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2009 Prices. NEWEST Products:  Flat-sats from Alden and Camos - including the superb new FlatSat Plus. Compact and very low profile when folded these new planar 'dishes' are ideal for smaller vehicles or crowded roofs where the smaller dish performance is adequate. A great choice too from budget free-standing portables to exceptionally competent through-roof crank-ups on on to fully automatic self-seeking versions from Alden. Camos units are also known as the Self-sat Top and Self-sat Plus or even the Selfsat Top Plus!  Slingbox - Amazing, control and watch your home Freeview, Sky, Cable etc, in your motorhome worldwide!

Alden Netmaster / IPcopter.  Satellite TV plus Satellite Internet all in one. A fabulous new product sitting neatly between the RBGAN and Datastorm for mobile internet access. You can watch TV with it too and can even get some radio and TV via the internet where it would be impossible via the TV alone! PgDN for more information. PgDn for details ...

Which Satellite System is right for you?  Mmmm, tricky question - just how do you choose between top brands like Camos, Kathrein, Globesat, Alden, Multimo, etc? Or for that matter between dish sizes of 60 70 80 or 85 cm, or between manual and automatic dish, semi-automatic dishes and roof mounted or tripod or mast mounted sat dishes??  To help you decide we've published below a short guide to the pros and cons of each system with the help of our friends at RoadPro. But before looking at that you'll need to think about several lifestyle issues like ... which TV channels are the most important to you** ... and where in Europe do you want to watch them ... and importantly ... just how much extra are you prepared to pay for ease of use?  And a new question, would a Slingbox be a better option or simply a useful addition for your particular needs?  (** And please do note 'Sky' is not a channel nor even a single satellite and nor are the 'usual UK ones' - you have to be very specific to make progress especially re BBC & ITV!).

Plainly the traditional core UK programs like BBC ITV CH4 are carefully aimed at the UK not at Italy & Spain so you'll have more trouble picking those up in the fringe areas of both southern and northern Europe. This is quite deliberate - the providers are trying hard to make it very difficult for you to view these channels away from the UK - "copyright issues".  It can often be done though - with the right equipment. On the convenience side, if your idea of making camp is to draw up, pull on the handbrake and open a bottle, then fiddling about with a fully manual system, tripod, sat-finder, extension cables, etc, may not be for you. On the other hand if you intend to park up under some shady trees for a week or so, then maybe that exterior portable system is just what you need to get line of sight to the satellite!  Some owners of fully automatic dishes also take a 'cheap' backup portable along for when 'line of sight' is a problem. When looking at the cost side of things do bear in mind that our dearest systems are also the cheapest to install and can easily be kept when you change your vehicle so they might offer a lower 'total cost of ownership' even though the initial outlay is fairly high!  PgDn for details ...

NEWS!  The new Kathrein CAP 900 is a remarkable fully automatic unit with twin LNBs, built-in GPS, and auto skew (polarisation adjustment) for peak reception at or near the footprint fringe with unrivalled speed and accuracy. (The only unit with auto skew as far as we know!). It comes complete with a combined controller & receiver but a separate digibox is needed for Sky of course.  ... Now available as below.

Some quick thoughts:  Top selling budget dish - Multimo. Top selling no hassle fully automatic high performance dish - Camos Dome. Best selling through-roof crank-ups - Camos FlatSat and FlatSat+ and Globesat. Top performance dish at footprint edge - Kathrein CAP900. Best selling auto in France - Orbiter. Give some serious thought to going Freesat (not Freeview nb) see www.freesat.co.uk.

More info and instructions for all Camos at www.camos-multimedia.com - look for the Union Jack!

