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proton1 · 07-01-10, 09:43 PM

I am a complete beginner and want to receive channels from Hotbird 8. Mainly TVE the Spanish channels. I think I need a 80cm dish but don't know about the LNB or what kind of receiver I would need.

Rick · 07-01-10, 09:47 PM

It depends where you are, that makes a big differance as to what you can recieve, but generally Hotbird is recievable in most of the UK on a Zone1 Minidish.

proton1 · 07-01-10, 09:50 PM

I'm down near Southampton so I guess that reception would be pretty good.

Rick · 07-01-10, 09:53 PM

Yes a Zone 1 minidish will get you Hotbird. It might be worth you looking at a 60 or 80cm dish and you could pick up Astra1 as well with a monoblock. Depends if there is anything on there of interest to you.

proton1 · 07-01-10, 09:54 PM

Thanks for that. I've heard of this monobloc but I have no idea what it is. Is it on the dish itself?

Rick · 07-01-10, 09:59 PM

It is the LNB, the bit that sits on the dish arm. A normal LNB looks at 1 satellite. A monoblock looks at 2.

Actually it's 2 lnb's and a DiseQc switch in 1 case.

Both answers are right just depends how technical you want it.

proton1 · 07-01-10, 10:07 PM

That's great. Technical enough for me.

Robbo · 07-01-10, 10:11 PM

There's more Spanish channels on 30W. Now if you got a 90cm dish you could focus on 24.5 W for some FTA Mexican channels also, with 30W on the offset.

Actually a monoblock might work on those two too, but I have only done it with two individual LNBs.

SAT-WORLD · 08-01-10, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by proton1

Thanks for that. I've heard of this monobloc but I have no idea what it is. Is it on the dish itself?

Monoblock LNB(6 degrees,in order to receive Astra 1 @19E and Hotbird @13E)
There are 3 degree (for 13E and 16E),and 4.3 degree monoblocks(for 19E and 23.5E,or 9E and 13E)

Photos below.
1.=6 degrees
2.=4.3 degrees
3.=3 degrees

ms.kitty · 21-02-10, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbo

There's more Spanish channels on 30W. Now if you got a 90cm dish you could focus on 24.5 W for some FTA Mexican channels also, with 30W on the offset.

Actually a monoblock might work on those two too, but I have only done it with two individual LNBs.

Hello! I'm in exactly the same situation, i guess we're all looking for alternatives since Sky removed the spanish channel!

Please could you explain what 30W is?
I LOVE the south american channels, proper trash-tele!
Thanks!!

07-01-10, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
proton1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 I am a complete beginner and want to receive channels from Hotbird 8. Mainly TVE the Spanish channels. I think I need a 80cm dish but don't know about the LNB or what kind of receiver I would need.

07-01-10, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 It depends where you are, that makes a big differance as to what you can recieve, but generally Hotbird is recievable in most of the UK on a Zone1 Minidish. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

07-01-10, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
proton1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 I'm down near Southampton so I guess that reception would be pretty good.

07-01-10, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 Yes a Zone 1 minidish will get you Hotbird. It might be worth you looking at a 60 or 80cm dish and you could pick up Astra1 as well with a monoblock. Depends if there is anything on there of interest to you. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

07-01-10, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
proton1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 Thanks for that. I've heard of this monobloc but I have no idea what it is. Is it on the dish itself?

07-01-10, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 It is the LNB, the bit that sits on the dish arm. A normal LNB looks at 1 satellite. A monoblock looks at 2. Actually it's 2 lnb's and a DiseQc switch in 1 case. Both answers are right just depends how technical you want it. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

07-01-10, 10:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
proton1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 That's great. Technical enough for me.

07-01-10, 10:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,231 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: What do I need to receive Hotbird 8 There's more Spanish channels on 30W. Now if you got a 90cm dish you could focus on 24.5 W for some FTA Mexican channels also, with 30W on the offset. Actually a monoblock might work on those two too, but I have only done it with two individual LNBs. __________________ 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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