Aotomatic satellite unit

bowsie1 · Veteran Member

Aotomatic satellite unit

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

those auto ones are not cheap, and Access Antenna are a great co to deal with, do NOT go to itech world.

Why do you feel you need an auto one?

Why not get a Vast system for about $600 complete, make sure you get a really good sat finder and that is all you will need extra.

KFT · Guru

Bowsie, they work fine most of the time.
you will need to ensure you park so your sat dish has a clear view of the sky.
Unless the dish is at least 85cm you may have difficulty getting enough signal in some parts of Aus and also during rain.

For the purposes of comparison you should have a look here: www.satplus.com.au

very good company to deal with and excellent after sales service and support.

See how you go.

frank

PeterInSa · Guru

There is a Vansat Bluestar model for $2999 but you need to buy a vast box as well. This unit has Twin LNB and auto Skew

See www.vansat.com.au, 07 49 555 879

Re Installation, I would talk to them about how hard they are to install.

Peter

Yuglamron · Guru

Personally I would visit Campersat's site and look at the Snipe satellite system. They have a fully auto system and a wind up system at much less than other alternatives. They even have a tabletop version available.The foot print is also much smaller than other systems and cheaper. I am toying with fitting one myself.

http://www.campersat.com.au/snipe.shtml

Try the above site to see the system and pricing.

KFT · Guru

Had a look at the snipe system and also the coverage map on that site.

seems the snipe is only effective in strong signal areas like the east coast and would be struggling to get enough signal in other parts of Aus.
stick to at least an 85cm dish for ease of use and performance in rain.

frank

woolman · Guru

They are pricey, but hey life just needs to be simple.

Once I had parted with my money I have never regretted the decision of fitting an Oyster dish.

Neil

Legendts · Senior Member

Reports I have heard on the Snipe system are very poor with lousy back up. There was a lengthy comment from a purchaser on rvsupertramp.com.au and she was not happy. Her comment in short was don't buy one.

Baz421 · Guru

Better coverage maps here,,, 60cm dish (or Snipe equivalent) seems to be the MINIMUM only suitable for a small %age of the continent.

Why buy a system that looks like it will not perform from day1, at least according to Lyngstat website maps,,,, see below????

http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/optusc1_na.html

http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/optusc1_nb.html

Hydeeeho · Senior Member

We have the Alden automatic system, and have it for some 18 months it works all over Australia, not cheap but worth every cent, my moto "Pay and forget"

copper1 · Guru

I'd rather put my money towards something else but hey that's me, TV I can take it or leave it rather be outside having happy hour with fellow GN or on the computer on this great site and if it's wet well we watch DVD's.

oldbobsbus · Guru

copper1 wrote:
I'd rather put my money towards something else but hey that's me, TV I can take it or leave it rather be outside having happy hour with fellow GN or on the computer on this great site and if it's wet well we watch DVD's.

Thats us too mate, if we watch TV twice a week that would be too often and if our cheap antenna won't bring in signal then thems the breaks...lol

Thunderchild69 · Veteran Member

I fitted the Vansat Bluestar system before I left WA on this trip. Very easy installation instructions to follow. Good support by email when I had questions. Used it right across to Qld without a glitch - well only the usual one with having to get the VAST commercial stations enabled as I entered each state.

Highly recommend.

Cheers,

Yuglamron · Guru

Thanks for that info Frank Seems to be underpowered for here in Oz so I will have to rethink the Snipe.