STAY AWAY FROM Itechworld

Access Antenna are very very good.

you need a sat system.

where are you in perth? (suburb only)

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

chaslib wrote:

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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

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 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 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/

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

Moonraker wrote:

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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

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 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?

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 wrote:

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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?

 

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 do you mean you are getting another decoder?

you will need a good compass, not the toy that Itech gave you.

KFT wrote:

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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

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 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.

he will not have time for lunch, there were 5 people waiting for him to open.

KFT wrote:

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So how did you go Wombat? get yourself a sat system?

have you got it set up yet?

frank

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 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 wrote:

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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

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 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