FTA Receiver Recommendation

[dzhan]

Hi,

Could you recommend most popular FTA receiver in $200 range?

I want to have one can receive as many channels as possible. Also I want it have Blind Scan, also supports motor.

I already have a 37" dish.

Thanks,

 

[charper1]

Welcome

I prefer the Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra (newest release version) found here:
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/...-Lifetime-Ultra-Blind-Search-receiver-New.htm

I also like the Samsung DSR-9500ci


Remember faster and more knowledgable replies can be had in the actual MPEG / FTA area.

 

[korsjs]

moved to fta section.

 

[PSB]

I just got the Fortec Lifetime Classic NA

Have a look at the review area to read all about it!

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=445979#post445979

Fortec and Sadoun are also GOLD sponsors here at SatelliteGuys.US

 

[dzhan]

how about the panstar?
it is sold for $99 and free shipping.

 

[dzhan]

fortec lifetime classic and fortec lifetime ultra, which one is newer and better?

 

[PSB]

I have both and MUCH prefer the Classic NA. It is also a newer model.

 

[Katrinasucks]

fortec lifetime classic and fortec lifetime ultra, which one is newer and better?

I've learned that the nature of FTA knowledge is that it is nebulous, but having said that, I've read the Classic NA is replacing the Ultra. I assume that to be true.

I just ordered the NA and after reading dozens of reviews and comments I've never heard anyone say they would pick the Ultra over the NA. Heard MANY the other way though....

 

[bigOleB]

I like the Coolsat 4000 the best if you can find one for around $200. It has an amazingly fast blind scan and great GUI.

 

[123tim]

You can check out Sadoun's package deals on the NA. That way you would have a motor, and you would have an extra dish for ...........an extra stationary system?.....a bird bath?

 

[dzhan]

One more dumb question. If you have a motor do you still need multiple LBNF?

Thanks,

 

[Mr Tony]

One more dumb question.

there are no dumb questions.

If you have a motor do you still need multiple LBNF?
Thanks,

not really. Some people have a DBS (DirecTV or Dish Network) LNB next to their normal LNB for the free audio on Dish 119 & ExpressVu. The Invacom quad combines 2LNB's into one

But to answer the question, no. I have a motor and one LNB on my motorized

 

[PSB]

As Iceberg said many of us use the QPH-031 Invacom LNBF that will work for both KU and DBS satellites. Thats linear and circular polarization!

Here are the specs..........

http://invacom.net/documents/Quaddatasheetwhite_000.pdf

 

[dzhan]

Thanks, iceberg. what kind lnb do you have? brand, type, model etc.