If you'd read he original post Scotmac didn't even want a receiver as he's already got one
As for the freesat v FTA arguement it's simple.. If you want to scan multiple sats and/or have a mix between freesat and some of the sky FTA channels then go for a FTA, other than that if you want an alternative to freeview then freesat wins hands down especially with the EPG and extra features (like iplayer)
The Ross SD system is a cheap receiver.. even my 4 yo relook mutant with it's linux firmware beats it hands down for it's updateable firmware and modular add-ons.. even gives me a full EPG as well as streaming directly to VLC on my PC.. The Ross system is though a cheap easy to use system that is a great starting point for those wanting a base FTA system.. but that's simple all it is
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Thanks for the replies will check out ebay for quad LNB and cable ( Cabletel cut cable off the dish when they installed their system ).
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A suggestion is before you do anything to the dish is to mark the elevation and declination before you do anything, that way you always have a set point which you know is 19.2E.
Be careful with the LNB mount as the plastic tends to go very brittle with age and the screws can be rusted in place..Also note what the LNB itself is rotatable and needs to be set to the correct angle.. Try
http://www.dishpointer.com/ to give you all the correct details for the Astra 2 sats at 28.2E including the magnetic compass reading and the LNB skew.