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About Mobile Sat About Phantom Making security and safety readily available to all vehicle owners Phantom was set up in 2002 to provide tracking systems for caravan, motorhome and car owners. Since then we have expanded our portfolio to offer a comprehensive range of products that secures and makes safe your vehicle investment whether you own one vehicle or a nationwide fleet.
The advice you need If you don’t want to miss an episode of your favorite soap opera or the football results while away in your caravan or motorhome, then you need a satellite dish provided and professionally installed by Phantom. Using a satellite dish whilst on holiday will enable you to watch crystal clear television as if you were at home and most of our satellite TV packages come with decoders which offer subscription-free viewing, no matter where you are.
Purchasing a satellite TV system can be tricky, with many questions to answer, such as: • • • •
Which channels do you want to receive? Which satellites do you want to be able to connect to? Where in Europe will you be taking your vehicle? Do you want to use a Sky or freesat box with your system?
Helping you make the right choice Don’t worry we have experts on hand to ensure that your system meets all of your needs. Our products, specifically designed for caravans and motorhomes, vary from smaller satellite dishes for use in the UK, to larger dishes, which cover Spain, Portugal, Germany and Italy. We also provide a range of satellite decoders and other accessories.
Mobile Satellite and digital TV
tellite Television on the move demystified If your interested in watching your favourite TV channels while away in your caravan or motorhome you might find that purchasing the required equipment is full of technical jargon and complications. This article explains what is required to receive a signal and help you avoid expensive pit falls.
Digital Terrestrial Television Vs Satellite Television Now that the digital age has dawned upon us and the analogue service is being switched off we have two choices, Digital Terrestrial Television or Satellite Television and there is one clear winner! Digital terrestrial television is a directional service which means your antenna needs to be pointing at the mast which beams out the service which becomes quite hard to find as its hard to fine tune.
Its not like in the days of analogue were you could turn the antenna until the fuzzy picture becomes clearer it’s a case of it either works or it doesn’t. To add to this there is also a considerable delay in getting the picture so you could of already passed the point were this would work. Digital terrestrial television is really intended for homes and towns not in the middle of the countryside were you will be on holiday. Satellite television combats this problem by offering an unbeatable service which is available as long as you can see the sky. So unless your planning your holiday in an underground car park you should be fine.
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What you get Satellite TV explained There are various different satellites in orbit beaming down digital television and music services. The satellites have names such as Astra 2a, Astra 2b,Astra 2d, HotBird, Eurobird etc. Before May 2003 TV channels such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4 etc where beamed out from the Astra 2a satellite all over Europe. The signal was encrypted though so the use of a viewing card and decoder such from SKY TV was required to be able to make use of this signal. After May 2003 it became apparent that these free to air channels should be available to more than just SKY TV customers but the issue of TV licensing was holding them back until the point that everything was switched over to the Astra 2d satellite. The Astra 2d satellite has a much more compact footprint which covers the UK and Ireland [see illustration top right].
“The further away you get from the UK the weaker the satellite signal becomes, because of this you will need more specialised equipment�
Mobile Satellite and digital TV What about outside the UK? The further away you get from the UK the weaker the satellite signal becomes, because of this you will need more specialised equipment such as a bigger dish size and systems that automatically search out satellites. If you cant receive signal from the Astra 2d satellites there are others satellites out there showing different television and digital radio channels such as:
Eurobird
Astra North
Eurobird
Astra North
Astra South
UCB TV Horror Channel Ummah Channel Clubland TV Jewellery Maker Lava Chat Box Bluebird TV BET UK Press TV Movies4Men PTV Global UK & Europe Al Jazeera Children’s Channel Venus TV Vintage TV Movies4Men Showcase TV Revelation TV Sikh TV Gospel Channel CNBC UK High Street TV CBS Drama Psychic TV
CNN International Europe S4C Ireland BBC News BBC Alba QVC UK Bid TV African Movie Channel Kilonsele Springboard Movie Express Joy TV Hitz TV 4 Kids Joy Sports
BBC News BBC Parliament BBC Alba Sky News UK Sky News QVC UK Bid TV African Movie Channel Kilonsele Springboard Movie Express Joy TV Hitz TV 4 Kids Joy Sports
and more...
