HD Satellite: What do you recommend? - ABA DSS

mrevelles · January 24th, 2008

I have a Fortec converted to 2500, and I'm thinking in make an upgrade to a system with HD capability, what do you recommend?

**coorslightly** · January 24th, 2008

Top receivers 2007 awards Best HD receivers:

Sonicview 8000 HD (#1)
CW 3000 HD
Pansat 9000 HD
Viewsat 9000 HD

**vtoskov** · January 24th, 2008

and if you wanna get the HD channels on DN like 129W, they require the additional 8psk module(roughly additional $150). For BEV HD channels you only need the HD receiver.

**pimpster** · January 24th, 2008

what is an 8psk module and is 129w hd channels from 110 and 119?

hitman74 · January 24th, 2008

The module is needed to decode the channels on the sat 129.

**vtoskov** · January 24th, 2008

Additional hardware that does not come with any HD receiver, you have to purchase it separately and install it if you wanna watch DN HD channels. Here is how it looks like, this one is for VS9000HD, but they all look similar, and they are pricey:

For a list of all the HD channels available check out this link:
HD - LyngSat HD

Here is North America we can only get the birds within the 61.5W to 148W range, so ignore the rest.

mrevelles · January 24th, 2008

Thank you cery much for your replies:

I use my Fortec to see 110 and 119, if I understood correctly, I need the receiver (ie sonicview 8000 HD) AND the 8 psk module for that receiver, did I understand right?

Thanks again

**jayjay1972** · January 24th, 2008

yes sonicview8000 with 8psk mod is what you need. im currently testing and its a great box

**dmfan12** · January 26th, 2008

thanks jay jay good to know

**villie101** · March 2nd, 2008

I am thinking of getting a sonicview HD too, but will I have to change the dish? I have a dual lnb now.

**jayjay1972** · March 3rd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by villie101

I am thinking of getting a sonicview HD too, but will I have to change the dish? I have a dual lnb now.

the 1000.2 dn dish is perfect for that setup it will give you 119/110/129 on just one dish. Save the dual for b3v 91/82

**Surrealone** · March 3rd, 2008

I have both SV8000HD and the VS9000hd both with 8psk and hooked up to mu Sony 55 inch 1080p both with HDMI cables and IMHO the VS9000HD looks better and has less heating problems and yes both of the receivers have the fan inside the SV8000 over heats and goes black. I unplug let it cool for a few and then it's back up. Please keep in mind this is just my option. Good luck. And on a side note I'm selling my SV8000 and kepping my VS9000 I really like it and the picture is GREAT. I'm really saving my money for the next Nfusion HD