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I have seen today where the Dynamic was a short lived receiver and Fortec Star is calling the Dynamic now, retired! The new model to come from the Fortec Star People is the Fortec Star Fortune! The things I noticed about this new STB were all the buttons on the front of the box itself! Seems like if you lost your remote control you could pretty much set this thing up just by the buttons on the front! I would have given you a link to see it but found it at another site that would conflict with our Gold sponsors so do a Google search for it! The remote is the same as the Dynamic so it looks again that it is the same OSD as the Mercury II and Dynamic but cosmetic looking better! I have seen screenshots of the OSD and yes you guessed it, it looks like the Dynamic!
Here are the Features and Specs of the new Fortec Star Fortune:
Fortec Star Fortune
High-End Digital Satellite Receiver for Free To Air reception
Component Video Output
Made In Korea
Fortune is a powerful satellite receiver ideal for satellite enthusiast. This new model has component out. The receiver has an easy-to-use Menu, yet is feature-rich. Fortune comes with a comprehensive Power Scan for blind searching satellites. Users can back up their channel list before upgrading the software, and then restore the channel list, all from within the receiver's own menu. The front panel has 8 buttons allowing complete control of the receiver's functions without the use of the remote. The back panel has all the connection options you would need, with RCA composite jacks, component jacks (Y,Pb,Pr), and an S-video connection.
Fortec Star is one of the most popular satellite brands on the market, not only in the USA, but also in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The Fortec Star Fortune is made in Korea with quality components, supplies and parts and comes with a full 1-year warranty. This receiver is the most user-friendly satellite receiver and easy to setup. Hobbyist's favorite. Its customers number 1 choice because of the component video output and excellent picture quality. Below are some screen shots and brief explanation of the menu and the receiver functions.
Features
Channel Back-up and Channel recovery function
8-button Menu Control on the front panel
Component video (Y,Pb,Pr) and S-Video connections
3 RCA connections (1 Video, 2 Audio L/R)
POWER Scan (blind search) with complete parameter control
One-button quick start Power Scan on the remote
One-button jump to Channel Edit function
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio pass-through (optical)
100 programmable satellites and 6,000 programmable channels
Timer function for Sleep / Wake Up / VCR Record and Channel Reminder
Fully MPEG 2 / DVB compliant, MCPC/SCPC, C/KU reception
1 LNB input with IF loop through for 2nd receiver
Manual PID scan function
DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS supported
Picture-In-Graphics function
Multi-Picture (4,9, 13 or 16 pictures) function
ZOOM In/Out
Electronic Program Guide
Multi language menu
8 favorite channel group selection and parental lock
Close Caption Supported
Data transfer: receiver-to-receiver or PC-to-receiver
IF / Tuner
Input Frequency
950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Input Signal Level
-30 to -65dBm
Input Impedance
75 ohm nominal
Input Connector
F-type, IEC 169-24, Female
FEC Decoder
Convolution Code Rate l/2, 2/3, 3/4,
5/6 and 7/8 with Constraint Length K=7
Demodulation
QPSK
Symbol rate
1-45 Ms/s SCPC/MCPC
IF Frequency
Zero IF
LNB Power & Polarization
V13 / H18, 500mA MAX. overload protection
DiSEqC Control
DiSEqC. 1.0, 1.1 / DiSEqC 1.2 Compatible
Positioner
USALS compatible
Memory
Processor
NEC 61114
Flash Memory
2 Mbytes
SDRAM
16 Mbytes
Satellite Capacity
100
Channel Capacity
6,000
Audio / Video Decoding
Video Decoder
MPEG-2 MP@ML (ISO/IEC 13818-2)
Input Rate
60Mbit/s Max
Video Resolution
720 x 480(NTSC)
Aspect Ratio
4:3, 16:9 (Letter Box)
Audio Decoder
MPEG Layer I &II
Audio Mode
Mono L/R, Dual Channel, Joint Stereo, Stereo
Audio Sampling Frequency
32, 44.1, 48 KHz
Audio / Video Output
Video
RCA composite, component (Y,Pb,Pr), S-Video
Audio R/L
RCA/Cinch Volume & Mute Control
S/PDIF
Digital Audio Output
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 Pass-through
Serial Data Interface
Connector Type
9 Pin D-Sub (male)
Signal
RS-232C, Max. 115200Bps
Power Supply
Supply Voltage
100VAC ~ 120VAC 60Hz(SMPS)
Power Consumption
Max. 30W
General
Weight
Approx. 2.52 Kg
Dimensions
300(W) x 210(D) x 60(H)mm
Colorful & Interactive screen with over 20 languages. These languages are:
English
Finish
Swedish
Turkish
German
Portuguese
Greek
Romanian
Hungarian
Russian
Indonesian
Spanish
Italian
Serbian
Farsi
Norwegian
Croatian Czech
Danish Dutch
More On Features:
You are prompted to choose your choice of language the first time you turn the receiver on.
