Have ST3618 - now what?

[Sir Lotstolearn]

I just picked up a Satwork St3618 FTA receiver and a DTV dish at a garage sale.
It looked like an interesting retirement project to learn about FTA (FTA sounds like I can afford it) and see if I can make it work and hopefully provide a little entertainment.
I've done a lot of reading here and feel that I'm getting somewhere.
Somehow I'm stilling missing some key info to get me started.
Will this set work with a DTV dish?
I see mention of KU band? Do I need another dish for KU?
Will I be able to get anything other than info channels?

I don't expect anyone to have the patience to answer all of my questions, as I have a few more, but perhaps someone can point to some basic 'how to' information.
Any help will be much appreciated.

 

[PSB]

Yes you will need a larger dish and a KU LNBF to get the most out of your system, check the link below to see what you can expect to get with your Satwork 3618 and a DirecTV dish. You are very welcome to SatelliteGuys.US we will help you with all your questions no matter how many you have, great to have you aboard.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=25452

 

[Mr Tony]

I just picked up a Satwork St3618 FTA receiver and a DTV dish at a garage sale.
It looked like an interesting retirement project to learn about FTA (FTA sounds like I can afford it) and see if I can make it work and hopefully provide a little entertainment.
I've done a lot of reading here and feel that I'm getting somewhere.
Somehow I'm stilling missing some key info to get me started.
Will this set work with a DTV dish?
I see mention of KU band? Do I need another dish for KU?
Will I be able to get anything other than info channels?

You got yourself a great beginner system. But to add onto that, you would need at least a 30" dish and a KU LNB. The setup you have right now will vet you a few free channels (NASA, GolTv) and a lot of audio channels

I don't expect anyone to have the patience to answer all of my questions, as I have a few more, but perhaps someone can point to some basic 'how to' information.
Any help will be much appreciated.

heh heh...that's what we're here for!

We will try to answer every question asked. No matter how goofy it may sound

We were all newbies once, but you have better eswources than Myself and PSB when we got started here. there was no FTA section

 

[ken2400]

I have to ask. How much was it?

Also if you dig up a Primestar or DTV 18" dish you can connect them to the ST 3618 receiver also. Now the 18" don't have a lot of Video BUT it is a cheep and fast, if you have one, way to start.

Have fun and it sure will keep you busy!

I just picked up a Satwork St3618 FTA receiver and a DTV dish at a garage sale.
It looked like an interesting retirement project to learn about FTA (FTA sounds like I can afford it) and see if I can make it work and hopefully provide a little entertainment.
I've done a lot of reading here and feel that I'm getting somewhere.
Somehow I'm stilling missing some key info to get me started.
Will this set work with a DTV dish?
I see mention of KU band? Do I need another dish for KU?
Will I be able to get anything other than info channels?

I don't expect anyone to have the patience to answer all of my questions, as I have a few more, but perhaps someone can point to some basic 'how to' information.
Any help will be much appreciated.

 

[Sir Lotstolearn]

Thanks !

Thanks for the quick replies.
I paid $40 for the 18" dish and ST3618. From what I can see here, that's a pretty good buy.

Now if I get the 30" dish with a KU lnb, just what channels can I hope to get with that?
Will that dish have to be motorized?
What would be a reasonable price for it?

 

[PSB]

Have a look below for what you can expect to pick up with a 30" dish (I recommend a 90cm dish) and a KU LNBF.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=34538


Expect to pay around $105 for a good 30" dish and KU LNBF shipped

or around $190 for the dish/motor/LNBF shipped

Forgot to add your 3618 cant be used with a motor : (

 

[tdti1]

For the best results don't get a dish smaller than 90cm.

 

[Mr Tony]

I have a 76cm and keep banging my head that I haven't upgraded to a 90cm yet

now with the cold (its below zero without the windchill and will be until Monday), I'll have to wait