what do i need to get started?????

[jone1303]

afternoon
I'm just starting out into sat i would like to know what kind of equipment i would need to buy to strat viewing tv from around the world? i'd like something that's expandable to allow for other events such as sports to be included. hope i don't sound to vague as i haven't a clue where to go to get the tackle or what to buy?
any help would be much appreciated

[wooper]

You should start with a 1m dish motorised system, there are a few satellites up there you really need to be able to scan.
1w, 9e, 13e, 16e, 19.2e and 28.2e (or Sky as the man in the street seems to call it). Amongst others. Dont get a fixed dish as things can change in this hobby. 1w had lots that could be opened not so long ago, but not now.

As for the stb (set top box), well, thats another story.

I have a Protek, which opens a lot on many sats for a one off cost. Also have a dreambox, which is a bit more complex and maybe one for the future after you get the hang of whats up there and what you want to see.

[jone1303]

thank you for your help do you know of any decent suppliers for the tackle cheers

[jumpinjo]

thank you for your help do you know of any decent suppliers for the tackle cheers

?90 for an 80cm motorised dish and ?60 for a dm500s of ebay is good starter for anyone getting into i think

[jone1303]

can i use normal arial coax from dish to tuner as i have a huge roll at work or do i need to get a certain coax

many thanks

[jone1303]

do you think it's worth buying a hd tuner are thier enough hd channels to justify the extra expense

[Elric]

all depends on your budget,ive heard vu duo twin tuner
suppose to be reasonble for the money

[jumpinjo]

can i use normal arial coax from dish to tuner as i have a huge roll at work or do i need to get a certain coax

many thanks

get any decent satellite cable it aint expensive

[Edrenan1]

Hi, everybody, what kid ofequipment is better to start using Sat. Thanks

[jumpinjo]

Hi, everybody, what kid ofequipment is better to start using Sat. Thanks

a dish and box is good place to start

look @ post 4

[jone1303]

hi is there any point in buying a quad lnb with the dish for future purposes

cheers

[Manic01]

Not really.

[johnboy05]

will a dreambox work with a communual fixed sky dish, and if so which box would you recommend, and will it be affected with n3. Thanks in advance