advice for newbie on setup for DVB-S

dubdvd

Hi all as it said above im new to the satellite arena . and im looking for maybe a set-up so i can receive the rte DVB trails " If they can be received through a sat " i already get through my hybird tv card .but i also want to get the english FTA channels aswell , im also thinking of going down the road later on for a proper receiver which will take cams ,so im hoping to hold onto the same dish i get now for that at a later stage or can i use the same dish for 2 LNB's one for FTA DVB-S and the other for standard satellite ???
So can anyone recommend a good kit for the DVB-s and easy on the pocket but good none the less .and to keep in mind that ill be also using the dish for a mid to high end sat setup at a later stage .

Thanks Lads

byte

Uhm, I think you're confusing systems.

The RTÉ DVB trials are on DTT/DVB-t, and are not on satellite (DVB-s).

A satellite dish won't pick up any of the DTT trials. It will pick up BBC 1-4, ITV1-4, Sky news, Film4, etc. Dish needs to be aimed at Astra 2 constellation at 28.2degrees East.

For the DTT trials, you'll need an aerial installed. Use the Terrestrial board to discuss aerials.

dubdvd

Thanks for the fast reply .thats why i cam on this forum i know nothing about it so thanks for putting me straight about the RTE trails . Is there a receiver then that i can get that will do both DVB-S and the standard satellite "as in paid for channels " which uses cards and cams and so on " for this what size dish would be best and what kind of receiver would i need to get any ideas on what hardware is best I've seen some nokia boxs which i think run on a linux type disto ??
at the moment even a run of the mill dvb-s box will do .what is this deal like ? and will i get all the channels listed without sub or card here in ireland and is the price ok including postage ???

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byte

Yes, that box will pick up all the FTA channels listed (vast majority anyway, channels sometimes fold and close). As it's a Sky box, it'll also allow you the ability to upgrade to Sky if you wanted to in the future.

There are boxes that can do DVB-t and DVB-s, but these are not generally compatible with Sky. Though grand for FTA services.

Access to the DTT Pay channels cannot be accessed without the equipment/card supplied by those responsible for the trial. Discussion of otherwise will contravene this forum's rules and will result in a ban.

dubdvd

Dont worry i know about the problems with cards and so on so dont worry i wouldn't dream of posting anything on the illeagal side of things . Thanks again for your fast reply .

byte

I was just making sure is all

Don't hesitate to post further queries if they arise.