with the VS Ultra, no need for cable and moving receivers etc to load...just use the USB stick...and the receiver has great software support and quality ..
i did find one for 160 check www.extremesats.*com/Viewsat-VS2000-xtreme.htm
i've had a 2500 since i've started out and yes they have there issues. kick azz little buuger no complants from here.
but thats the price u pay to be a tester. lol
u once told me when i first started to read till my eyes bleed. i don't know if u remember me though. that was quite sometime. i had a couple issues and u helped me out along with some freindlly advice which steared me in the right direction. and because of that if you notice i don't ask much around here. i thnx u for that and i think i will check out that vs ultra i think i am getting bored with pansat
U are one of a few who have said that to me here in a long time...TY...yes, reading is what this hobby is all about!...once u do that its simple..good luck...buy from globalwholesalers, that way U won't get a CLONE...don't trust these other sites..
BTW...I think the Ultra is worth the few extra bucks over the Extreme, but ONLY cause of the USB stick simplicity and easy to upload..