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<blockquote data-quote="closetosoton" data-source="post: 107247" data-attributes="member: 184281"><p>dreambox if you're computer minded and have an insight into linux or are willing to put the time and effort in....</p><p></p><p></p><p>no experince with lots of kit, but most modern receivers are easy enough to fathom if you've a technical mindset</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>most are - if you have a motor, you'll have to wait a good few seconds, maybe half a minute if you jump from 42East to 30West, a diseqc switch with fixed lnbs, you won't notice you've switched satellites - 90% of all modern receivers supprto both diseqc switch and diseqc motors.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>all receivers have some scan facility - but the important thing to note here is a lot of receivers use an internal data base and search known frequencies, for known channels, so consider ones which offer "blind search" they can take upto 20mins to scan a satellite - but you're sure not to miss a single channel. that said most receivers internal databases can be updated by firmware upgrades provided byt the manufacturer.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>does it have a scart? sorted. </p><p></p><p>unless the LCD supports HD in which case you're looking a a very select range of receivers if you want HD output from the reciver and there's not a whole lot of HD broadcasts right now (only belgian provider Euro1080 springs to mind _http://www.euro1080.tv).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>mmm, is there such a thing? please sell me a future proof computer... <img src="https://www.satellites.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>no its not a stupid question - a lot of receivers are firmware upgradeable, some across the air if you're pointing at the right satellite, some just need a simple serial connection to a PC... check here for the various official and unofficial s/w available:</p><p>_http://www.satellites.co.uk/php-bin/forum/showthread.php?t=34148</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>well, you have to decide what you want to watch, if you choose a dreambox a number of add on emulators are available (software) to decode various packages, once paired with the right keys, you might get something for free... if its not a dreambox you go for, make sure you choose a receiver that can </p><p>a) be flashed with unofficial firmware (check availability by scooting around the iternet) </p><p>or </p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /> has a CI (Common Interface) slot for inserting CAMS. </p><p></p><p>CAMS officially come on a one per encryption scheme basis and paired with the providers card will allow you to watch a channel. however there are mutlicams on the market, such as dragon/matirx reloaded which, when paired with the correct software readily available on the internet may just decode a few things you should normally have to pay for without the need for a single smart card. in additon to this there are also smart smart cards, such as fun cards, gold cards, opos cards, which can carry some pretty smart software themselves and paired with a multicam can open channels too.... i hope thats not too confusing....</p><p></p><p>-cts</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="closetosoton, post: 107247, member: 184281"] dreambox if you're computer minded and have an insight into linux or are willing to put the time and effort in.... no experince with lots of kit, but most modern receivers are easy enough to fathom if you've a technical mindset most are - if you have a motor, you'll have to wait a good few seconds, maybe half a minute if you jump from 42East to 30West, a diseqc switch with fixed lnbs, you won't notice you've switched satellites - 90% of all modern receivers supprto both diseqc switch and diseqc motors. all receivers have some scan facility - but the important thing to note here is a lot of receivers use an internal data base and search known frequencies, for known channels, so consider ones which offer "blind search" they can take upto 20mins to scan a satellite - but you're sure not to miss a single channel. that said most receivers internal databases can be updated by firmware upgrades provided byt the manufacturer. does it have a scart? sorted. unless the LCD supports HD in which case you're looking a a very select range of receivers if you want HD output from the reciver and there's not a whole lot of HD broadcasts right now (only belgian provider Euro1080 springs to mind _http://www.euro1080.tv). mmm, is there such a thing? please sell me a future proof computer... :) no its not a stupid question - a lot of receivers are firmware upgradeable, some across the air if you're pointing at the right satellite, some just need a simple serial connection to a PC... check here for the various official and unofficial s/w available: _http://www.satellites.co.uk/php-bin/forum/showthread.php?t=34148 well, you have to decide what you want to watch, if you choose a dreambox a number of add on emulators are available (software) to decode various packages, once paired with the right keys, you might get something for free... if its not a dreambox you go for, make sure you choose a receiver that can a) be flashed with unofficial firmware (check availability by scooting around the iternet) or B) has a CI (Common Interface) slot for inserting CAMS. CAMS officially come on a one per encryption scheme basis and paired with the providers card will allow you to watch a channel. however there are mutlicams on the market, such as dragon/matirx reloaded which, when paired with the correct software readily available on the internet may just decode a few things you should normally have to pay for without the need for a single smart card. in additon to this there are also smart smart cards, such as fun cards, gold cards, opos cards, which can carry some pretty smart software themselves and paired with a multicam can open channels too.... i hope thats not too confusing.... -cts [/QUOTE]
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