Which FTA receiver to buy
andard on most receivers. The receiver will have the usual serial port for programing, plus a additional USB port feature, this uses a USB memory stick/drive to transfer the programs from your computer to the receiver in addition to the serial cable. It is very fast and convenient. I highly recommend it, not all receivers offer this feature, look for it. Note; there are some IKS receivers that do not need the USB memory stick, as you connect the receiver to the internet for operation and you get the software update from the internet.My top picks for stable and supported receivers as of 2009.08.20; For High Def. the Sonicview SV8000 with the iHub.For Standard Def. with USB loading; Sonicview SV-360 Premier (non=N-3). Lower cost receivers the CNX Nano, Viewsat Ultra Lite or the Captiveworks CW-700S (non=N-3). For PVR the Sonicview 360 Elite or Viewsat VS-2000 Pro (non=N-3). For IKS (Internet Key Sharing) will decode some N-3. The K-box w/hub, the Sonicview SV360 (Elite or Premer) with the SV iHub, Nfusion Phoenix. (SV has more channels, mainly more Bev and the VOD channels, however K-box is now giving some PPV events on US Provider Ch455. Note: There are/will be CLONES (counterfeits) of the above receivers, do your homework! Don"t end up with a clone! Note; IKS receivers and support is currently very changeable, IKS updating sites supporting one manufacture may support one provider better (Canadian or USA provider), you may want to consider and research this prior to purchasing your receiver.