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joebhoy · 24-04-08, 01:25 PM

Hi,
seen this on sale in maplins and was wondering how good a deal it is.
I assume you'll be able to pick up the new freesat service that is coming out

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...22155&DOY=24m4

Still to take the plunge for a sat system but my fingers are twitching and the Visas feeling nervous..

Yorks · 24-04-08, 01:40 PM

I personally would not go for the Fortec Star receiver given the choice - I owned an older model a couple of years ago and support soon dried up.

Look on the classifieds to see what's on offer. I'm sure one of the guys there will be glad to advise you.

http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/#t...ch-classifieds

Yorks

badboymick · 24-04-08, 06:57 PM

Hello. I bought a motorised system from Maplin that included a Fortecstar Mercury 2 receiver.

That receiver had problem controlling the motor. Looked on the Fortec website and there is a software update for this problem on this receiver, but not on the european version. I changed it over for a Fortecstar Omega reciever which locked up on scrambled channels and rebooted and froze when doing a scan. Took that back and got a partial refund.

My advise would be not to buy Fortecstar as the support for their very receivers is poor. Ended up buying a Technomate 5400 CI+ from Southern Satellites the receiver being superior to the Fortecstar in all respects.

Jimdefruit · 24-04-08, 08:00 PM

Good first post badboymick. Welcome to the forum

joebhoy · 25-04-08, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badboymick

My advise would be not to buy Fortecstar as the support for their very receivers is poor. Ended up buying a Technomate 5400 CI+ from Southern Satellites the receiver being superior to the Fortecstar in all respects.

Took the plunge and bought the 5400 from southern yesterday. Getting delivered on Monday. should have it up and running by April 2035

once i've figured it all out, also my diy skills are verging on the ridiculous..

Cheers

Joe.

merlodlliw · 25-04-08, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joebhoy

Took the plunge and bought the 5400 from southern yesterday. Getting delivered on Monday. should have it up and running by April 2035

once i've figured it all out, also my diy skills are verging on the ridiculous..

Cheers

Joe.

being bald helps.

Bob

24-04-08, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
joebhoy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 97 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Rate this receiver and dish please! Hi, seen this on sale in maplins and was wondering how good a deal it is. I assume you'll be able to pick up the new freesat service that is coming out http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...22155&DOY=24m4 Still to take the plunge for a sat system but my fingers are twitching and the Visas feeling nervous..

24-04-08, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yorks Nook in footer Join Date: May 2006 Location: S. Yorks Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 12 Thanked 129 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Rate this receiver and dish please! I personally would not go for the Fortec Star receiver given the choice - I owned an older model a couple of years ago and support soon dried up. Look on the classifieds to see what's on offer. I'm sure one of the guys there will be glad to advise you. http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/#t...ch-classifieds Yorks __________________ They're coming to take me away haha TM1500CI, 53E to 61W

24-04-08, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
badboymick Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rate this receiver and dish please! Hello. I bought a motorised system from Maplin that included a Fortecstar Mercury 2 receiver. That receiver had problem controlling the motor. Looked on the Fortec website and there is a software update for this problem on this receiver, but not on the european version. I changed it over for a Fortecstar Omega reciever which locked up on scrambled channels and rebooted and froze when doing a scan. Took that back and got a partial refund. My advise would be not to buy Fortecstar as the support for their very receivers is poor. Ended up buying a Technomate 5400 CI+ from Southern Satellites the receiver being superior to the Fortecstar in all respects.

24-04-08, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Rate this receiver and dish please! Good first post badboymick. Welcome to the forum __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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