Under System Setup, you can change your language of choice to any of the languages listed above; you can choose your TV type, like PAL or NTSC. In the USA, we use NTSC. You can also take advantage of the Parental Lock option to lock a certain channel or the menus. You can setup your time for the front panel of the receiver. More details on this function is below.
Under channel manager, you can edit your channel list, you can rename, change its specifications and much more. You can also sort your channel list according to different criteria. You can also create a favorite channel list by different categories like Movies, Sports, Etc...
The receiver comes with 100 programmable satellites and 6000 programmable TV and Radio stations.
By pressing a single button, the user has access to the full channel list and can sort the list according to satellite, network, etc...
Similar to POWER Scan, this function will scan in the TV stations, but it only scans them based on the transponder parameters (Frequency, Symbol Rate, & Polarization) that are already programmed in the satellite receiver.
One of the most popular features of this receiver is its Channel Backup & Recovery system. When you setup your channel list, simply back up the list. When and if you accidentally erase the channel list, you can simply go to Channel Recovery and bring the exact same channels back according to the way they were previously programmed. No need to program the receiver again!
Excellent sound and picture quality.
Simply press the "info" button on the remote to display the channel parameters including Audio PID, Video PID, and PCR, broadcasting transponder frequency, symbol rate and polarization.
Another useful function which is not abundant on other satellite receivers is that not only does the clock of the receiver function according to the satellite, but you can also offset the time by the exact minutes. This is important as the satellite times are not always correct.
Excellent installation choices under the Installation Menu. Your options are Setup, Auto Scan, TP Scan, Factory Reset and most important the powerful POWER Scan | Blind Search Function.
Under channel manager, you can edit your channel list, you can rename, change its specifications and much more. You can also sort your channel list according to different criteria. You can also create a favorite channel list by different categories like Movies, Sports, Etc...
This is where you setup your antenna. You have a full list of pre-programmed satellites. You choose your LNB type and frequency here also. You can choose your DiSEqC ports and 0/22 KHz switching. The receiver also recognizes the carrier automatically. The receiver has DiSEqC1.2 (Motor Control) also which allows you to automatically turn your dish from one satellite to another.
The receiver comes with a powerful POWER Scan function with editable parameters controlled by the user. User can set starting frequency, ending frequency, and a full range of Symbol Rate. Also you can choose the type of stations you'd like to scan, Scrambled, FTA, or both. You can also change the polarity to Vertical, Horizontal or Both. Blind Search or POWER Scan allows you to find new Transponder frequencies and new channels for you.
By pressing a single button the user can check the quality and level of the signal and also can use it as a signal meter to help align the satellite dish
Similar to Auto Scan, TP scan only scans 1 Transponder that is already programmed into the receiver.
One of the better futures is the timer on this receiver. Simply program your VCR and Receiver to turn on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time to record your favorite shows. Choose how often, and choose for the receiver to turn on, turn off, or change channels to a certain station.
The Fortune receiver also offers 4 different multi-channel functions. Click here for a video demonstration modes of channel. This is great to still watch your programming in the center of the screen while seeing what else is on other stations.
Another great feature of the receiver is the Signal Beep Sound. When turned on, this function beeps as you lock on to your satellite signal. It's an excellent and useful tool to use when you can not physically look at the monitor while aligning your satellite dish.
The Dynamic never even had a year run in the US before retirement!
Sorry for the long post, but this is the first time I have seen the new model and heard that the Dynamic is on its way out already and thought I would post the new model that is replacing it!
