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Hi,

Yes, for Belgian htpc users is tv vlaanderen the only way to go.

For Astra 1 and 3, you need 2 LNB's or a duo LNB DUO LNB Twin | TV Vlaanderen Webshop

A 60 (65) cm Triax dish should be ok : Schotel Standaard | TV Vlaanderen Webshop

Then you need a smartcard and CI module CI module met smartcard | TV Vlaanderen Webshop

You can buy these parts by any tv vlaanderen/sat dealer.

Then you need a tv card with CI support Supported TV Cards - MediaPortal Wiki.

I shouldn't pick terratec or twinhan, I've had a bad experience with them.

If you want 2 tuners, you should better buy a dual tuner (they can share 1 smartcard over 2 tuners).

Each tuner needs its own cable to the LNB, so you need an duo LNB twin (2 connectors).

Channels with the same frequency are on the same transonder/mux.

http://www.tv-vlaanderen.be/uploadedFiles/Prospect/Klantenservice/Downloads/Zenderlijst_TV_VLAANDEREN.pdf

I don't use a CI module, because I share my smartcard over 4 tuners with the M.... plugin.

And I don't use mp tv server, I use 4TR argus as tv server.

It's possible that some CI modules don't work with some tuners,

I think there is some thread about it here on the forum.