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flames2719 · 2012-02-23, 11:29 PM

A few days ago i ordered the nimiq 2 kit from bell for my satellite. But while i am waiting for my kit i have been reading around and found a problem. The problem is I have a bell 18" or I assume it is as it was bought more than 10 years ago satellite dish. Anyway as Ive read multiple times you require 20" for nimiq 2 for hd programming. Also to have the two 82 and 91 satellite signals. However I have talked to multiple people from Bell technical support and they all told me that my 18" will work. I thought it had something to do with the fact that you cant adjust the skew on a 18". Yet repeatedly i have been told by bell employees that mine will work just fine. My question is will it???? I have allready ordered this kit and don't want to buy another dish.

Jaygeetee · 2012-02-23, 11:47 PM

Yes you definitely need a 20" dish with a skew adjustment or another dish to pick up 82.

46FD04 · 2012-02-24, 08:19 AM

Some people get the measurements confused.
Does your dish have a Y-bracket on the end of the arm to accommodate
two LNB's?
If not, go on Kijijii and get yourself a used 20" skewable dish for $40

46FD04 · 2012-02-24, 08:21 AM

Whereabouts are you?

I live in the Toronto area and have two of these dishes.

flames2719 · 2012-02-24, 12:03 PM

I live in Alberta and I do need a skew on my satellite dish. Thanks for the advice all go on kijiji and find a dish. And no mine does not have a Y- bracket attached to the end.

dirtroad · 2012-02-24, 12:58 PM

You are entitled to a free lnb, switches, and dish (if required as in you case as described) with installation if you are getting HD for the first time! So just call Bell back to set it up, or have them provide the dish, I think the CSR may have made a mistake.

2012-02-23, 11:29 PM	#1
flames2719 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Satellite Dish Question A few days ago i ordered the nimiq 2 kit from bell for my satellite. But while i am waiting for my kit i have been reading around and found a problem. The problem is I have a bell 18" or I assume it is as it was bought more than 10 years ago satellite dish. Anyway as Ive read multiple times you require 20" for nimiq 2 for hd programming. Also to have the two 82 and 91 satellite signals. However I have talked to multiple people from Bell technical support and they all told me that my 18" will work. I thought it had something to do with the fact that you cant adjust the skew on a 18". Yet repeatedly i have been told by bell employees that mine will work just fine. My question is will it???? I have allready ordered this kit and don't want to buy another dish.

2012-02-24, 12:58 PM	#6
dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 892	You are entitled to a free lnb, switches, and dish (if required as in you case as described) with installation if you are getting HD for the first time! So just call Bell back to set it up, or have them provide the dish, I think the CSR may have made a mistake. __________________ If Life is a Highway,...then why is there no end to this dirtroad?

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2012-02-23, 11:47 PM	#2
Jaygeetee DHC Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 397	Yes you definitely need a 20" dish with a skew adjustment or another dish to pick up 82.

2012-02-24, 08:19 AM	#3
46FD04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ajax Posts: 450	Some people get the measurements confused. Does your dish have a Y-bracket on the end of the arm to accommodate two LNB's? If not, go on Kijijii and get yourself a used 20" skewable dish for $40

2012-02-24, 08:21 AM	#4
46FD04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ajax Posts: 450	Whereabouts are you? I live in the Toronto area and have two of these dishes.

2012-02-24, 12:03 PM	#5
flames2719 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	I live in Alberta and I do need a skew on my satellite dish. Thanks for the advice all go on kijiji and find a dish. And no mine does not have a Y- bracket attached to the end.