Setting up a motorised system. First timer.

mossy464

Hi guys,

Im thinking of taking the plunge and having a go at setting up a motorised system myself.

I found a kit on amazon, see it at this link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003G4CBOK/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=03WFFFZ16SQTEYY8GF05&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294

Can you tell me if its any good. Works out at around €130 with postage which I thought was cheap.

Also I think the motor supports usals, which I also want.

The receiver I have is a dreambox 500s.

glic83

id probably go for something like this

http://cgi.ebay.ie/80cm-MOTORISED-SATELLITE-DISH-DiSEqC-1-2-MOTOR-02-LNB-/360073596007?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL&hash=item53d60f0c67

but i have a 1m dish and think a 1m would be better in Ireland

check ebay and some of the online sat shops

RogerThis

I'd buy it off a sat shop, because you'll get support if the install doesn't go that well. Mine didn't and after a 5 minute phone call to my online sat shop, he sorted out all the problems.

tomslick

I've used tvtrade.ie for a twin lnb. Their prices are fairly good (all prices ex VAT) and shipping is only a fiver. They only thing they don't seem to have is a motor but a 1.1M dish for about €80 is cheap for Ireland.
I use a 90cm dish and a TM2200 motor and find it great. Had a Fortec Star motor and found it very very troublesome. I'd keep away from "cheap" motors as they'll break your heart when setting up.