UK. satellite techies, give me the benefit of your knowledge, What set-up do you recommend?

Question

I got hold of a second hand minidish and receiver and got my free-to-sat sky channels hooked up.

Is there anything worth watching via the other satellites up there? do i go for several dishes on the wall, multi LNB's or get myself motorised?

As far as dishes are concerned does size matter?

EDIT: I also just got an old 80cm dish, rustfree, but complete with antique LNB.

What would you do if you were in my shoes????

:)

Answer 1

If you want English language channels, then Sky at 28.2 east, is the only one with a worthwhile choice. There are other satellites with free foreign channels; the easiest to receive being the ones close by; 19.2, 16, and 13 degrees east. The first web site below lists free (FTA) channels: you need to decide what you want to access. An 80cm. dish is OK for most usage, although it is better for southerly locations. 2 or 3  LNBs, fixed dish, with switching, is one option. If you want more, then a more expensive motorised system is required.

Answer 2

The size of your dish depends upon the power of the satellite you are accepting signal from.  Most satellites push out enough signal power for small dishes now.