Camos Flat-sats:  New but already best selling manual crank-up units: The amazing new Self-sat Top and Selfsat Plus offer decent performances equivalent to 55cm or 65cm dishes but fold flat for compact storage and are very easy to use with higher tolerance towards misalignment and wind. They're lightweight too, the 'Top' model illustrated right adding just 12cm folded height and 5.5Kg in weight. This one requires 520mm x 475mm space on the roof. Allow about 20cm dia inside - in your wardrobe usually - to operate the rotate and crank. The free standing budget portable is exceptionally easy to stow too. The larger 'Plus' model has an antenna of 560 x 300 x 103 which has variable skew albeit not adjustable remotely. Click here for a PDF copy of the installation & setup instructions in a new window.  NB: This is now supplied as a universal 'long' version and some of you will need to shorten the shaft to suit your own roof. New larger 'Plus' version with 65cm dish equivalence now available!  Buy >>> (PgDn)

Camos Sat-Domes:  The Camos Sat-dome is a totally different type of Satellite TV system, especially designed for mobile use. Easier to use and simpler to install than any other system, sat-domes are also incredibly efficient, allowing TV reception in areas where, using conventional methods, a dish twice the size would be needed.* SatDomes are so easy to install that any competent DIY enthusiast can do the job, either fixing directly to a roof or (better) to mounting plates which are left in position when the dome itself is removed. To operate the system just switch it on; that's it. Unlike other dishes, Camos sat domes are unaffected by wind and cannot get stuck or left in the up-position! They are widely used on motorhomes, boats, caravans, coaches, trucks and vans all over Europe and are being fitted by several vehicle manufacturers. The models here are fine for inland craft but a special marine version is required for offshore boats. (*Reception depends on dish and LNB design as well as size so it is possible to design compact mobile systems and 'break the rules' about dish sizes).  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

Camos Dome Models:  There are several models to chose from in the famous 'Dome' range, the first group are the amazing 30 cm & 40 cm in-motion domes for full reception on the move, the second group are the similar looking 30cm and 40cm static use domes and then there are the more specialised twin LNB and Marine models. New on the in-motion domes for 2008 is a revised noise reduction system which dramatically reduces the noise from the stepping motors when the system is searching. Also a new control box with LCD display showing the precise status of the system plus an additional satellite - Thor - has now been added to the satellite list. Naturally enough the 40cm versions give reception further towards the edge of the satellite footprints - "It can pick up TV & radio from SKY & other broadcasters all over Europe thanks to its ability to find 4 different satellites (as with any satellite TV system, what you receive will depend on where you are and what type of receiver you use). A SKY digibox or any other satellite receiver can be connected to the system. We recommend this model when maximum range is required". In Europe the 40 cm dome has similar performance to other satellite dishes of less than 1.2M as shown on the official Astra 2D footprint maps. For Astra 2A/2B, performance is similar to dishes of 75cm as shown on the official footprint maps but note the different channels transmitted on the North and South beams. (www.astra2d.com).

Click here for an astonishing 'footprint' map for Astra-1/2 South Beam with the 30 & 40cm domes.

For more info on specific program reception please ; please note too that some UK programs become difficult to pick up south of Barcelona, especially down the east coast, but surprisingly sometimes returning further south. Others may be easily received as far away as the Algarve. There's even a report of a Camos picking up three satellites in the Saudi Desert!!  Some competitors have claimed that domes have problems with rain on the dome but that isn't our experience and we know of instances where they have worked admirably under more than a foot of snow!  Offers quite remarkable performance for its size - "as a guide the 40cm model behaves like a sub-1.2m dish on Astra 2D and as a 75cm dish on Astra 2-south and 2-north". In the box: Sat-Dome-Antenna 30/40, Control box incl. power cable, 1 HQ co-ax cable (10m) with F-plug on both ends, 1m HQ black co-ax cable, 1 Gel protection cap for F-plug, cable entry, used to include Sikaflex but no longer - please order separately. (Plates are an optional extra)  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

Quick Overview of Satellite Footprints & Beams - :  What we call satellite TV is actually a range of programmes transmitted from a number of different satellites. For convenience most of our programmes come from the close group, or 'flight' of 'Astra' satellites that seem to operate as one. Actually they are Astra 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. The first three cover most of Europe and can be picked up with modest sized dishes, even the little Multimo. The bad news for Brits is that Astra 2D carries BBC & ITV and this has a very restricted tight-spot-beam and small footprint - only easily viewed over the UK, Northern France and the low countries. Why? "Copyright issues" - i.e. deliberate commercial restriction!  So, if you want to watch the core UK channels further away - be prepared for some big spending plus occasional disappointments. But if you want everything in the UK plus a collection of Sky progs when abroad then a modest dish will serve you well.  

