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I am in the process of deciding which 85cm dish satellite system to get,
I have searched this forum for satellite info but they did not really cover what I want. I want to be able to record and feed two tv’s but only record from one in the lounge area. I have been looking at various systems and most have twin LNB’s which would feed and record to one tv and receiver but not feed the other one, am I correct in that assumption?
I will probably get an automatic system with an 85cm dish as I can’t be arsed with finding the satellite myself although I do understand it’s very easy once you have done it a few times. I have done it only once but then I’ve not long had the vehicle.
I do understand that a 60cm dish will pick up uk channels in the UK and part of Europe but want to extend that as far as possible, but also I do know I might have difficulty the further I go away from the UK.
For me to be able to record I think I need at least two LNB’s with two satellite coax leads going to the tv area one for the recorder and one for the tv Yes or No.
Not sure why this is as a Humax freeview only requires a through aerial to record and receive.
If yes I will need a socket on the wall with two satellite connections a 12v socket and a ordinary tv socket.
If I stick with one coax to the tv will I need another one as the TV I have is a Avtex 24” with free to air satellite receiver in it.
But having said that I'm not impressed with the Avtex free to air guide and a few channels are missing which are on freesat.
Most satellite systems only have a twin LNB which if I’m recording will be taken up by the one tv and recorder. Can a twin LNB system be made to feed two tv’s with a spliter of some kind but perhaps still recording from one and watching the other.
Also the motorised systems prices vary from the Maxiview target £1700 to the seeker at £2100 not sure why prices vary as they both seem to do the same thing. Then there is the Oyster Digital Autoskew at £2549.00, then Oyster Vision Autoskew III £1999, the Oyster also Vision III £1959,
Which all seem to do the same except for the Oyster Vision III which only has one LNB!
So what I’m asking if someone can clear up the confusion and also wish to hear from anyone who has an automatic system and if it can be updated and how they got on with the system and why they choose that system.
Also If anyone has been in Europe with one of these systems and how far they were away from the UK and still receiving UK channels.
I do realize that anyone who says they got UK cannels in far southern Spain or Italy might only be a fluke and not to be relied upon as I understand there are a lot of variables when receiving signals from satellites.
Also I think there are satellite dishes out there that can receive the internet as well as TV signals so although I would not be able to afford a internet package at the moment it might be prudent to pay the extra for a dish that can do both for when I can afford the internet.
And finally any general advice will be more than welcomed, please feel free to put your five eggs in, as the saying goes.
Many Thanks to all who contribute to this post.
Best Wishes Tony
I am in the process of deciding which 85cm dish satellite system to get,
I have searched this forum for satellite info but they did not really cover what I want. I want to be able to record and feed two tv’s but only record from one in the lounge area. I have been looking at various systems and most have twin LNB’s which would feed and record to one tv and receiver but not feed the other one, am I correct in that assumption?
I will probably get an automatic system with an 85cm dish as I can’t be arsed with finding the satellite myself although I do understand it’s very easy once you have done it a few times. I have done it only once but then I’ve not long had the vehicle.
I do understand that a 60cm dish will pick up uk channels in the UK and part of Europe but want to extend that as far as possible, but also I do know I might have difficulty the further I go away from the UK.
For me to be able to record I think I need at least two LNB’s with two satellite coax leads going to the tv area one for the recorder and one for the tv Yes or No.
Not sure why this is as a Humax freeview only requires a through aerial to record and receive.
If yes I will need a socket on the wall with two satellite connections a 12v socket and a ordinary tv socket.
If I stick with one coax to the tv will I need another one as the TV I have is a Avtex 24” with free to air satellite receiver in it.
But having said that I'm not impressed with the Avtex free to air guide and a few channels are missing which are on freesat.
Most satellite systems only have a twin LNB which if I’m recording will be taken up by the one tv and recorder. Can a twin LNB system be made to feed two tv’s with a spliter of some kind but perhaps still recording from one and watching the other.
Also the motorised systems prices vary from the Maxiview target £1700 to the seeker at £2100 not sure why prices vary as they both seem to do the same thing. Then there is the Oyster Digital Autoskew at £2549.00, then Oyster Vision Autoskew III £1999, the Oyster also Vision III £1959,
Which all seem to do the same except for the Oyster Vision III which only has one LNB!
So what I’m asking if someone can clear up the confusion and also wish to hear from anyone who has an automatic system and if it can be updated and how they got on with the system and why they choose that system.
Also If anyone has been in Europe with one of these systems and how far they were away from the UK and still receiving UK channels.
I do realize that anyone who says they got UK cannels in far southern Spain or Italy might only be a fluke and not to be relied upon as I understand there are a lot of variables when receiving signals from satellites.
Also I think there are satellite dishes out there that can receive the internet as well as TV signals so although I would not be able to afford a internet package at the moment it might be prudent to pay the extra for a dish that can do both for when I can afford the internet.
And finally any general advice will be more than welcomed, please feel free to put your five eggs in, as the saying goes.
Many Thanks to all who contribute to this post.
Best Wishes Tony