Help Needed re which TV Package for BBC1 etc..

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 15:24

Hi we know nothing about tv packages and have looked on the forum but still confused (doesn't take a lot to confuse)

We want a package that gives us BBC1 BBC2 ITV & Channel 4 plus movies etc.

We have at the moment a Tektan package that gives us fox movies and some english channels but we want more like BBC etc can anyone help and advise us about this please - who do you go to, to buy this and is it a one off payment or monthly payment, please help!!!!!!



Thanks..................

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 16:19

If you want all them channels Linda then you are going to have to tell John to open his wallet a little wider and get a 4.2 metre dish,it might look out of place on your roof but you could share the cost with some of your neighbors in your block.

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 16:27

Gooligan - Who are you?

So what package then?

Can't afford sky!!!!



Thanks .................

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 16:43

Of course you can afford SKY. One dish can serve 4, or more, residents. Contact "Iceman" on here for a good deal.

Geoff

Famagusta City

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 16:58

Iceman (Mustafa) certainly the best man for the job ! the only way of obtaining the BBC channels (other than internet) is a 4.2 dish via Sky ! Icemans number 0533 8610329

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 17:05

Linda it's Rob,you dont need sky,get one of these from argos



http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321557/Trail/searchtext%3EFREESAT.htm



If you get a dish from Iceman and get him to fit one of these then everyone in you block could have access and you would get a bit of change out of £500 each (5 of you in your block)



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-8WAY-OCTO-LNB-SKY-FREESAT-HD-SKYPLUS-LMB-/360328713114?pt=UK_ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL&hash=item53e543d39a



The channels you get get on that box are here or if you want to see them ask Sunshine22,she has the box.



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/49781.asp

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 20:16

I am embarrassed as I promised newscoop and other members a site about this for LAST Monday.. :(



I WILL do it over the Xmas hols - I became pleasantly VERY busy..





Gooligan - that link has expired, but IF you were referring to that LNB ( octo [ 8 way] ) it will be USELESS in Cyprus for BBC/ ITV reception :(



1/ it is for the vertical ( offset dishes) - not the ['wok'] parabolic sort !



2/ it is too deaf to work in fringe reception areas





I wouldn't recommend the Bush - I'd try to buy a PACE 2600 ( used) - best SKY receiver made ( if you don't want to record)



http://tinyurl.com/39cn8e2



or a Humax HD ( HD signals are stronger ) - if you DO want to record and not pay SKY subs - they ain't cheap - c.200 GBP but (BOY) they are really strong tuner for fringe area reception



http://www.freesat.co.uk/products/freesat-box-range/humax-foxsat-hdr/



Failing all that - IF you have good internet.. a hosted slingbox will get you BBC / ITV via the net

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 20:49

Mark re the sling box , as you know i have one and as you predicted it would not be brilliant due to the internet speed. we managed to watch deal or no deal on chan 4 but any live broadcast was naff.



have you any ideas how to improve this ( you being a very cleaver computer person )



andy

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
19/12/2010 01:18

It's no good you have all confused me I told you it didn't take much.

I will just ring Mustafa (Iceman) and see what he says.

Thanks all for our help.............

Hope you all have a great christmas here in the sun and not snow like in the UK !!!!!!!!!!

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
19/12/2010 08:48

Linda

If you mail me your phone number,i can call you and try to explain your options.

I will be in your area for some work next week,so can even arrange a free site survey if you wish.

LoopyLou



Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
19/12/2010 10:29

Hi Mustafa



I have emailed my tel no to you

Thanks Linda..............

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
19/12/2010 10:34

Hi Andy



The 'problem' with your slingbox is your upfeed from the UK to Cyprus..



I installed a supper fast network with the same speed up as down and it works ANYWHERE with a half decent connection



Do you still have my contact details ?