The Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra FTA Receiver

The Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra digital home satellite dish receiver provides exceptional FTA satellite reception.This units new Power Scan features provides the ultimate Blind Scan Search which allows users to find every channel transmitted from the given satellite. Boasting the same unbeatable features as its baby brother the Lifetime receiver this unit proves to be a considerable improvement in both functionality and useablility.

MPEG2/DVB compliant, the Forect Star Lifetime Ultra has a super easy to use menu system and on screen display (OSD). The new OSD boasts enhanced channel searching and options such as custom features like channel move, delete, rename for satellite channel information. Using this feature we found it extremely easy to reorganize and customize them per our guidelines.

Digital Free-to-Air Satellite Receiver with the all new Power Channel Scan to get the most channels from any given satellite. Boasting a huge 3,000 Channel Memory (TV & Radio) with the availability to store up to five favorite channel lists. This unit also retains the sleek front panel design from its predecesors such as the Fortec Lifetime Classicas well as the Dolby Digital Audio out and S-Video connections.

Some other the feature highlights are as follows: EPG (Electronic Program Guide) - 7 days of program information Fully compliant with MPEG-2 Digital & DVB broadcasting 950~2150 MHz input Frequency (IF loop throughput) Variable input Symbol Rate (1.5~45 Msps) Multi-language OSD (On-screen Display) Automatic PAL/NTSC Conversion Fast Channel Change Flexible reception of SCPC & MCPA from C/Ku band Satellites Timer Function (Automatic On/Off Setting Function) 256-Colors (Graphic Use Interface) P-I-G (Picture-in-Graphic) On-screen Display Powerful Channel Editing Function -Sorting: Alphabetic, Satellite, FTA/Scramble, Parental Lock, TP Order -Move, Delete, Edit Favorites -Parental Lock, Channel Rename, Channel Skip Manual PID/Satellite & TP/Network Scan Simultaneous Scan of 4 Satellites A solid performer the Fortec Star shows its bloodlines. As previous Fortec receivers this unit is all class. A great looker and better performer than most receivers in the same price class. Being a leader for years in FTA technology shows with this unit as it performs as expected from this fine company. We've found that while not as advanced as some of the other higher priced units we were quite impressed by its solid performance and no frills connections. A definate contender for those looking for a simple yet very effective digital satellite dish solution.

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