Newsflash: future changes to UK TV Satellite Reception.

montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Sun 19 Jun 2011 16:06

News came out this week that Sky will be (temporarily) using a new satellite in 2013 for the FTA Broadcasts and the 'Chatter' is that maybe a 80-100cm. Dish will then be needed. It is only Speculation at this time BUT i have decided that i will offer to install a 90cm. Dish on all new Installations (40euros extra) if anyone wants to be a bit surer for the future.

HOWEVER..... Sky are also due to replace all the Satellites they currently use in around 2014/2015 and no-one is sure how this will affect the situation on reception outside the UK.

I will try and post any future information as it comes out.

Cheers
The Skyman

www.british-tv-in-france.co.uk

Steve&Julie · Post by **Steve&Julie** » Fri 26 Aug 2011 18:57

montgolfiere wrote:.....
.......HOWEVER..... Sky are also due to replace all the Satellites they currently use in around 2014/2015 and no-one is sure how this will affect the situation on reception outside the UK.

I will try and post any future information as it comes out.

Cheers
The Skyman

Assuming you still have a job as a result of this

(sorry, I couldn't resist. no offence intended)

Owens88 · Post by **Owens88** » Sat 27 Aug 2011 02:53

montgolfiere

If there were a 'like' button on this forum you deserve it for the clear information.
Well done.

Robert Ferrieux · Post by **Robert Ferrieux** » Sat 27 Aug 2011 19:18

Hear, hear, John.

montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Mon 29 Aug 2011 17:26

Steve&Julie wrote:
montgolfiere wrote:.....
.......HOWEVER..... Sky are also due to replace all the Satellites they currently use in around 2014/2015 and no-one is sure how this will affect the situation on reception outside the UK.

I will try and post any future information as it comes out.

Cheers
The Skyman
Assuming you still have a job as a result of this
(sorry, I couldn't resist. no offence intended)

no offence taken!!!....however, if the situation does indeed take a turn for the worse, (but can be 'fixed' by the installation of a Bigger Dish) ....i may have too much work!!!!...
I would personally prefer that the 'Status Quo' is maintained!!
The Skyman

Debbie and Noel · Post by **Debbie and Noel** » Wed 31 Aug 2011 18:14

When I did my DIY installation my daughter put me in touch with a Brit who has been installing satellite equipment since the analogue era .

He said he has always insisted on 85cm plus dishes for SKY. He was also very keen on well braced, sturdy mounts because it can get very windy down here.

Noel

montgolfiere · Post by **montgolfiere** » Thu 01 Sep 2011 09:13

Either a Sky Zone 2 or a local 80cm. Dish has been fine down here up until now..... i started by installing the Sky Zone 2 Dishes which are still working well, but switched to the 80cm. Dish after having problems with the supply of the Sky Zone 2. In fact these dishes cost me a bit extra but i absorbed this extra ccost until i recently found a 80cm. Dish with a metal LNB Holder again at a slightly higher price and had to put up my price (10 euros) to cover these extra costs.!!
i always worked on the premise of 'the smaller the dish the less wind resitance'.
i always make a point of mounting the Dish in a sheltered position with a solid fixing. ie against a wall or chimney breast where the dish is protected from the Cers.
the area around here has been a signal 'hotspot' but what will happen after the changes we will have to see.
see the map of the Astra2 D footprint.
http://www.astra2d.com/iberia2d.html

The Skyman
www.british-tv-in-france.co.uk

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