any guidence for for a newby to satellite

[efcevo]

Hi I am looking to use a dm800 just beacuse i was sort of familiar with there set up from using the cable version a few years ago.

I would like to be able to record but not sure if this box allows this function?

I would also be greatfull if some one could point me in the right direction as to the type of motorized dish i would need and possibly were i could purchse one for the right price?

Also is the sowtware used on the dm800s as easy to use as it was on the dm500c i.e installing the image ??

Thanking any one who can help me in advance hopefully i can have all this up and running in the net few weeks football season starting hahaha

[digicon]

For anyone to give you advice on what dish to buy as well as size we would need to know roughly what area you live in as this has a major impact on what you can receive

[efcevo]

For anyone to give you advice on what dish to buy as well as size we would need to know roughly what area you live in as this has a major impact on what you can receive

hi thanks i live in liverpool in the L4 area close to goodisonpark hope you can help on this?

[digicon]

Ok North west next thing is to give us an idea of what sort of channels/Packages you want to pick up and also where you want to install the system as a clear line of sight will be needed.

Use this Satellite Finder / Dish Alignment Calculator with Google Maps | DishPointer.com put your full address in the top and then drop down the second box and scroll down to moteck SG2100 and place the marker over your house in the best position you can to see if you can receive all satellites within the range you want, Just change the moteck option to any satellite from 30? west to 45? east.

Dishpointer will let you know if you have any obstructions in your line of sight

[efcevo]

Thanks that was a help it say i have no obs in line of sight .

i am looking for a package with most of the sly channels if poss movies and sports history and discovery channels maybe 3 oclock kick off games in epl if possible?

[digicon]

I would forget about 28.2? east as it will shortly be gone, Although there is still plenty open with softcam keys and even EPL on feeds over different satellites and the channels you want some can be got through keys and some of course will need something else which we cannot discuss on here.

Softcam keys will cover a few 3pm kickoffs from 39? east and 0.8? west as well as a couple of other satellites, I would aim to get at least a 1m dish setup which will cover you for most eventualities.

[efcevo]

I would forget about 28.2? east as it will shortly be gone, Although there is still plenty open with softcam keys and even EPL on feeds over different satellites and the channels you want some can be got through keys and some of course will need something else which we cannot discuss on here.

Softcam keys will cover a few 3pm kickoffs from 39? east and 0.8? west as well as a couple of other satellites, I would aim to get at least a 1m dish setup which will cover you for most eventualities.

thanks again you have been a great help still think i need to learn a little more about the whole setup if there are things we can not talk about on here could we talk over email ? not to sure i understand the whole setup not sure what oyu mean about 28.2 being gone soon sorry if i sound a bit of a newb ha

[efcevo]

thanks again you have been a great help still think i need to learn a little more about the whole setup if there are things we can not talk about on here could we talk over email ? not to sure i understand the whole setup not sure what oyu mean about 28.2 being gone soon sorry if i sound a bit of a newb ha

i have been looking around and found a 1m motorized dish is my best option a dm 800hd with me being more familiar with the old setup i have been looking at the dm800 hd do i need to make sure this comes with it (HDMI to DVI lead leads) as some dealers do not sell it with the box?

[digicon]

You would be better with the 800se for the extra cash and make sure you get an A8P sim version

[efcevo]

You would be better with the 800se for the extra cash and make sure you get an A8P sim version

what advnatages does that give me over the 800hd? really appreciate your guidence. bit of a learning curve for me from using the old cable versions.

from what a gather the box provides the dish with the info to point at the sat you wish to view channels from do you have to switch sats for different channels?

how easy is it to install the image onto the the dream box is it as easy as the old versions and as you said in the previous post it sounds lke the box needs keys like the old cable version did to get the channels r the keys generated automatically when you install the image??

[southpaw]

what advnatages does that give me over the 800hd? really appreciate your guidence. bit of a learning curve for me from using the old cable versions.

from what a gather the box provides the dish with the info to point at the sat you wish to view channels from do you have to switch sats for different channels?

how easy is it to install the image onto the the dream box is it as easy as the old versions and as you said in the previous post it sounds lke the box needs keys like the old cable version did to get the channels r the keys generated automatically when you install the image??

the SE has faster processor and is a lot more responsive than the standard 800, faster boot up time , and less heat issues as it has a large fan installed. the a8p sim is the latest clone manufacturers tool that allows the box to use the latest unpatched images just like a genuine non clone dreambox, other clones/sim types must use specific modified images for there specific sim type (sim2. Ferrari, estar are the popular teams). Once the tuner has been told what type of dish setup you have it will move the dish accordingly to the sat that the channel you choose broadcasts on. installing images is a doddle (see youtube for "flashing a dm800"), however I would advise you to research the actual image you intend to flash as it must be for your specific sim type , if not the box will be temporarily bricked with a "no ca error" fault. not sure on the keys as I don't personally use softcams.

[efcevo]

the SE has faster processor and is a lot more responsive than the standard 800, faster boot up time , and less heat issues as it has a large fan installed. the a8p sim is the latest clone manufacturers tool that allows the box to use the latest unpatched images just like a genuine non clone dreambox, other clones/sim types must use specific modified images for there specific sim type (sim2. Ferrari, estar are the popular teams). Once the tuner has been told what type of dish setup you have it will move the dish accordingly to the sat that the channel you choose broadcasts on. installing images is a doddle (see youtube for "flashing a dm800"), however I would advise you to research the actual image you intend to flash as it must be for your specific sim type , if not the box will be temporarily bricked with a "no ca error" fault. not sure on the keys as I don't personally use softcams.

thanks that explains a lot think i am starting to get to grips with what i have to do. with you not using soft keys i take it you use what we are not allowed to talk about ha?

i am unsure on how this works but if we could use email to chat about htis that would be a massive help

[blueflash234]

m8 the 800 is a e2 receiver there are e2 receivers on the market that are better than the chinese clones

[efcevo]

Thanks what other ones would you suggest that ate better I was just going with that one because I was familiar with the old dm500c

[digicon]

There is only one in the Clone 800se price range and that is the TM-Nano from technomate currently retails for around ?129 with the hard drive cradle add another ?15 so ?144 in total