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channelking

channelking

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Hi,

I have a number of questions regarding the motorised dish setup and would really appreciate any help from those who have this type of setup. I am curious about it but dont know much.

1. On average how much would it cost for the whole setup as I have read figured branded in range of £300 to £500?

2. Is it possible to fit the motorised dish at the back of your house if so are you likely to get signal to many satellites?

3. What are the satellites from around the world you can have access to? I am assuming asian/indian/american satellites arent possible.

4. If you get a combo box can you have both a multi sat line and cable line or will this type of setup only work on a satellite box?

5. Is it complicated to actually setup especially for newbies to this type of setup?

6. Are most channels in HD and in English?

I am interested somewhat in this type of setup but its all about cost which is offputting. It seems great you have access to probably 1000s of channels from around the world but is it worth it if its costs alot.

Anyway look forward to hearing from anyone and thanks in advance.
 
1 yes you could do it for that cost But you get what you pay for
2 as long as the back is facing south (look at everyones sky dish )
3 lots but lots are encrypted but still lots out there
4 you can use a combo box but you will only get one cable feed but many more satellites
5 dish set up needs to be good and accurate or as it arcs it will miss the satiates
6 most sat channels (sky) are sd you can get HD on cable
Their are plenty of guides for setting up motorised dishes do your home work before you start the spending

hope that helps a little
 
Thank you for the reply.

Thing is looking at other houses they dont have dishes at the back only the front. So not sure what way I would need to point it at the back of the house and how high I would need to fit it.

Honestly I wouldnt know how to do the setup or installation. A professional would do it all but im worried about the cost they may take.

I thought you get HD channels on the other satellites.

ATM motorised setup is an option. I have read some guides on the setup but I dont think I could do it myself.
 
if you have an iPad there is a good cheap app called "sat finder pro" when you hold your iPad about 30degress up and move it left to right it shows all the sats available and labels them nd much more.
I did have my dish at the bottom of my garden when it was fixed, as long as you clear any obstruction you can site it where you want, but you must point it in the right direction
 
A motorized set-up can be up and running for under £180, this will include a decent box ie zgemma, 90cm dish with 0.1db lnb, H-H alsat dark motor with LED and scale plus cable from box to dish. Everything is available on e-bay and amazon.
If fitting in garden then you need to fit to a post or wall or like mine, fitted to a garden shed.
You need the LNB face of dish pointing to south with a clear view over your house [no view obstructions]
Purchase a small sat meter [fiver on bay] and thats almost it---full set up instructions are easy to find [some here on site]
A nice sunday morning job and sit back with a beer in afternoon----of course if you want to watch the encrypted channels you'll need a multi sat line for the box but lots of fta anyway---you can tune in from around 30w to 42e. You cannot receive from over the horizon but there are asian, indian, us feeds etc etc.
Reaper.
 
Reaper, I have been told the cheaper motorised setups are crap you need to spend big money to get best motorised setup. Is that incorrect then? Is there a reason you need bigger dishes? Checked ebay and amazon and showing high prices.

So all you need for this setup is box, dish, lnb, motor and cables and thats it? I would prefer a really good box but now that will raise the cost. Whats scale that you mentioned?

Thing which will be expensive is installation as I can't do it myself.

I was thinking at fitting it on the roof at the back of the house but not sure.

I have loads of trees at the back so I am guessing that is obstruction which could affect signal and getting the satellites?

Does that sat meter tell you the satellites you would get?

How many satellites do you reckon you can have access to?

Seems quite complex tbh, I have read stuff about it on other sites and I am quite lost about the set up etc.
 
No need for big expense [thays total crap]
*0-90cms is plety for dish size in uk.
If not doing it yourself then either get a friend or ask around, installers don't always come cheap.
You need to be able to get obstruction free line of sight to satellites.
The sat meter is there to help you locate optimum position for each sat---you set your dish to eg---28.2e, connect meter between lnb and receiver, now tweak dish until meter gives best reading.
I don't count the sats but I told you the arc in above post.
This is the best info site so stay with us.
Reaper.
 
Ye I know an installer but he charges alot so the cost just estimating will be close to £400 which is alot and cant afford atm.

So is it pointless getting it fitted at the back of the house then, as trees are around? Which obviously means I wont have access to satellites.

Sorry for the questions mate, it just really overwhelming.
 
Thanks for the link pretty cheap tbh. Im not sure if 20m coax cable from lnb to box will be enough. All I would need is the box and sat meter then as latter is not included in that link.

Wouldnt you say this £55 complete setup is too good to be true as im sure people pay much much more for this setup.

I heard technomate is the best setup for this. Would you say that is true?

You say you can fit this legally at front of the house what about at the back of the house? Also can anyone complain or report you for having motorised setup?

