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unclefester · 20-02-09, 11:58 AM

Hi,

I am currently doing a bit of reading up, trying to decide what equipment to buy. My question is about the south african supersport channels. i have seen them in a pub in my town, so i am sure they can be received in the uk. What size dish would i need? (i am in south yorkshire). And also can these channels be unlocked with a cam or softkeys or would i need to get my hands on an official card. Lastly, if i did need to buy a card, how available are these in the uk?

Many thanks, Leon.

Analoguesat · 20-02-09, 12:17 PM

Something around 5m should do nicely for the South African SuperSport channels!

More likely the channels are the Albanian channels of the same name on 16E.

1m is required for reliable reception of them.

Currently available on patches, but for how much longer isnt known. Subscriptions are fairly cheap - but they dont have many 3pm games on.

unclefester · 20-02-09, 01:05 PM

well, i looked for the logo on the channel and it is the sa one, unless the albanian ones use the same logo. it doesnt matter anyway, i cant possibly have a 5m dish lol.
can anyone tell me then, which channels carry 3pm saturday matches, with english commentary, and only need maybe a 1.1m dish. and also whether i can unlock them, or if necesary buy a subscription. thanks again, Leon.

radtv · 20-02-09, 01:16 PM

Sky Italia on Hotbird - £900 just for the card for the year, otherwise you are stuck with Canal + using the Diablo Light but I don't think they have English commentry, but I could be wrong! I am sure someone will tell me.

Analoguesat · 20-02-09, 01:35 PM

Nove Greece on 13E - around 800 quid a year.

radtv · 20-02-09, 02:00 PM

Did not think that Nova showed 3pm! Must try my Gamma card, £90!

Robbo · 20-02-09, 03:13 PM

I thought that Showtime had the 3pm matches?

Anyone know?

The 7W Showtime horizontals are easy on a 1.8m ( South East UK!!)

radtv · 20-02-09, 04:03 PM

You are right Robbo, but i did not mention this due to the dish size!

unclefester · 20-02-09, 04:40 PM

Right, just a bit more info then i think i can make my decision. i am thinking about buying this item from ebay,
patched dark box hd satellite sat dish + motor + diablo on eBay, also Digital Receivers, Satellite Boxes Receivers, Satellite Cable Freeview, Consumer Electronics (end time 22-Feb-09 20:12:30 GMT)
what are the opinions of you guys on the receiver, dish etc?
other than cable and connectors, is this everything major i need to get started?
can any of you offer a better price than this for a similar setup?
can any of you recommend a reliable installer in the south yorkshire area?
and lastly, can this receive the nova channels mentioned earlier, and what is a gamma card?
many thanks in advance, Leon.

radtv · 20-02-09, 04:59 PM

Personally I would steer clear of the Darkbox, its has good spec on paper but suffers from s/w glitches.

PS: You never replied to my PM?

20-02-09, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
unclefester Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Another newbie question Hi, I am currently doing a bit of reading up, trying to decide what equipment to buy. My question is about the south african supersport channels. i have seen them in a pub in my town, so i am sure they can be received in the uk. What size dish would i need? (i am in south yorkshire). And also can these channels be unlocked with a cam or softkeys or would i need to get my hands on an official card. Lastly, if i did need to buy a card, how available are these in the uk? Many thanks, Leon.

20-02-09, 12:17 PM	#2 (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: Another newbie question Something around 5m should do nicely for the South African SuperSport channels! More likely the channels are the Albanian channels of the same name on 16E. 1m is required for reliable reception of them. Currently available on patches, but for how much longer isnt known. Subscriptions are fairly cheap - but they dont have many 3pm games on. __________________ 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!!

20-02-09, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
unclefester Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Another newbie question well, i looked for the logo on the channel and it is the sa one, unless the albanian ones use the same logo. it doesnt matter anyway, i cant possibly have a 5m dish lol. can anyone tell me then, which channels carry 3pm saturday matches, with english commentary, and only need maybe a 1.1m dish. and also whether i can unlock them, or if necesary buy a subscription. thanks again, Leon.

20-02-09, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Another newbie question Sky Italia on Hotbird - £900 just for the card for the year, otherwise you are stuck with Canal + using the Diablo Light but I don't think they have English commentry, but I could be wrong! I am sure someone will tell me. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

20-02-09, 01:35 PM	#5 (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: Another newbie question Nove Greece on 13E - around 800 quid a year. __________________ 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!!

20-02-09, 02:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Another newbie question Did not think that Nova showed 3pm! Must try my Gamma card, £90! __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

20-02-09, 03:13 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: Another newbie question I thought that Showtime had the 3pm matches? Anyone know? The 7W Showtime horizontals are easy on a 1.8m ( South East UK!!) __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

20-02-09, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Another newbie question You are right Robbo, but i did not mention this due to the dish size! __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

20-02-09, 04:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
unclefester Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Another newbie question Right, just a bit more info then i think i can make my decision. i am thinking about buying this item from ebay, patched dark box hd satellite sat dish + motor + diablo on eBay, also Digital Receivers, Satellite Boxes Receivers, Satellite Cable Freeview, Consumer Electronics (end time 22-Feb-09 20:12:30 GMT) what are the opinions of you guys on the receiver, dish etc? other than cable and connectors, is this everything major i need to get started? can any of you offer a better price than this for a similar setup? can any of you recommend a reliable installer in the south yorkshire area? and lastly, can this receive the nova channels mentioned earlier, and what is a gamma card? many thanks in advance, Leon.

20-02-09, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Another newbie question Personally I would steer clear of the Darkbox, its has good spec on paper but suffers from s/w glitches. PS: You never replied to my PM? __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

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