All posts by Les Nicol
Below are all of Les Nicol's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
Dave Pointer - Conor It is possible to continue to receive Astra 2f in Spain and Portugal,but dish size may need to be increase dependent on location.
Please see satandpcguy's web site:-
www.satandpcguy.com
ex pat installer working in Spain.
Humax "Freesat" receivers (with "Sharp" tuner's have ideal reception capability if matched with a suitable aized dish and Inverto Black LNB.
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Dave - Conor- The link below gives the latest info from satandpcguy with coverage, footprint and his up to date reception findings with dish sizes.
Astra 2F Satellite. Astra 2F Footprint Map. Signal Map. Astra 2F reception in Spain. Astra 2F Signal Map. Astra 2F Costa Blanca Sky tv in Spain
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Gordon Atkinson: Check this URL:-
www.satandpcguy.com link icon Astra 2F Satellite. Astra 2F Footprint Map. Signal Map. Astra 2F reception in Spain. Astra 2F Signal Map. Astra 2F Costa Blanca Sky tv in Spain
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J D Richards. This issue cropped up when 2D was temporarily replaced by 1F and more recently by 1N. It should have corrected if you re-scanned. I am assuming your running a motorized dish on the Fortec receiver and given your locus and reception issues I would try tweaking your system signal and PQ as high s you can. Then try a further re-scan which should correct the issue you are having.
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norman: You may still be able to receive UK TV in Spain, dependent on your locus and existing equipment - particularly the size of your current dish. I would keep a check on the English language press for comments and also the ads there-in from ex pat installers living and working in your area.
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Jef.jb38 - Surprises me that SKY fitters haven't seen fit to move away from the these cheaper screw on "F" connectors. I use compression terminations, but there are Quickmount push/pin "F" connectors that offer superior pull off strength and that won't work off as when dusting or moving your receiver.
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P>S If you need to re- terminate e;g; if you decide to re-site the receiver it's simple to snip off the termination if required and re-do the termination. The Quickmount type aren't that more costly and provide a better seal.
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John - As Dave Lindsay and Peter Henderson have pointed out your Relay Transmitter is technically limited to the current service provided. The best service available to you is by installing "Freesat" which gives a comparable service to that of the full "Freeview" one. Apart from the initial outlay on a receiver and dish installation this Satellite delivered service is free and is backed by the BBC and ITV so is secure in the service it delivers. The setting up of the "Freesat" service a few years ago was intended to cater for areas like your own where the Terrestrial Digital service ie: "Freeview" was unavailable or delivered a limited service. In my own neck of the woods ie. Dumfries and Galloway where there are several Relay Transmitters, many have opted for "Freesat" or SKY. "Freesat" is as stated delivered "Free" (which I have installed)as opposed to the subscription service delivered by SKY.
Hope this fully explains avaiable options.
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Arthur: jb38 will doubtless respond to you himself, but the "Freesat" Humax current range of receivers will offer you that and more and you will not require a subsciption card. e.g:- they offer BBC iplayer ITVplayer 4on-demand and demand5 with future additional possibilities. There are also hidden features that will allow the receiver to Multi-Sat and with 3rd party softwear act as a network server. - These receivers come with a range of different options in terms of storage capabability 500GB and 1TB Hard Drives. - You should check the Humax UK Direct web site to view the specs and options available. There are of course other "Freesat" receivers on the market but the Humax options are currently in front in terms of what they can be caspable of.
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Monday 10 December 2012 9:53PM
Bil Radford. Reception is possible, but dish size may require a larger installation. Check out satandpcguy's web site below.
Astra 2F Satellite. Astra 2F footprint. Astra 2F reception in Spain. Astra 2F Signal Map. Astra 2F Costa Blanca. Latest News on Astra 2F Reception. Sky tv in Spain. Astra 2F Spain