Mate when it comes to technical stuff its beyond me. I would struggle to install this myself lol

Did want to ask do you get many channels in HD and english and do you get all 3pm kickoffs?
 
The set is a great starter kit.
The law in uk allows up to 90cms dish but you can do whatever in your garden.
Of course there should be no reason for complaints about motor dish.
Technomate is just a brand name like Heinz and they make good gear but so do many others..
Don't watch football---no interest.
Reaper.
 
Oh ok, I have seen people on forums saying they have 1.1m and above dish which I have no idea why you would want so a massive dish for. I did read though the bigger the dish the more satellites you have access to.

Wouldnt the link you gave me be poor quality parts compared to high quality parts costing more?
 
As I have said---a good starter kit which will last a good while.The bigger dishes will attract the weaker signals but do you really want jodrell bank.
Now the big question for you is----- why are you asking all this, when you have been a member since 2013 and had the chance to read and research this site for 3 years. I've answered a few of your questions before and cannot see what you are trying to achieve by pretending to be a novice.Good game.
Reaper.
 
So you wouldnt say spend more on high quality parts which wont need changing potentially like the starter kit you gave a link to? I would want good quality setup and not having to buy again after 12 months.

I am not pretending, I am a novice when it comes to motorised setup.

I apologise if asking questions is getting too much.

I wont bother now.
 
i have a 1m motor on the side of the house, its quite visible from the street but nobody has ever complained about it and its been there a few years now.

cheap setups are fine, theres not a lot to go wrong,

basically my kit consists of

1m cheapo dish

an alsat all metal geared motor

inverto black single lnb

webro wf100 cox

a pair of t&k brackets and pole - the easiest way to get a solid perfectly vertical mount.


tbh, if you have messed around with sat boxes etc before , know your way around enigma 2 and are relatively competent at diy theres no reason you can't install it yourself. provided you arent planning on popping your clogs there's no reason to fail as long as you take your time!

the main problem is finding a site for the dish that allows you to easily mess about with it, you don't really want to start trying to fit a 1m dish 10m up on a ladder.

if you can see the arc from somewhere low down in the back garden that will make things easier.

alternatively, get everything fitted and then get an installer round to drop his meter on and set the dish which is what i did and cost £60 from a local company.
 
lamblamb said:
i have a 1m motor on the side of the house, its quite visible from the street but nobody has ever complained about it and its been there a few years now.

cheap setups are fine, theres not a lot to go wrong,

basically my kit consists of

1m cheapo dish

an alsat all metal geared motor

inverto black single lnb

webro wf100 cox

a pair of t&k brackets and pole - the easiest way to get a solid perfectly vertical mount.


tbh, if you have messed around with sat boxes etc before , know your way around enigma 2 and are relatively competent at diy theres no reason you can't install it yourself. provided you arent planning on popping your clogs there's no reason to fail as long as you take your time!

the main problem is finding a site for the dish that allows you to easily mess about with it, you don't really want to start trying to fit a 1m dish 10m up on a ladder.

if you can see the arc from somewhere low down in the back garden that will make things easier.

alternatively, get everything fitted and then get an installer round to drop his meter on and set the dish which is what i did and cost £60 from a local company.
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Thanks for your response

Isnt it illegal to have 1m + dishes as according to reaper you are legally only required to have 90cm dishes?

Also is it true the bigger the dish the more satellites you have access to? How many satellites do you receive and are alot of the channels in Englishand HD as that is important to me if I want to get this type of setup?

Did you pay for a sat meter?

If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for your setup?

Thats the thing I am not competent with DIY so I will feel uncomfortable doing the installtion. Plus with my bad health I dont think I would be able to do this type of work. I imagine then most people install the dishes etc themselves then. I took quotes and had over £200 for installation not the parts. Too much for me.

What do you mean by "arc"? I have read alot of guides on the net about motorised setup and there is alot of things I just dont get and one of them is when people mention arc.

It seems this type of setup is the best in that you can access to too many channels. But the cost of the parts, box and then installation just seems really offputting. I am bit disappointed as I was considering this type of setup but the price overall is too high.
 
you never know if some kind tk member might give you a helping hand if local,i have mine more like 8 years and seldom used as the box and tv are in another room,remember how long it might take you to check channel lists then sats for english programs.motorised for sports i think is good,but prefare movies.
 
dsayers2014 said:
Interesting my aerial goes higher than my chimney that was there before I moved in over 10 years ago
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You know what they are like Dave, what you could do you can't now and what you can't do now you will be able to next year. Take a loft conversion. Don't need planning permission any more. I might do one because I am allowed but make sure my aerial is not higher than my chimney lol
 
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