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[Nick Pendrell]

I found this which gives some info on the reach of all the Astra satellites:

SES-ASTRA - Interactive Fleet Map

I think Stravinsky is not far off with his 7m satellite! I saw someplace else that you need a 3.5m dish to pick it up from the north of Egypt and so I would imagine 4m minimum for Hurghada.

If you put one of those on your balcony, you're not going to see much of the sun!

Even if Astra isn't feasible, there are definitely other satellites that are aimed towards Egypt.

I am sure that there is a business opportunity selling satellite dishes and boxes to expats in Hurghada if you did some serious research into what's available and how to access it.

Go for it!

[alottogive]

thanks for looking it up for me is a possibility then as i have 100s still i have not sold yet and with having dedicated Arab channels there is a market for locals wonder what the situation is there with putting up dishes as i have got the roof top terrace

[Nick Pendrell]

I would have though that, if it's your roof, then you could do what you want with it.

I can't believe that there would be any local planning laws about dieshes on the roof, but you would need to check your contract and it would probably be a good idea to speak with the management company before going ahead just to be on the safe side.

[alottogive]

thanks for that i am still interested in having a go as have the equipment and the plus point is no uk tv licence fees