Horizon HD S2 or Satlook Micro HD ??

[localchap]

Hi folks, facing real dilemma which one to choose. Both are in nearly the same price range. Satlook has more informative display but heard of real battery issues with micro series. Found no info regarding Horizon HD S2. So looking for advice which one???Have to decide asap cos do need meter for work. BTW, does Horizon have NIT function????all quick opinions and comments are really welcome

 

[rolfw]

I would probably steer clear of the Satlook, as I believe that Emitor are in administration, so you could find it difficult if the meter goes wrong.

 

[localchap]

thanks for your input rolfw,weird though that you being a satlook user recommend to steer clear of it Is that such bad thing with Emitor in deed???My only concern with horizon, as stated in manual "not to expose it to rain or moisture" which is in outdoor conditions would be not easy Besides, I'm really fancy that NIT feature which I find very handy but really doubt horizon provides it.

 

[rolfw]

Love my Satlook NIT, although only tend to use it for motorised systems or difficult sat finding, as the spectrum is analogue and hence fast, For other work I use my H45 as it gives much more comprehensive quality information.

Nothing wrong with Emitor meters, but if you buy a new meter when the company is closing down, after sales service could well be poor.

 

[localchap]

is that 100% info that Emitor closing down???

 

[rolfw]

If I knew 100% I would not use the phrase "I believe", but until that is clarified, I would steer clear of buying one for business use, unless the price is really keen.

 

[excollier]

Wow, I din't know Emitor were in bother.Hope my G2 stays reliable.Got it because my Lacuna was troublsome, and they went bust, although there is still back up help and software for them, ah well...

 

[localchap]

If I knew 100% I would not use the phrase "I believe", but until that is clarified, I would steer clear of buying one for business use, unless the price is really keen.

would be 400euro delivered keen price for micro hd brand new with one year warranty even considering those closing down rumors??!btw same time found horizon hd s2 497e delivered

 

[satelliteman]

That aside, the Emitor meters are very well built and generally reliable.

 

[A nonymous]

I was happy with mine. I just made the fatal mistake of selling to the company i used to work for,although i might add this was at a profit

Fantastic meters. I have tried buying another one but ebay seems to be playing silly buggers again with their linking to Paypal.

Nano

 

[Huevos]

For other work I use my H45 as it gives much more comprehensive quality information.

Is that an Advance or a Compact? And can it control a DiSEqC motor?

 

[localchap]

I was happy with mine. I just made the fatal mistake of selling to the company i used to work for,although i might add this was at a profit

Fantastic meters. I have tried buying another one but ebay seems to be playing silly buggers again with their linking to Paypal.

Nano

Thanks for the input nano, are you talking in your post about Emitor or Horizon meters?? BTW, surfed through the web found zero info regarding Emitor closing down

 

[Huevos]

I believe that Emitor are in administration

Rolf, have you heard any more about this? I sent them an email the other day asking some questions about a meter and have received no reply.

 

[Channel Hopper]

_http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110530005267/en/Emitor-Holding-AB-publ-Selena-Oil-Gas


As a result of a non-cash issue decided upon on an extraordinary general meeting on the 6th of May 2011 in Selena Oil & Gas Holding AB (previously Emitor Holding A, listed on NASDAQ OMX First North in Stockholm, the current operation of Selena Oil & Gas Holding AB were acquired by the group, and Emitor International AB was spun-off to existing shareholders, with recod date 10th of May 2011.

The annual report presented today represents the business of Emitor, specializing in the development and production of accessories and instruments used to receive and install digital TV. After the spin-off of Emitor International AB, the business of Selena Oil & Gas Holding AB, includes solely the production of oil and gas. 


_https://www.ngnews.se/messages/selena-oil-gas-holding-ab-emitor-holdings-%C3%A5rsredovisning-publicerad-p%C3%A5-wwwselenaoilcom-sog?locale=en

 

[satelliteman]

Is that an Advance or a Compact? And can it control a DiSEqC motor?

I can answer that as purchased mine at the same time as Rolf. They are Compact meters with the S2 upgrade. The Compact does have DiSEqC control but not 1.2 for motors. Still.... easy enough to use the mini-positioner in line.