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missileman · 2012-02-18, 01:34 PM

Thanks for your advise,where is the best place to purchase equipment other than Dr Sat. or his he the best.

Pinza · 2012-02-18, 01:42 PM

I hate to say this but first thing you need to do is read, then read some more. Check out the Channels you want to receive, check out what Sats you can see from your location, check out the size of Dish(s) you need. Then read some more and then start looking for a receiver.

Dr Sat, is a trust seller, there are a lot of 'cloned' or fake receivers out there, if you stick with a trusted seller you will NOT get that problem. Yes it might cost you an extra $ or 2 but better that than have a boat anchor after you instal software....

Start with Dr Sats' site, then just keep reading until the weather improves......lol

tdti1 · 2012-02-18, 02:46 PM

missileman are you in Canada or the usa? and what part? You mite have a local dealer in your area. It's best to read and ask questions or deal with a knowledgeable dealer.

missileman · 2012-02-19, 12:47 PM

Yes I am in the Halifax area ,thanks for your advise guys,I'm new to this and sorry about the embarrassing questions.

Pinza · 2012-02-19, 01:22 PM

They are only embarrassing if you don't ask them......

tdti1 · 2012-02-19, 01:24 PM

Try this guy http://www.hobbysat.com/

cyberham · 2012-02-19, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missileman

Yes I am in the Halifax area...

As mentioned by tdti1, hobbysat.com is located on Spencer Avenue in Halifax. He has a stock of dishes and you can pick one up to avoid shipping charges which can be more than the cost of a dish. Being in the Halifax area, I'd recommend getting a 1.2m dish rather than the 1m dish I have. Watch kijiji for local FTA receivers; I found my Openbox S9 and Coolsat 7000 that way locally, again avoiding shipping charges. Think carefully about the LNB you buy. Buy a sensitive one with a known reputation, not just the first one you see. I know from experience a motor is mandatory, but not necessary when first starting out. The motor complicates life when there is already lots to learn for a beginner.

balm · 2012-02-26, 02:54 PM

The biggest loss when going from Cable/Subscription Satellite, to OTA is losing the all sports specialty channels (as anyone will attest to...)

And many have asked me this question, so I will ask it here.

Is there any equivalent channels for all sports, similar to say RDS (Montreal) or TSN, Sportsnet, etc in FTA....?

Thanks

tdti1 · 2012-02-26, 06:26 PM

I get all the sports I want, all over the rac, there are lots of sports up there.

balm · 2012-02-26, 09:11 PM

so are you saying your getting all Canadiens games like on RDS

classicsat · 2012-02-27, 09:25 AM

I am not saying no (I honestly don't know what full time sports channels, IE not backhaul/wild feeds, are FTA), but the way professional sports rights work would practically eliminate that possibility.

Kraven · 2012-02-27, 11:07 AM

There is always NHL GameCentreLive for PC, PS3, Roku and other streaming devices

Cheers, J

Wilson7777 · 2012-03-09, 12:42 PM

Hi there,

I just need some advice. I'm just reading about FTA because I'm starting to get tired of paying for Bell and their service charges.

Anyway, I do have another Bell dish (not sure the size, but it's the Bell standard issue dish), and was wondering if it was possible, provided I get an FTA receiver, to use it to get FTA? And can any dish receive HD or does it have to be a newer dish, because I know this one is quite old.

Secondly, I noticed there is a list of the 'what not to buy' for receivers, but is there a list of "approved" or 'non-piracy' receivers to choose from? I don't want to get into this piracy stuff, just would like some free satellite TV for a change.

Third, is there a channel/station listing for FTA satellite? I don't seem to see one in the forums but may be missing it.

Thanks in advance.

57 · 2012-03-09, 12:54 PM

Welcome: Your post was moved to this existing thread. Please read earlier posts here and read the stickies in this forum. I believe all your questions have already been answered in these stickies, but someone may have more to add.

For example, the small BTV dishes are simply not adequate and at least 1 metre is usually recommended.

Useful Post: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

cyberham · 2012-03-09, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilson7777

...is there a channel/station listing for FTA satellite?

I'm going to grab this easy question. Go here: http://channels.drsat.ca/
At that link is one of the best tools for FTA. It is an easy-to-use way to see what's available on FTA.

