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I just bought a Fortec Lifetime Ultra receiver. I have a Coolsat 6000 which is working well and figured I might as well get another receiver since my LNB has the outputs available, and people say Fortecs might find channels the Coolsat misses. I now know I should have bought a Classic--I thought Ultras were newer.
So I hooked the Fortec up and get 20-30% for level and 0% for quality. I've tried IA-5 and G10R, using the Coolsat to move the dish. I have a switch between the motor and LNB and tried different settings but still nothing.
I also took the receiver and put my Dish Network cable on it, still 20-30% level, 0% quality (scanned Echo 9).
I don't have the manual, so I don't really know what I'm doing, just pushing buttons.
Help, please?
So I hooked the Fortec up and get 20-30% for level and 0% for quality. I've tried IA-5 and G10R, using the Coolsat to move the dish. I have a switch between the motor and LNB and tried different settings but still nothing.
I also took the receiver and put my Dish Network cable on it, still 20-30% level, 0% quality (scanned Echo 9).
I don't have the manual, so I don't really know what I'm doing, just pushing buttons.
Help, please?
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Wait a minute 
before going up on the roof.
Make sure your LNBF settings on the Fortec Lifetime ULTRA are correct. The Invacome QPH031 LNBF you are using has STANDARD linear lnbf. So the LNBF type in your ULTRA should be set to 10750 and 22KHz tone OFF.
See instructions here: http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Fortec-Star/Receivers/fortec_star-LifeTime-ultra-Installation.htm
before going up on the roof.Make sure your LNBF settings on the Fortec Lifetime ULTRA are correct. The Invacome QPH031 LNBF you are using has STANDARD linear lnbf. So the LNBF type in your ULTRA should be set to 10750 and 22KHz tone OFF.
See instructions here: http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Fortec-Star/Receivers/fortec_star-LifeTime-ultra-Installation.htm
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It looks like the Fortec has problems.
I just tried those settings and it's still 20-30% level, 0% quality. If I unplug the antenna I get the same readings.
I also put the Digisat in and the Fortec won't power it up. The Coolsat powers it up fine. I measured the output with a DMM and the Fortec is putting out 0V (LNB = ON) while the Coolsat puts out 13.67V.
I'm debating trying to fix it or pressing for a refund. I won't get much if I have to ship it back.
Wait a minute
Make sure your LNBF settings on the Fortec Lifetime ULTRA are correct. The Invacome QPH031 LNBF you are using has STANDARD linear lnbf. So the LNBF type in your ULTRA should be set to 10750 and 22KHz tone OFF.
See instructions here: http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Fortec-Star/Receivers/fortec_star-LifeTime-ultra-Installation.htm
It looks like the Fortec has problems.
I just tried those settings and it's still 20-30% level, 0% quality. If I unplug the antenna I get the same readings.I also put the Digisat in and the Fortec won't power it up. The Coolsat powers it up fine. I measured the output with a DMM and the Fortec is putting out 0V (LNB = ON) while the Coolsat puts out 13.67V.
I'm debating trying to fix it or pressing for a refund. I won't get much if I have to ship it back.
Well, since you've tried the above and still have a problem with the receiver, it is probably defective 
Whoever sold it to you should take it back and replace it for you or refund your money.
Good luck.
Whoever sold it to you should take it back and replace it for you or refund your money.
Good luck.
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OK, time to eat humble pie. I was hooking the dish to the antenna input. After looking at the manual again, I realized I should be using the IF input and the antenna input is for OTA. Amazing I ever got the Coolsat set up in the first place.
Thanks for the assistance. I'll be going up on the roof to run the new cable and install new switches. It does look like a decent receiver and should complement the Coolsat well.
OK, time to eat humble pie. I was hooking the dish to the antenna input. After looking at the manual again, I realized I should be using the IF input and the antenna input is for OTA. Amazing I ever got the Coolsat set up in the first place.Thanks for the assistance. I'll be going up on the roof to run the new cable and install new switches. It does look like a decent receiver and should complement the Coolsat well.
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Takes about 22 paragraphs to get to one that starts "Anyway, the story kicks off...". Talk about Slop!
If the review is like the article, oi! Eighteen paragraphs into the review and... all they've done is not really talk at all about the actual thing they are reviewing.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though
You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...
For a whole generation of adults it was in the 1960s and 1970s.You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...
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