Satellite Beams:
(All Astra 2!)

Map-1, left, shows the “footprint” of the satellite transponder which transmits Channel 5, Sky News, CNN, some ITV 1 regions, and many more channels. This footprint is for the Astra 2A/B Satellite – south beam.

Map-2. middle, shows the area in which it is possible to receive Channel 4, Sky One, Sky Sports, Sky Films and much more. This footprint is for the Astra 2A/B Satellite – north beam.

Map-3, right, shows the area to which ITV and all BBC TV & radio programmes are broadcast including via both Sky and Freesat. As you might expect it is a very restricted range but, with the correct equipment, stations can be received over a much wider area than would appear to be the case, sometimes even down in southern Spain^‡. The restricted 'official' footprint however means these are the 'difficult' programs whatever size dish you have!  This is Astra 2D.

NB: An important point for understanding - 'Sky' will see all the Astra satellites as if they were just one wherever reception is good; but where reception is poor you only get the channels transmitted on the particular satellite that your dish can see ... so the above footprints and their channels are very important!

 ^‡ To understand how and where you might get the main UK Radio and TV programs on the 2D satellite beam just click here to have look at the detailed maps of the 2D beam on this website complete with dish sizes overlaid, the France & Spain detailed maps being especially interesting. These official maps are slightly conservative so you may do better than expected in some places. The dish sizes shown are 'standard' dishes so you need to compare with the 'equivalent to' sizes quoted on our compact dishes, i.e. "the 40cm Camos model behaves like a sub-1.2m dish on Astra 2D". Note too the very odd pattern over Spain - very poor on the East coast but better down South - complete with bonus blob in the south west!

Kathrein CAP 900 Automatic Satellite System: Fabulous product using the best of the latest technology making this the most sophisticated model of its kind available. GPS technology positions the dish with unrivalled speed and accuracy; even the L.N.B. is automatically adjusted for optimum performance every time the system is switched on. This extreme accuracy gives the CAP 900 a performance equivalent to other systems with considerably bigger dishes. Click here for a footprint performance map. A twin L.N.B. is standard enabling a SKY receiver to be easily connected and the CAP 900 comes with its own sophisticated, fully featured receiver which enables reception of dozens of different satellites and up to 4,000 channels. Two common access slots are provided so that subscription cards (not SKY cards) can also be used. This receiver also acts as the system’s controller, saving space and ensuring a neat and tidy installation. The receiver is simple to use via the on-screen display and even a first-time user should be able to use the system within minutes of installation. This system is complete and, after installation, ready to go. It only requires an additional receiver if you wish to receive Channels 4 & 5 or any SKY subscription channels. All BBC & ITV channels - along with hundreds of other English language ones and thousands of foreign channels can all be received without any additional cost. NB: SKY+ receivers can be used with the CAP 900 but will not offer the same features as when used at home. For instance, it is not possible to watch one channel while recording another. Features: • High-gain 77cm parabolic dish • Typical search less than one minute • Pre-programmed for satellites including: Astra 2, Eurobird, Astra 1, Hotbird, Atlantic Bird, Hispasat, Thor, Nilesat, Turksat, Eutelsat, Hellas Sat, Telecom • Comes with Kathrein’s UFS 740 receiver which is also used to control the system • Any satellite receiver including SKY receivers can be used as well • Lowered dish height 23cms • Roof loading 18.9Kgs • Controller 280mm x 45mm x 185mm, • 12v 26w once locked on • Approx 4A searching.  Buy Below >>> (or PgDn)

