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Tony-94 · 18-07-08, 08:54 PM

Been reading a lot of the newbie info already and have an idea about whats involved etc but got a few questions.
I am currently on cable but want to switch to a Satellite system without losing any of the channels and maybe gaining a few extra ones in the process

However I'm on a fairly tight budget so would probably be looking at a fixed satellite dish set up.
I'm not bothered about 'on demand' content, HD, foreign TV or PVR/HD receivers, just want all the various channels you could get on cable on a premium package for example.
Is this possible with a fixed set up?

Thanks.

redoxide · 18-07-08, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony-94

I'm not bothered about 'on demand' content, HD, foreign TV or PVR/HD receivers, just want all the various channels you could get on cable on a premium package for example.
Is this possible with a fixed set up?

Thanks.

Yep sure is....Just subscribe to sky

Tony-94 · 18-07-08, 10:11 PM

lol, ok I could have worded it better. I mean I am after a non subscription based set up. I understand that this means I can forget about any Sly channels but just want the usual FTA plus a few extra channels. I did say I was a newbie!

Its a little unclear exactly what you can get with fixed and motorised set ups.

Mickha · 18-07-08, 11:04 PM

You would be better off looking at a motorized set up, which can be bought quite cheaply, as a fixed dish will limit your options too much for any decent viewing.
Work out where your nearest due South satellite would be, usually 1 degree west, and the decide whether you can have a ground based dish or if it needs to be wall mounted.
If you face your s*y dish, and swing 29 degrees to your left you will be close to due south.

Curious123 · 18-07-08, 11:11 PM

You will realise that there is much more available through Sat once you stop thinking S*y.

Tony-94 · 19-07-08, 03:12 PM

I've seen some (Technomate) satellite kits on ebay for about £180 that include everything needed to get going motorised dish the lot, are they a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=230271917560

Robbo · 19-07-08, 03:24 PM

Not terrible, but ask Southernsatellite if he can do it cheaper, he sometimes has offers.

Tony-94 · 19-07-08, 07:53 PM

seem very reasonable, a few choices too....

18-07-08, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tony-94 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ex cable, newbie to satellite. Few Qs.. Been reading a lot of the newbie info already and have an idea about whats involved etc but got a few questions. I am currently on cable but want to switch to a Satellite system without losing any of the channels and maybe gaining a few extra ones in the process However I'm on a fairly tight budget so would probably be looking at a fixed satellite dish set up. I'm not bothered about 'on demand' content, HD, foreign TV or PVR/HD receivers, just want all the various channels you could get on cable on a premium package for example. Is this possible with a fixed set up? Thanks.

18-07-08, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tony-94 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ex cable, newbie to satellite. Few Qs.. lol, ok I could have worded it better. I mean I am after a non subscription based set up. I understand that this means I can forget about any Sly channels but just want the usual FTA plus a few extra channels. I did say I was a newbie! Its a little unclear exactly what you can get with fixed and motorised set ups.

18-07-08, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,801 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: Ex cable, newbie to satellite. Few Qs.. You would be better off looking at a motorized set up, which can be bought quite cheaply, as a fixed dish will limit your options too much for any decent viewing. Work out where your nearest due South satellite would be, usually 1 degree west, and the decide whether you can have a ground based dish or if it needs to be wall mounted. If you face your s*y dish, and swing 29 degrees to your left you will be close to due south.

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Curious123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 178 Thanks: 7 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Ex cable, newbie to satellite. Few Qs.. You will realise that there is much more available through Sat once you stop thinking S*y.

19-07-08, 03:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tony-94 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ex cable, newbie to satellite. Few Qs.. I've seen some (Technomate) satellite kits on ebay for about £180 that include everything needed to get going motorised dish the lot, are they a good deal? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=230271917560 Last edited by Tony-94; 19-07-08 at 03:16 PM.

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