You're not alone. We have gone through 3 of these and they all developed the same problem. Skyview replaced them time and time again, which is fair enough but you get to a stage and say 'what's the point if it's going to give up in a few months'. It's a pity cable versions are so scarce. Anyway, I've decided to bite the bullet and will be going for a Vantage Pro, and hope that the high price = longevity and quality. cheers.