Golden Interstar GI-411 DISEqC Switches

nanochickin

Just wondering if anybody else has used these before.

All i can say is I'm not impressed with them at all

I purchased 2 to do a bit of experimentation with and barely 2 weeks in and on the first switch port 1 (A/A) has fallen on its arse and died, and is no longer responding to the receiver and the second switch seems to have difficulty letting Vertical High signals through

I know they are cheap but i didn't expect them to only last 2 weeks. The only words i can use to explain them is "bag of sh**e"

I've purchased some Global ones now with the hope that they will work better, and I've also managed to get hold of a Fracarro one from work

This is just a word of warning stay away from Global Interstar DISEqC switches, they are really not worth the money even if they are cheap



Nano

PaulR

Golden Interstar.

Even the name sounds suspicious!

PaulR As I get older I find myself thinking about the hereafter - I go into a room and then wonder what I'm here after.

nanochickin

They really are sh*te

Robbo

Thanks for the info nano, I won't buy any of that sh*te then.

Ive been using the Octagon and Technomate switches, no probs so far. and theyr'e cheap.

rolfw

I normally use Global, mainly because they are the ones my wholesaler stocks, although I really dislike the fly leads on the four port switch. They do however work reliably.

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