VuQube

[JYurgo]

For those of us who don't have the space to install a perment Sat. tv antenna I found this at Best Buy, it has a lot of positive feedback. It's meant to be used at anchor/dock, not in motion, but they have one for that according to their website. Looking to see if anyone has the small portable one and what they tought of it? Thanks.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VuQube+...enna/9075902.p?id=1218016568373&skuId=9075902

 

[katricol]

Interesting Yurgo

 

[2000SEARAY280SS]

This is not a stabilized antenna. It is for camping and the like. Not for a moving boat. Sorry.

 

[JYurgo]

This is not a stabilized antenna. It is for camping and the like. Not for a moving boat. Sorry.

I know, that's what I was saying, but when visiting a another port on a trip it's nice to kick back in the cockpit and enjoy watching the Tiger's while enjoying a docktail...

 

[CSR_Admin]

We have them for a little less, and in stock - http://www.boemarine.com/Products/VQ-1000/Default.aspx

We've sold a hand full. Never had any negative feedback. It would work just fine at the dock.

 

[2000SEARAY280SS]

I know, that's what I was saying, but when visiting a another port on a trip it's nice to kick back in the cockpit and enjoy watching the Tiger's while enjoying a docktail...

Duh :smt021 You did say that. Never Mind.

 

[skibum]

They make a marine stabilized one for just a little over 4 1/2x the price of that one.

 

[Alex F]

They make a marine stabilized one for just a little over 4 1/2x the price of that one.

:lol:.....very cute

 

[skibum]

But Alex, I'm not joking... Check this one out...

Marine version -> $2299
Best Buy version -> $499

 

[Alex F]

But Alex, I'm not joking... Check this one out...

Marine version -> $2299
Best Buy version -> $499

I thought you were, b/c anything 4 1/2 times more from $499 puts it in category of almost any sattelite units like KVH-M1 (http://www.boatersland.com/kvhm1.html), Raymarine (http://www.raymarine.com/ProductDetail.aspx?SITE=1&SECTION=2&PAGE=1642&PRODUCT=4335) and others.

 

[Two Peas]

This is an older thread, but I'm posting because I just had one delivered yesterday (eBay, refurb with 60 day warranty, around $350). It took about 10 minutes to set it up and it works perfectly. It automatically switches between the two different satellites that BellTV uses (82 and 91), and is fully HD compatible with BellTV and Dish. DirectTV HD won't work though, so that option is out. I'm amazed how simple and elegant this solution is, and is WAY better than having a regular roof-type dish mounted somewhere close to the dock. Light, compact, and it works. I'll even use it to tailgate at Bills games this season...

 

[floriduramax1]

I have an in motion one and love it! It will track while I'm on the hook and "sailing" but not fast enough while under way and bouncing. I use it for my RV as well. I do have a built in 12v KVH receiver in the boat and use 12volt for the "cube" on the boat.

 

[riptide]

good post Yurgo, going to look into it,thanks...Rip