HUMAX are releasing a Vast decoder (HDR -1003S) sometime in March with many features including a 500GB hard drive for the PVR.Its cost is around the same as the Altech $600.00.One down side is ,that it requires 240 volts to operate.Good to see some new models on the market..Usual disclaimers I don't own Altech or Humax or sell their units,i'm just a consumer ,,..Cheers Peter
-- Edited by 2foot6 on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 01:19:05 PM
vk6tnc said
04:17 PM Mar 3, 2013
The smart card in a VAST system is matched to the receiver when registered and will not work in any other STB.....
PS Humax have a great reputation in the industry.
-- Edited by vk6tnc on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 04:46:00 PM
SaltyDog said
09:17 PM Mar 3, 2013
2foot6 wrote:
Hi Salty dog.What are the head aches?,I thought Vast was the answer to everything .Seriously ,are there problems with the Vast system? I'm thinking of buying a vast box shortly,it would be good to know if problems are out there. cheers Peter.
Sorry, i should explain, watching VAST via its priority box is NOT a problem at all.
It works perfect... and there is no reason you should hesitate in getting that system.
The only problem is if you'd like to watch VAST using a third party box, that allowed recording or the tuning in of other channels and providers.
You can buy a CAM that the VAST card slips inside, then that CAM can go in your choice of box... But it still needs a little work.
So its great there is a manufacturer that is willing to construct a box that will handle the strange Iretdo2 variant.
-- Edited by SaltyDog on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 09:26:24 PM
SaltyDog said
09:51 PM Mar 3, 2013
Yes, i read that too. Hopefully it will then prompt some development for other means to watch VAST without all the headaches.
2foot6 said
10:26 PM Mar 3, 2013
Hi Salty dog.What are the head aches?,I thought Vast was the answer to everything .Seriously ,are there problems with the Vast system? I'm thinking of buying a vast box shortly,it would be good to know if problems are out there. cheers Peter.
marggie and David said
11:05 PM Mar 3, 2013
We are waiting for Strong to release a digital decoder that runs on 12v, someone told me we could just use the Austar box and nt have to buy a new Decoder when they change to digital only thing we wil miss any free to air stuff , any heads up on this
2foot6 said
12:11 AM Mar 4, 2013
Hi ,I emailed Strong recently,and the comment was there are no plans yet to release a vast decoder in the near future.Altech have just released a 12volt vast decoder which sounds pretty good.As whether you can use the Austar box,you should be able to,but I think they all run on 240 volts.I dont think you can put an Austar card into a strong box.Maybe someone can comment on that.cheers Peter.
KFT said
12:18 AM Mar 4, 2013
The facts are:
to receive VAST free to air transmissions you will need an approved VAST receiver, currently Altech UEC DSD4121.(and variants) It comes with a smart card that can not be used in any other receiver.
If you have an AUSTAR/FOXTEL satellite receiver and you have a valid pay tv subscription you can receive the pay tv transmissions. you can not use the aus/fox card in any other receiver
The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.
hope this helps
frank
PeterInSa said
12:54 AM Mar 4, 2013
Re [The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.]
Hope to use my old system, ie a Humax for this winter and get Vast next year.
Any idea of the shut down timing?
Thanks
Peter
neilnruth said
12:57 AM Mar 4, 2013
Ahhh - so glad we don't rely on having a TV reception. All seems too complicated for us. Lots of other things to do.
KFT said
02:43 AM Mar 4, 2013
Aurora shutdown dates are
west of the WA border: june 2013
East of the WA border, End December 2013
frank
SaltyDog said
05:23 AM Mar 4, 2013
neilnruth wrote:
Ahhh - so glad we don't rely on having a TV reception. All seems too complicated for us. Lots of other things to do.
Thats about it :)
To be honest, in this day and age, its just dam good to get away from the TV and all its garbage.
