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Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 02-05-2016, 14:25
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Posted By Deanscroft
A word of warning Certain satellite / tv...

A word of warning
Certain satellite / tv engineers are selling a quick fix to the tv reception problem. This fix entails selling a satellite receiver which has been hacked with the security codes...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 25-11-2014, 20:43
Replies: 389
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Posted By Deanscroft
Howard - see my post dated 3rd November.

Howard - see my post dated 3rd November.
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 03-11-2014, 14:55
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Posted By Deanscroft
Yes there are (hopefully short term) problems at...

Yes there are (hopefully short term) problems at the moment due to two causes. The first is that at this time of year the afternoon sun and the satellite are in line and the solar radiation...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 04-06-2014, 13:49
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Posted By Deanscroft
I have installed a 1.8m dish. Apart from a few...

I have installed a 1.8m dish. Apart from a few seconds of break up during a major thunderstorm reception has been perfect. It is debatable whether the wobble effect is something which affects the...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 25-04-2014, 11:15
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Posted By Deanscroft
Pedro is right but it really does depend on how...

Pedro is right but it really does depend on how reliable a signal you need. If you live here all year and want a guaranteed signal including HD at all times then you need the 1.8 x 2m dish minimum at...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 10-04-2014, 13:26
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Posted By Deanscroft
I can only guess that Sky have come up with a...

I can only guess that Sky have come up with a cunning plan to make even more money. As they charge there customers to view HD channels which are available for free elsewhere it looks like they may...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 04-04-2014, 16:49
Replies: 389
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Posted By Deanscroft
Now here is an alternative to the massive...

Now here is an alternative to the massive satellite dish if anyone cares to risk it. There is a satellite called intelsat 907 which is positioned at 27.5 west and has a coverage across the whole of...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 03-04-2014, 17:06
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Posted By Deanscroft
To Neilberns How large is large? If it is 1.5m...

To Neilberns
How large is large? If it is 1.5m dia and you have clear line of sight at a 45 degree angle from the centre of the dish up to the sky then you should still get most channels. It could...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 03-04-2014, 06:37
Replies: 389
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Posted By Deanscroft
Larger dishes (above 1.5m dia) should be floor...

Larger dishes (above 1.5m dia) should be floor mounted unless the location is well sheltered from the wind. You will need to have a concrete base constructed to bolt it down to. Ideally this should...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 02-04-2014, 19:07
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
The UK spot beam is tightly focused on the UK...

The UK spot beam is tightly focused on the UK whereas the European beam covers all of western Europe. All BBC, ITV, Ch4 and Ch5 transmissions are now on the UK beam which is why you now generally...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 16-03-2014, 17:17
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Posted By Deanscroft
OK lets try for a serious answer. Some dishes...

OK lets try for a serious answer.
Some dishes are slightly oval. This is because the lnb does not sit opposite the dead centre and it is then called an offset dish. A dish where the lnb is dead...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 14-03-2014, 18:18
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Posted By Deanscroft
Just been told that the Sky basic `pay to...

Just been told that the Sky basic `pay to view´channels like Sky 1 etc are now on the European beam of the new Astra 2e satellite so those of you with a Sky subscription should still be able to get...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 14-03-2014, 17:59
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
Reply to Overthehill Without the need for any...

Reply to Overthehill
Without the need for any sort of external distribution system it is now possible to get an 8 way lnb and feed 8 apartments. Each will need to have a separate cable up to the...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 13-03-2014, 08:24
Replies: 389
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Posted By Deanscroft
This might help those of you who are still trying...

This might help those of you who are still trying to decide what course to take.
I live in Gotmar in the shade of the hill and my satellite dish faces the Balauba Apartments. Because of this I...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 28-02-2014, 18:02
Replies: 389
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Posted By Deanscroft
Friend of mine who lives just south of Sa Pobla...

Friend of mine who lives just south of Sa Pobla has just had a 1.7m spun aluminium dish installed to replace his present 1.2m. He says he now has all channels including BBC3hd & BBC4hd which he...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 25-02-2014, 17:01
Replies: 389
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Posted By Deanscroft
So are you suggesting that the people in...

So are you suggesting that the people in Gibraltar are paying the UK TV license?
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 25-02-2014, 09:05
Replies: 389
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Posted By Deanscroft
Before buying a big dish - a word of caution. ...

Before buying a big dish - a word of caution.
Not all dishes are the same. As with most things in life you get what you pay for. The performance of a satellite dish depends upon the curve of the...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 24-02-2014, 09:39
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
Majprop Could you please send me a PM naming...

Majprop

Could you please send me a PM naming the Companies you have had quotes from?

Deanscroft
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 18-02-2014, 09:21
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
You would either need your own broadband service,...

You would either need your own broadband service, use a wi-fi zone (which are often not fast enough to stream) or use mobile data roaming which would be extremely expensive.
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 17-02-2014, 20:18
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
Thanks for that Alcanada Kid. I´ve had a look...

Thanks for that Alcanada Kid.
I´ve had a look at the site and it appears that they are simply relaying the Filmon service. This is a free service that anyone can get by logging on to FILMON TV FREE...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 17-02-2014, 13:43
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
Does anyone have first hand knowledge as to...

Does anyone have first hand knowledge as to whether these internet TV receivers will work out here? The uk channels are restricted access and will not work if you try to log on with a non-uk ISP...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 11-02-2014, 15:21
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
Unfortunately this North corner of Mallorca is...

Unfortunately this North corner of Mallorca is just the wrong place to be. Friends near Sa Pobla still have all channels using a 1.2m dish but here in the Port we have now lost all mainsteam UK...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 09-02-2014, 10:08
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
Hi Papillon I have just changed my phoneline...

Hi Papillon

I have just changed my phoneline and mobile over to Movistar and as part of the deal I have internet television free four months. I didn´t really want it but let them put it in just to...
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 07-02-2014, 23:19
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
Silicon grease should also be used to prevent...

Silicon grease should also be used to prevent corrosion and drive out damp
Forum: Internet, Telephones & Mobile Phones 07-02-2014, 14:14
Replies: 389
Views: 105,757
Posted By Deanscroft
OK I have a friend in Pinaret who reported that...

OK I have a friend in Pinaret who reported that he was receiving all channels but some were breaking up. I´ve been and had a look and he has a 1.35m dish. I cleaned up the connections and he now gets...
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