Some mmds advice

[Walkinmyshadow]

I've been looking into setting up a mmds system, and have acquired this mmds antenna (see attachment)
At least i think it's a mmds antenna, because in most rooftops i've looked they seem to have those square mesh antennas.
Will this do with a dreambox and T-tuner to bring in the channels, or am i missing something??

[tomhick024]

Yep, will bring them in alright, exact same setup as image on 500c, presuming that 'In a very strange place' is in Ireland , of course!

[Walkinmyshadow]

Cheers Tom,
So does that white box do the same job as a square mesh antenna?
And what is that black wire coming out at the bottom for? it looks like phone line or something,
There is none on square mesh antennas.

[tomhick024]

Alll you will need is the downonverter if you are within few miles of transmitter and have clear line of sight, you will prob have to get a mesh if further away,
To be honest, dont have a clue what that white box is!
Anyway, you shouldn't need it!

[Walkinmyshadow]

I'll probably need something other than the downconverter,
Even though i'm in a cable area there is a new estate quite close to me that has mmds system throughout,
and the majority of those houses have a mesh antenna.

Maybe someone else can throw some light on this "white box"

[tomhick024]

You will also have to get a power supply for the ariel, and carefull when connecting it, if you connect them wrong way round, you will blow the tuner in the box!

[duracell]

You are missing the mesh part of the aerial. Also, I don't
think the white box is needed. Are they two separate cables
in your photo ?

[Walkinmyshadow]

The cable coming out of the White box is 8 core.. i reckon probably for broadband and telephone,
Thing is, i rang the guy that had that setup to ask him if he ever had a square mesh ariel and he said no..
If the mmds transmitter is where i think it is (near Cork Airport) then according to Map source i'm 8.5 kms from it as the crow flies

[phil43]

The cable coming out of the White box is 8 core.. i reckon probably for broadband and telephone,
Thing is, i rang the guy that had that setup to ask him if he ever had a square mesh ariel and he said no..
If the mmds transmitter is where i think it is (near Cork Airport) then according to Map source i'm 8.5 kms from it as the crow flies

The object sticking out with the 2 lugs at the end is a downconverter.
There should be a screw on connection on this for the coax cable to be attached.You will then need a power supply to power this.For eg downconverter to power supply,power supply to box.

[freck]

PM sent re setup,forgot to mention to get an 18v power supply from the shop i sent the link for.

[despdan]

White box looks like Wireless Broadband box, for areas that dont have cable / telephone broadband

[Walkinmyshadow]

White box looks like Wireless Broadband box, for areas that dont have cable / telephone broadband

Thought as much...
Thanks for the info guys
I'm gonna put it up without the mesh antenna and see how i get on.