Good Value?

azzeretti

I have been looking around in Ireland for a new setup but to be honest everything seem so expensive. I found this link for a UK supplier and I am thinking of going for it. It looks like good value but what do ye reckon?

http://www.wizardsatellite.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_21&products_id=220

stevethesatguy

that kit from Wizard does not come with a receiver

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stevethesatguy

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azzeretti

stevethesatguy wrote: »

that kit from Wizard does not come with a receiver

This kit does come with a receiver

I know! I have receivers coming out of my ears!!! I am just looking to move from a static dish(s) setup to a motor and thought this looked good. Just really wondering what value there is out there.

snaps

Ive brought plenty of his large dish kits. Had no problems with them.

stevethesatguy

Maybe this will suit you

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azzeretti

stevethesatguy wrote: »

Maybe this will suit you
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Cheaper than wizard!

Not bad. £1 cheaper! But, the LNB is better from wizard and the dish is slightly larger plus the motor is a little better from wizard, if reviews are to be believed.

After some fishing around I went ahead and ordered the one from Wizard.

dxhound2005

How much for postage?

azzeretti

dxhound2005 wrote: »

How much for postage?

£18 pounds. Which isn't too bad. I know it's slightly deaer than the SatelliteTV.co.uk site but there is a trade off for slight better spec'd kit.

stevethesatguy

Consider how much you have just paid to the English Queen in VAT


Slainte

azzeretti

stevethesatguy wrote: »

Consider how much you have just paid to the English Queen in VAT


Slainte

I'd prefer that than double the amount to an Irish trader in pure unadulterated profit.

Didn't you post a link to a UK site? Or is that an Irish site registered in the UK?

Zardoz

azzeretti wrote: »

After some fishing around I went ahead and ordered the one from Wizard.

I wouldnt use the bracket that you receive from Wizard unless you want serious problems down the line.
Those L brackets are completely unsuitable for a motorised dish especially a 1.1m one.
Get yourself a decent set of T K brackets .
Everything else in the kit is good quality.

azzeretti

Zardoz wrote: »

I wouldnt use the bracket that you receive from Wizard unless you want serious problems down the line.
Those L brackets are completely unsuitable for a motorised dish especially a 1.1m one.
Get yourself a decent set of T K brackets .
Everything else in the kit is good quality.

I am actually thinking of cementing a pole into the ground about 200ft up the garden (not in the air, 200ft away from the house!!) so the wall bracket shouldn't be needed-I think! However, I need to figure our if 200ft is a little too much for loss etc.

dfdream

How are you going to maintain good signal over 200ft.

Also I have the 1.1m triax and one thing i dont like is the dish isnt easy move up and down when setting up, due to the design. Especially if you are on a ladder.

It probably helps on reception though as the bracket design seems over engineered than the normal fixed bolt hinged brackets.

snaps

I dont think you get a L bracket, shows a picture of an L bracket, but ive always got a sturdy tripod type bracket.

MiketheMechanic

+1 on the suggestion of a good T & K bracket if considering wall mount.

Wind loading, even on a "light" dish such at a Triax 110 can be extremely high. L bracket won't last long in Ireland.

Overall though, the wizard kit is pretty good value