Kathrein CAP 600 Automatic Satellite System:  The CAP 600 combines the practicality of Kathrein’s planar dish with the convenience and ease of use of the new UFS 740 controller / receiver. This makes it an excellent choice for people who want to be able access a variety of satellites but who need a compact dish and motor unit perhaps because of a lack of roof space. The receiver enables reception of dozens of different satellites and up to 4,000 channels. Two common access slots are provided so that subscription cards (not SKY cards) can also be used. This receiver also acts as the system’s controller, saving space and ensuring a neat and tidy installation. The system is simple to operate via the on-screen display and even a first-timer should be able to use the system within minutes of installation. The dish itself is of the planar-type.This is a very efficient method of receiving satellite signals so that, although the dish itself only measures 50cm x 50cm, it’s performance is similar to a conventional 60cm dish. The skew angle of the LNB can be adjusted for best reception.  Buy Below >>> (or PgDn)

Alden Orbiter with Satmatic option:  Widely seen all over Europe Alden are the leading manufacturer of satellite dishes in France and are known for their great performance, reliability, light weight, and also their very competitive prices. They incorporate some unique features like the mechanical weak-link that protects the dish and vehicle against damage from minor impacts or even high wind gusts. If damaged the fuse can be easily and cheaply replaced, you can even carry a spare. Further wind protection and stability comes from Alden's carefully designed venting. Fittings are pre-installed on newer Rapido. Models include automatic systems such as the big Skymatic and the popular Orbiter, which comes with a choice of 65cm or 85cm dishes and a 65cm Elliptical dish version. When compared to other, more conventional dish systems, the Orbiter has several significant advantages including, of course, the price!  The Orbiter Platinum looks spectacular and performs superbly with its distinctive silver-platinum grey finish and specially designed elliptical dish, . Using the simple on-screen display, various satellites – including Astra 2, Astra 1 & Hotbird - can be easily and quickly located. Optionally included is a Satmatic receiver/controller which can be used to receive all “Free To Air” channels including BBC & ITV. A SKY digibox can of course be connected to the system too.  We're sometimes asked about wind resistance and the official advice from Alden is "the Phenix and any of our satellite dishes should be parked when the wind reaches force 5 and must be parked when it reaches force 8". And new the Alden Flat-sat with SSC, similar to the Camos crank-up but with the renowned SSC controller adding quick & reliable automation.  Buy Below >>>

Alden Orbiter info on PDF.   Alden GoSat info on PDF.   Alden SSC info on PDF. 

Alden Netmaster @mondo:  Satellite TV plus Satellite Internet all in one. A fabulous new product sitting neatly between the RBGAN and Datastorm for mobile internet access. You can watch TV with it too and can even get some radio and TV via the internet where it would be impossible via the TV alone!  For people who need Internet access in a vehicle with similar functionality to their system at home or at work, the Alden Netmaster 90 offers just that. Developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency, this system gives reliable web access in almost every part of Europe and beyond. Based on the proven 90cm Platinum dish for satellite TV, the Netmaster is simple to operate via the supplied Sat3Play terminal and can receive TV signals as well as connect you to the web. The well known and proven Alden SSC unit searches for TV or Internet satellites for you (NB: Simultaneous TV & Satellite reception is not possible). The van based two-way asynchronous modem allows downloads up to 1024 Kb/s for email, web browsing and even VOIP telephony. Uploads are possible at slower speeds for those working away or uploading personal web pages, blogs, etc. Watching TV via the internet is also possible but extra hardware is usually required to display TV on a PC or laptop. Experience is still a bit thin on the ground but it should now be possible to watch or hear some out-of-range programs via the 'net.  40 days access is included with the system and this can be used at any time during the course of a year. Ongoing costs (mid 2008) are currently: 210€ for 40 days over a period of a year; 355€ for 100 Days over a period of 2 years; 730€ for a full years subscription. There is of course a fair use policy. Most people will opt for the cheaper packages which will suit our typically intermittent roaming. The only thing to beware of is - logging in for one email because that counts as a full days use. 

