ok pal thanks, I am using a skybox f3s and a technomate 3000d for scanning atm the t/m is sd only and I had to factory reset the skybox twice while scanning yesterday as it locked out on tps,
but having said that the skybox is very quick and good for scanning and I am very pleased with it in the way I use it, its only purpose is scanning for me and a factory reset takes seconds to start scanning again, I have it piggy backed to stb that drives my motor correctly as I find it sending the dish to the wrong place.
I do have a pci card but I need to spend time learning how to use it

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