I got the 27db gain aerial from satandcable but it is way too big to put up, its about 4 foot diameter. could anyone recommend an aerial suitable from satandcable as I am about 30 miles from a transmitter, the smaller the better. I already have the downconverter and power supply. Also will the box-t pick up chsnnels with auto scan if i use a satandcable aerial and downconverter. thanks
Check how big the subscriber aerials are in the neighbourhood. It makes not much sense to buy a too small one.
the aerials are for mates but they live roughly 30 miles from a transmitter. The 27db gain aerial I got is just way too big, you would need a bracket used for a 1m sat dish. Well anyway I am looking for an aerial which should pick up a signal and not too big. By the way do you know if the box-t will pick up channels with these aerial and downconverter using auto scan. Do you know what size aerial from satandcable would be roughly the same size as a chor^s aerial, and would this give the same gain. thanks in advance kitoog
I still do not know which aerial to get. could someone please recommend a mesh type one from satandcable thats not too big. does anyone know which mesh aerial from satandcable is roughly the same size as a chor^s aerial. cheers
ive just ordered 24db from satandcable-- let u know in few days how big is it anyhow 30 miles from a transmitter? a u sure about that ? i bet it is hardly posible to get a signal with ANY dish i mean - bitrate of a channels 3-5 mbit/s ( 2.4 ghz-- same as wifi link )
Cheers alec76, looking forward to your verdict on the aerial. my mates nearest transmitter from ballinasloe is either kinnity or castlerea I think, maybe thats a lot less than 30 miles.
The AM-G24 should do the trick for you m8. Depends where about in Ballinasloe you are. And yes the box-t will do a blind scan and pick up the higher frequencies used with there downconverter. Also, have you got an aerial meter to align the aerial?
hi kickingk/mayto. mayto i am wondering did u try out this am-g24 aerial yet as i am in a similar prediciment.i need one for bro inlaw who is about 12 miles from transmitter (kerry)havin looked at this model on web it doesent look exactly like the c~~~~s one but would love to know before i order one.one last thing would downconverter of analouge old c~~~~s aerial work for digital. many thanks guys//ruby..
hello guys,just wondering does the mesh size (ch--us mmds) really make a difference,a friend of mine has only about 30/49 channels after full scan with a new digivox which has the latest firmware. all the neighbours either have sly or those free to air gismos when i did a bit of research as to why nobody had ch--us mmds i was told ch--us would not attempt to install for anyone due to signal problems?as the crow flies they are approx 13 miles from the transmitter with the atlantic ocean in between i have seen only one working in this area(works very well 131 channels) the aerial is pretty big (this aerial wasnt fitted by ch--us)any info on the mesh size would be appreciated...thanks...........
in some cases yes the aerial size makes a difference.in your case you are only 13miles away, but your problem is the atlantic ocean, that could cause alot of picture breakup, so yes i would use 24 inch mesh, your signal levels must be low as well, aerial may not be lined up right either.
pudzyryan: the funny thing is the 30 channels or so are showing 80/85% quality and a level of 100% its really weird,ya i think the next step is to increase the the mesh,the nearest mesh aerial to him thats working has a pretty big mesh yet there is only about 500 yards between the 2 houses with the smaller aerial being the furthest from the transmitter,there must be a reason why ch--us wont install in this area anyway thanks and have a good xmas.........
