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stef
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Hi to you all. I am looking for advice and criticism on my plans to buy digital motorised system.
My knowledge of satellite systems is limited but I am eager to learn. So far my only sources of information are personal and commercial web sites and news groups.
But, like the subject says I am just about ready to buy a system. I have recently moved from a house that only had a fixed astra system. So really this is a whole new ball game to me. Having been so restricted in the past I am determined that my new system will be far more flexible and interesting.
The cost of the system is not the most important factor to me (within reason), put this together with my limited knowledge and I am a sales assistants wet dream. My main concerns are reliability and functionality. I still have my old analogue receiver, a Pace MSS 290, no positioner. So should I jump into a new analogue/digital or just a digital and hook up my still in good condition analogue receiver. As this is something I hope to make a hobby of, I am interested in the receiver being updateable and configurable using my PC. This is why I have been looking into the echostar and nokia models. Echostar AD-3000ip Viaccess, Nokia 9800, or something completely different. I am interested in your views on all models please, how do these and the cheaper receivers compare? Although I have no plans to subscribe to any foreign bouquets just yet, I wonder if it would be a good idea to get a receiver with a built in cam, Viaccess for example.
Now, although it is probably possible to put together a system cheaper by buying the parts separately, I don't feel confident enough to do this, nor would I try to install the dish. For these reasons I would prefer to buy a ready-made kit for my friendly local installer to erect. I live in a conservation area just North of Edinburgh (technically North UK), and have got permission for an 80cm dish. However, the made up systems I have looked at which include the receivers I mentioned usually come with 1m dishes. To give you an idea, I notice that some of my well-positioned neighbours have the 40cm minidish instead of the usual 60cm. From what I can tell I think I have a great line of sight. Should I just give the shops a call and get them to put together a system for me. If so, any recommendations as to who I should buy from and what should I ask for?
Anyway, to sum up I am new to all of this but don’t want the most basic set-up. Restricted to a 80cm dish how do I avoid over paying for something more advanced than I can take advantage of.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and feel free to post/email back to me with ANYTHING you think I might find interesting. I look forward to any replies
My knowledge of satellite systems is limited but I am eager to learn. So far my only sources of information are personal and commercial web sites and news groups.
But, like the subject says I am just about ready to buy a system. I have recently moved from a house that only had a fixed astra system. So really this is a whole new ball game to me. Having been so restricted in the past I am determined that my new system will be far more flexible and interesting.
The cost of the system is not the most important factor to me (within reason), put this together with my limited knowledge and I am a sales assistants wet dream. My main concerns are reliability and functionality. I still have my old analogue receiver, a Pace MSS 290, no positioner. So should I jump into a new analogue/digital or just a digital and hook up my still in good condition analogue receiver. As this is something I hope to make a hobby of, I am interested in the receiver being updateable and configurable using my PC. This is why I have been looking into the echostar and nokia models. Echostar AD-3000ip Viaccess, Nokia 9800, or something completely different. I am interested in your views on all models please, how do these and the cheaper receivers compare? Although I have no plans to subscribe to any foreign bouquets just yet, I wonder if it would be a good idea to get a receiver with a built in cam, Viaccess for example.
Now, although it is probably possible to put together a system cheaper by buying the parts separately, I don't feel confident enough to do this, nor would I try to install the dish. For these reasons I would prefer to buy a ready-made kit for my friendly local installer to erect. I live in a conservation area just North of Edinburgh (technically North UK), and have got permission for an 80cm dish. However, the made up systems I have looked at which include the receivers I mentioned usually come with 1m dishes. To give you an idea, I notice that some of my well-positioned neighbours have the 40cm minidish instead of the usual 60cm. From what I can tell I think I have a great line of sight. Should I just give the shops a call and get them to put together a system for me. If so, any recommendations as to who I should buy from and what should I ask for?
Anyway, to sum up I am new to all of this but don’t want the most basic set-up. Restricted to a 80cm dish how do I avoid over paying for something more advanced than I can take advantage of.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and feel free to post/email back to me with ANYTHING you think I might find interesting. I look forward to any replies