Snipe 2 Satellite Dish
19 replies
Robidoo replied on 16/09/2018 13:49
Posted on 16/09/2018 13:49
Sorry if this sounds a bit stupid question.
if you have a satellite dish on your van ,do you have to have a sky or other subscription decoder to watch your programmes. ?
we’re on Virgin cable at home so not sure if I would need to change to Sky .
thanks for the advice .Rob
Tammygirl replied on 16/09/2018 13:59
Posted on 16/09/2018 13:49 by RobidooSorry if this sounds a bit stupid question.
if you have a satellite dish on your van ,do you have to have a sky or other subscription decoder to watch your programmes. ?
we’re on Virgin cable at home so not sure if I would need to change to Sky .
thanks for the advice .Rob
Posted on 16/09/2018 13:59
No you don't need to pay Sky a penny as you use freesat. Our tv has it built in so its just a case of point dish in the right direction and tune in tv. Once tv tuned in we just move around from site to site, set up dish each time to Astra 2. Currently in the Alpes in France watching the Singapore GP.
Robidoo replied on 16/09/2018 14:40
Posted on 16/09/2018 13:59 by TammygirlNo you don't need to pay Sky a penny as you use freesat. Our tv has it built in so its just a case of point dish in the right direction and tune in tv. Once tv tuned in we just move around from site to site, set up dish each time to Astra 2. Currently in the Alpes in France watching the Singapore GP.
Happy Wanderer replied on 20/10/2018 13:46
DavidKlyne replied on 20/10/2018 14:14
Posted on 20/10/2018 13:46 by Happy WandererThe problem with a satellite that is attached to the roof is the proximity of trees on the site. A freestanding dish gives you more flexibility.
Posted on 20/10/2018 14:14
It might be slightly more flexible but there are lots of downsides as well. One is storage, especially in a motorhome. The main advantage of an automatic system is that you just press a button and its ready. OK you do pay for the privilege! We love our roof mounted dish but we do have a small backup aerial if the site landscaping gets in the way and there is no choice of pitch.
David
Tammygirl replied on 20/10/2018 18:58
Posted on 20/10/2018 14:14 by DavidKlyneIt might be slightly more flexible but there are lots of downsides as well. One is storage, especially in a motorhome. The main advantage of an automatic system is that you just press a button and its ready. OK you do pay for the privilege! We love our roof mounted dish but we do have a small backup aerial if the site landscaping gets in the way and there is no choice of pitch.
David
Posted on 20/10/2018 18:58
But the aerial only works in the uk David.
We loved the automatic satellite on the mh but it did mean choosing a pitch in the open rather than under the shade of a tree.
We have now gone back to a free standing dish 85cm, its been lovely this past 6 weeks putting the caravan in the shade (we had temps of 32c) but the dish in the open 
no problem getting signal even in Agde.
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GVD replied on 21/10/2018 09:57
Posted on 20/10/2018 14:14 by DavidKlyneIt might be slightly more flexible but there are lots of downsides as well. One is storage, especially in a motorhome. The main advantage of an automatic system is that you just press a button and its ready. OK you do pay for the privilege! We love our roof mounted dish but we do have a small backup aerial if the site landscaping gets in the way and there is no choice of pitch.
David
young thomas replied on 21/10/2018 15:45
Posted on 21/10/2018 09:57 by GVDThat why a caravan has other advantages...
Mr H replied on 30/10/2018 09:06
Posted on 30/10/2018 09:06
For very quick setting up I use two apps on my phone Satellite Pointer and/or Antenna Aligner. I agree having a stand alone dish can give greater flexibility to avoid nearby trees etc. We have a 60mm dish and that works down at least as far as the Dordogne in France.
artyboo
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