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Here are the Features and Specs of the new Fortec Star Fortune:
Fortec Star Fortune
High-End Digital Satellite Receiver for Free To Air reception
Component Video Output
Made In Korea
Fortune is a powerful satellite receiver ideal for satellite enthusiast. This new model has component out. The receiver has an easy-to-use Menu, yet is feature-rich. Fortune comes with a comprehensive Power Scan for blind searching satellites. Users can back up their channel list before upgrading the software, and then restore the channel list, all from within the receiver's own menu. The front panel has 8 buttons allowing complete control of the receiver's functions without the use of the remote. The back panel has all the connection options you would need, with RCA composite jacks, component jacks (Y,Pb,Pr), and an S-video connection.
Fortec Star is one of the most popular satellite brands on the market, not only in the USA, but also in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The Fortec Star Fortune is made in Korea with quality components, supplies and parts and comes with a full 1-year warranty. This receiver is the most user-friendly satellite receiver and easy to setup. Hobbyist's favorite. Its customers number 1 choice because of the component video output and excellent picture quality. Below are some screen shots and brief explanation of the menu and the receiver functions.
Features
Channel Back-up and Channel recovery function
8-button Menu Control on the front panel
Component video (Y,Pb,Pr) and S-Video connections
3 RCA connections (1 Video, 2 Audio L/R)
POWER Scan (blind search) with complete parameter control
One-button quick start Power Scan on the remote
One-button jump to Channel Edit function
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio pass-through (optical)
100 programmable satellites and 6,000 programmable channels
Timer function for Sleep / Wake Up / VCR Record and Channel Reminder
Fully MPEG 2 / DVB compliant, MCPC/SCPC, C/KU reception
1 LNB input with IF loop through for 2nd receiver
Manual PID scan function
DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS supported
Picture-In-Graphics function
Multi-Picture (4,9, 13 or 16 pictures) function
ZOOM In/Out
Electronic Program Guide
Multi language menu
8 favorite channel group selection and parental lock
Close Caption Supported
Data transfer: receiver-to-receiver or PC-to-receiver
IF / Tuner
Input Frequency
950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Input Signal Level
-30 to -65dBm
Input Impedance
75 ohm nominal
Input Connector
F-type, IEC 169-24, Female
FEC Decoder
Convolution Code Rate l/2, 2/3, 3/4,
5/6 and 7/8 with Constraint Length K=7
Demodulation
QPSK
Symbol rate
1-45 Ms/s SCPC/MCPC
IF Frequency
Zero IF
LNB Power & Polarization
V13 / H18, 500mA MAX. overload protection
DiSEqC Control
DiSEqC. 1.0, 1.1 / DiSEqC 1.2 Compatible
Positioner
USALS compatible
Memory
Processor
NEC 61114
Flash Memory
2 Mbytes
SDRAM
16 Mbytes
Satellite Capacity
100
Channel Capacity
6,000
Audio / Video Decoding
Video Decoder
MPEG-2 MP@ML (ISO/IEC 13818-2)
Input Rate
60Mbit/s Max
Video Resolution
720 x 480(NTSC)
Aspect Ratio
4:3, 16:9 (Letter Box)
Audio Decoder
MPEG Layer I &II
Audio Mode
Mono L/R, Dual Channel, Joint Stereo, Stereo
Audio Sampling Frequency
32, 44.1, 48 KHz
Audio / Video Output
Video
RCA composite, component (Y,Pb,Pr), S-Video
Audio R/L
RCA/Cinch Volume & Mute Control
S/PDIF
Digital Audio Output
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 Pass-through
Serial Data Interface
Connector Type
9 Pin D-Sub (male)
Signal
RS-232C, Max. 115200Bps
Power Supply
Supply Voltage
100VAC ~ 120VAC 60Hz(SMPS)
Power Consumption
Max. 30W
General
Weight
Approx. 2.52 Kg
Dimensions
300(W) x 210(D) x 60(H)mm
Colorful & Interactive screen with over 20 languages. These languages are:
English
Finish
Swedish
Turkish
German
Portuguese
Greek
Romanian
Hungarian
Russian
Indonesian
Spanish
Italian
Serbian
Farsi
Norwegian
Croatian Czech
Danish Dutch
More On Features:
