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I used the AZBox Editor to set each satellite up for using a motor and put in the numbers for the positions. My GBox was already programmed with those numbers. After creating your satellite list and entering your position numbers, just start at the center and move the dish to each...

I thought I would add my two cents to Stogie's excellent review. After playing with the Vantage 1100S a couple of days, I decided to downgrade to the 2.44 firmware. It seemed to be missing a few of the AC3 channels on a blind scan with the latest 2.50 firmware, and scanning is what I bought it...

Well, it actually 28 LNBFs. Not quite that many dishes. You can see the pictures in my thread "Best way to receive the whole Ku arc with fixed dishes". Look on the last page. I have pictures of the whole dish farm. :cool: Come on by sometime. It's probably only a 7 or 8 hour trip. :)

Net yet anyway! :) But I do have 28 so far, and the Diamond is capable of 64. I just want to make sure that this one is capable of the same thing before I make a purchase. :D

Thanks Stoge! That's what I needed to see. :)

Stogie allowed my Linux Group and I to login to his AZBox remotely yesterday to look around and see what we can see. What follows is the information we got from just being SSH'ed into the box from the command line. Most of you who are not familiar with the Linux operating system will not...

I tried your trick earlier using my Pansat 3500 which has been updated to use Pansat's version of diseqc 1.1 and 16 LNBFs. I had mine set for diseqc 1.0 and tried hooking up an LNBF to port 1, 2, and 3. I got signal on port 1, but none on ports 2 and 3. I then switched to Pansat's version...

You are certainly correct about live and learn. If I get time on Monday, I'll give your suggestion above a shot. My second daughter is graduating from High School tomorrow and the day is booked solid. :eek: I am pretty sure that is simply a "committed" switch, but will try and verify that. :)

As part of my big satellite project, I ordered two DMSI 8X1 Diseqc switches. I was assured by the dealer that I purchased them from that they would perform exactly as the Digi-Wave 8X1 Diseqc swithes and that if they didn't I would receive a full refund. The dealer said the specs were exactly...

Great Review Stogie!! If I just had another $380.00 laying around, I would go for it. :) Looking forward to later installments of your review!! Thanks!!!

Great thorough review Iceberg!! Your reviews are always good and are a great resource for information. :) Thanks!!

Nice Review!! I would like more pictures of the setup menus especially the diseqc and motor setup! :)

I was hoping one of the engineer types might answer your questions with a better response than I can give, but here goes. :eek: The difference in design between the Co-Rotor and these new voltage controlled LNBFs is what makes the performance higher with the Co-Rotors. There is the obvious...

Thanks! The CK-1 has a slightly tapered feed-horn barrel which fits a little loose even in it's own scalar and very loose in the Chaparral scalar.

The Test: The test was performed on my 10 foot perforated Unimesh Scanning/Testing Dish mounted on an AJAK H-H 180 mount using my tried and tested Pansat 3500SD. I ran a base set of numbers using my ADL patent infringing CoRotor (special Ku probe), a Chaparral 20K old style (built-in elbow)...

You will need something to control the servo. The following Pansat receivers have the hook-up and firmware to control a servo motor: Pansat 3500s/sd, 2700, and 2500. I hear the 2800 will not, and don't know about the 1500. The Pansat combo with the GBox will get the best control of a Big...

Certainly! Fred

Thanks Guys! It not only sounds like it, it does a better job!

I got a GBox V3000 from Sadoun a little over a week ago, and have been testing it since the first day I got it. I originally had it on a 10' Unimesh dish powered by a Pansat 3500 using a Von Weise VW-24LC actuator. About 4 days ago, I switched it to my 8'3" Birdview dish with a H-H 34:1 gear...

Cool!!! That makes it even more tempting! :D Thanks Brian! Fred

I have a question about the Merc II. Does the setup menu allow for more than 4 ports on a diseqc switch? Many receivers advertise that they are diseqc 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2 compatible yet only allow for 4 diseqc ports in the satellite setup menu. Fred

Thanks for the info. That's what I wanted to know. Fred

I thought I had read that you said you weren't much of a handyman. :D Looks very nice. Fred

Hi Doc, Nice thorough reveiw. I have a couple of questions since I am in the market for another receiver. 1. Have they ever gotten the blind scan glitch straightened out? 2. Is it compatible with Channel Master either directly, or indirectly? Fred