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aj4u · 04-02-10, 11:57 AM

Guys just wondering, is this any good?

Motorised Satellite Dish 80cm with wall mounts set 4 U. on eBay (end time 06-Feb-10 22:06:53 GMT)

I have been advised that I require a vbox or something with it to make it work...

I am trying to set up a cheap sat system. Would this setup work with a dreambox?

Thanks AJ

southernsatellite · 04-02-10, 12:04 PM

A VBox is only needed if you have a 36v motor or actuator and the receiver does not have DiSEqC but a 36v positioner built in. The Dreambox will run a DiSEqC motor on USALS, so you will need a DiSEqC motor if you want to motorise the dish.

southernsatellite · 04-02-10, 12:07 PM

Looks a bit tatty, make sure that the motor works but yes you will need a VBox, by the time you have bought a VBox and assuming the motor works you might as well by a DISEqC motor £35 and a decent dish and LNB £39 as a VBox will set you back £40-50 alone.

aj4u · 04-02-10, 12:23 PM

ok well, i was wondering some guy quoted me £170 for 1m dish with diseq motor installed and running.

Is this price ok? Installed of course, I am not even going to attempt installing don't have a clue in this matter.

Thanks AJ

southernsatellite · 04-02-10, 12:53 PM

No not installed! and 80cm dish The £170 is a good price if it includes the dish, motor and LNB (new of course?)

aj4u · 04-02-10, 01:05 PM

yep

, i fink maybe end of this month i'll get it installed

Robbo · 04-02-10, 01:26 PM

The cheapest is not always the best, at that price to supply and install all the kit properly is far too cheap, unless its a mate.

Ask the make of dish, the LNB,the motor, what brackets will be used, which cable, will the receiver be given a basic setup,will it be guaranteed?

Analoguesat · 04-02-10, 06:01 PM

The T&K brackets with that dish looks like its seen better days - its rusty as hell!

Id be inclined to sling them into the nearest metal recycling skip and buy some new ones.

04-02-10, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
aj4u Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 155 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Is this dish any good? Guys just wondering, is this any good? Motorised Satellite Dish 80cm with wall mounts set 4 U. on eBay (end time 06-Feb-10 22:06:53 GMT) I have been advised that I require a vbox or something with it to make it work... I am trying to set up a cheap sat system. Would this setup work with a dreambox? Thanks AJ

04-02-10, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: Is this dish any good? A VBox is only needed if you have a 36v motor or actuator and the receiver does not have DiSEqC but a 36v positioner built in. The Dreambox will run a DiSEqC motor on USALS, so you will need a DiSEqC motor if you want to motorise the dish. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

04-02-10, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: Is this dish any good? Looks a bit tatty, make sure that the motor works but yes you will need a VBox, by the time you have bought a VBox and assuming the motor works you might as well by a DISEqC motor £35 and a decent dish and LNB £39 as a VBox will set you back £40-50 alone. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

04-02-10, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
aj4u Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 155 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Is this dish any good? ok well, i was wondering some guy quoted me £170 for 1m dish with diseq motor installed and running. Is this price ok? Installed of course, I am not even going to attempt installing don't have a clue in this matter. Thanks AJ

04-02-10, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: Is this dish any good? No not installed! and 80cm dish The £170 is a good price if it includes the dish, motor and LNB (new of course?) __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

04-02-10, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
aj4u Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 155 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Is this dish any good? yep , i fink maybe end of this month i'll get it installed

04-02-10, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: Is this dish any good? The cheapest is not always the best, at that price to supply and install all the kit properly is far too cheap, unless its a mate. Ask the make of dish, the LNB,the motor, what brackets will be used, which cable, will the receiver be given a basic setup,will it be guaranteed? __________________ 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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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: Is this dish any good? The T&K brackets with that dish looks like its seen better days - its rusty as hell! Id be inclined to sling them into the nearest metal recycling skip and buy some new ones. __________________ 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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