Campsite Satellite TV ???

[Hole Digga]

Hello,

Ive searched the PH forums & tinternet and I can't find the info I need so here goes............

has anyone tried this piece of kit in LM???

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&Mo...

Was it any good?? was it a waste of time??

Will the reciever need a subscription card to view the LM coverage on Eurosport??

Will LM be on any local freeview French TV??

I just want something to pick-up race coverage while we are in the marque having a bbq and maybe get a few Euro 2008 matches!!!

Opinions are very much appreciated

[E36GUY]

If you take your sky box with you (and card) then assuming you get the dish correctly set up you should be able to get the signal fine. Sky can't tell what country you are in.

[Slurms]

Don't those satellite boxes have a reciever in them anyway... But what channels do they pick up?

[ChasMill]

Did the whole satellite TV thing two years ago:

1. Take your receiver and TV from home.
2. Buy a dish from ebay (plus cable).
3. Set up at campsite with suitable structure to hold the dish (we used a rotary washing line, upside down)
4. Electricity supply - v. important - we used a generator.
5. Tune in
6. Enjoy

Motors TV broadcast the entire race in 2006 - some of our party did not leave the TV even though (at Arnage camping) we are only 100 yards from the track.

[MadMacMcMad]

This year it's Eurosports turn.
So you are going to need your card too. Motors TV is a free channel, Eurosport is not.

Coronation street and Emerdale will be fine tho.

[homer3uk]

MadMacMcMad said:

This year it's Eurosports turn.
So you are going to need your card too. Motors TV is a free channel, Eurosport is not.

Coronation street and Emerdale will be fine tho.

Whay about Hollyoaks? lol

[markCSC]

Hmmmm good find. Looks like the receiver doesn't have a card slot though, so you'll have to bring one from home.

[Hole Digga]

I thought about taking the sky box from home but wasn't sure if it would work in LM but obviously it does from what you guys are telling me, and with coverage on Eurosport its a must really

Chasmill - I like the idea of your unside down rotary washing line

[jamiebae]

We have a house in southern Normandy and pick Sky TV up without any problems there, and LM isn't that much further south. I think Lidl have a camping satellite dish and box kit cheaply on sale in a week or so.

[falcemob]

I haven't got a clue what it's like but saw this the other day
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.200804...

[Simond001]

falcemob said:

I haven't got a clue what it's like but saw this the other day
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.200804...

Just bought this (it went on sale today!)
Looks like a good piece of kit. everything included bar a screen! The case acts as mounting for the dish so should be fairly stable. Compass and satelite finder are basic but work. 12v or mains.

My local Lidl had about 30 in stock.

Instructions are in English!

[jamiebae]

What channels can you get in the UK? I might pop out and get one at lunchtime if it looks good.

[E36GUY]

jamiebae said:

I did get a picnic rug,

Homo

[jamiebae]

E36GUY said:

jamiebae said:

I did get a picnic rug,

Homo

Meh, it's a rug with a waterproof back to sit/lie on while watching the race from the banking by the Dunlop Bridge. Better than having a soggy arse

[Dr MAD]

Hole Digga said:

Hello,

Ive searched the PH forums & tinternet and I can't find the info I need so here goes............

has anyone tried this piece of kit in LM???

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&Mo...

Was it any good?? was it a waste of time??

Will the reciever need a subscription card to view the LM coverage on Eurosport??

Will LM be on any local freeview French TV??

I just want something to pick-up race coverage while we are in the marque having a bbq and maybe get a few Euro 2008 matches!!!

Opinions are very much appreciated

You could always look into the Kangaroo TV device which can be hired from the circuit. They are taking preorders now and it does look excellent. Haven't actually seen one in action but have heard good reports and taken the plunge and reserved a couple.

http://www.kangaroo.tv

Won't be able to view Euro 2008 though ... phew!

This is what they say on their site...

"Get LE most out of LE MANS

Reward yourself with an unmistakably enhanced experience — 24 hours of mobile real-time statistics, 24 hours of wireless video stream, 24 hours of multilingual portable commentary! Access it all at the touch of a button! Kangaroo TV™ is a unique lightweight handheld audio-video device that gives you mobile freedom. It provides you with the means to access leaderboards sorted by class and to watch live video coverage including pit feeds and on-board cameras. Whether you are a regular at Le Mans or a first-time spectator, Kangaroo TV™ puts you at the heart of the action.

* Leaderboards, last lap, LMP1, LMP2, LMGT1, LMGT2
* Main video feed, in-car cameras and pit feed
* "My favourite car" setting
* Live race commentary in English or in French
* Biographic files on teams, drivers and much more "

[coogy]

Dr MAD said:

Hole Digga said:

Hello,

Ive searched the PH forums & tinternet and I can't find the info I need so here goes............

has anyone tried this piece of kit in LM???

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&Mo...

Was it any good?? was it a waste of time??

Will the reciever need a subscription card to view the LM coverage on Eurosport??

Will LM be on any local freeview French TV??

I just want something to pick-up race coverage while we are in the marque having a bbq and maybe get a few Euro 2008 matches!!!

Opinions are very much appreciated

You could always look into the Kangaroo TV device which can be hired from the circuit. They are taking preorders now and it does look excellent. Haven't actually seen one in action but have heard good reports and taken the plunge and reserved a couple.

http://www.kangaroo.tv

Won't be able to view Euro 2008 though ... phew!

This is what they say on their site...

"Get LE most out of LE MANS

Reward yourself with an unmistakably enhanced experience — 24 hours of mobile real-time statistics, 24 hours of wireless video stream, 24 hours of multilingual portable commentary! Access it all at the touch of a button! Kangaroo TV™ is a unique lightweight handheld audio-video device that gives you mobile freedom. It provides you with the means to access leaderboards sorted by class and to watch live video coverage including pit feeds and on-board cameras. Whether you are a regular at Le Mans or a first-time spectator, Kangaroo TV™ puts you at the heart of the action.

* Leaderboards, last lap, LMP1, LMP2, LMGT1, LMGT2
* Main video feed, in-car cameras and pit feed
* "My favourite car" setting
* Live race commentary in English or in French
* Biographic files on teams, drivers and much more "

What sort of cost are we talking here? They do sound excellent!

[//j17]

coogy said:

Dr MAD said:

You could always look into the Kangaroo TV device which can be hired from the circuit. They are taking preorders now and it does look excellent. Haven't actually seen one in action but have heard good reports and taken the plunge and reserved a couple.

http://www.kangaroo.tv

What sort of cost are we talking here? They do sound excellent!

Sat. only - Euro 65 (£52)
Sun. only - Euro 65 (£52)
Sat. + Sun. - Euro 80 (£64)

...so that would be one for the group then.

[coogy]

My word! Thats a little steeper than I was anticipating. Hmm...

[lowdrag]

For those worried about reception I live four miles from Mulsanne and have a full HD system. Yes, it isn't legal here but all you need is a UK address for the subscription and install it yourself or get one of the many companies in France to do it for you. A standard size dish works fine. All channels are no problem. However, why not have a few friends round at home if that is all you are going to do? Much cheaper!

[johnhere]

I tested the Maplin system out at our Venue nr Le Mans and it worked great dish was on the ground no need to mount it up high just as long as it clears buildings. I also connected my sky receiver with card to the dish and that works fine as well. Only a small dish but excellent picture and over 200 channels. Lot of them soft porn