Chris Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 So sad. After quite a few years of solid service the sat TV set top box is broken. Sob. We are in Kingston SE, on the SA Limestone Coast and no one has a new one here (it’s a small town). So for this week’s trip we will have to either access whatever can be seen on local reception or do without. Ah well, we are only away for a week.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 LOL 1st world problems. I believe Altech is a brand to stay away from....no first hand knowledge but hear say. https://www.ebay.com.au/i/264463358807?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264463358807&targetid=468509324789&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1000383&poi=&campaignid=6472417655&mkgroupid=79014238073&rlsatarget=aud-692203741102:pla-468509324789&abcId=1141716&merchantid=119070265&gclid=CjwKCAjw9L_tBRBXEiwAOWVVCQl8ohTXgdyF9xNYkCzq8oH6Ze9aIFQtXPakH4sPQm95BzoiebbHXBoCaq8QAvD_BwE Shop around you should get one for around $260 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Ha, you are right Tony, it is a first world problem for sure. And we will easily survive the loss of TV for a week. Mind you, where we are has ABC and that’s our go to channel anyway. Not sure about Penola, our next destination but I am sure it will be fine too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hi Chris and Tony We have had an Altech for possibly 6 years without a problem. We are currently at Maroochydore (working our way slowly to Kilkivan) and by coincidence took a drive today to SatPlus at Noosaville where we bought one of its folding fibreglass dishes sometime back, and a satellite locator a few months back, both to replace fairly basic items. Today's purchase was the latest model Altech, only as it has a twin tuner, not because of a problem with the existing one. While there I talked to John the owner about problems with Altechs and he acknowledged early ones had a few glitches but a software upgrade fixed them and he said problems now are extremely rare. Our older Altech is for sale for $100. Chris, if you were interested it's a pity you are in SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Bas said: Hi Chris and Tony We have had an Altech for possibly 6 years without a problem. We are currently at Maroochydore (working our way slowly to Kilkivan) and by coincidence took a drive today to SatPlus at Noosaville where we bought one of its folding fibreglass dishes sometime back, and a satellite locator a few months back, both to replace fairly basic items. Today's purchase was the latest model Altech, only as it has a twin tuner, not because of a problem with the existing one. While there I talked to John the owner about problems with Altechs and he acknowledged early ones had a few glitches but a software upgrade fixed them and he said problems now are extremely rare. Our older Altech is for sale for $100. Chris, if you were interested it's a pity you are in SA. We ARE interested! When you have time, whack it into a suitably padded box and mail it to us. I will PM you our email and contact details. This is very good timing.🤗 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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