Friday, Mar 16, 2007 at 19:45
Theo and other Boggers to be: They get set up and played with here all the time, and here are my observations both here and in the Bush....
On the automatic deployment rooftop model, the Oyster, I myself would have questioned how well it would hold up in the bush and on the corrugation.....
But I have to say, that with the 16 I have been following the progress on, there have been no serious problems... One minor water leak due to a gasket, on minor repair, but overall they have been performing admirably well.... Against my expectations....
They are VERY expensive, at last quote:
The new system cost inc digital tuner $5710.00.
Installation is $450.00.
Card reader for Austar/Selectv etc $295.00.
(This is from an outside Contractor, we do not supply this kind of gear....)
Money no object, these are very nice and raise themselves to zero- in on the satellite with a push of a button... But there are a variety of tripod mounting systems, and flat suitcase storage models that you put up yourself with a level bubble, map related lattitude adjustment in degrees, and compass heading... We might have as many as 200 satellite systems running, and storage is done nicely under the bed like Motleys, or in the tow vehicle, depending on the individual situation and tow vehicle. Obiously larger trucks and canopies have easier storage...
These "Manual" systems are available from various companies from about $1500 to $2500. Myself? I like the Oyster, but do not own one. As little as I would watch TV when in the Bush it is hard to justify as I do not live in my van. My preferred model in general, is probably the style of the Abrolga, in a flat case. Stores easy, and is not up in the air like the tripod models that have to be pegged down in the wind.. The Abrolga works well, but I understand their are cheaper models that I have no experience with....
Best Regards, and I hope I have been a help, seeing them set up here and run here all the time....
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