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> I have a Pansat 330a, which I think has a European equivalent that has
SCART
> jacks on it. I can't think of the brand or model of it right now, but
it's
> basically identical, except for different software burnt into it. Many
now
> are going with the Pansat 2300's or 2500's because of their software based
> decoding capabilities, but I like the 330a for it's superb FTA
> functionality. It is capable of radio, too, of course. I have run into a
> stand alone satellite radio decoder come to think of it, at the FM radio
> station I used to work for. It was used with a 1.2m Ku dish to pick up
the
> Associated Press aural feed, along with a data feed. At the time when it
> was originally installed, the internet wasn't quite so widespread so this
> was THE way to get the latest news fast. Nowadays, it's easier to just
pull
> up news articles on the internet as they show up on Google News just as
> quick. I think the advantages of a standalone decoder would be the size,
> and the ability to read the display without a TV. I'm thinking that
without
> seeing the price for it, it might not be costworthy to trade in the video
> features for size and standalone display. If by making this cutbacks you
> ended up with a receiver that cost say $50, then I might think about
getting
> one! ;-)
>
I understand the point about internet radio but I've never fancied sitting
in front of the computer to listen to the radio.
Also I have found that my home hi-speed connection is very prone to getting
spy warez and viral attacks and hack attacks and everything, so I use dial
up at home, and obviously that's no good for the radio...
Uncle Davey
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