You are prompted to choose your choice of language the first time you turn the receiver on. Under System Setup, you can change your language of choice to any of the languages listed above; you can choose your TV type, like PAL or NTSC. In the USA, we use NTSC. You can also take advantage of the Parental Lock option to lock a certain channel or the menus. You can setup your time for the front panel of the receiver. More details on this function is below. Under channel manager, you can edit your channel list, you can rename, change its specifications and much more. You can also sort your channel list according to different criteria. You can also create a favorite channel list by different categories like Movies, Sports, Etc... The receiver comes with 100 programmable satellites and 6000 programmable TV and Radio stations. By pressing a single button, the user has access to the full channel list and can sort the list according to satellite, network, etc... Similar to POWER Scan, this function will scan in the TV stations, but it only scans them based on the transponder parameters (Frequency, Symbol Rate, & Polarization) that are already programmed in the satellite receiver. One of the most popular features of this receiver is its Channel Backup & Recovery system. When you setup your channel list, simply back up the list. When and if you accidentally erase the channel list, you can simply go to Channel Recovery and bring the exact same channels back according to the way they were previously programmed. No need to program the receiver again! Excellent sound and picture quality. Simply press the "info" button on the remote to display the channel parameters including Audio PID, Video PID, and PCR, broadcasting transponder frequency, symbol rate and polarization. Another useful function which is not abundant on other satellite receivers is that not only does the clock of the receiver function according to the satellite, but you can also offset the time by the exact minutes. This is important as the satellite times are not always correct. Excellent installation choices under the Installation Menu. Your options are Setup, Auto Scan, TP Scan, Factory Reset and most important the powerful POWER Scan | Blind Search Function. Under channel manager, you can edit your channel list, you can rename, change its specifications and much more. You can also sort your channel list according to different criteria. You can also create a favorite channel list by different categories like Movies, Sports, Etc... This is where you setup your antenna. You have a full list of pre-programmed satellites. You choose your LNB type and frequency here also. You can choose your DiSEqC ports and 0/22 KHz switching. The receiver also recognizes the carrier automatically. The receiver has DiSEqC1.2 (Motor Control) also which allows you to automatically turn your dish from one satellite to another. The receiver comes with a powerful POWER Scan function with editable parameters controlled by the user. User can set starting frequency, ending frequency, and a full range of Symbol Rate. Also you can choose the type of stations you'd like to scan, Scrambled, FTA, or both. You can also change the polarity to Vertical, Horizontal or Both. Blind Search or POWER Scan allows you to find new Transponder frequencies and new channels for you. By pressing a single button the user can check the quality and level of the signal and also can use it as a signal meter to help align the satellite dish Similar to Auto Scan, TP scan only scans 1 Transponder that is already programmed into the receiver. One of the better futures is the timer on this receiver. Simply program your VCR and Receiver to turn on at a certain time and turn off at a certain time to record your favorite shows. Choose how often, and choose for the receiver to turn on, turn off, or change channels to a certain station. The Fortune receiver also offers 4 different multi-channel functions. Click here for a video demonstration modes of channel. This is great to still watch your programming in the center of the screen while seeing what else is on other stations. Another great feature of the receiver is the Signal Beep Sound. When turned on, this function beeps as you lock on to your satellite signal. It's an excellent and useful tool to use when you can not physically look at the monitor while aligning your satellite dish.The Dynamic never even had a year run in the US before retirement!
Sorry for the long post, but this is the first time I have seen the new model and heard that the Dynamic is on its way out already and thought I would post the new model that is replacing it!
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I agree 100% Robby! I still say that my old Classic NA is the best blind scan box I have had to date, and there have been a lot of boxes I have tried and used! Now it is super slow but gets the job done! I was truly impressed with the Mercury II and the Dynamic! I wanted something that was trouble free for my bedroom and got the old Coolsat 6000 out of there and replaced it with Dynamic!
By far, any Fortec Star line of receivers is built tough, dependable and is a TRUE FTA baseline receiver for the hobbyist! It is about the simplest boxes to setup and use right out of the gift box! Even the new guy that has never set a system up can figure out how to operate!
Just my opinion though.
