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valian · 19-08-2010, 13:39

Hi we just bought a ross hd system, and were quite anxious to get it setup quickly as the conservatory is going up Monday so we wont' be able to get easy access to the dish. I contacted them about foreign channels as I was also interested in the Greek channels. They responded and told me that the Greek channels are on 38E where as most Enlglish channels are located at 29E. They suggested 3 ways this could be achieved,1) two dishes and LNBs (one for each satellite) plus a DiSEqC switch (to automatically select between LNBs)

2) one dish with two LNBs (one for each satellite) and a Mono-Bloc mounting system (allowing for accurate placement of LNBs to receive two different beams) plus a DiSEqC switch (as above)

3) a single dish and LNB plus a DiSEqC dish motor (to allow the receiver to turn the dish to face the required satellite
Must say it seems to be getting a little complicated, or is it easy enough and economical enough to get one of the motors?
I did do a search on the motors but see them as DISEQC 1.2 or 2 (have e-mailed them back requesting which one would work).

I guess what I'm asking is will we really be able to put it up ourselves? We did by a signal finder as well. Also will we really get all the channels?
We live in Bournemouth so I have to try and source a motor from somewhere nearby. Appreciate any and all info.

19-08-2010, 13:39	#123
valian Inactive Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	Re: B&Q Satellite - Ross freesat box and dish Hi we just bought a ross hd system, and were quite anxious to get it setup quickly as the conservatory is going up Monday so we wont' be able to get easy access to the dish. I contacted them about foreign channels as I was also interested in the Greek channels. They responded and told me that the Greek channels are on 38E where as most Enlglish channels are located at 29E. They suggested 3 ways this could be achieved,1) two dishes and LNBs (one for each satellite) plus a DiSEqC switch (to automatically select between LNBs) 2) one dish with two LNBs (one for each satellite) and a Mono-Bloc mounting system (allowing for accurate placement of LNBs to receive two different beams) plus a DiSEqC switch (as above) 3) a single dish and LNB plus a DiSEqC dish motor (to allow the receiver to turn the dish to face the required satellite Must say it seems to be getting a little complicated, or is it easy enough and economical enough to get one of the motors? I did do a search on the motors but see them as DISEQC 1.2 or 2 (have e-mailed them back requesting which one would work). I guess what I'm asking is will we really be able to put it up ourselves? We did by a signal finder as well. Also will we really get all the channels? We live in Bournemouth so I have to try and source a motor from somewhere nearby. Appreciate any and all info.