Satellite TV in Spain

[Dave_5040173]

Can anyone offer advice on what size dish is recommended for SKY reception in Sth. Spain and where to shop on the web for such equipment. All help appreciated.

 

[Dustydog]

Hi Dave

Have a look at David Sullivan's site "www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk"

I got all my gear from Melksham Satellites Ltd

"www.satelliteonline.co.uk"

Check around for prices as it is four years since I got my stuff.

Cheers

Alan

 

[Lutz]

Here's the footprint for Sky transmissions on the Astra 28.2

 

[NormanL]

The size dish for Sky reception in Southern Spain (Malaga area)is usually 1.3 metres.

 

[allen1]

We used a .85mtr in La Manga and at torre del mar near malaga with no problems.

 

[KeithJ]

I have an 85 cm dish and have used it at the two sites mentioned by Allen - but only on Astra 1, not Astra 2. The general opinion at La Manga seems to be that whilst it is not impossible to get Astra 2 on this size dish, it is very critical and requires a lot of expertise. Most people who watch British TV via Astra 2 use a satellite of about two metres in diameter. You can, of course, get some English speaking stations on Astra 1 (such as Sky news), but non of the popular entertainment ones.

Keith

 

[Lutz]

If you can't get good reception on Astra 2, I think you'll find that there are more English language transmissions on Hotbird at 13