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By far, any Fortec Star line of receivers is built tough, dependable and is a TRUE FTA baseline receiver for the hobbyist! It is about the simplest boxes to setup and use right out of the gift box! Even the new guy that has never set a system up can figure out how to operate!
Just my opinion though.
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fizzle,
Now that you think about it they do look behind the times!
One of the best if not THE BEST "Blind Scan" STB out there!!
They are tanks though!
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kind of like the old drake receivers
now thats pimpin
now thats pimpin
Well, you sure can! You're the guy I buy from!
Thanks for the commit as well Sadoun! :up
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I have had good experiences with Brave but lately I am frustrated with it.
Now when I launch the app it shows a box at the bottom asking if I want to go back to the last opened page. It is in conveniently located and I would prefer to eliminate it.
Does anyone know how to do this?
Please let's not sidetrack the discussion into an exploration of why I don't care for it or a lecture about all the wonderful aspects of the feature. I just do not care for it.
Now when I launch the app it shows a box at the bottom asking if I want to go back to the last opened page. It is in conveniently located and I would prefer to eliminate it.
Does anyone know how to do this?
Please let's not sidetrack the discussion into an exploration of why I don't care for it or a lecture about all the wonderful aspects of the feature. I just do not care for it.
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I don't have an Android phone so I don't know if this will apply to the Brave settings on your android device but it works on the desktop for me.
Change this setting to either startup to a different website or a new tab page. I have mine set to open to google.com instead of where I left off and it doesn't ask me at the next startup if I want to open the last opened page unless it crashed.
Change this setting to either startup to a different website or a new tab page. I have mine set to open to google.com instead of where I left off and it doesn't ask me at the next startup if I want to open the last opened page unless it crashed.
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Since the Reds have there thread we should too!
Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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Next 3:10 to Yuma
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Looking for a manual. Want to do some radio astronomy with it. Realize it's old but, since it's not for tv use don't need any decoders, just the RF section.
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Due to security concerns and the fact that the Tapatalk Plugin for Xenforo is no longer being updated we have removed Tapatalk support from SatelliteGuys.
For those who were using it we recommend using our PWA App instead which is faster and does not have all the spam Tapatalk had. Below is a graphic showing how to add SatelliteGuys to your devices home screen. (While iOS is shown the process is mostly the same for Android.)
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For those who were using it we recommend using our PWA App instead which is faster and does not have all the spam Tapatalk had. Below is a graphic showing how to add SatelliteGuys to your devices home screen. (While iOS is shown the process is mostly the same for Android.)
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Actually, PWA stands for "Progressive Web Application" and is basically just saving a site's homepage to your desktop where it appears as an "App" with the rest of your smartphone's Apps.
New low power station has been granted by the FCC and the new call leter is K33OB-D on RF ch. 33.
Will run at 15 KW ERP, this one runs from the Westside same location as KWPL-LD a HC2 owned station.
It's going to be aimed at eastern part of Albuquerque, so it's tightly focused beam pattern.
This new station is owned by Digital Network and what kind of programmings is unkown at this time.
Will run at 15 KW ERP, this one runs from the Westside same location as KWPL-LD a HC2 owned station.
It's going to be aimed at eastern part of Albuquerque, so it's tightly focused beam pattern.
This new station is owned by Digital Network and what kind of programmings is unkown at this time.
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The 'get after it media' stations
www.getafteritmedia.com
Like Heartland, Retro, rev'n, Action etc
probably the same programming they have been putting on their other owned stations.
The 'get after it media' stations
Get After It Media
www.getafteritmedia.com
probably the same programming they have been putting on their other owned stations.
The 'get after it media' stations
Like Heartland, Retro, rev'n, Action etcGet After It Media
We already have those diginets here.
Yeah, there are some diginets like Heartland, Retro, The Family Channel diginetworks that we already have here in this market and we don't need duplicates, but bring the new diginets on like the Rev'n, Karate Acton movies, different kind of music videos on the new station. 
Yeah, there are some diginets like Heartland, Retro, The Family Channel diginetworks that we already have here in this market and we don't need duplicates, but bring the new diginets like Revn, Karate Acton movies, different kind of music videos on the new station.
I watch MovieSphere Gold channel a lot. Many recent movies on that digitnet
Yes that's a good channel MovieSphere, only thing is the missing CC on it. 
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