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Welcome to the 2009 updated website of SatPlus - Australia's favourite satellite TV supplier. 

SatPlus Queensland
Servicing QLD, NSW and NT Customers
11/39 Cessna Drive
Caboolture
QLD 4510
Phone (07) 5495 7674
qld@satplus.com.au

SatPlus Victoria
Servicing VIC, SA, WA and TAS Customers
223 Nepean Highway
Edithvale
VIC 3196
Phone (03) 9772 8318
vic@satplus.com.au

   
 
Dear Customer,
 
As you may be aware, Austar have implemented recent changes to their encryption system in order to stamp out piracy of subscription television in Australia.  Unfortunately, these anti-piracy measures have affected genuine Austar subscribers who prefer to use their own third party decoders instead of the standard issue decoder offered by Austar.  These changes have caused genuine Austar subscription smartcards to become scrambled when used in non Austar approved decoders. 
This implementation, we believe to be wrong and unfair.  We totally support all attempts to eradicate pirate smartcards but not at the expense of the customer who pays substantial monthly subscription fees to access the Austar service and only wants to be able to use his own decoder.  There are many benefits in using a third party decoder over a standard Austar decoder.  These benefits include better quality outputs via component connection, PVR for recording, better structured program guide, faster channel change and operation and better connection options when used as part of a home entertainment setup.  And of course, let's not forget about the grey nomad who pays for his subscription every month and spends most of the year travelling the country.  The obvious benefit in this case is the 12 volt DC operation that some models offer.  Others simply prefer to own their own decoder that can be customised just the way they like it for example modified EPG and layout/renaming of categories.  I wonder how many disgruntled 'loyal' customers will vent their anger at Austar and cancel their subscription due to the above?  I also wonder how many subscribers, Austar has picked up inadvertently though visiting shops like SatPlus and all of the other reputable satellite TV businesses around the country who sell equipment that further enhances the Austar service and adds value to it. If you'd like to express your concerns and voice your opinion, contact Austar on the link below.
 

Austar and Foxtel programs are broadcast from the Optus C1 satellite.  Austar scrambles their programs using IRDETO encryption while Foxtel use NDS Videoguard.  The Optus C1 satellite is located at 156 degrees East (longitude).  Optus C1 also carries the Aurora channels.

SelecTV is the only other English channel Pay TV package provider in Australia.  SelecTV is broadcast on the Intelsat8 satellite which is located at 166 degrees East (longitude). 

 


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Satellite TV and satellite dish for caravan.  Automatic satellite systems for caravans are now in stock.  We have the Alden automatic satellite dish that is roof mounted and has been tested all over Australia.  Satellite TV is what we know and whatever you're after whether it's a satellite dish, satellite LNB, satellite finder, satellite decoder 12V DC, weatherproof entry plate, actuator or connectors, we have it.  SatPlus based in Caboolture Queensland and Edithvale  Victoria supply satellite TV kits for caravans and mobile homes as well as Aurora satellite TV systems for remote areas.  We can tailor a package to suit your exact requirements.  We have in stock satellite dishes, LNB, satellite decoders, roof mounts, coaxial cable, actuators, positioners, satellite finders, satellite PVR recorders, high definition satellite decoders, aurora smartcards, selectv smartcards and everything to do with satellite TV.  One of our newest and most exciting products is the fully automatic, auto skew, press one button  satellite TV dish that can be operated from inside the caravan.  No more manually aligning the dish or getting the equipment out.  It's already to go.  With a push of a button you can select Optus C1, Optus D2, Optus D1 and Intelsat 8.  In a few minutes you'll be watching perfect TV in your caravan, motorhome or camper. 
  We also stock a range of digital TV decoders for freeview TV, digital ready antennas, TV amplifiers, high definition set top boxes and more. 
  Caravan RV products include 12 VDC LCD televisions, solar panels in 10 watt, 20 watt, 40 watt, 80 watt and 120 watt.  Also pure sine wave inverters including 150, 300, 600 and 1000 watt units.  Come in and see our exciting range of Strong SRT4661x, SRT4663x, SRT4664x all with PVR recording via USB memory stick.
  Our brands include Homecast, Strong, Phoenix, SatPlus, SolarKing, Signalmax, Superjack, Octagon, Arion, Zinwell, Startech. 

 

 

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