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pjamieson

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#307160 24-Sep-2023 20:06

I need a new Freeview Terrestrial UHF STB to replace my Dish TV A2 for various reasons.

Do Dish TV no longer make Freeview UHF Recorders, or many other manufacturers for that matter? Dish TV only seem to do Satellite recorders and the only UHF one I can find is a Panasonic model @ $500.

I know streaming is ubiquitous now, but surely when someone has a busy life and wants to watch the news, there is a need be able to watch older than just yesterdays Newshub for example.

Am I going to have to setup a MediaCentre PC? Have I missed something in the last 5 years? Be nice if I have. ;-)

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#3131472 24-Sep-2023 20:16

Jellyfin works pretty well for recording Freeview channels from the Freeview streams. Otherwise see if you can pickup a modded TiVo. We still have ours and it gets used every day.

msukiwi

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#3131479 24-Sep-2023 20:35

From: https://freeviewnz.tv/freeview/record/

Yup.....no DishTV product listed for Terrestrial (UHF) FreeView anymore!

I found their A2 so bad I never even put it into service!

The future looks bleak for you being able to hold the recordings yourself!

Soon streaming will be the only (For Non-Geeks) option at this rate!

Then finding who now has the current rights to stream show X as the one you watched it with lost them, or has only series 1-7 & 9 etc, but series 8 is with some other service!

Welcome to the exciting(?) future!

Geez I'm getting toooooooooo old!

scuwp

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#3131520 24-Sep-2023 21:11

Streaming is where it's at. Time to cut the cord and move on.

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation

Wombat1

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#3131527 24-Sep-2023 21:35

The problem with streaming is all the add breaks.

qwertee

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#3131555 24-Sep-2023 23:00

I am still using a modded Tivo and and a Panasonic PWT 530 recorder.

Also using the native TVNZ and Three Now apps on my Sony TV

nztim

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#3131557 24-Sep-2023 23:03

Wombat1: The problem with streaming is all the add breaks.

There are things like pihole to get round that

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fe31nz

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#3131574 25-Sep-2023 00:20

msukiwi:

From: https://freeviewnz.tv/freeview/record/

That site will only show gear that has the official Freeview endorsement. You have to remember that anything that obeys all of Freeview's rules will not allow you to easily skip over ads. That is part of their requirements.

However, I do not know of any FreeviewHD recorders still sold new in NZ other than the Panasonics. So my recommendation would be to go with using a PC for recording. Some good freeware options are NextPVR on Windows or MythTV on Linux. But either will need a certain level of PC knowledge to get them working properly. I use MythTV for recording FreeviewHD and Sky TV and highly recommend it. If you want to try this, there are a number of users around who would be happy to help.

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Wombat1

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#3131575 25-Sep-2023 00:23

nztim:
Wombat1: The problem with streaming is all the add breaks.

There are things like pihole to get round that

It does not work for Freeview adds, at least for the ones here in Aus. I have piehole and have been using it for years.

SCUBADOO

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#3131602 25-Sep-2023 09:14

Our DishTV A2 box has been used daily in our motorhome for the last 5 or 7 years with all but faultless performance unlike a few others here.

I replaced the HD with a 500GB SSD a couple of years ago. Disconnected from power daily and boot up is now very fast.

The only hiccup has been the on-going occasional brief audio stutter but the brain has learnt to ignore them over the years.

If it failed tomorrow unless I found a suitable alternative device it would be replaced with a refurbished A2 occasionally listed by DishTV or I would find a second hand unit.

RunningMan

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#3131680 25-Sep-2023 15:42

You could look at one of the many boxes that run something like Enigma2 - try https://openpli.org/ for example. They support heaps of brands, of which many will have DVB-T tuners. Not as plug and play as official Freeview but way more customisable. You'd need to import one yourself though.

pjamieson

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#3144173 7-Oct-2023 22:00

I emailed Dish and got a response, seems like they are on the way...

