Galaxy19 FTA on Viewsat Platinum

[zsego]

Please help!
Recently I acquired an old Viewsat VS 2000 Platinum Satellite receiver.
I would like to scan all FTA channels on Galaxy19, but that satellite is not even listed on my receiver.
Do I need a new firmware or ... something else to update?
If need the new firmware where I can find one?

 

[DJdish]

Please help!
Recently I acquired an old Viewsat VS 2000 Platinum Satellite receiver.
I would like to scan all FTA channels on Galaxy19, but that satellite is not even listed on my receiver.
Do I need a new firmware or ... something else to update?
If need the new firmware where I can find one?

You can add the satellite or change the name, maybe it´s listed on your receiver with its old name Intelsat Americas 9

 

[Mr Tony]

You can add the satellite or change the name, maybe it´s listed on your receiver with its old name Intelsat Americas 9

actually it would be one of the following
Telstar 5 (or T5)
IA5 (not 9)
Galaxy 25

but as noted you can use any satellite listed

 

[KE4EST]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Magic Static]

to the forum zsego ! You found the right place for all your FTA information needs. If you find that receiver is an old hacker box and needs firmware check our downloads section http://www.satelliteguys.us/downloads.php?do=cat&id=3&page=10

 

[jorgek]

In the antenna setup menu, look for a sat that is listed at 970​ W. The name doesn't really matter.

Another thing if you plan on firmware changes you will need the rs232 null modem cable and loader software. Also if you PC does not have the rs232 port you will need a rs232/USB adapter as well.

 

[xtgold]

you actually need old hacker firmware pre sept 11 2007
that was the last firmware that had blindscan,a must for fta receivers

 

[catamount]

you actually need old hacker firmware pre sept 11 2007
that was the last firmware that had blindscan,a must for fta receivers

The software blindscan option never ever worked for the platinum.

Catamount

 

[northgeorgia]

On 97W, I wouldn't worry so much about blindscan as long as you can enter and scan individual transponders, you should be ok.

 

[xtgold]

The software blindscan option never ever worked for the platinum.

Catamount

same problem with the mvidea fs 4000 receiver,same processor.
They got rid of it on that and the euro cousin echosmart