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jackdee · 12-11-08, 06:21 AM

I am new to sateliite tv and would like to ask a couple of questions.

I am going to purchase the new Humax HDR box when it comes out hopefully next month and as I have no dish. When I get one installed is it worthwile going for a motorised dish?

Will I be able to pick up many more english speaking channels going that way?

Thanks
Jack

radtv · 12-11-08, 08:34 AM

Hi

Hopefully you will be able to get the receiver as already I am hearing demand has outstripped supply on the first batch of 2000! and the next batch won't be delivered until Feb 09! Anyway I would hold off a motorised dish as there is no knowing yet if the HDR will be able to drive a motorised dish (the HD Foxsat can but the menu is hidden away) Anyway by motorising it won't get you much in the way of English channels as most are aimed at other nations.

If you want a motorised system you are better off buying a different receiver that is capable of driving a dish, and taking a CAM such as the Diablo Light so that you can unlock some foreign stations that show programmes with a English soundtrack along side the foreign one.

Regards
Ian

Robbo · 12-11-08, 10:33 AM

I would agree.

You need to decide whether you want to go for multi-satellite rececption or not, and then get a receiver type that is most suited for it.

The Freeesat receivers are most suited for single sat reception parked on 28E. The likes of the Dreambox, Vantage, Technomate etc are best suited for multi-sat reception.

Using one for the other, will mean that there will be compromises.

redoxide · 12-11-08, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernsatellite

If you want a motorised system you are better off buying a different receiver that is capable of driving a dish, and taking a CAM such as the Diablo Light so that you can unlock some foreign stations that show programmes with a English soundtrack along side the foreign one.

Regards
Ian

The Humax PVR will be able to drive a motor (just like the pressent foxsat HD freesat receiver can. And it also has a cam slot.

Humax freesat PVR

PVR satellite receivers

12-11-08, 06:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
jackdee Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Satellite dish which type I am new to sateliite tv and would like to ask a couple of questions. I am going to purchase the new Humax HDR box when it comes out hopefully next month and as I have no dish. When I get one installed is it worthwile going for a motorised dish? Will I be able to pick up many more english speaking channels going that way? Thanks Jack

12-11-08, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Satellite dish which type Hi Hopefully you will be able to get the receiver as already I am hearing demand has outstripped supply on the first batch of 2000! and the next batch won't be delivered until Feb 09! Anyway I would hold off a motorised dish as there is no knowing yet if the HDR will be able to drive a motorised dish (the HD Foxsat can but the menu is hidden away) Anyway by motorising it won't get you much in the way of English channels as most are aimed at other nations. If you want a motorised system you are better off buying a different receiver that is capable of driving a dish, and taking a CAM such as the Diablo Light so that you can unlock some foreign stations that show programmes with a English soundtrack along side the foreign one. Regards Ian __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

12-11-08, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Satellite dish which type I would agree. You need to decide whether you want to go for multi-satellite rececption or not, and then get a receiver type that is most suited for it. The Freeesat receivers are most suited for single sat reception parked on 28E. The likes of the Dreambox, Vantage, Technomate etc are best suited for multi-sat reception. Using one for the other, will mean that there will be compromises. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

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