To keep the boss happy on our first trip north in a few weeks time I need to be able receive any of the TV shows she is into at the time during our trip. I prefer the stars with a cool bevy myself!
Anyway I dont want a roof mounted system, too much stuff up there now. So looking at portable systems which claim to be quick setup. We are based in Perth and would prefer to buy locally which probably provides better and quicker warranty etc. Service.
The 2 suppliers I have seen here is Itechworld who advertise everywhere but are located in Perth and the other, Access Antennas & Satellites with the Azure Shine dish. They both supply the SatKing vast box.
I would be pleased to hear experiences, recommendations and any advise on best portable systems.
cheers
Moonraker
Yuglamron said
08:41 AM May 1, 2014
You will find many posts about the first company on your list advising the use of a bargepole with them.
I am sure you will get more from other forum members about them.
_wombat_ said
10:05 AM May 1, 2014
STAY AWAY FROM Itechworld
Access Antenna are very very good.
you need a sat system.
where are you in perth? (suburb only)
Moonraker said
10:05 AM May 1, 2014
Thanks Yuglamron,
I have found the posts you mention, this confirms my gut feeling when I visited the Itechworld stand at the Caravan show. This stopped me buying at the stand and looking for alternative. Looks like Access might be the go unless others post more alternatives to check out.
Thanks again.
Nigel
Moonraker said
10:07 AM May 1, 2014
Hi Wombat,
We are in Joondalup.
Thanks for your recommendation.
Cheers
Nigel
_wombat_ said
10:21 AM May 1, 2014
Moonraker wrote:
Hi Wombat, We are in Joondalup. Thanks for your recommendation. Cheers Nigel
close to Osbourne Park where AA is located, they will really look after you, I did not originally buy from them, did not know about them and had a problem and asked them and they fixed my decoder AND no charge, was only a settings problem.
briche said
12:07 PM May 1, 2014
Hi Moonraker, if you are going to be setting up each time you stop one peice of equipment that will stop you tearing your hair out trying to alin the dish is a digital sat finder. It's called SatPlus, model SF3239 and has to be the best thing yet in getting lined up to the Optus Sat. The finder comes pre programmed to the C1 Sat so you only see that one. So basically you need the compass to get you near it and the finder does the rest.
I have been using one for two years now and it has never let me down. I can line up the dish in about 1 min after setting up the dish on the tripod.
hope that helps
briche
-- Edited by briche on Thursday 1st of May 2014 12:10:06 PM
chaslib said
04:26 PM May 1, 2014
With ref to the Itech sat system - we have it but have not used or even hooked it up. We have the VAST Box to hook up and the bits and pieces that came with the dish (60cm from memory). I have noted over the past couple of years the negative comments about Itech and am wondering if we should cut our losses and move to an alternate system. Can you please tell us if the box is OK to use still which also came through Itech - we are registered and have renewed it regularly. It is debatable if we actually need the system at all as we prefer to watch pre-recorded series and movies when we want something to watch, or free to air dig TV when we can get it. No use stuffing around with the Itech stuff if it is doomed to disaster.
Thanks
_wombat_ said
06:14 PM May 1, 2014
chaslib wrote:
With ref to the Itech sat system - we have it but have not used or even hooked it up. We have the VAST Box to hook up and the bits and pieces that came with the dish (60cm from memory). I have noted over the past couple of years the negative comments about Itech and am wondering if we should cut our losses and move to an alternate system. Can you please tell us if the box is OK to use still which also came through Itech - we are registered and have renewed it regularly. It is debatable if we actually need the system at all as we prefer to watch pre-recorded series and movies when we want something to watch, or free to air dig TV when we can get it. No use stuffing around with the Itech stuff if it is doomed to disaster.
Thanks
no keep the gear you have it is mainly the prices they charge for the gear you get and their after sales service stinks IMHO
Moonraker said
11:30 PM May 1, 2014
Hi Briche,
I'll ask AA when I go there next week see if they do the SatPlus, sounds like a good idea.
