satelite kit for under £100?

[Thelma65]

hi everyone - im going over to France - (la rochelle region - vendee) and i think i want ot invest ina cheap satelitte system
i dont want to spend too much and i dont want it to be a diy kit really - are there any users that use the cheap in a box kits? do they work well with a sky + box?

 

[Robtel]

If you haven't done so already I recommend looking at;
www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk
Very informative site.

If you are taking your Sky+ box then my understanding is that to get full acces to all the + facilities then you need a double LNB.
I don't have one of the box kits but from what I've seen/read they seem to come with a receiver box,you wouldn't need that if you are taking your own. Also, agian only from what I've heard, the box kit only comes with a single LNB.
I take my own digi box with me (not Sky+, got to leave that at home) and bought a dish with folding arm and a tripod from one of the several ebay sellers who seem to specialise in this sort of thing. Think it was something like "gadgetshop" I got mine from. I got a 60cm dish with folding arm, LNB, sat finder, and 15m of cable and connections for well under £90 (was a couple of years back)
Might be worth having a look to see what's available and the prices.
Robert

 

[Robtel]

Think it was something like "gadgetshop" I got mine from.

Just had a look, my memory was playing up again, it was "netgadgets"

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Netgadgets?_trksid=p4340.l2563

 

[Thelma65]

thats brill thanks for this
have you used this abroad at all?
not sure the 45cm dish will be ok for france?

 

[Robtel]

Yes used it in France for the past three visits. The dish is bigger than 45cm though. In my first post I said it was 60cm, though there is something in the back of my mind which now makes me think it might only be 54cm. My memory really is getting bad!
On that website link I posted there is a guide to what size of dish is recommended for what area. The further south you go the bigger the dish required.

 

[Robtel]

Yes used it in France for the past three visits. The dish is bigger than 45cm though. In my first post I said it was 60cm, though there is something in the back of my mind which now makes me think it might only be 54cm. My memory really is getting bad!
On that website link for satelliteforcaravans I posted there is a guide to what size of dish is recommended for what area. The further south you go the bigger the dish required.

 

[Robtel]

Mmmm. I tried to edit my post to clarify which link I meant and a new post appeared rather than an edited version!!!!!!!

 

[Gafferbill]

.........a 45cms standard Sky dish is fine down in Charente Maritime.

Here is a good supplier of all things Sat TV and reliable............

http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/sky.htm
http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/caravan-satellite.htm#clear60kit

 

[Gafferbill]

........this is a reliable supplier and I can confirm a standard sky dish is fine in Charente Maritime.

http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/cat.htm

 

[DeliDave_]

We have been down towards La Rochelle and have always got a picture with a Maplins suitcase kit and they sell a twin LNB for it for Sky plus.When I tried to use my Sky + to set up I found it froze when the signal went so I use the Maplin box to get a strong signal and when I'm happy with it connect up the Sky box.A signal finder might do but I have never had much success as unless you spend a lot of money you can pick up the wrong satellite.My Maplin box comes up with a picture so you know your OK.

 

[Thelma65]

thx dave - how much was your kit from maplins?
ill take a look now - many thx for this

 

[Thelma65]

thx dave - how much was your kit from maplins?
the one i can see is a 39cm dish is this the one you had?

ill take a look now - many thx for this

 

[DeliDave_]

It was about £59 for the single LNB,i think the twin LNB is about £30.mine is the same as the Lidl on,it is the plastic dish,39cms sounds right.It has always got a picture without any probs.The oneshown in the catalogue looks a bit of an upgrade to mine but is a £100 more or less,I have had mine for about 6 years.
This is the kind of thing before you upgrade
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEVION-satellite-kit-caravan-/200633515801?pt=UK_ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL&hash=item2eb6b07f19

 

[Thelma65]

brilliant thx - so even though oit is a 39cm dish yours works fine in france?
if that is correct i might well put a bid on that link - thanks for this really appreciated your help

 

[Thelma65]

brilliant thx - so even though oit is a 39cm dish yours works fine in france?
if that is correct i might well put a bid on that link - thanks for this really appreciated your help

 

[DeliDave_]

Really well,get radio 2 all the channels we normally get.I would set the channels up at home off your satellite,assuming you have one and and have a little practice and I,m sure you'll be fine.If you are near Northampton and you need any help ask mods for my email
Best wishes Dave

 

[Thelma65]

thx dave for your help - you have been a star!
ill let you know how i get on

 

[Thelma65]

thx dave for your help - you have been a star!
ill let you know how i get on