New User - First Satellite System

[will-in-estoril]

Originally Posted by sat-nubi

Hi again clipper/lincsat, today one way or another I'm going to make a decision.

I'm plumping for a motorised system (but will almost certainly need a pro to install it).

Clipper I ordered a load of gear off your cable man and forgot to put a null-modem cable on the order. Doh!

Lincsat the URL's you supplied have been useful in giving me a guideline price but I've got a couple more questions.

Firstly the TM1500 or the TM1500 Super, I can see that the Super can blindscan quicker but how much slower is the TM1500? It appears that the TM1500 is a more sensitive receiver - is this true and would this improve the picture quality in some cases or just the range compared to those available on the TM1500 Super?

Secondly, I've found one website that does a complete package for £200 with a 80cm dish and an extra £10 if you want a 1m dish.

https://www.satscan.co.uk/merchantma...d823a198f60de5

Given that I'm interesting in accessing these 4 satellites primarily:

Hispasat 1C/1D 30.0°West
Astra 1 B - 2 C 19.2° East
Eutelsat Hot Bird 13° East
Astra 2 A - 2 D 28.2° East

Would a 1m dish be necessary, would it give me a better signal or can you think of any other satellites I might be able to jump onto which maybe I've overlooked?

Finally, I've found a link to a receiver (complete satellite package) that looks to me (not knowing much about the specs of receivers) very similar to a TM1500 Super - can you advise if it's the same but just rebadged?

It's about £50 cheaper than the Technomate.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=9740319146

Just one last question regarding the motor, is there a particular model which is better than others. Alot of the packages don't name brands but the pictures all look similar, are there any I should avaoid?

Thanks again for the advice, so many questions but this really is quite engrossing and I know I'm going to get into this in a big way. Just looking forward to getting the first system working and building my knowledge from there.

Which part of the UK are you in? Beware of cowboy installers!! (Ladder monkeys)

[stevo25]

he sed merseyside /nw
speak to tony @ merseysat he may know of someone as he wholesales too!

[sporting desires]

i know this thread is a bit old but i am also new and live in the merseyside area
and was wondering if you got your sat installed
and how much did it cost with fitting and equipment

if any one knows of any dealers in merseyside area i would be grateful

regards,

Stephen

[wasp11]

Hi steve, Get all the info on the best stuff to buy, then buy it on ebay, and then fit it yourself. It sounds a daunting task, but all the help you need is in this forum

[sporting desires]

Originally Posted by wasp11

Hi steve, Get all the info on the best stuff to buy, then buy it on ebay, and then fit it yourself. It sounds a daunting task, but all the help you need is in this forum

am awful at DIY lol

how much you reckon it would cost to d it myself

compare to how much to get someone to install it

i could buy all the equipment and just get some else to install lol

thanks for your reply

any recommendations on what equipment i should get
i mainly want to watch the football and movies

regards,

Stephen

[robbo71]

Hi have a look in here http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/so...satellite.html

There is the Technomate motorised system and the Darkbox one if he has any left.

He may be able to arrange installation if you do not feel confident enough to DIY.

Robbo

[sporting desires]

Originally Posted by robbo71

Hi have a look in here http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/so...satellite.html

There is the Technomate motorised system and the Darkbox one if he has any left.

He may be able to arrange installation if you do not feel confident enough to DIY.

Robbo

thanks very much for the advice bud

do you know what kind of package would be best for the football
do i need i card and if so how much are they ?

sorry for the questions am new to this
i currently watch the football from my pc to tv but the picture is poor
so hopping this would be better
the is no rush for me to buy the equipment as its next season am looking at now

regards,

Stephen

[sporting desires]

Originally Posted by robbo71

Hi have a look in here http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/so...satellite.html

There is the Technomate motorised system and the Darkbox one if he has any left.

He may be able to arrange installation if you do not feel confident enough to DIY.

Robbo

thanks very much for the advice bud

do you know what kind of package would be best for the football
do i need i card and if so how much are they ?

sorry for the questions am new to this
i currently watch the football from my pc to tv but the picture is poor
so hopping this would be better
the is no rush for me to buy the equipment as its next season am looking at now

regards,

Stephen

[wasp11]

From what ive heard on many sat forums, the thecnomate 5400 seems to be the dogs bol**ks. As for football, i watch 3pm saturday matches on premiere channel on astra 1 19 e. Shows sunday and monday matches live as well. Things change all the time in the satellite world, so its a matter of " watch this space" as far as where's the best sat to be on, and latest firmware.

[sporting desires]

Originally Posted by wasp11

From what ive heard on many sat forums, the thecnomate 5400 seems to be the dogs bol**ks. As for football, i watch 3pm saturday matches on premiere channel on astra 1 19 e. Shows sunday and monday matches live as well. Things change all the time in the satellite world, so its a matter of " watch this space" as far as where's the best sat to be on, and latest firmware.

sound

so would you rate satellite better than cable or sky
my wife seems to think getting the eurobox would be better
tham buying all the equipoment and am trying to convince her
but she hates football so that ant working lol

she wants to know what the difference between two

so if can give ma bit of advice that may persude her i would be grateful

regards,

stephen


oh and i notice your a man u fan like to thanks for keeping us in with a chance of fourth place

now its up to us in the derby