nanna, I presumed quite incorrectly that the Panasonic stb you mentioned was for Terrestial TV but its a Satelitte STB apparently but as MTV says, unfortunately it cannot be used to receive VAST.
At this time we are stuck with the UEC and its less than impressive features.
I quite understand your dilema with all these new words like FTA, Terrestial, OTA and stb etc. We use the abbreviations simply because to use the full name for everything raises blisters on the typing finger(s).
Please ask if we tend to dazzle you with phrases and I am sure we will be able to explain them.
Are you too far out of town to be able to receive the 'Terrestial' TV or in a bad location so they installed VAST for you instead just a Digital STB?
By 'Terrestial' we mean a TV signal broadcast from a local tower and received on a standard external antenna, FTA means the ABC,SBS,7,9 & 10.
FTA is also applied to VAST as distinct for Austar/Foxtel which is PayTV.
OTA (Over The Air) means a special signal sent from a satelitte to a STB to allow it to be updated, Austar does this everyday between 4am and 5am but mostly you the viewer doesnt know its happening.
In another life outside this forum, MTV is a professional in this field and all the detail you can supply him with will assist him and others to work out a solution for you.
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