Questions about: Vision 80cm Satellite Dish
Question:
I have a sky box and portable TV. I want to buy a dish and rest of the kit needed to get sattelite programmes when I go to my caravan in France. Can you please advise. Thank you.
Response
The first decision you will have to make is whether you want a van-mounted dish or a free-standing dish. Here at DAS we can only supply the van-mounted type I`m afraid. To get Sky in Europe my advice would be to get at least a 65cm dish, such as the Triax TD78 (DAS0025)) and be prepared to spend time learning how to find the satellites. You should be aware that you will find some of the channels easier to get because of the two beams, one of which covers more of Europe.
In addition to the dish, you will need the following:
Receiver (your Sky box should suffice, but you may wish to check with Sky before taking this further)
LNB - the Low Noise Block downconverter, a device which processes weak satellite signals directed by an antenna reflector into the feedhorn. The universal 0.3 (DAS0738) should suffice, and fits directly onto the dish.
10m professional installation quality cable. Double screened satellite coax offering the maximumin low loss specification and interference protection. Unfortunately this is not something we are able to supply by the metre.
To receive a clear picture, the dish must have the correct Vertical (Azimuth) and Horizontal Alignment.
Vertical alignment, is the angle of elevation above the horizon whereas the Horizontal alignment of a dish is the compass bearing the dish will need to point. The Maxview Omnisat Digital Satellite Compass (DAS1020) will help locate Astra 1, Astra 2 (Sky Digital) and Hotbird satellites.
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Question:
I would like to be able to pick u Italian TV. I have a Technomate 3100D box and have linked it up to the previous owners Sky dish (60cm?)in the first instance and repositioned/programmed box to Hotbird. However, I receive zero Italian channels! I thought I may at least pick u a couple? I only have about 165 other channels including middle eastern and standard freeview channels. Would an 80cm dish do the trick? Can I use the existing LNB or would I have to purchase a new specific one? Any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks, Sean
Response
Sean
A larger satellite dish may well solve your problems, depending on where you are based. The further "out" you get from the centre of the UK, the less likely it is that a smaller satellite dish will be sufficient. i would also check that the satellite dish is correctly aligned, as it only needs to be out by a couple of millimetres for it to not function.
A new LNB, whilst not strictly necesary, certainly won`t hurt
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Question:
I would like to install 80cm dish on house in SW France I have a satellite digital receiver, can you advise everything else I will need. Also pls supply price delivered to Scotland
Many thanks
Response
Hi
Delivery to Scotland for an 80cm dish would be £8
Have a look at this page for more information about installing a dish yourself.
http://dastv.co.uk/docs/INSTALLING_A_DISH.pdf
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Question:
Hi,i would like ask,about bracket..i am not sure which type brackets i need for fixing on wall this satellite.please let me know ASAP..thank u.
Response
The size of the bracket required depends upon the intended location of your dish, and the elevation required.
I would recommend getting a local technician out to inspect your site and advise more precisiely. Call the DAS customer servcie team and they will get one of our engineers out to you. 0800 138 3052
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