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Wireless Satellite Receivers

  • 17-08-2015 09:16PM
    #1
    boarduser101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    All,

    I just moved into an apartment and i am trying to get my TV situation sorted out especially since i hear TV3 will not be broadcasting the upcoming world cup in HD on saorview. I cannot afford / am not willing to pay for sky (UPC not wired in this building) My plan is to get a satellite and use the UK freesat channels.

    I am on the top floor of a Dublin city centre block with big enough balcony that has a clear view to the south so i am hoping reception will not be an issue. Also other balconies have sats on them.

    As i do not want to go the the expense and time and probable many issues with the land lord of attempting to run cables through the walls, has anyone ever heard of or have experience of devices that can transmit a wireless signal directly from the satellite outside to a receiver box inside which can decode it and send cabled signal to tv? I am basically trying to avoid the inconvenience and cost of cables as much as possible.

    Every time i search for this i find results for sharing wirelessly within the house where the signal is still being cabled to a decoder.

    Any help much appreciated.

    Joe


Comments

  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,285 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    The satellite receiver requires a direct connection to the LNB on the satellite dish, wireless is not an option.


  • #3
    FreshCoffee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭FreshCoffee


    I have never tried it myself but there are 'flat' satellite couplers for feeding satellite signals through a window sill or door jamb.

    www.satworld.ie/super-flat-satellite-cable-coupler.html


  • #4
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    I use something like that and it works fine.


  • #5
    winston_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭winston_1


    boarduser101 wrote: »
    All,

    I just moved into an apartment and i am trying to get my TV situation sorted out especially since i hear TV3 will not be broadcasting the upcoming world cup in HD on saorview. I cannot afford / am not willing to pay for sky (UPC not wired in this building) My plan is to get a satellite and use the UK freesat channels.

    I am on the top floor of a Dublin city centre block with big enough balcony that has a clear view to the south so i am hoping reception will not be an issue. Also other balconies have sats on them.

    As i do not want to go the the expense and time and probable many issues with the land lord of attempting to run cables through the walls, has anyone ever heard of or have experience of devices that can transmit a wireless signal directly from the satellite outside to a receiver box inside which can decode it and send cabled signal to tv? I am basically trying to avoid the inconvenience and cost of cables as much as possible.

    Every time i search for this i find results for sharing wirelessly within the house where the signal is still being cabled to a decoder.

    Any help much appreciated.

    Joe

    Satellites are located 23,000 miles above the equator so i doubt you will be getting one. All the satellites transmit their signals wirelessly to dishes outside of properties.
    The last link from the dish to the receiver needs a cable. Cables are not at all expensive, the cost you are trying to avoid is insignificant. Have you actually spoken to your landlord?


  • #6
    More Music
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 878 ✭✭✭More Music


    Not possible in the way you describe.

    But even if such a box existed it would need power, so you would be running an electrical cable outside anyway.


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  • #7
    boarduser101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭boarduser101


    Thanks Guys.

    Stupidly, I never actually though about power...

    Does anyone have any experience of the flat cables. I have a sliding door which opens out onto the balcony. I don't see how this would not damage it when it is opening and closing...


  • #8
    TAFKAlawhec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭TAFKAlawhec


    In my experience the flat coax patch cables that are designed to allow a signal to run from an aerial to receiver (be it satellite, terrestrial etc.) do work and work well with very little loss - however they are a rather fragile item and won't take much abuse against doors & windows that are often open and closed before they fail. The work best if say the flat patch cable goes between the frames of a window that is not opened on a regular basis i.e. no more than a handful of times a year, taking precautions not to 'slam' such windows shut as well if they have been opened for whatever reason.

    You might be able to route the coax cable somewhere else other than the balcony door if that is regularly opened & closed - use your imagination but in the end you might have to settle for a compromise.


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