Receiver recommendation - ABA DSS

kmham · January 9th, 2008

Okay, I currently have a Neosat iPro 2000 and I'm wondering if there's another receiver brand that would work great as a backup/second receiver.

The Neosat is my first and I've been a bit frustrated with it, but maybe all receivers are down right now?

So, at a high level, does anyone like a particular receiver brand/model? Is it working today (that is, pulling in all channels)? Anything in particular that you don't like about it? Any special hardware required to set it up (for instance, I use a USB key to install BINs on my NeoSat). I'm not setup for IKS so I'd prefer something that I can easily load new BINs on. I'd also prefer something that isn't down as often as my Neosat (if there is such a thing) and I'd prefer one that when it is down generally speaking a new bin is available soon. I'm not looking for bells and whistles (like PVR), just want a picture (decent quality) and up most of the time.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. And thank you to everyone that contributes to this web site!

**creativegenius** · January 9th, 2008

If you are not all that interested in HD features, why not consider a Sonicview 4000 or perhaps a Viewsat Ultra, both offer USB ports (easy updates) good support, nice features and an attractive price point.

Creative Genius

**vtoskov** · January 9th, 2008

I like Captiveworks, and since you don't care about the PVR I'd recommend the CW700. CW is one of the first to come out with fixes, right now all channels on dn and bev are working, but as with many other brands we are using a temp fix, and there is a slight delay when changing channels, but no freezing. But this should be resolved with the next fix.

The CW700 has usb port, and it's loaded with nice extra features, very easy to setup and use, and it's much cheaper then the other brands in it's competition. It's basically a CW800pvr without the pvr support.

Good luck on your choice

**coorslightly** · January 9th, 2008

viewsat Ultra is a awesome receiver!

**rajiv427** · January 9th, 2008

I'll go with CW700 because of the USB and good support and low price.

**grasshopper** · January 9th, 2008

None PVR: Sonicview 4000, Viewsat Ultra, CW 700, Coolsat 6100
PVR: Viewsat Pro, CW 800S, Coolsat 7000/7100, IV 200 PVR

Happy testing

GH

**SatelliteJunkie** · January 9th, 2008

GH pretty much covered all the top units.
I test CoolSat 6100 & SonicView 4000.
Both have USB ports & good memory.
Both are totally different to setup up, when one is down, usually the other is still working.
CoolSat been around 2nd longest time & this new 6100 is completely automatic...so easy a caveman can do it. lol

Let me add this recent quote by GH in CS6100 section:

"Coolsat rocks

and Thanks to Norw, as you know many other brands still remain down at this time like CNX, Captain, Neosat, Neusat..."

blackie88 · January 9th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by grasshopper

None PVR: Sonicview 4000, Viewsat Ultra, CW 700, Coolsat 6100
PVR: Viewsat Pro, CW 800S, Coolsat 7000/7100, IV 200 PVR

Happy testing

GH

i like my conazsat duo its so dam user friendly , i have a coolsat 6000 and its not that great ,was going to get a new 6100 cw but glad i decided to get the duo . i know there is no patch yet but as i hear there will be a patch very very soon . even if there is not one for a bit its still #1 for a newbie. not hard to program and ua truly the top reciver in my books. thanks to all the mod,s for there posts during this downtime of the fta reciver

great site and great ppl here , go coder,s go

**wishpalfrey** · January 9th, 2008

Yes I also like the Viewsat ultra eazy to work with and great support

**arboristman** · January 9th, 2008

captiveworks are super fast with temp patches.
cw 600s premiums are very low cost.cw 700 for usb loading.
tons of features also.she's loaded and cheap to buy.
everyone should have a cw in the mix.
p.s they where first ones with fix last time also.

(couple days ahead of other popular ones)
neosat's not going for temp fixes.just the total full emu,thats why delay,and why they don't "appear" to have good support right now.

**logielogie** · January 9th, 2008

Got 4 CW600P and love them, usually out first with fix.

juchito · January 9th, 2008

i'm a newbie but i can tell u that dont matter what receiver u get this peoples here will teach u everything u need to know, my cw 600s is excellent so i imagine the premium or the 700,800pvr,good luck.