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required to initiate.
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.
| System Type |
Pros |
Cons |
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Camos Sat-Dome
The
ultimate in convenience and great performance from such a small
package. Our choice.
Two
types: in-motion & static. The in-motion version allows reception on
the move, very popular for UK radio via Sky! |
Very
simple to use, very quick to lock-on - in just seconds.
Simple
to install, no preparation before use, unaffected by wind.
Can
use with several satellites.
Long
life - take it with you.
Can
paint to match (non-metallic).
Marine
version available. |
Higher
cost.
Extra
vehicle height, 30-40cms depending on model chosen.
Although very good, not
quite the best performer at the edge of the satellite footprint (range).
Must
position van in open area for line of sight to satellite. |
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Automatic - Conventional
De-luxe
& traditional.
Our
Brands: Alden Orbiter, Skymatic & Onematic. Kathrein Cap-210 &
the new Cap 900.
Netmaster 90. |
Simple
in use and no preparation before use. Low height <25cms.
Choice
of dish size, so great for fringe area use. Many can also be used
with multiple satellites.
Combo Sat-Net. |
Installed cost quite high.
Installation can sometimes be complex. Can be
heavy.
Wind
can be a real problem.
Must
position van in open area. |
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Through-Roof Systems
Two
types: Manual & semi-auto.
Our
brands: Alden Confort, Globesat, Kathrein BAS. |
Much
lower cost
Less
preparation than manual portable & exterior systems.
Permanent fixture, internal operation even in bad weather! |
Not
fully auto, so more to set up each time. Restricted positioning
options due to interior operation, usually thro' wardrobe roof.
Must
position van in open area. |
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Manual Systems
Almost
always portable and set up outside using a tripod or mast.
Our
brands: Multimo, Kerstan, Zehnder Camping and also the Globesat &
Kathrein with tripods. |
Lowest
cost, no installation cost.
Can be
moved to avoid trees and other line of sight obstacles.
Fully
portable for use anywhere.
Small
dishes are less susceptible to movement, can use on boats.
Large
dishes used in fringe areas. |
Needs
setting up wherever it is used - in all weathers.
Wind
can be a real problem.
Must
be stowed away afterwards.
Additional paraphernalia like tripods, sat-finders, extension
cables, compass, etc., required. |
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Free to Air Receivers (FTA). |
For
BBC, ITV & radio but not C4/5 or Sky. Can get other satellites with
CNN, BBCWorld, Sky News. |
Fiddly
menus, searching, finding and setting up. Not SKY apart from the
FTAs like Sky News. |
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Receivers with CAM slot (Conditional Access Module). |
Enables subscription programmes from Astra 1, Hotbird, Thor,
Eurobird & Hispasat satellites |
Must
have a card/cards, can get complicated. |
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SKY
Receivers |
Simplest user operating system. A full range of SKY programmes incl
Channel 4 & 5 plus radio. |
Must
have a Sky monthly subscription and card. |
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).
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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)
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  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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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
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if our estimate is refused. Fitting in midlands workshop or locally.
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Satellite Dishes & Accessories
(See accessories for Sikaflex
adhesive-sealant) |
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Fitting Deposit |
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Part No: |
Type |
Incl |
Add to Basket |
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Deposit |
Fitting deposit. Final project pricing subject to our
vehicle examination and your acceptance of the quote or estimate
Deposit is of course refundable if our quote is refused. |
£100.00 |
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Camos Sat-Domes
(New lower prices for 2008) |
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Part No: |
Type |
Incl |
Add to Basket |
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D3101 |
Camos In-motion 30cm Sat-Dome |
£1825.00 |
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D3102 |
Camos In-motion 40cm Sat-Dome |
£1839.00 |
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D3111 |
Camos Static 30cm Sat-Dome Mk11 (was D3106) |
£1185.00 |
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D3112 |
Camos Static 40cm Sat-Dome Mk11 (was D3107) |
£1249.00 |
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D3108 |
Camos 40cm Twin/Multi LNB Sat-Dome (for Sky+ e.g.) |
£2080.00 |
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D3121 |
Camos Marine 450 Sat-Dome |
£3045.00 |
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D3122 |
Camos Marine 450 Twin/Multi LNB Sat-Dome (Sky+ e.g.) |
£3445.00 |
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D3104 |
Camos Plastic Mounting Plates for domes (recommended)
Dims: 698 x 80 x 10 mm. Weight: 990 g. |
£37.95 |
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D3199 |
Camos Feet - set of four (recommended) |
£37.95 |
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C5481 |
Weatherproof Single Cable Entry Box for roof mounting
Ideal for the in-motion and the new static dome |
£15.75 |
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C5482 |
Weatherproof Twin Cable Entry Box for roof mounting
Ideal for the older (<2007) static domes |
£16.95 |
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L0701 |
Sikaflex 512 300ml tube for mastic gun - Delivered price
The Outdoor PU
Adhesive/sealant for motorhome use. |
£12.50 |
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Kathrein & Alden Dishes - Automatic |
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Part No: |
Type |
Incl |
Add to Basket |
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D2148 |
Kathrein CAP 900 Automatic system with GPS
positioning for unrivalled speed & accuracy. Receiver is controller too. |
£2165.00 |
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D2149 |
Kathrein CAP 600 Automatic system with planar
dish. Receiver is controller too. Adjustable skew. |
£1455.00 |
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D2108 |
Alden Platinum Orbiter 80 cm with SSC |
£1445.00 |
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D2110 |
Alden Platinum Orbiter 60 cm with SSC |
£1430.00 |
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D2121 |
Alden SSC Platinum 90 cm
A big perforated dish offering the best chance of picking up BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & 5,
even in the far S & E Europe |
£1599.00 |
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D2140 |
Alden SSC Platinum Onelight 50 cm
For situations where small and light is essential! |
£1299.00 |
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D2142 |
Alden SSC Orbiter 65 cm |
£1270.00 |
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D2144 |
Alden SSC Orbiter 85 cm |
£1288.00 |
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D2150 |
NEW: Alden Flat-Sat SSC 40cm. Just 13cm
folded. |
£1499.00 |
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D2161 |
NEW: Alden Netmaster 90 / @mondo / IPcopter
Big Dish Satellite Internet & Satellite TV combined. |
£3195.00 |
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D2194 |
Alden Extension cable |
£37.50 |
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D2404 |
Sat to Receiver Extension Cable 10m |
£8.50 |
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C5481 |
Alden Waterproof Cable Box |
£15.75 |
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D2195 |
Alden Satellite Search Controller = 'SSC' |
£269.00 |
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D2195A |
Remote Control for Alden SSC (new) |
£9.95 |
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Globesat & Alden through-roof Dishes
(+ Camos Flat-Sat coming soon) |
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Part No: |
Type |
Incl |
Add to Basket |
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N30760 |
Globesat 60cm Dish Kit - Through-roof |
£259.00 |
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N30761 |
Globesat 45cm Dish Kit - Through-roof |
£180.00 |
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N30762 |
Globesat 60cm Dish, Bracket & LNB only |
£166.00 |
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N30762 |
Globesat Mast only |
£115.00 |
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N30776 |
Globesat Tripod for easy ground level set-up |
£54.95 |
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N30770 |
Sat-finder recommended for use with Globesat |
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