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NEW Product: 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, price, service pricing, etc.

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? 

Plainly the traditional core UK programs like BBC ITV CH4 are aimed at the UK not Italy & Spain so you'll have more trouble picking those up in the fringe areas of both southern and northern Europe - it can often be done though. 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, finder, 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 be kept when you change your vehicle so they might offer a lower 'total cost of ownership' even though the initial outlay is high! 

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 fringe with unrivalled speed and accuracy. (The only unit with auto skew as far as we know!). Comes complete with a combined controller / receiver (separate digibox needed for Sky). Available soon and expected to retail at about £2000.  

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 bars 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 Models:  There are basically six models to chose from, 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 finally there are the twin LNB and Marine models. 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, used to include Sikaflex but doesn't in 2008 - please order separately. (Plates are an optional extra)  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

Satellite Beams:

Map-1, left, shows the “footprint” of the satellite transponder which transmits Channel 5, Sky News, CNN 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. As you might expect it is very restricted 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 maps being especially interesting. These dish sizes 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-210 Automatic System: (New & bigger CAP 900 Version coming v.soon!)  Kathrein’s automatic satellite TV system has been recently re-designed to make it easier to use and install. The result is the CAP-210 which is one of the most advanced of its kind and will automatically lock onto digital satellite TV signals easily, quickly and reliably. It will receive SKY TV signals throughout Europe, as far south as the Algarve in Portugal. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller vehicles. The receiver that comes with the CAP-210 has a very sophisticated operating system which allows it to be used to receive "free to air" and subscription (if available) programmes from several satellites including Astra 1, Astra 2, Hotbird, Thor, Hispasat and more. Two CAM (common access modules) are built in, allowing the use of subscription cards (but not SKY cards). As far as U.K. TV programmes are concerned, the receiver will pick up all BBC channels and all the “free to air” channels including dozens of radio stations. It also has many features to help sort programmes, arrange favourite channels and much more. This level of sophistication can be very useful but you must be prepared to spend time studying the instruction manual. The system comprises the antenna, the automatic positioner and Kathrein’s new digital receiver / controller. Extremely popular with northern Europeans migrating towards the south. Equivalent performance to a 60cm dish, 12.5Kg, 21cm parked, 4000 position memory, 12/230v operation. A SKY digibox is not included but can be easily connected.  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

For greater range check out the new Kathrein CAP 900 now available!

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 motorhomes. 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".  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 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)

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)

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 the most ardent technophobe can use Alden’s SSC.

Multimo Satellite Dish:  The Multimo is probably the best selling portable satellite dish in the U.K., its compact size and ease of use making it an ideal dish for mobile use. Although it only measures 40cm in diameter, the Multimo 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 even removed from its base and clamped to a pole or tripod mount. If used with a Zehnder satfinder and 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. Twin LNB version also available for use with Sky+. We offer a complete Multimo+Sky kit too.  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.

Confused? Yes we were too when we first started!   For more info have a look at the www.roadpro.co.uk site but do compare our prices and do come back to us with your questions.  Please read all the above first and try to answer the three basic questions ... Which channels are most important to me and which could I live without?  Whereabouts do I want to watch them?  What's my budget and how much extra am I prepared to spend on convenience?  Otherwise you probably won't be asking the right questions!!

Also for more info on Kerstan, Zehnder, mounts, etc please see www.roadpro.co.uk (new window).

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