will cost you around £16 (+ postage) while a decent motor Moteck SG2100 should only cost you £32 (+postage) from one of the members here called southernsatellite.

The only real thing that could drive the motorised option up is installation cost; but if you are up to basic DIY, people here will talk you through it ----- thereby removing that expense.

Edited There might be an additional cost of £20-30 for T & K brackets and a scaffolding pole for the motorised option.

16-06-08, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
redcharles Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HI Hi every one a complete novice here i have managed to setup a hotbird dish an got it working (no mean feat i can tell u) LOL any hows do i have to get a viewing card like i have for sky any help would be appreceated Redcharles

16-06-08, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,025 Thanks: 27 Thanked 473 Times in 456 Posts	Re: HI Hi, Welcome to Techwatch. It would depend which package you are after? Some packages are available form 3rd party sellers on the Internet. 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.

17-06-08, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
redcharles Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HI Hi Robbo Do not really know whats out there I manage to get unencrypted channels I have a technomate TMS-1500CI+ DECODER tuned to hot bird was hopeing to get some film channels if poss Redcharles

17-06-08, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 467 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: HI Some of the major movie channels on Hotbird (Multivision) have now stopped transmitting; while the C Cinema channels (10758V) are currently only open by subscription (and are possibly migrating to Astra 1 (19e) anyway. There are TCM (classic movies) channels (10948V) that can still be opened with a patched Technomate. Other than that, you will just have to get familiar with the best Hotbird channels and whether/when they broadcast movies. If you can attach a second LNB (or replace current LNB for a monobloc) so that you get 19e as well then the TM is still opening the Premiere movie channels on 19e. Beyond that, you are looking at getting motorised (or multi-LNB) in which case you might get FTA movies on e.g. 26e; or open (I think still for now) Digi TV on 1w with the Technomate; or subscribe to a cheap package like DigitAlb on 16e. __________________ 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

18-06-08, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,025 Thanks: 27 Thanked 473 Times in 456 Posts	Re: HI Have a look at the stickies in the Technomate section for an example. Yes a monoblock will enable you to pick up two satellites from one fixed dish. The monoblocks are specificically designed for two satellites 6 degrees apart, namely 13E and 19E, You can also get 3 degree ones, presumably for 13E and 16E or 16E and 19E. For the biggest bang per buck a motorised dish is best. __________________ 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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18-06-08, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
redcharles Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HI Thanks again I will get a mono block lnb funds dont run to a moterised dish yet can i buy a patch and where do i put it thanks again i carnt believe i have so meney free channels on hotbird its opening a whole new tv experiance Redcharles

18-06-08, 01:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,025 Thanks: 27 Thanked 473 Times in 456 Posts	Re: HI You don't BUY patches. A monoblock LNB costs about £20, you can get a Moteck Diseqc motor for about £35. __________________ 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.

18-06-08, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
cauliflower69 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 171 Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: HI Go for a motor they are not expensive and they are a future proof means of getting what ya want as god only knows some of these packages change around a bit.