And BBC Radio Stations and more...
and more... Channel list subject to change, right at time of publication.
Astra South
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We offer a range of dishes and domes to suit all budgets starting with our popular market leading Tracvision range. Satmaster Portable Classic
By pushing the button the fully automatic satellite system will find the satellite in less than 2 minutes. • • •
Megasat 18.5” Hd Led-Tv The Megasat LED backlit LCD TV is the latest product in a new generation of 12/24V TV’s, meaning that you don’t need a 240V mains hook-up to watch your faviroute shows in HD quality.
The Satmaster portable classic is programmed for Astra 2.Other satellites can be specified at time of ordering. An additional control unit is not needed. The complete control unit is integrated in the housing. Sturdy and well placed suction feet give a secure fit on all smooth surfaces.
Megasat 3410 The Scart receiver Megasat 3410 is the ideal device for use in camping or home directly on your TV. The receiver can be connected directly to the Scart socket of your TV it also has a USB socket so you can listen to music or play your pictures through it on to the TV.
Megasat HD 510 The Megasat HD 510 HDTV HDMI Stick is the ideal device for use in the camping area or directly to the TV. The HDMI receiver can be connected directly to the HDMI port on the TV due to its small size. With a clear and easy to use menu .
Mobile Satellite and digital TV TracVision R4/ R4sl The TracVision R4SL includes a high-gain antenna and reception far superior to competing antennas, so you’ll be enjoying TV when other Motorhome owners have lost the signal. Plus, it’s easy to use - you never have to leave your seat if you want to watch programming on another satellite - just change the channel with the remote control. Enjoy the best that satellite TV has to offer.
TracVision R5/R5SL Whether you are parked for the night or cruising to your next adventure, enjoy satellite TV on the go thanks to the TracVision R5SL. This compact system is the ideal solution for Motorhome customers who want to enjoy satellite TV programming and digital radio while the vehicle is in motion benefitting from KVH’s years of experience in mobile technology. You’ll be enjoying TV when other RV owners have lost the signal.
Caravanman 85 Premium The Caravanman is the ideal companion for all who enjoy the best in all of Europe and Radio-television quality. The 85 cm wide mirror makes for ideal reception conditions, even with weak satellite signals. Another advantage is the low height of only 19 cm when folded. This also allows installation on tall vehicles, without the headroom to influence significantly. It is controlled via an included controller, which takes place fully automatically at the touch within a very short time the selected satellite and ensures pure viewing pleasure.
Megasat Campingman GPS The Megasat Campingman GPS is the latest fully automatic dish Megasat. The dish has a GPS location determination making the dish even faster and more accurate aiming on the desired satellite. This allows you to enjoy optimum picture quality. The Megasat Campingman GPS is a height of 35CM. The low height is perfect for this dish on your RV or camper. Also on the water you can enjoy this dish satellite television. The dish is available in both single and twin versions. The twin models can be connected to two digital receivers or a twin tuner.
Decoders We offer a range of decoders both standard and hdmi including the Telestar and Zhender, call us to dicuss your requirements
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Offering the best service, protection and peace of mind We are always striving to be the best and since we started we have continuously been recognised as the benchmark that other systems are measured by. No other company has the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that we have, nor do they have the insurance company backing.
motor homes in the way Phantom have and continue to do. Phantom is here to help you and we will strive to give you the best service, protection and most of all, peace of mind that you and your prize possessions deserve.
In particular, other companies have not helped to reduce the incidence in thefts of caravans and
Nationwide fitting To ensure our products are installed and working correctly, we have built-up a nationwide network of accredited installers. These deliver a professional fitting service for all our products and offer a full parts and labour guarantee.
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