Which FTA receiver?

asdigi · 14-06-2009

Hi, I've been asked to install a FTA satellite system for a friend to receive channels from 19.2e. I'm after a simple but reliable box for around £60 to £70.

I've been searching and have narrowed my choices down to these 4, which would you recommend? or can anyone recommend one in the same price range?

Thanks

Topfield TF6500

Technomate TM 5200D USB Super

MANHATTAN XT-F

Humax F3-Fox-CI

**satelliteman** · 14-06-2009

All are good entry level receivers. Technomate for ease of use would be my preference.

***2cvbloke*** · 15-06-2009

Silvercrest SL-65, if you can find one...

But you knew I'd say that anyway...

***kenny1234*** · 15-06-2009

I agree with Satelliteman Tm first choice, manhattan would be my second choice

**sonnetpete** · 15-06-2009

I'd like to recommend the Manhattan, it's driven my dish and provided excellent service since Xmas.

It occasionally locks up and the manual could be clearer but for a fixed system, I'd give it a definite thumbs up.

Pete

***Tivù*** · 15-06-2009

Originally Posted by 2cvbloke

Silvercrest SL-65, if you can find one...

But you knew I'd say that anyway...

I'm with you on this one.

**d122k7trb** · 16-06-2009

I'll agree with Technomate TM 5200D USB Super having USB port and to be able to upgrade faster. But for now on the Dreambox is the answer, at least for people living in ME.

asdigi · 19-06-2009

Thanks for the replies

technomate seems to get the thumbs up which was my initial choice followed by the manhattan. I had read a few people saying the technomate suffers from lip sync issues on the scart, has anyone come accross this before? I've got a few more days before i buy a receiver so any further advice on receivers appreciated.

asdigi · 03-07-2009

I've purchased the Technomate TM5200D USB Super receiver

, I'll be installing the system next weekend so I'll let you know how I get on.

**satelliteman** · 04-07-2009

Nice choice.

**d122k7trb** · 14-07-2009

Ha by the way, Do we have Nokia or Panasonic receivers? I've seen once while I was a young boy.
I saw a Nokia receiver in Iran, ya in Iran selling in the stores. While it was and still is prohibited having these stuff. In a non-legal way people can have whatever they desire, money is the solution. But the government is against these luxury.

Arbi.

Longstack · 19-07-2009

The Technomate 5400 usb is the best at the moment very easy to set up and patch through usb pen. Cost about £99

Longstack · 19-07-2009

Originally Posted by Longstack

The Technomate 5400 usb is the best at the moment very easy to set up and patch through usb pen. Cost about £99

If money is the problem then go to maplin.co.uk and you could pick up a FTA fortec star B stock for under £30. They work well have 2 for the bedrooms for 28 and 13 19.

**rolfw** · 19-07-2009

Originally Posted by Longstack

If money is the problem then go to maplin.co.uk and you could pick up a FTA fortec star B stock for under £30. They work well have 2 for the bedrooms for 28 and 13 19.

I've had problems with around 25% of the fortecstar receivers I've encountered on installations, certainly wouldn't trust a "B" grade one.

***Tivù*** · 19-07-2009

Originally Posted by rolfw

I've had problems with around 25% of the fortecstar receivers I've encountered on installations, certainly wouldn't trust a "B" grade one.

Fickle firmware, for sure. My first DSAT Box was a Fortec Star Lifetime Classic (Early version).

It took a Lifetime to set up and is by no means a Classic!

SWMBO has it now ..................

bjm · 3 Weeks Ago

Guys

this is probably a stupid question but does the Technomate needs any patching or configuration to pick up Freesat?

cheers

**rolfw** · 3 Weeks Ago

No it doesn't, will be fine straight out of the box.

**satelliteman** · 3 Weeks Ago

Just to add, have also found recently with new Technomates that they are set up with FREESAT channels in the favourites option.

bjm · 3 Weeks Ago

cool thanks - one of the attractive features IMHO is way some of the Technomates have a USB so you can plug in your own hard drive. I read somewhere that this was difficult to do as you have to format the hard drive (?) in a funny way? Is that true?

**d122k7trb** · 5 Days Ago

HHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? What shall we do? Although I don't have that kinds of receivers for now but I've never heard of that things. Seems funny!!! Means that people must have losing their data in order to have a receiver, or to install a program.!!!!!!!!!!!

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