Mapplins satellite in a suitcase

[StephenB1]

I am considering purchasing one of these 'satellite in a suitcase from Mapplins' to use when away on holiday in England and Wales only. My question is can I take my normal PACE receiver and sky card from home and use this dish. The FAQ page on the Mapplins site suggests the dish is not compatable with sky products.

 

[MikeAce]

a friend of mine has just bought one for that very same reason, as its on special offer for 40 odd quid at the moment. the suckers that stick it to the side of the van are pretty impressive.

he hasnt used it yet but believes it will work, i am an ex sat fitter myself and the bottom line is if it has a universal lnp (which it does) it will work, the only down side i can see is that the dish is quite small in relation to the standard dish, i dont think this will affect you in this part of the world but you might see a diference in signal strength once you pop over to france or spain.

 

[MikeAce]

make that "universal LNB not LNP", lol, damn these stubby fingers.

 

[StephenB1]

make that "universal LNB not LNP", lol, damn these stubby fingers.

Thanks MikeAce.

Have been in touch with Maplins today, they are discontinuing the satellite in the suitcase so will have to hurry

 

[deejay]

make that "universal LNB not LNP", lol, damn these stubby fingers.

I am interestedin a "satellite in a suitcase", however my home system uses sky+. I do not have my old pace box. What options might be open to me? Should I re-aquire an old box? Many thanks.

 

[deejay]

Sorry, think posted question in wrong area! Out of practice! Can I use "satellite in a suitcase" system with sky+ receiver or do I need to obtain a pace box? Had no joy from Maplins as yet. Sky dont want to know either! Thanks

 

[Damian]

Deejay, yes you can use the Maplins suitcase system with a sky box and viewing card.

 

[deejay]

Deejay, yes you can use the Maplins suitcase system with a sky box and viewing card.

Cheers Damian, trip to maplins tomorrow for me I think!