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06-06-2007, 22:10
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Satellite from Aldi this Sunday
Apologies if this is in the wrong place. Aldi are doing a satellite and box with all the leads and a remote control. for caravans and motorhomes this Sunday for £50. Does anyone know if this is a good price and if it is a good system as I am very tempted by it. Also I am going to France next week. If I took it with me, would it work OK?
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06-06-2007, 23:48
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Apologies if this is in the wrong place. Aldi are doing a satellite and box with all the leads and a remote control. for caravans and motorhomes this Sunday for £50.
Satellite dishes maybe, but not satellites 
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07-06-2007, 17:54
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No mate, I don't think they will be selling a satellite for £50. The superpowers spend billions sending them up into space and they are not about to sell them off for £50.
Satellite dishes maybe, but not satellites Where would I need to place the dish to get a good signal? |
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08-06-2007, 09:51
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Maplins are selling one for £50 as well.....
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08-06-2007, 10:11
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Maplins are selling one for £50 as well.....
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08-06-2007, 13:49
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Apologies if this is in the wrong place. Aldi are doing a satellite and box with all the leads and a remote control. for caravans and motorhomes this Sunday for £50. Does anyone know if this is a good price and if it is a good system as I am very tempted by it. Also I am going to France next week. If I took it with me, would it work OK?
You can use the kit in France with no problems (provided the power can be sorted). The Maplin site says this: Quote:
The satellite dish must point accurately at the receiving satellite and have clear line-of-sight, no trees or buildings in the way. As this dish is quite small, it needs to point more precisely than larger dishes, be sure to align with a signal strength meter or satellite bleeper.
I'm afraid you have to know what you are doing to 'tune' into a satellite - a satellite finder is a must along with a compass and knowledge of where the various satellite co-ordinates are would be extremely useful!
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08-06-2007, 18:09
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Forgive my ignorance but would I be able to tune this in to Astra 2D to receive the BBC freeview channels?
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08-06-2007, 20:46
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It doesn't mention 2D does it?
I would be interested to know what UK channels I would receive if I took it to France. Also, if I use a UK to Euro plug adaptor would this work OK. Also, what size is the dish? If I get enough positive views, I'll be straight down the Aldi on Sunday to buy it (it is only a five minute walk from my house) |
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08-06-2007, 22:05
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£50 on special in store......Jus been looking at them again...
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08-06-2007, 23:23
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What's the difference between that one and the Aldi one?
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15-06-2007, 12:43
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The Maplins one is £79.99, it's the B-grade (i.e. used, returned, cosmetic fault) version that is £49.99.
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15-06-2007, 16:03
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Forgive my ignorance but would I be able to tune this in to Astra 2D to receive the BBC freeview channels?
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15-06-2007, 16:22
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Astra 28.2 E is the one for the free to air channels, you'll get every regional broadcast for BBC & ITV and their extra channels, some music & childrens channels, true moives 1 & 2 and Film 4 and some plus 1 channels
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