I used my existing antenna provided is supports UHF, normally the Ellies type works very well. However the STB comes with it's own small antenna, which they disclaim is not adequate for areas far from Limuru (The transmission site).

As for the model, any Set Top Box that supports MPEG4 compression would do however, I insisted on getting the Star Media one because they did the KBC deployment and comes with a slot for the smart card. KBC are running a conditional access system from Connax which will be used for Pay-TV. The belief is that once activated you can purchase the smart cards from any outlet and will plug-in with no problem.

I would still recommend going for the Star Media STB, the prices will definitely come down, but I believe this is the price early adopters bear.

Kiania


On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:


On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 1:53 PM, wesley kirinya <kiriinya2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
MMhhhhh  8~) 8~) 8~)

Forgive my ignorance in this subject. Does this mean I can get rid of my antenna once I install the box?
 
I too need to know the answer to that:)

@Kiania - you being in the mainstream of this New Technology, could you please be specific on the model/type of the STB and why you recommend that particular one? You can help us in making the right decision the first time.

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