[Viewsat] Viewsat VS Pro went kaput

[Phalaenopsis]

Hi, I’ve had my Viewsat receiver for 9 years now and today it went kaput. When I wanted to watch tv after work today, It wouldn’t turn on. All what it says on its screen is “boot” and on the TV “no signal”. I’ve tried it on all my 3 TV’s but no luck. What could be wrong? Anyway to fix it?

 

[primestar31]

Throw it in the trash, as it isn't even useful for much anymore. Except maybe for 97w signals. I'm sure after 9 years it's paid for itself. Get one these. Good price, and good for many years of service: Store - Michael Electronics  Satellite Dish Accessories

 

[Phalaenopsis]

Throw it in the trash, as it isn't even useful for much anymore. Except maybe for 97w signals. I'm sure after 9 years it's paid for itself. Get one these. Good price, and good for many years of service: Store - Michael Electronics Satellite Dish Accessories

I was watching 97w yesterday with no problems but today it wouldn’t connect to ANY of my tv’s

 

[Horsepower]

Is it even DVBS-2?

 

[Phalaenopsis]

Is it even DVBS-2?

No, DVB-S only.

 

[primestar31]

Is it even DVBS-2?

It's only mpeg-2 and DVB-S

 

[Horsepower]

Yep. Time for a new one. You will be happier with a new one.

 

[Phalaenopsis]

Throw it in the trash, as it isn't even useful for much anymore. Except maybe for 97w signals. I'm sure after 9 years it's paid for itself. Get one these. Good price, and good for many years of service: Store - Michael Electronics Satellite Dish Accessories

Actually, It didn't pay off. I've only used it for 3 years. Sat in the basement collecting dust for 6 years

 

[Horsepower]

Either way, it is outdated. I have several that work (including one like yours) but see no need in keeping them for anything but door stops.

 

[Phalaenopsis]

no need in keeping them for anything but door stops.

Or a video game console . My kids would love to chose from Tetris and Snake. Anyway, I upgraded to a Amiko Mini HD RE

 

[Horsepower]

Actually, It didn't pay off. I've only used it for 3 years. Sat in the basement collecting dust for 6 years

6 years is a LONG time to not make upgrades the way the technology changes with FTA.