What sort of picture quality should we get on SKy generally

Given we have a good TV and new dish should we expect to get a good sky quality picture / reception in the Mijas area as I read such varying reports on forums. I understand that no one starts a thread saying "what great sky i get"

We have never bothered with Sky as such but as we are having an extended stay I am tempted now for the F1 and also entertaining the in laws who plan on visiting.

Anyone enjoying SKy? without constant re aligning? or when it rains?

Picture quality on ANY satellite, or any TV system depends on a number of things, like SD or HD, cables, quality of the TV.

Some channels are transmited at a "high bite rate", meaning more data to majke a good picture.

Other channels are transmited at a "lowbite rate", meaning there is less data and a drop in picture quality. YOu just have to look at how bad the quality on True MOvies is - as they transmitt at a low rate, as their parent company are cramming over a dozen channels on to one frequency.

F1 is on BBC, red button "streams", Sky Sports F1 (with either a SKy sports subscription or a HD subscription) and on Antenna 3 on Spanish TDT.

Dishes shoudl not need "constant realigning", unless thay have been poorly installed in the first instance, or the dish is installed in an exposed area, and high winds move or bend the dish. Rain will affect channels. As some channels are on "stronger" frequencies than others, these channels will alst longer in rain. Bigger dishes help keep signals in, but it still does not gaurentee 100% reception 24/7 - even Sky do not gaurenetee that in the UK!.

Im working tomorrow in Mijas incidentally! Given you are in an ideal place, with unobstructed views and a good place to sit the dish, youll be fine with a 1.3m, will work even up to heavy rain, and as for realignments, if you get a good installer it wont move. Mine never do, and just to make sure people are sure I give any realignments needed within 12 months for free, and Ive never had to do one yet.

So a 1.3m dish, and a Televes LNB and a decent box, youll be good to go. If you have any more questions feel free to ask!