Although i do remember pulling up for the night an mounting the small VHF antenna on the bullbar of the VW Camper in the 70's
KFT said
08:35 PM Mar 4, 2013
there is an upgrade available for the UEC box that will allow recording to a usb drive
the upgrade includes a software download and a new remote control.
not sure of the cost I think around $90 but please check with satplus or satgear for details
Re [The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.]
Hope to use my old system, ie a Humax for this winter and get Vast next year.
Any idea of the shut down timing?
Thanks
Peter
I think you only need one or the other, Vast you can record to a usb stick BUT you can only record the station that is tuned to, so would be ok to record a program while you go down the pub, you will need an extra remote to do the recording.
HUMAX are releasing a Vast decoder (HDR -1003S) sometime in March
with many features including a 500GB hard drive for the PVR.Its cost is around the same as the Altech $600.00.One down side is ,that it requires 240 volts to operate.Good to see some new models on the market..Usual disclaimers I don't own Altech or Humax 
or sell their units,i'm just a consumer ,,..Cheers Peter
-- Edited by 2foot6 on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 01:19:05 PM
The smart card in a VAST system is matched to the receiver when registered and will not work in any other STB.....
PS Humax have a great reputation in the industry.
-- Edited by vk6tnc on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 04:46:00 PM
Sorry, i should explain, watching VAST via its priority box is NOT a problem at all.
It works perfect... and there is no reason you should hesitate in getting that system.
The only problem is if you'd like to watch VAST using a third party box, that allowed recording or the tuning in of other channels and providers.
You can buy a CAM that the VAST card slips inside, then that CAM can go in your choice of box... But it still needs a little work.
So its great there is a manufacturer that is willing to construct a box that will handle the strange Iretdo2 variant.
-- Edited by SaltyDog on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 09:26:24 PM
Hopefully it will then prompt some development for other means to watch VAST without all the headaches.
Hi Salty dog.What are the head aches?,I thought Vast was the answer to everything .Seriously ,are there problems with the Vast system? I'm thinking of buying a vast box shortly,it would be good to know if problems are out there. cheers Peter.
Hi ,I emailed Strong recently,and the comment was there are no plans yet to release a vast decoder in the near future.
Altech have just released a 12volt vast decoder which sounds pretty good.As whether you can use the Austar box,you should be able to,but I think they all run on 240 volts.I dont think you can put an Austar card into a strong box.Maybe someone can comment on that.cheers Peter.
to receive VAST free to air transmissions you will need an approved VAST receiver, currently Altech UEC DSD4121.(and variants) It comes with a smart card that can not be used in any other receiver.
If you have an AUSTAR/FOXTEL satellite receiver and you have a valid pay tv subscription you can receive the pay tv transmissions. you can not use the aus/fox card in any other receiver
The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.
hope this helps
frank
[The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.]
Hope to use my old system, ie a Humax for this winter and get Vast next year.
Any idea of the shut down timing?
Thanks
Peter
west of the WA border: june 2013
East of the WA border, End December 2013
frank
Thats about it :)
To be honest, in this day and age, its just dam good to get away from the TV and all its garbage.
Although i do remember pulling up for the night an mounting the small VHF antenna on the bullbar of the VW Camper in the 70's
the upgrade includes a software download and a new remote control.
not sure of the cost I think around $90 but please check with satplus or satgear for details
frank
Brochure for Humax VAST Box...
http://nasaustralia.com.au/fileadmin/resources/NAS/pdf/brochures/HDR-1003S_leaflet_nas.pdf
I think you only need one or the other, Vast you can record to a usb stick BUT you can only record the station that is tuned to, so would be ok to record a program while you go down the pub, you will need an extra remote to do the recording.
With the Humax you have an external 500gb hard drive and can record 2 channels while playing back a recording, well this is waht it says at Satplus. http://www.satplus.com.au/products/HUMAX-HD-Twin-Tuner-VAST-Certified-Set-Top-Box.html