Friday, 27 June 2008

Triumph Herald






We have a 1966 Triumph Herald which we are currently working on as the MOT is due soon.

Things to do:

Sort out ignition switch

Attend to very slight surface rust on floors

Replace seatbelts

Fit electric washer pump

Sort out perished foam on fron seats

Will keep you posted on the progess

Some information on the Herald

Freesat and HD


Got one of the new Freesat HD boxes the BFSAT01HD from Bush a handy tip, most people who have Sky+ and multiroom will have a quad LNB fitted to their satellite dish.

Sky+ and multiroom only take up three of the LNB outputs, this leaves one to be used for freesat

The Bush box states in the specification that it has an LNB passthrough meaning that you can use both the Bush and Sky boxes from the same LNB output, beware opf this as it didn't work me and others.

If you don't want to go to the trouble of running an extra cable from your dish, you can use one of the switchable satellite switches from somewhere like Maplin.

The most satisfactory way is however to run an extra cable and is well worth the trouble.

Cable lengths can be purchased on eBay, I bought mine via a particularly good vendor there called uksatellitecompanyltd very fast delivery and good communication and advice.

The box itself is more or less the same as the Grundig model (same manufacturer) a little basic but functional, EPG good and esy to use. I would recommend this box, my only criticism is that it runs a little hot.

Not a great deal of HD as yet, but if this is a sign of things to come and with the economy heading the way it is, this could be an alternative to the high cost of Sky.

Thursday, 26 June 2008

Tevion Internet Radio and Media Streamer


Bought one of these a few months ago from Aldi and have been very happy with until about a week ago when the Internet part of the radio failed.

I must say I was very impressed with the level of support, it was agreed to replace the radio straight away, I'm now waiting for the replacement to arrive. I must say I miss the little gadget and will be pleased when it comes back:-)

The Internet portion of the radio works via the Reciva portal, the portal is very efficient and easy to use, as is the radio.

The streaming media portion of the radio is very flexible, the radio will also use WPA with a firmware upgrade.

Monday, 16 June 2008

Day on a boat

We had an excellent day on our friends boat on Sunday.

Travelled up the Thames from Staines to Kingston.

Lovely weather, great food, good company.




Friday, 6 June 2008

Terminal 5 Revisited

Well !

I had to give to give T5 another spin on a trip to Budapest.

A bit better but:

Miles to get to the departure gate

Still 20 mins waiting for the jetty to get off

Miles to get back from the arrival gate

Lifts still not working

Still not great :-(

I have now written to Mr Walsh about the whole thing, being as BA have no interest in their customers, I don't expect to hear back!