I can just imagine stuffing around trying to find the sat. with the boss breathing down my neck with 1 min to go to her favourite show. no thanks!
Cheers
Moonraker
The advantage I see with this one is you do not have to have the decoder turned on, just connect a coax to the dish and then this unit and when you have the signal it shows a picture on the screen of a tv channel, it is onlt then that you connect the decoder coax to the disk, another advantage is the price , compare both items
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 2nd of May 2014 10:18:27 AM
Moonraker said
06:56 PM May 2, 2014
Currently at Dwellingup CB, the people in the van next site to us are using the Access kit and speak highly of AA.
Coincidently they demonstrated the Satlink 69033 to me this afternoon. It does make for quick sat finding and you actually see the tv picture. Good stuff will have to go get the kit and satlink next week.
Thanks to both Wombat and Briche.
Cheers
Moonraker
_wombat_ said
07:01 PM May 2, 2014
Moonraker wrote:
Currently at Dwellingup CB, the people in the van next site to us are using the Access kit and speak highly of AA. Coincidently they demonstrated the Satlink 69033 to me this afternoon. It does make for quick sat finding and you actually see the tv picture. Good stuff will have to go get the kit and satlink next week.
Thanks to both Wombat and Briche. Cheers Moonraker
i'm going up there tomorrow to get mine
MR, how long are you in Dwellingup for?
Did the people in the van next door set up your dish for you?
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 2nd of May 2014 07:04:29 PM
Moonraker said
08:43 AM May 3, 2014
We leave Dwellingup on Monday just up here for a long weekend break, had to work over Easter.
Just got a dry run demo of the Satlink not actually setting up.
_wombat_ said
08:52 AM May 3, 2014
I'm going to get one today, I do have another two units from eBay but they are both analouge and have to get a digital, the one you have seen, I think connects to the dish with a short coax and the dish is then set up and you can see a pic on the satlink screen, is that correct?
Moonraker said
10:39 AM May 3, 2014
Yes thats the one, no need to have the vast box connected the Satlink has a small screen, seems the goods!
Hopefully you dont buy the last one, I will be buying the whole set up next week?
KFT said
11:03 AM May 3, 2014
The satlink finders are also available direct from satlink at VERY good prices.
Thanks KFT, they do say approx $30 shipping but still a little bit cheaper than AA, I'll still go and get one today at Osbourne Park WA because there is a case plus some other extras and I can go back to them anytime I need to.
But thanks for the headsup
_wombat_ said
11:47 AM May 3, 2014
Moonraker wrote:
Yes thats the one, no need to have the vast box connected the Satlink has a small screen, seems the goods!
Hopefully you dont buy the last one, I will be buying the whole set up next week?
do you mean you are getting another decoder?
you will need a good compass, not the toy that Itech gave you.
KFT said
11:49 AM May 3, 2014
Wombat there is nothing better than seeing it and holding it in your hands before handing over the $$$
The sales person may even show you how to use it too.
frank
_wombat_ said
12:02 PM May 3, 2014
KFT wrote:
Wombat there is nothing better than seeing it and holding it in your hands before handing over the $$$
The sales person may even show you how to use it too.
frank
correct, I had a talk with them yesterday and they said they will demo the unit, although I do already know how to use one I will still do the demo.
I thought it strange that the AA store is only open from 1200 - 1400 on a Saturday.
KFT said
12:31 PM May 3, 2014
might be out doing setups or installs for those who are only home on weekends
come back to the shop for lunch and sell some stuff too.
frank
_wombat_ said
07:23 PM May 3, 2014
he will not have time for lunch, there were 5 people waiting for him to open.
KFT said
05:28 PM May 4, 2014
So how did you go Wombat? get yourself a sat system?
have you got it set up yet?
frank
_wombat_ said
08:13 AM May 6, 2014
KFT wrote:
So how did you go Wombat? get yourself a sat system?
have you got it set up yet?
frank
already have the sat system for a few years now, really pleased with the new Satlink and again AA know their stuff, they are the best sat guys in WA.
coming home yesterday on the freeway there on the side of the road was a sat dish waiting there for it's owner to return and pick it up, no tv for them tonight
Moonraker said
08:43 PM May 6, 2014
Back home from Dwellingup yesterday afternoon.
