pansat 3500sd

[tagunny]

the problem is the box is getting hot, and it can lock on a signal (ill lock on at 100% then drop to 0 and back and forth it goes) any ideas? i believe it has a 2 yr warr. so i should still be good well if anyone has a fix let me know

 

[Anole]

I think Linuxman had a 3500 go funny on him about a year ago.
Search back for a thread he started on it, and see if that gives any useful advice.

 

[tagunny]

ok I will thanks

 

[qwert1515]

Here's a link to the thread: Broken Pansat 3500

When I was using my Pansat 3500 as my primary receiver, to keep it cool I had a 12 Volt PC fan connected to the +5V and Ground of the polar rotor control.

 

[tagunny]

pansat 3500 fixed

just wanted you to know it was Cap. #13 that was bad also replaced #14 while i was in there with higher voltage one....thank for pointing that out to me

 

[Anole]

Wow, that was a quick fix !
Glad to hear you are back up 'n running.
You might also heed QWERT's recommendation and keep 'er cool.
Sounds like a good trick

I see you have a relatively low post count for being around a year.
Don't be shy - tell us about your setup or show us some pictures.
Always enjoy a good story.