RollerCoastr
Well-Known Member
- Nov 15, 2007
- 3,884
- Boat Info
- 1997 400DA
340HP 7.4 Mercruiser Bluewaters
Garmin 741, 742, 8212, 24HD, Intellian I2
- Engines
- 1999 280BR
Twin 250HP Merc 350 Alpha Ones
I need to buy a new satellite system for the boat. I currently have HD DirecTV at home, and as is typical with DirecTV contracts, I’d have to pay to drop them. I have an SD DVR on the boat that feeds 2 HD-TV’s and 1 SD-TV via the onboard coax network. I also ran an RCA video feed up to the MDS at the dash. I don’t have a need to watch different channels at the same time.
I think I’ve already decided against HD. Aside from the huge jump in price over SD, the DirecTV HD receivers I’ve seen lack coax outputs, which would complicate feeding the other TV’s.
I also have no need for in-motion tracking. I never have, and never will watch tv while underway.
Giving up on DirecTV HD brings KVH into the running, I think. Otherwise it seems that Intellian has the advantage with their Ka capabilities.
I’m looking at the Intellian i2 and i3, and probably the whole range of the lower-end of the KVH offerings. I’m not against the suggestion of ditching DirecTV and going with Dish. It could cost me a few hundred to get out of the contact, but that’s not much in comparison to the whole project. (not to mention the possibility of leveraging a deal with Dish to make the switch)
Any input?
I think I’ve already decided against HD. Aside from the huge jump in price over SD, the DirecTV HD receivers I’ve seen lack coax outputs, which would complicate feeding the other TV’s.
I also have no need for in-motion tracking. I never have, and never will watch tv while underway.
Giving up on DirecTV HD brings KVH into the running, I think. Otherwise it seems that Intellian has the advantage with their Ka capabilities.
I’m looking at the Intellian i2 and i3, and probably the whole range of the lower-end of the KVH offerings. I’m not against the suggestion of ditching DirecTV and going with Dish. It could cost me a few hundred to get out of the contact, but that’s not much in comparison to the whole project. (not to mention the possibility of leveraging a deal with Dish to make the switch)
Any input?