6902 has the same tuner as model 6900 super and is very sensitive. I think that technomate models 6902 and 7102 are the best non linux receivers in the market.Hi
I have installed the 6902, but have not had time to spec it's tuner sensitivity, I have been informed, that the tuners are similar, so maybe the 6902 is as good, which is the current model.
most of the other Technomates I have tried for weak signal operation and they are not as good.
Yes, the original 6900 is just not great with weak signals. I believe the 6900 Super is much better as others have said, but not done any side by side tests myself.Hi timo_w2s
What does "deaf" mean? is that a word for low sensitivity?
I have already had some comments re replacing my Humax Foxsat HD so this may be repeating but I want to keep all the info in this thread. I do like the Humax and it has worked really well here but instead of getting another one I would like to try another make. I already have a little Manhatten which is OK but rather insensative - I don't want to go down the Linux path and don't want Sky either so a Freesat box makes most sense to me. What else is there which is good here on the Fringes?
Welcome to the Forum!
Ubuntu (and many other Distributions used for Computing) are just bells and whistles placed around a Linux Kernel.
So, looking at it the other way around, that same Linux Kernel can be enhanced and customised for specialist uses such as providing the framework for a Satellite Receiver to use.
This provides flexibility and scope for the addition of a vast array of add-ons.
After a day of scanning with my new receiver, I'd have to say that the Technomate 5402 m3 is up there with the best.
I think that's made it clearer, ie to make the kernel a functional part of a receiver setup, rather in the way that same kernel can be used as the 'hub' of, say a CNC machining operation. That said, it's clearly not something I would want to start tinkering with at age 77 - even if I could understand the concept!
I think that's made it clearer, ie to make the kernel a functional part of a receiver setup, rather in the way that same kernel can be used as the 'hub' of, say a CNC machining operation. That said, it's clearly not something I would want to start tinkering with at age 77 - even if I could understand the concept!
I find the 5402 m3 up there with my f15 but my 5302 tuner is the most sensitive of the present receivers I use but its blind scan is super slow.Much worse than the Vu+Duo tuner here. In fact the tuner in my 5402M3 is nothing special.
We are definately fringe cause we can't pick any uk channels up( bbc etc)Depends on how the term " fringe reception " is related to geographic location and which satellites and beams on that sat. you are trying to get signals from at that location.
eg.
Astra 2E psb on the uk beam channels are available from my location even in rain during the daytime only, whereas the sky encrypted channel on the europe beam are available 24/7 with same setup.
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