Free sat cards on ebay - any good?

On Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:23:36 +0100, "Beck" wrote:

Nigel Barker wrote:

Dead easy. Just a question of running a cable & screwing an
F-connector on each end of the cable. You can try it before you even
get a card as BBC1/2/3/4 & ITV1/2/3/4 plus other channels do not
require a card.

Is there a chance I could ruin the alignment of the dish? I don't want to
screw up our viewing. Do I need a particular cable?

Yes. It's not just ordinary coaxial like you use for TV aerials. You need to get
one that is designed for satellite. The are various standards & this page has
more information on this than yo probably want to know:-)
http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page8.htm

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Nigel Barker wrote:
On Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:23:36 +0100, "Beck"
wrote:

Nigel Barker wrote:

Dead easy. Just a question of running a cable & screwing an
F-connector on each end of the cable. You can try it before you even
get a card as BBC1/2/3/4 & ITV1/2/3/4 plus other channels do not
require a card.

Is there a chance I could ruin the alignment of the dish? I don't
want to screw up our viewing. Do I need a particular cable?

Yes. It's not just ordinary coaxial like you use for TV aerials. You
need to get one that is designed for satellite. The are various
standards & this page has more information on this than yo probably
want to know:-) http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page8.htm

Thanks for that. The website is a bit confusing and not greatly laid out
but I figure I need the H109FBL cable with F ends.
I am just unsure about doing it myself. Is it really just a case of
screwing the cable into the back of the LNB? I don't want to be fiddling
with dish alignments or anything.

On Tue, 4 Apr 2006 16:43:29 +0100, "Beck" wrote:

Nigel Barker wrote:
On Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:23:36 +0100, "Beck"
wrote:

Nigel Barker wrote:

Dead easy. Just a question of running a cable & screwing an
F-connector on each end of the cable. You can try it before you even
get a card as BBC1/2/3/4 & ITV1/2/3/4 plus other channels do not
require a card.

Is there a chance I could ruin the alignment of the dish? I don't
want to screw up our viewing. Do I need a particular cable?

Yes. It's not just ordinary coaxial like you use for TV aerials. You
need to get one that is designed for satellite. The are various
standards & this page has more information on this than yo probably
want to know:-) http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page8.htm

Thanks for that. The website is a bit confusing and not greatly laid out
but I figure I need the H109FBL cable with F ends.
I am just unsure about doing it myself. Is it really just a case of
screwing the cable into the back of the LNB? I don't want to be fiddling
with dish alignments or anything.

It should be OK provided whoever did the dish installation tightened the bolts
up properly.

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Nigel Barker wrote:

Just a question of running a cable & screwing an F-connector on each
end of the cable.

Not forgetting to waterproof the outdoor connection, using the right
tape.

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Jomtien wrote:
Nigel Barker wrote:

Just a question of running a cable & screwing an F-connector on each
end of the cable.

Not forgetting to waterproof the outdoor connection, using the right
tape.

What is the right tape please? :-)

Nigel Barker wrote:

It should be OK provided whoever did the dish installation tightened
the bolts up properly.

Thanks for the information. At the weekend I will get a ladder up there are
see how stable the dish is and maybe order the cable next week.

On Wed, 5 Apr 2006 11:13:57 +0100, "Beck"
wrote:

Jomtien wrote:
Nigel Barker wrote:

Just a question of running a cable & screwing an F-connector on each
end of the cable.

Not forgetting to waterproof the outdoor connection, using the right
tape.

What is the right tape please? :-)

Self amalgamating tape.

--

Julian Richards

www.richardsuk.f9.co.uk
Website of "Robot Wars" middleweight "Broadsword IV"

Beck wrote:

Not forgetting to waterproof the outdoor connection, using the right
tape.

What is the right tape please? :-)

Self-amalgamating rubber tape. Also sold for repairing hoses and
suchlike.

A suitable protective rubber boot would also do the trick.

B&Q have all this stuff.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/8vef5
UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
BBC reception questions? ; http://www.astra2d.com/
Fed up with on-screen logos? : http://logofreetv.org/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

Jomtien wrote:
Beck wrote:

Not forgetting to waterproof the outdoor connection, using the right
tape.

What is the right tape please? :-)

Self-amalgamating rubber tape. Also sold for repairing hoses and
suchlike.

A suitable protective rubber boot would also do the trick.

B&Q have all this stuff.

Thanks alot for your help. I shall take a look at the dish at the weekend.

Jomtien wrote:
Nigel Barker wrote:

Just a question of running a cable & screwing an F-connector on each
end of the cable.

Not forgetting to waterproof the outdoor connection, using the right
tape.


I think the tape is over-rated. I've NEVER used tape and never had a
problem.
Danz