What is the best FTA receiver to purchase?
The number 1 question we get on live chat and on our toll-free sales and information line is, "What is the best receiver to purchase?"
This is a great question!
We carry many of the most popular models from CaptiveWorks, Viewsat, Fortec, Pansat, CoolSat,
and many others.
Based on our own research, model comparison, and discussions with our customers, we have narrowed it down to
few models:
1. CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium (with CD-ROM) - $159.99 <-- BEST DEAL on the
market, read why below.
2. Viewsat VS2000 Extreme (with CD-ROM) - $169.99
3. CoolSat 5000 Platinum (with CD-ROM) - $169.99
4. Pansat 2700A (with CD-ROM) - $169.99
You cannot go wrong with ANY of the models above. They are premium brand name FTA receivers with remote control.
If you are asking us what the best FTA receiver to purchase is, we would say the
CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium for $159.99. The CaptiveWorks CW-600S
Premium is definitely the market leader with the best features available on any FTA receiver. We are the ONLY retailer that offers an interactive CD-ROM with the latest step-by-step instructions,
satellite angle calculator, rotor installation guide, utilities, and free
lifetime access to satellite online communities to go along with this receiver. If you
absolutely want the best bang for your buck in an FTA receiver, then the
CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium is the newest model with the latest chipset. The most impressive feature of this receiver, which is probably why it
is an incredibly huge selling unit, is the fact that it has
the most impressive EPG (Electronic Program Guide) found on any
FTA receiver, even compared to the DreamBox 500!! Now you can see exactly what is on TV now and
up to 7 days into the future. :-)
No other receiver on the market has this list of features!!
ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE
This is the #1 feature that people ask about when they purchase a free-to-air receiver. Does it have an onscreen menu guide? The answer in an enthusiastically YES!! Now you can see exactly what is currently on TV and what is coming up on that channel.
ONE-MINUTE SEARCH FEATURE
There are more features and options available on the CaptiveWorks CW-600S
Premium than any other competing FTA receivers on the market. The
CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium receiver is the fastest searching FTA receiver to date. It searches all available satellites in one minute.
SMART SEARCH / BLIND SCAN
The smart search (or blind scan as it's commonly referred to as) is a very
cool feature of the CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium. With your satellite dish connect to the
receiver you activate this feature and it scans all available satellites viewable
from your location and loads them into the memory of the receiver. This is
a HUGE time saver
as this process is completely automatic. Many people do a blind scan every
few weeks to see if any channels are available. A receiver without a blind
scan would mean you select the satellite in the on-screen menu and scan the
channels. When that process is done you select the next satellite.
There are 20+ popular satellites available in North America, so it can take a
little time. The blind scan feature guarantees you a fresh and updated
channel list from ALL available satellites with a push of a button.
32MB FLASH ROM
The 32MB flash ROM provides a faster response time and a speedy, seamless user interface. On-Screen Menu Navigation and User Functions all take advantage of the
32MB Flash to make for a refined FTA viewing experience.
FAST PROCESSOR
The CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium has the newest and most powerful chipset available
from Conexant. Read more about it HERE.
This fast processor allows for on-screen
menus, satellite scanning, and channel changing, to be the fastest
available. This blazing fast processor coupled with 32Mb of memory make
this a fantastic receiver.
TRUE PLUG-N-PLAY
The CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium has entered the market with another market leading
feature called AUTO DISEQC. Connect your satellite lines running from
your satellite dish to the included diseqc switch and then connect the switch to
your new receiver. Press the menu button and then select auto diseqc.
The intelligent CaptiveWorks receiver will send a signal to all 4 ports on the
diseqc switch to see what satellites are attached. It will then configure
the receiver with the correct frequencies. Incredible time saving
feature. Regardless if your a newbie, FTA hobbyist, or a seasoned pro, the
CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium has the speed, memory, and simple plug-n-play setup.
1000's OF FREE TV CHANNELS
A very popular question we get in email and on the phones is about what
channels you can get for free with no monthly satellite bill. Click HERE
to see a list of channels available if you live in the USA or Canada.
Also, click HERE
for some great Canadian channels available in Canada or the USA. All of these channels are available with
an FTA receiver and a 76cm (31") or 90cm (35") dish and rotor. Have a look our
CaptiveWorks Universal Packages if you want to receive some incredible (and free
with no monthly bills) satellite TV.
WHAT'S RUNNING IN OUR SALES OFFICE?
This is very popular question that people ask us on the phones and through
email. The conversation typically goes like this... "I see you
guys have a huge selection of FTA receivers and they are all in the same price
category, what model do you recommend, or what model do you have in your home,
or what model is running in the office right now?" The absolute
truth is we are running a CaptiveWorks with a 76cm (30") dish
with a rotor (motor), and a Invacom Quad LNBF. We have access to any
model and have selected the CaptiveWorks as our top "best value" pick and we absolute love
it. You cannot go wrong owning a CaptiveWorks. :)
