Help Needed - Eurovox Max 2008, VMedia (BB only) [with pic!]

[adg1111]

Hi there,

I am planning to buy a Eurovox max 2008 box and have a few questions. I have been reading through the stickys today and think I'm on the right track - just thought I'd double check before purchasing everything

OK, so this is where the cable comes into the house.

I have the broadband only package. My tv is 12m away from this box, shown below:

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• Connect 2 way splitter to isolator box(white box in pic??)
• Attach cable (green end) shown in pic to splitter and then to the modem
• Buy 15/20m cable and attach to 2 way splitter
• Add a f-plug (if not already fitted) to end of 20m cable
• Plug 20m cable into Eurovox box
• Plug eurovox box into tv, scan then done.

Is that everything I need to do above(assuming box is already flashed)?

Will I need a f-plug adapter for the Eurovox Max 2008?
Where is the cheapest/best place to buy 15m/20m cable?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

[adg1111]

A picture says a thousand words

This is what I was thinking:

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[BL4K3Y]

The image you made will work fine, that is exactly how I would set it up. You could get an F connector or you can buy cables that have an F connector on one end and a normal screw-type connection on the other. You will probably need to scan for channels but apart from that, you should be good to go mate .

[adg1111]

OK, thanks for helping, do you think this cable would be good enough?

maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=227277

[waqasahmed]

Sorry that just links straight to the maplins homepage. Get some wf100 cable and maplins can probably fit a wf100 cable, a splitter and an f connector for you.(for a price) I wouldnt get a Eurovox Max V when the used prices for them are very high!

[adg1111]

I've got the box for £40...doesn't seem too bad??

The code for the product on Maplins is N37GL

"

• Contains 20 metres of black high quality satellite cable and 2 screw-on type F-connectors
• Ideal for creating your own extensions or interconnects between satellite receiver and LNB
• Suitable for use with Freeview, Freesat, Sky+ and Sky HD installations"

It's £13 - will this suffice?

[waqasahmed]

£40 doesnt seem too bad.Il have a look at that stock code tomorrow when Im on the PC

[adg1111]

Ok thanks - I'm looking at the WF100 now, seems reasonably priced on ebay - £11 for 20m delivered

[waqasahmed]

Originally Posted by adg1111

I've got the box for £40...doesn't seem too bad??

The code for the product on Maplins is N37GLIt's £13 - will this suffice?

Id be thinking thats normal RJ6 cable, seeing as though on a satellite dish you dont need a better cable! I would go for the wf100 option, though you may need a crimper. Also Id say a white cable may look nicer seeing as though the rest of your wire is white

[nibblitz]

That Maplin cable is not normal RG6 cable, it has virtually similar electrical spec as WF100, so I suggest it will be more than good enough for your Cable TV box.. WF100 is just a product brand from a paticular manufacturer, other companies do make same spec cable, they just don't call it WF100.. That Maplin cable has a foam dielectric and copper braid & shield, so is even good enough for an outdoor run.. Simple to fit screw on F connectors are perfectly fine (even if some people think crimping on permanent connectors is the best and only way)
:-)