Replacing a faulty or older SatKing 800CA, SatKing 980CA, Altech/UEC 4121 or Altech/UEC 4921? The UEC DSD5000 and SatKing DVBS2-1000CA are approved VAST decoder options for eligible household and traveller installations.
Check your existing equipment, preferred features and registration requirements before choosing a replacement.
UEC DSD5000 VAST Decoder
The UEC DSD5000 is a twin-tuner VAST decoder with recording to compatible USB storage, purchased separately. It includes a 240V AC/DC adaptor, with an optional cigarette lighter cable available for direct 12V use.
View the UEC DSD5000 VAST decoder for current pricing, specifications and included accessories.
For setup questions, read our UEC DSD5000 operation guide.
SatKing 1000CA VAST Decoder
The SatKing DVBS2-1000CA combines twin tuners, USB recording, Series Link, a built-in satellite signal finder and supported catch-up TV services.
Compatible USB recording storage is purchased separately. Catch-up and streaming features require an internet connection; normal VAST satellite reception does not.
It includes a 240V AC/DC adaptor. A suitable 12V cigarette lighter cable and compatible WiFi adaptor are optional purchases.
View the SatKing 1000CA VAST decoder for current pricing, specifications and included accessories.
Which Replacement Should You Choose?
Compare the controls, recording features, connections and accessories that matter to your setup.
The DSD5000 provides VAST reception and USB recording. The SatKing 1000CA adds supported catch-up TV features and a built-in signal finder.
Both require a suitable satellite dish installation and registration of their supplied smartcard. Check current product information before ordering rather than assuming either model is a direct replacement in every setup.
Can You Keep Your Existing Satellite Dish?
An existing VAST dish installation may be reusable if the dish, LNB and cabling are suitable and working correctly.
A new decoder will not fix poor dish alignment, damaged cables or a faulty LNB. Check the dish connection and the replacement decoder’s required LNB settings.
What Should You Check Before Swapping Decoders?
- Your television’s available connections.
- The new decoder’s dimensions and any mounting bracket.
- Your dish and LNB settings.
- The required power supply.
- Recording-storage and optional accessory requirements.
Use the power equipment supplied or specified for your new decoder. Do not assume the old power adaptor, remote, infrared target or mounting bracket is compatible.
Do not assume recordings made on an older decoder will play on the replacement.
Can You Reuse Your Old VAST Smartcard?
No. Use the new smartcard supplied with your chosen decoder. VAST smartcards are paired to their individual receivers.
Keep the old and new smartcard numbers available when arranging replacement registration through the official MySatTV website.
Follow the current VAST replacement procedure. Existing approval does not mean the new card activates automatically.
Read our VAST smartcard registration and activation guide for more information.
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