Called in to AA on my way to the work this morning, bought their Sat kit including the Satlink 6933. Next thing is to register online as a traveller then all set for our trip north in a few weeks time. Will keep the Boss happy that is until she sees the CC bill, I bought a 120 Ah folding solar panel kit as well!
The guy at AA gave a full demo of set up and the Satlink so hopefully it should be all straight forward from the getgo. Although its good to know the supplier is not far way if needed, worth the extra few $'s.
thanks to all who provided their advice on this posting.
cheers
moonraker
_wombat_ said
09:27 PM May 6, 2014
Moonraker wrote:
Back home from Dwellingup yesterday afternoon.
Called in to AA on my way to the work this morning, bought their Sat kit including the Satlink 6933. Next thing is to register online as a traveller then all set for our trip north in a few weeks time. Will keep the Boss happy that is until she sees the CC bill, I bought a 120 Ah folding solar panel kit as well!
The guy at AA gave a full demo of set up and the Satlink so hopefully it should be all straight forward from the getgo. Although its good to know the supplier is not far way if needed, worth the extra few $'s.
thanks to all who provided their advice on this posting.
cheers
moonraker
don't leave it until you go away to set up the dish, try it before you go away, you do not need the decoder installed just pull out the dish and connect your Satlink
Enjoy your trip
Moonraker said
11:22 PM May 6, 2014
Yes plan to have a play at the weekend.
Cheers
Moonraker
To keep the boss happy on our first trip north in a few weeks time I need to be able receive any of the TV shows she is into at the time during our trip. I prefer the stars with a cool bevy myself!
Anyway I dont want a roof mounted system, too much stuff up there now. So looking at portable systems which claim to be quick setup. We are based in Perth and would prefer to buy locally which probably provides better and quicker warranty etc. Service.
The 2 suppliers I have seen here is Itechworld who advertise everywhere but are located in Perth and the other, Access Antennas & Satellites with the Azure Shine dish. They both supply the SatKing vast box.
I would be pleased to hear experiences, recommendations and any advise on best portable systems.
cheers
Moonraker
You will find many posts about the first company on your list advising the use of a bargepole with them.
I am sure you will get more from other forum members about them.
STAY AWAY FROM Itechworld
Access Antenna are very very good.
you need a sat system.
where are you in perth? (suburb only)
I have found the posts you mention, this confirms my gut feeling when I visited the Itechworld stand at the Caravan show. This stopped me buying at the stand and looking for alternative. Looks like Access might be the go unless others post more alternatives to check out.
Thanks again.
Nigel
We are in Joondalup.
Thanks for your recommendation.
Cheers
Nigel
close to Osbourne Park where AA is located, they will really look after you, I did not originally buy from them, did not know about them and had a problem and asked them and they fixed my decoder AND no charge, was only a settings problem.
Hi Moonraker, if you are going to be setting up each time you stop one peice of equipment that will stop you tearing your hair out trying to alin the dish is a digital sat finder. It's called SatPlus, model SF3239 and has to be the best thing yet in getting lined up to the Optus Sat. The finder comes pre programmed to the C1 Sat so you only see that one. So basically you need the compass to get you near it and the finder does the rest.
I have been using one for two years now and it has never let me down. I can line up the dish in about 1 min after setting up the dish on the tripod.
hope that helps
briche
-- Edited by briche on Thursday 1st of May 2014 12:10:06 PM
With ref to the Itech sat system - we have it but have not used or even hooked it up. We have the VAST Box to hook up and the bits and pieces that came with the dish (60cm from memory). I have noted over the past couple of years the negative comments about Itech and am wondering if we should cut our losses and move to an alternate system. Can you please tell us if the box is OK to use still which also came through Itech - we are registered and have renewed it regularly. It is debatable if we actually need the system at all as we prefer to watch pre-recorded series and movies when we want something to watch, or free to air dig TV when we can get it. No use stuffing around with the Itech stuff if it is doomed to disaster.