2012-02-18, 02:46 PM	#318
tdti1 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 908	missileman are you in Canada or the usa? and what part? You mite have a local dealer in your area. It's best to read and ask questions or deal with a knowledgeable dealer. __________________ 4DTV DSR922 HDD 200 VC 2+ GI2500R VC 2 Pansat 2500a c/ku/dbs feed 10.6ft Clearview mesh AMC-8 to AMC-12 24"Venture.

2012-02-19, 01:24 PM	#321
tdti1 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 908	Try this guy http://www.hobbysat.com/ __________________ 4DTV DSR922 HDD 200 VC 2+ GI2500R VC 2 Pansat 2500a c/ku/dbs feed 10.6ft Clearview mesh AMC-8 to AMC-12 24"Venture.

2012-02-26, 02:54 PM	#323
balm Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,248	RDS The biggest loss when going from Cable/Subscription Satellite, to OTA is losing the all sports specialty channels (as anyone will attest to...) And many have asked me this question, so I will ask it here. Is there any equivalent channels for all sports, similar to say RDS (Montreal) or TSN, Sportsnet, etc in FTA....? Thanks

2012-02-26, 06:26 PM	#324
tdti1 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 908	I get all the sports I want, all over the rac, there are lots of sports up there. __________________ 4DTV DSR922 HDD 200 VC 2+ GI2500R VC 2 Pansat 2500a c/ku/dbs feed 10.6ft Clearview mesh AMC-8 to AMC-12 24"Venture.

2012-03-09, 12:42 PM	#328
Wilson7777 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	New to FTA and need advice Hi there, I just need some advice. I'm just reading about FTA because I'm starting to get tired of paying for Bell and their service charges. Anyway, I do have another Bell dish (not sure the size, but it's the Bell standard issue dish), and was wondering if it was possible, provided I get an FTA receiver, to use it to get FTA? And can any dish receive HD or does it have to be a newer dish, because I know this one is quite old. Secondly, I noticed there is a list of the 'what not to buy' for receivers, but is there a list of "approved" or 'non-piracy' receivers to choose from? I don't want to get into this piracy stuff, just would like some free satellite TV for a change. Third, is there a channel/station listing for FTA satellite? I don't seem to see one in the forums but may be missing it. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Wilson7777; 2012-03-09 at 12:47 PM. Reason: another question added.

2012-02-18, 01:34 PM	#316
missileman Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Thanks for your advise,where is the best place to purchase equipment other than Dr Sat. or his he the best.

2012-02-18, 01:42 PM	#317
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,583	I hate to say this but first thing you need to do is read, then read some more. Check out the Channels you want to receive, check out what Sats you can see from your location, check out the size of Dish(s) you need. Then read some more and then start looking for a receiver. Dr Sat, is a trust seller, there are a lot of 'cloned' or fake receivers out there, if you stick with a trusted seller you will NOT get that problem. Yes it might cost you an extra $ or 2 but better that than have a boat anchor after you instal software.... Start with Dr Sats' site, then just keep reading until the weather improves......lol

2012-02-19, 12:47 PM	#319
missileman Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Yes I am in the Halifax area ,thanks for your advise guys,I'm new to this and sorry about the embarrassing questions.

2012-02-19, 01:22 PM	#320
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,583	They are only embarrassing if you don't ask them......

2012-02-26, 09:11 PM	#325
balm Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,248	so are you saying your getting all Canadiens games like on RDS

2012-02-27, 09:25 AM	#326
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,953	I am not saying no (I honestly don't know what full time sports channels, IE not backhaul/wild feeds, are FTA), but the way professional sports rights work would practically eliminate that possibility.

2012-02-27, 11:07 AM	#327
Kraven Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Shore, QC Posts: 530	There is always NHL GameCentreLive for PC, PS3, Roku and other streaming devices Cheers, J

2012-03-09, 12:54 PM	#329
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,302	Welcome: Your post was moved to this existing thread. Please read earlier posts here and read the stickies in this forum. I believe all your questions have already been answered in these stickies, but someone may have more to add. For example, the small BTV dishes are simply not adequate and at least 1 metre is usually recommended. Useful Post: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741 __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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