cheapest twin tuner sat receiver

[bokkie]

Hi all. I currently have sky, but i'm looking at getting an extra lnb fitted so i can receive 19.2 degrees east as well. I want to get a receiver which i can switch between sky and 19.2.. am i right in guessing i need a twin tuner for this? If so, what is the cheapest, most reliable receiver?
I was looking at an openbox, but i don't think they do twin tuners.
Or is there a way of plugging the cable from both lnb's in a single tuner( through a switch or something ) ?
Thx for you help

[Shady]

cheapest twin tuner is the qbox mini

[bokkie]

Can it be used like a dreambox? Not sure how much i can discuss on here, but i think you get my drift

[Shady]

yes
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[bokkie]

Just had a look. Not many around and ? 180 is more than i wanted to spend. Was hoping there was something like the openbox for around the ?100 mark.

[Shady]

no chance mate.. not for twin tuner

[bokkie]

Do i need a twin tuner? Not sure how those disectq (not sure if that's right ) switches work. Do both lnb's go into the switch which then has a single cable going into receiver?

[Shady]

i dont know if you need a twin tuner, ur question was asking for the cheapest twin tuner.. but yeah a disceq switch will switch between two lnbs just fine

[nathan2007]

twin tuners imho dont benefit u a lot unless you love recording like sky + or unles u have multiple lnbs or dishes

so if u have lots of lnbs dishes or record a lot get a twin tuner if not dont

for ?100 u stand no chance in hell of getting any twin tuner mate not even a crapphy chinese clone, either invest in a openbox ( ?60ish) and lump the fact it has 1 tuner or save up for a qbox mini as shady has told u mate

[garry1312]

As mentioned above theres not a chance you are going to get a twin tuner receiver for ?100 the Qbox Mini is the cheapest.

For ?100 being the max you can spend your choices are Openbox, DM800Pro (clone) and if you can spend ?50 more the 800 SE Clone. The 800Pro is a good receiver but the 800SE wipes the floor with it. All that I have mentioned are single tuner receivers. If you are wanting EPG for instance i would advice to go with a DM over the Openbox. Also the DM's will allow you to add a internal HDD which will allow you to record (not while watching something else unless both channels are on the same transponder but ideal for recording when you are not in or at night)

[bokkie]

Ths guys. I was actually going to keep my sky box with the minimum package, can't bear to lose series link, etc.
the second box would be for the sports on sky via cs server and to tinker around on 19.2 east for so.e good old european late night tv, if you get my drift.
i believe i can get a disecq switch for the second receiver for the sky and 19.2 in and flick between the 2. Is this correct?
ths for advice

[nathan2007]

trsut me u dont want 19.2e for late night tv u want 13e mate,yeah u can do that buddy

im no thte best at advising dishes ( others are a lot more qualified) but imn not 100% sure u can get a lnb that fits on to a sly dish to get 28.2e and 13.e but i might be wrong bud