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How to connect satelite dish

Builderfromhell · 2011-11-14 21:56:29

I have recently moved into a rented house and there is a satelite dish and a TV but nothing else. Can someone recommend a receiver or where to get one.

14-11-2011 9:56pm

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I have recently moved into a rented house and there is a satelite dish and a TV but nothing else.
Can someone recommend a receiver or where to get one.

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#2 14-11-2011 10:09pm

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Some links

http://www.satellite.ie/acatalog/Freesat_and_Free_to_Air_receivers.html
http://www.tvtrade.ie/satellite-receivers/freesat.html
http://www.freesat.ie/index.php?cat=Freesat_receivers
http://astraltv.ie/

also have a look in Powercity if there's one nearby

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#3 14-11-2011 10:39pm

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I'm not sure if this is the right thread for my query but hopefully someone out there can help! I want to cancel my UPC subscription..what are my replacement options for the tv and broadband? A satellite dish for tv and a "dongle" for broadband? Not even sure what a dongle is! Advice on best value for money and where I can purchase them is what I'm after please.

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#4 14-11-2011 10:57pm

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For TV, Saorview via an aerial for the Irish channels and Freesat via a satellite dish for the UK channels.

For an answer on broadband it might be better to post here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=378

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#5 14-11-2011 11:06pm

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Thanks! Might be back to you for more advice!

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#6 17-11-2011 7:33pm

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The Cush wrote: »

Some links

http://www.satellite.ie/acatalog/Freesat_and_Free_to_Air_receivers.html
http://www.tvtrade.ie/satellite-receivers/freesat.html
http://www.freesat.ie/index.php?cat=Freesat_receivers
http://astraltv.ie/

also have a look in Powercity if there's one nearby

Thanks for that.
Think I'll wait till after Christmas for better deals?

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#7 18-11-2011 7:01pm

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Builderfromhell wrote: »

Thanks for that.
Think I'll wait till after Christmas for better deals?

With VAT due to increase I'm sorry to say you will probably get a worse deal after xmas, the satellite retail industry tend to have prices cut to the bone year round, its not seasonal like other retailers . When comparing prices you should also check that its VAT inclusive , it should be by law but some in the satellite retail business bend the rules on this unfortunately and it makes it harder to see what the best deal is.

Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie

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