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New ftv system setup

sweetie · 2007-07-12 16:36:32

Hi, I've just got sky 2600c1 box with ftv card for channel 4,5 etc. and sky dish to setup in wicklow at my parents place. They have an old analog aerial that's been dodgy for a years. What I need to know is when I am installing the dish how do I know what to point at to receive all the free to air channels I'm entitled to.…

12-07-2007 4:36pm

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Hi, I've just got sky 2600c1 box with ftv card for channel 4,5 etc. and sky dish to setup in wicklow at my parents place. They have an old analog aerial that's been dodgy for a years. What I need to know is when I am installing the dish how do I know what to point at to receive all the free to air channels I'm entitled to. Is there a guide on the web somewhere or should I buy a meter too when I buy my cable and f connectors?

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#2 12-07-2007 5:00pm

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Perhaps this link will help http://bytelive.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=How+to+align+a+satellite+dish

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#3 13-07-2007 9:15am

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thanks

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#4 13-07-2007 9:00pm

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Or the little movie on this page http://www.satcure.com/tech/satmeter.htm

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#5 14-07-2007 11:33am

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Some advice OP. If your asking how to install a dish and where to buy cable and connectors. Dont do it....Get someone who knows what they are doin. But give it a try and best of luck..

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