Thanks
no keep the gear you have it is mainly the prices they charge for the gear you get and their after sales service stinks IMHO
I'll ask AA when I go there next week see if they do the SatPlus, sounds like a good idea.
I can just imagine stuffing around trying to find the sat. with the boss breathing down my neck with 1 min to go to her favourite show. no thanks!
Cheers
Moonraker
I think Brice may mean the Satlink item, http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251135829808?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
shop around for this item, I am thinking of getting one soon
Sat plus is the name of a very good company in Vic & QLD http://www.satplus.com.au/
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 2nd of May 2014 08:14:42 AM
I think this is the one Briche is referring to Wombat http://www.satplus.com.au/products/SF3239-Posi-ID-Digital-Meter.html
the one your link points to does not decode DVB S2 which is what VAST transmissions are.
frank
Thanks for that info KFT, the one I am looking at is here (6909 or 6933)
http://www.accessantennas.com.au/perth-discount/satellite-products/satellite-alignment-tools/
The advantage I see with this one is you do not have to have the decoder turned on, just connect a coax to the dish and then this unit and when you have the signal it shows a picture on the screen of a tv channel, it is onlt then that you connect the decoder coax to the disk, another advantage is the price , compare both items
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 2nd of May 2014 10:18:27 AM
Coincidently they demonstrated the Satlink 69033 to me this afternoon. It does make for quick sat finding and you actually see the tv picture. Good stuff will have to go get the kit and satlink next week.
Thanks to both Wombat and Briche.
Cheers
Moonraker
i'm going up there tomorrow to get mine
MR, how long are you in Dwellingup for?
Did the people in the van next door set up your dish for you?
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 2nd of May 2014 07:04:29 PM
We leave Dwellingup on Monday just up here for a long weekend break, had to work over Easter.
Just got a dry run demo of the Satlink not actually setting up.
I'm going to get one today, I do have another two units from eBay but they are both analouge and have to get a digital, the one you have seen, I think connects to the dish with a short coax and the dish is then set up and you can see a pic on the satlink screen, is that correct?
Yes thats the one, no need to have the vast box connected the Satlink has a small screen, seems the goods!
Hopefully you dont buy the last one, I will be buying the whole set up next week?
check here sat-link.com.au/satlink-satellite-finder.htm
there is quite a range available too.
frank
Thanks KFT, they do say approx $30 shipping but still a little bit cheaper than AA, I'll still go and get one today at Osbourne Park WA because there is a case plus some other extras and I can go back to them anytime I need to.
But thanks for the headsup
do you mean you are getting another decoder?
you will need a good compass, not the toy that Itech gave you.
The sales person may even show you how to use it too.
frank
correct, I had a talk with them yesterday and they said they will demo the unit, although I do already know how to use one I will still do the demo.
I thought it strange that the AA store is only open from 1200 - 1400 on a Saturday.
come back to the shop for lunch and sell some stuff too.
frank
he will not have time for lunch, there were 5 people waiting for him to open.
have you got it set up yet?
frank
already have the sat system for a few years now, really pleased with the new Satlink and again AA know their stuff, they are the best sat guys in WA.
coming home yesterday on the freeway there on the side of the road was a sat dish waiting there for it's owner to return and pick it up, no tv for them tonight
Back home from Dwellingup yesterday afternoon.
Called in to AA on my way to the work this morning, bought their Sat kit including the Satlink 6933. Next thing is to register online as a traveller then all set for our trip north in a few weeks time. Will keep the Boss happy that is until she sees the CC bill, I bought a 120 Ah folding solar panel kit as well!
The guy at AA gave a full demo of set up and the Satlink so hopefully it should be all straight forward from the getgo. Although its good to know the supplier is not far way if needed, worth the extra few $'s.
thanks to all who provided their advice on this posting.
cheers
moonraker
don't leave it until you go away to set up the dish, try it before you go away, you do not need the decoder installed just pull out the dish and connect your Satlink
Enjoy your trip
Cheers
Moonraker