Telstar5 (Intelsat5) - will 26" dish do it?

[agi]

I'm getting ready to get hooked up with Globecast TV for Setanta and some international programming (German and Polish).

I have a 26" Dish ready and am also looking for a Free To Air receiver that will also work with Globecast TV card.

Please help me choose the right IRD.

Thank you

 

[PSB]

Depends where you are in the county if a 26" dish will work reliably for you or not, have a look at the below links. Look at the BEAM on IA-5 then Sadouns link to tell you what size you will need in your location.

I am THINKING about subbing to Sentana myself fot the SPL games : ) I have a spare Globecast system to use for it!

http://www.lyngsat.com/ia5.html

http://www.intelsat.com/resources/coveragemaps/sat_foot.aspx?name=IA-5&loc=97&spot=ku

http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Installation/Dish-Size.htm

 

[PSB]

Whoops forgot to add I would use a Globecast receiver as if/when they move to MPEG4 they 'should' give you a MPEG4 compatible receiver............. I hope!

Many German TV customers are getting rid of their Globecast systems RIGHT NOW!