Picture quality should not really be an issue. Those of you familiar with Star Choice can confirm that they generally have far superior resolution than any of the small dish systems in either country, and it depends upon the pickup point as well as "generation" of signal more than any other factors. For example, many Canadian cable/satellite channels do their first generation into the universe via Star Choice, and it can be spectacular compared to "average" signals. I am not saying that HITS signals are superb across the board, but when compared to other small dish systems, few should have much to complain about with regards to picture quality.
As I stated earlier today, a decision has been made at this time to limit sales of the programming packages found on the Skyvision website and actually sold through SRL's facility, to the DSR-410 receivers shipped from Skyvision.
This is not meant to discriminate against the owners of other Motorola receivers, but is because of the logistics in keeping the databases of Motorola produced receivers straight. Long-timers might remember when Star Choice first introduced the DSR-921, a close and exact cousin to the DSR-920. The 921 was sold in Canada, and the 920 was sold in the U.S. The DSR-920 was set up on paper to be sold only to U.S. subscribers for U.S. programming, and the DSR-921 was to be used for reception of Star Choice as well as a vehicle for Canadians to legally purchase C-band programming through Canadian distributors. Since then, there has been some cross border movement of these receivers, and new owners have often found an obstacle when trying to use a "Canadian" designated receiver for U.S. programming, and vice versa. This is because of the master database that separates the "owners" of the receivers; whether it be in Star Choice inventory, HITS inventory, or a general purpose receiver such as the DSR-920, 922 or even the 905. Each has a certain universe of channels that can be subscribed to from certain geographic locations. You cannot simply call up a programmer and demand that your Digicipher 2 box of whatever stripe be allowed to subscribe to anything.
Rules have been set up for a number of different reasons, and things cannot be easily changed. If there was an easier process to allow "other" receivers than the DSR-410 to be activated, it would certainly be a done deal. But it takes multiple phone calls and cross checking with serial and unit ID numbers from all that have been previously involved with an individual receiver, before approval can be granted. Originally a 40.00 charge was to be assessed that might allow this to happen, but it has since been determined to be a logistics nightmare. Skyvision is offering an exclusive programming arrangement through Satellite Receivers Ltd (SRL) and they are the gatekeeper for activation of all receivers. Those are the rules, as it stands today.
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to send me a private Email or one to the address below.
As I stated earlier today, a decision has been made at this time to limit sales of the programming packages found on the Skyvision website and actually sold through SRL's facility, to the DSR-410 receivers shipped from Skyvision.
This is not meant to discriminate against the owners of other Motorola receivers, but is because of the logistics in keeping the databases of Motorola produced receivers straight. Long-timers might remember when Star Choice first introduced the DSR-921, a close and exact cousin to the DSR-920. The 921 was sold in Canada, and the 920 was sold in the U.S. The DSR-920 was set up on paper to be sold only to U.S. subscribers for U.S. programming, and the DSR-921 was to be used for reception of Star Choice as well as a vehicle for Canadians to legally purchase C-band programming through Canadian distributors. Since then, there has been some cross border movement of these receivers, and new owners have often found an obstacle when trying to use a "Canadian" designated receiver for U.S. programming, and vice versa. This is because of the master database that separates the "owners" of the receivers; whether it be in Star Choice inventory, HITS inventory, or a general purpose receiver such as the DSR-920, 922 or even the 905. Each has a certain universe of channels that can be subscribed to from certain geographic locations. You cannot simply call up a programmer and demand that your Digicipher 2 box of whatever stripe be allowed to subscribe to anything.
Rules have been set up for a number of different reasons, and things cannot be easily changed. If there was an easier process to allow "other" receivers than the DSR-410 to be activated, it would certainly be a done deal. But it takes multiple phone calls and cross checking with serial and unit ID numbers from all that have been previously involved with an individual receiver, before approval can be granted. Originally a 40.00 charge was to be assessed that might allow this to happen, but it has since been determined to be a logistics nightmare. Skyvision is offering an exclusive programming arrangement through Satellite Receivers Ltd (SRL) and they are the gatekeeper for activation of all receivers. Those are the rules, as it stands today.
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to send me a private Email or one to the address below.
I don't want to spend $129 for a DSR410 receiver when I already own three that are in perfectly working order. Also Skyvision's programming has always been more expensive than from other programmers.
