I need a replacement receiver - ideas?

[iafirebuff]

OK, I did this months ago, but I am wondering, currently, what receiver should I get? I want a good/fast blind scan, motor capable, and something that is decent. I like the Coolsat 5000, and a Traxis (can't remember, might be the 3500?). ANy ideas? THANKS!

 

[iafirebuff]

I forgot to add, I would like to keep the price low

 

[gabshere]

the traxis is the cheaper at around 70
but its has a problem with ac3 and everyone is waiting for a fix

at least thats what i've been told

only problem i had with my coolsat was one of the remotes acted funny , wouldn't work 1/2 the time. i took the remote apart and adjusted the sensor and its working great. liked it so much i bought a second one .

 

[iafirebuff]

Thanks for the vote! I don't use ac-3, so no problem. Any good sources for the receivers that you can recommend?

 

[gabshere]

yeah i'll pm ya

 

[iafirebuff]

Thanks

 

[Gary Z]

Larry,

I would recommend a Traxis 3500 I really like mine, I would like to get may hands on a Traxis 4550. I'm still using the Neusat SP6000 as my main one though.

 

[iafirebuff]

I have it narrowed down to a Coolsat 5000 or a Traxis 4550 Thanks to all for the advice!

 

[kstuart]

The Fortec Mercury II also has some points in its favor - see the review in the review Forum (It has a nice feature that allows you to save your channel list to memory, prior to either scanning or resetting, so that you can restore it later.)

IIRC I did not get a Traxis 3500, because it does not have S-Video or Component Output (that may not be a factor for you).

I'm still waiting for someone who has used both the Mercury and the Coolsat 5000 to compare them...

 

[mikekohl]

The Traxis DBS-3500 DOES have S-video output. The first production units late in the Spring of 2006 did not have an S-video jack, but receivers sold after last June should be S-video equipped.

One feature that we offer is downloading of a customized channel and satellite memory, kept current by one of our active systems. Unless you want to spend a lot of time doing this manually, make sure that your receiver supplier can offer this service.

 

[jayelem]

One feature that we offer is downloading of a customized channel and satellite memory, kept current by one of our active systems. Unless you want to spend a lot of time doing this manually, make sure that your receiver supplier can offer this service.

Thats a nice service especially if you are setting up for the first time.

 

[SatAdam]

OK, I did this months ago, but I am wondering, currently, what receiver should I get? I want a good/fast blind scan, motor capable, and something that is decent. I like the Coolsat 5000, and a Traxis (can't remember, might be the 3500?). ANy ideas? THANKS!

I like my Mercury II, it's quite possibly the best FTA Reciever I've ever used!

 

[Das Hammer]

Coolsat 5000 is good. The only problem I've found with it (and believe me, I seem to find them) is that some data transponders will show up as radio channels.

The MercII is also very good. Both of the aforementioned receivers do a good job with the blind scan.

The traxis 3500, in my opinion, has a better blind scan the the MercII or the CS5K. However, it seems that it can't do AC3 passthru on Ku, which means forget about watching PBS on AMC3.

 

[jjpicou]

It would appear that DMSI is discontinuing the Traxis DBS 4500 and DBS 4550 as they are no longer listed on their product website.
I too am hoping for an AC-3 audio fix for the DBS3500.. I would like to press it into service.
The DBS4500 which I mainly use now passes AC-3 just fine.

 

[Sadoun]

The Fortec Mercury II is an excellent receiver and does the job fine. It's got most of the features you need. Fortec is a sponsor of this forum and by buying a Fortec product you are indeed supporting this forum

 

[iafirebuff]

Thanks for all the help! I wish I could buy one of each I know I have not had a Sadoun fix in awhile