Adjustable satellite dish?

WexTK

Hi all,

I'm from a German background. Is there a device that would allow you to move the angle of your dish from english to german tv and back again etc... without having to actually physically get up on a ladder and do it manually (as I've done up to now...) Thanks!

GY A1

Yes its motorised satellite dish,
Not to expensive either,
Have look in foreign sat section

jjf1974

WexTK wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm from a German background. Is there a device that would allow you to move the angle of your dish from english to german tv and back again etc... without having to actually physically get up on a ladder and do it manually (as I've done up to now...) Thanks!

This company sells them http://www.satellitetv.ie

banie01

WexTK wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm from a German background. Is there a device that would allow you to move the angle of your dish from english to german tv and back again etc... without having to actually physically get up on a ladder and do it manually (as I've done up to now...) Thanks!

Given that you are looking for German TV which is primarily on 19.2e and English TV primarily on 28.2 you could also try a Multi-LNB setup.
A single dish will allow easy reception of both satellites and will allow you to watch something on 1 satellite whilst recording on another.
i.e watch ZDF while recording the Soaps
A multi LNB setup also allows multiple receivers/rooms to be active.
i.e Quad LNBS will allow sat viewing in the bedroom and sitting room and so on which is not possible on a motorized dish, only 1 satellite can be viewed at a time.

Motorized dishes are excellent, but for the satellites you wish to receive I would personally go with an 80cm dish, 2 quad LNBs, 2 Diseqc switches, a Multi LNB mount and a twin tuner receiver.

Cantona's Collars

Simple setup using a 2nd lnb.Tried it myself & it works.

WexTK

banie01 wrote: »

I would personally go with an 80cm dish, 2 quad LNBs, 2 Diseqc switches, a Multi LNB mount and a twin tuner receiver.

Sounds great banie01! Would my current 80cm Silvercrest dish suffice then or would I nead to get entirely new dish? Is the gear you speak of widely available may I ask? Thanks again.

banie01

WexTK wrote: »

Sounds great banie01! Would my current 80cm Silvercrest dish suffice then or would I nead to get entirely new dish? Is the gear you speak of widely available may I ask? Thanks again.

Its very easily available either online or in bricks and mortar shops.
If you already have the dish you have a few options available then too.
Something like this for the extra LNB,
There are loads of types available thats just an example(I use a Triax Multibar myself)
Easiest option would be to contact a local installer, and discuss what you want/need.
Cheapest option will be to do it yourself, but this will also be the most frustrating option as the initial setup of a multi lnb setup is a pain in the arse for a beginner speaking from experience

WexTK

banie01 wrote: »

Its very easily available either online or in bricks and mortar shops.
If you already have the dish you have a few options available then too.
Something like this for the extra LNB,
There are loads of types available thats just an example(I use a Triax Multibar myself)
Easiest option would be to contact a local installer, and discuss what you want/need.
Cheapest option will be to do it yourself, but this will also be the most frustrating option as the initial setup of a multi lnb setup is a pain in the arse for a beginner speaking from experience

Cheers, oh yeah total pain in the arse but the satisfaction at the end of it all :-) Thanks I'll look into it so... appreciate the advice

banie01

Theres plenty of discussion on motorized and multiLNB setups here