best receiver for usals support

[krisman]

am currently looking at traxis 3500 and coolsat 6000. which is better all around at supporting a sg 2100, and just an all around better receiver?

 

[Mr Tony]

I have used a Coolsat 5000 for 3+ years now with a SG2100 and have no issues

The meter is weird but it works. Pansat would be my 2nd choice

 

[krisman]

thanks iceberg. i think i will go with the coolsat. i just hate having to drag my tv out everytime to check the sat. i heard the traxis had a beeper that was nice but also that they didnt have very good support

 

[walrus1957]

Krisman,

The Coolsat 5000 and 6000 both have a beeper so to speak. It is a function in menu options called "Beep on scan the signal" that you can turn on or off. It is a nice feature that gives an audible tone when you lock on a signal above 60% quality and beeps faster as the quality level increases.

 

[krisman]

well that does it then. now if i can get extremefta to exchange this sv 360, ill be in business

 

[Anole]

another consideration:

You should also ask: "which receivers have great switch support?"
It matters when you expand beyond the basic single 22khz or diseqc switch.

I believe the Coolsat 5000 and 6000 are very good, so no problem there. - :up

 

[updatelee]

fortec mercury has great motor control, good current supply (ie motor turns fast) and excellent switch support (even supports uncommited diseqc)

 

[Swamp_Rat]

The Pansat 3500 seems to do pretty well, nice loud tone for pointing and a good blind scan. The only issue I have had is once in a while on the blind scan it will hang on a particular transponder.