Anyone use Fortec's Channel Editor?

[gabshere]

when i ordered my receiver it didn't come with a cable

 

[iafirebuff]

MIne didn't either, but I see alot of dealers include a cable and switch with the receiver.

 

[Wescopc]

Larry,
I have used the "shack" Null adapter with a 9 pin 232 cable and the Fortec DnUp channel program on a Classic NA. It works great.

Tried using DnUp as a transaltor to CM, didn't work so good.

 

[kurtsat]

But, I may need the USB version. I don't think my laptop has a db9 on it.

Here...

USB to Serial RS232 Converter

That is all you need.

 

[iafirebuff]

Cool! Thanks!

 

[Wescopc]

I had to use the Null adapter along with the USB to serial adapter for my laptop.

 

[iafirebuff]

THat is what I will need. Looks like time to order I must maximize my shipping my order, to get the most from the shipping charge What else whould I buy?

 

[Tron]

I like the Invacom QPH-31

And there's always the need for F fittings, cable, etc.

 

[airgator96]

what exactly can you do with channel master?

is there anyway to upload a program guide?

 

[iafirebuff]

No program guide, but it sounds like you can do this:

Download your satellites/tp's channels, etc to your computer, then use that as a back up, and then also you can edit the channels, rename, delete, etc and then upload them to your receiver.

 

[airgator96]

I went out and bought the adapter from walmart it was $24.

Where do you get the channel master?

 

[PSB]

Where do you get the channel master?

http://www.sharpc.com/CM/update.aspx

 

[airgator96]

http://www.sharpc.com/CM/update.aspx

You da man! :up

this works with fortec classic?

 

[PSB]

Yes the latest version does at least!

 

[airgator96]

Yes the latest version does at least!

Do you like it? or is there another that is better?

 

[iafirebuff]

I am anxious to try it out. Going to order the usb/db9 cable this week

 

[iafirebuff]

how do you like the Traxis? I read your review...I am tempted. I forgot, how is the blind scan on it? You mention the channel editor....it comes with it's own?

 

[iafirebuff]

I have not ordered the cable yet. I was trying to find it locally.....No luck! No null modem cables, no straight cables. I did find a null modem adapter......and Best Buy wants close to $40 for a usb to serial adapter. Wal-Mart shows online only for theit $25 adapter. So, I will order it sometime. I hat to spend half the cost of a reciever just so I can use a channel editor!

 

[gabshere]

I'll give you a regular straight cable if your rat shack has the null adapter

i used the serial adapter and unless you don't have a serial port ( some don't )

 

[iafirebuff]

Thanks for the offer! I need to get a usb to serial adapter also. I have found online some real cheap places for the cables and such. I am waiting to hear how well it works from someone else before I order it I can't believe no one locally knows what I am talking about Of course it is 2006!