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skytv23 · 16-08-08, 01:55 AM

hi please help i used to have d2mac decoders and cards many years ago the good old days.Of tv1000 and many more i am going to start up again but wish to try and recieve tv1000 again and other channels i have seen on ebay the technomate 54000 and others i am in the uk midlands area.
Can you suggest a reciever and dish size i would require as wwll ahs cards all patchs i have to do many thanks.

madsod · 16-08-08, 09:17 AM

the 5400 will be ok but with h/d well on its way get the 6900 technomate can be patched , put a hardive to it , and tv 1000 is open right now but for how long we dont no . it could all be black the next day , in this game pay your money and take a chance , dish bigger the better 1 to 1,2 m will be ok for most , and a diablo cam will open what the t/mate does not on 16 % and 1 % but the same as above , how long , madsod

skytv23 · 16-08-08, 10:39 AM

many thanks for that could you also tell me whats the dreambox is like
thanks

SAT-WORLD · 16-08-08, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by skytv23

many thanks for that could you also tell me whats the dreambox is like
thanks

The Dreambox is a LINUX based receiver,it is a enthusiast's receiver and not like all the plug 'n' play receivers,which are suitable for beginners.
You will need experience of LINUX,to get the best out of it.

skytv23 · 17-08-08, 12:01 AM

hi thanks for that can you also tell can you use a normal sky viewing card in the technomate 6900 as i have a sky digital set up already

Analoguesat · 17-08-08, 12:20 AM

You dont need ANY experience of linux to get the best out of a DB. BUT there is a VERY steep learning curve associated with getting them to work properly

skytv23 · 17-08-08, 12:40 AM

thank you for response but i am intersted in technomate 6900 but can i use my sky viewing card on it si i can get rid of my old sky digi box

Analoguesat · 17-08-08, 10:03 AM

As far as Im aware the 6900 wont read a sky card directly. You would need something like a diablo cam as well.

Even if you go down the diablo route you wont be getting rid of the sky box - you would need to put the card back in the sky box overnight once a month or so to allow it to pick up its "stay alive" signals

16-08-08, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
skytv23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new to satalite best reciever to get hi please help i used to have d2mac decoders and cards many years ago the good old days.Of tv1000 and many more i am going to start up again but wish to try and recieve tv1000 again and other channels i have seen on ebay the technomate 54000 and others i am in the uk midlands area. Can you suggest a reciever and dish size i would require as wwll ahs cards all patchs i have to do many thanks.

16-08-08, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
madsod Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 99 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: new to satalite best reciever to get the 5400 will be ok but with h/d well on its way get the 6900 technomate can be patched , put a hardive to it , and tv 1000 is open right now but for how long we dont no . it could all be black the next day , in this game pay your money and take a chance , dish bigger the better 1 to 1,2 m will be ok for most , and a diablo cam will open what the t/mate does not on 16 % and 1 % but the same as above , how long , madsod

16-08-08, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
skytv23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new to satalite best reciever to get many thanks for that could you also tell me whats the dreambox is like thanks

17-08-08, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
skytv23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new to satalite best reciever to get hi thanks for that can you also tell can you use a normal sky viewing card in the technomate 6900 as i have a sky digital set up already

17-08-08, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: new to satalite best reciever to get You dont need ANY experience of linux to get the best out of a DB. BUT there is a VERY steep learning curve associated with getting them to work properly __________________ 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!!

17-08-08, 12:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
skytv23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new to satalite best reciever to get thank you for response but i am intersted in technomate 6900 but can i use my sky viewing card on it si i can get rid of my old sky digi box

17-08-08, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: new to satalite best reciever to get As far as Im aware the 6900 wont read a sky card directly. You would need something like a diablo cam as well. Even if you go down the diablo route you wont be getting rid of the sky box - you would need to put the card back in the sky box overnight once a month or so to allow it to pick up its "stay alive" signals __________________ 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!!

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