From: Dish TV Technologies <support@dishtv.co.nz>
Sent: Monday, 2 October 2023 8:43 am
Subject: Re: UHF Recorder?

Hello,

Thank you for your email. We currently don't have stock of a Terrestrial Recorder. If you're looking for a Recorder that can connect to a UHF Aerial - We have a Terrestrial version of the S7070PVR, the T7070PVR coming, it should be available within the next 1-2 Months.

Regards,

Technical Support Desk

Dish TV Technologies Ltd

25 McKee Street

Hamilton 3200

P 0800 347 488 OR 07 929 4123

F +64 7 929 4122

E support@dishtv.co.nz

W www.dishtv.co.nz

SteveC

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#3152514 27-Oct-2023 07:58

pjamieson: [Big snip] We have a Terrestrial version of the S7070PVR, the T7070PVR coming, it should be available within the next 1-2 Months.

... and today it is here! https://www.dishtv.co.nz/T7070PVR
I'm disappointed though - $300 for something that would do the same things as our TiVo. Sure, it would do those things better, but for that price I would expect at least Chromecast functionality, but this box has no interactive Internet features. I'll need to go to the TiVo fora to see if I can get the remote working properly ....

I can only repeat something I've said before - If TV with recording ability was easy, everyone would be doing it.

pjamieson

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#3153470 29-Oct-2023 20:15

Released on Friday...

https://www.dishtv.co.nz/T7070PVR

The Dish TV T7070PVR is a Freeview Approved Receiver for use with a UHF Aerial.

Watch great local, and international content across 20+ Channels nationwide, with Freeview. So that no matter where you are, you can enjoy quality TV and Radio.

Features:

20+ Freeview Live TV Channels
Use with UHF Aerial
Built-in Wi-Fi & Ethernet
1TB Hard Drive (Record up to 400 Hours)
Pause, Rewind & Record Live TV
Series Link (Record an entire Season)
Dual Tuners - Record 2 Channels at once

Simple Setup

It can’t get any easier than this. Simply connect the T7070PVR to your TV and UHF Aerial setup. The First Time Installation will Auto Tune in all available Freeview Channels, so you are ready to go straight away.

Built-in 1TB Hard Drive

Record 2 Channels at once with the Dual Terrestrial Tuners. With a built-in 1TB Hard Drive allowing up to 400 Recording Hours, that should cover even the longest of vacations.

Connect to the Internet

Connect your T7070PVR to the Internet with the built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet Port, so your T7070PVR can automatically update to the latest Software, when available.

What's in the Box?

Dish TV Terrestrial Recorder
Remote Control (with Batteries)
Power Supply Unit (12V, 2.5A)
User Manual
HDMI Cable

Disclaimers:

Some services require broadband access through an ISP; usage will count towards the data limit of your broadband plan. ISP terms and charges apply.
Content, services, and channels on this device, including their availability or access, are subject to change at any time without prior notice. HD programming is subject to HD broadcast availability.
When recording TWO channels at the same time, channel selection is limited, some combinations might not be available.
Information provided above is subject to change without notice.

Categories: Freeview Receivers

Tags: Recorder, Freeview, Terrestrial, Wi-Fi, Hard Drive

theoldfarter

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#3177823 4-Jan-2024 19:16

@pjamieson

Did you purchase the Dish TV T7070PVR?

If so, what are your thoughts on the pros and cons of it?

I have an aged Panasonic DMR-HWT260 and am considering getting the T7070PVR.

pjamieson

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#3177839 4-Jan-2024 20:27

theoldfarter:

@pjamieson

Did you purchase the Dish TV T7070PVR?

If so, what are your thoughts on the pros and cons of it?

I have an aged Panasonic DMR-HWT260 and am considering getting the T7070PVR.

No I haven't (yet?). I bought a new Samsung TV (65'' Neo QLED 4K QN90C) which gives me the Apps I couldn't get on the current Dish TV STB. Also been keeping up with my recordings.

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