Alden Confort semi-automatic:  The Gosat Confort takes the hard work out of finding a satellite and yet costs around half the price of a fully automatic system. Permanently mounted to the vehicle’s roof, with a mounting pole fixed in a wardrobe or other convenient location, the dish is elevated by an electric motor to the position given on the map provided. The dish is then manually rotated until the satellite is located. Usually installed for automatic closure on engine start and just 20cm high when closed. We strongly suggest the use of a “satfinder” such as the Zehnder model D2405 (not included). A SKY digibox or any other sat receiver can be used with this system.  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

Alden SSC: Why SSC? What does it do?  SSC – Satellite System Controller – is one of the most advanced pieces of equipment available for locating TV broadcasting satellites. The system can be used with both manual and automatic models and, for manual satellite systems such as the Gosat, SSC makes locating a satellite incredibly quick and easy. With automatic satellite sysems, SSC enables you to use any other receiver such as Canal Plus for France, Sky digibox for England and Première for Germany. You can even use a receiver with a hard disc such as a Sky + digibox. SSC is a real breakthrough in technology but, despite its sophisticated technology, it’s very simple to use. Just switch on, select the satellite you want to find and move the dish. When the SSC finds the satellite’s identifying signal, a distinctive «beep-beep» tells you. Even technophobes can use Alden’s SSC.

Globesat Satellite TV Dishes & Finders:  The Globesat dish has continuously proved to be one of the favourite budget systems to use on motorcaravans and motorhomes. It works well with both digital and analogue broadcasts, at home and abroad. With all terrestrial programs now available on digital satellite this makes terrestrial omni and even directional antennas obsolete!  In tests the Globesat’s patented cassegraine dish has proved to be 20 - 25% more powerful than conventional dishes. Add to that a top of the range low noise LNB and the performance is further increased - so although just 60 cm in diameter this product performs like an 80 cm dish!  It is compact, streamlined, corrosion free, light but strong and is more aerodynamic than a conventional dish + arm. The roof kit version is designed to be installed thru-roof - in the motorhome wardrobe e.g. where it can easily be raised, lowered, directed and locked into position from within the comfort of your own vehicle. The separate dish and bracket can be mounted with your own arrangement or on our convenient tripod. For price, performance and convenience this is one of the best dishes available. Ship weight 5Kg. With all digital satellite setups it is essential to use a satellite signal strength meter such as the ones offered here. A compass is also very handy - many of you may have one already.  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

Multimo Satellite Dish:  The Multimo is probably the best selling portable satellite dish in the U.K., its very compact size with protected rear mounted LNB and straightorward ease of use making it an ideal dish for mobile use. Although it only measures 40cm in diameter, the Multimo's special and compact construction has the performance of a 55cm satellite dish and can be used for many stations over the whole of Europe. The Multimo can be simply placed on a table or clamped to a shelf or step or removed from its base and clamped to a pole or tripod mount. There are magnetic and sucker mounts available too. If used with a satfinder in accordance with the instructions supplied, it should take no longer than a few minutes to set the system up and be receiving satellite TV. The Multimo portable satellite dish is suitable for use with both analogue and digital transmissions and can be used with any satellite receiver including SKY digiboxes and Freesat. A twin LNB version also available for use with Sky+. We also offer a very handy complete Multimo+FTA kit - as pic. See footprint map here.  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

Roof-top Cable Entry:  Use one of our cable entry boxes in single or twin versions. When used in conjunction with Sikaflex these specially designed boxes ensure a watertight entry for 1 or 2 cables being taken through the vehicle’s roof. It can accommodate cables with a thickness of between 6-12 mm. Singles suit all the newer domes but twins are needed for the older 'mk1' static domes. As supplied with Domes & Crank-up Flat-Sat.

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