Recent content by excollier

Nice looking meter....

yes, in non-Freesat mode, but then no 7 day epg, and for a recorder no scheduling recording....basically it becomes a generic FTA receiver in that mode

With Freesat? No

Yes, you can still see them on that satellite with any generic FTA receiver, but not with a Freesat receiver

Here is a link to the user manual if it's of any interest - the meter is fine for my needs although I do miss the spectrum analyzer function - hey ho I used it for the first time yesterday, in the pouring rain :(, got the job done quickly enough I had to edit a couple of TPs (10773 H on 28.2E...

Yes, I have an LG TV with Freesat and a Foxsat HDR with all Raydon's tweaks added (bought it wayy back when they first appeared) I live in Ireland so the gradual move to streaming will not be good

They have gone from Freesat hardware - looks like a slow death of Freesat and satellite tv in general. Not surprising in the days of growing IPTV and all the controls that it brings

Nine channels gone, Great! channels leave Freesat....is this platform being phased out? I guess this is common knowledge by now https://rxtvinfo.com/2024/surprise-removal-of-nine-freesat-channels/ https://rxtvinfo.com/2024/freesat-bears-brunt-of-major-changes-ahead/

sorted, I bought the Primesat FS-700 DVB-s2 Mk2..

Think I'll get the Primesat FS-700 DVB-s2 Mk2 or... https://www.pulsat.com/products/AB-Cryptobox-Compact-Satellite-Meter-DVB%252dS2-with-Rechargeable-Battery.html

If I could save this meter, then I have no need to upgrade to anything else. Not sure how to get 12v to the battery terminal, I have an old motorcycle battery but that might still be outputting around 14v last time I checked

It's not the battery, that was renewed a couple of years back, and also I have done numerous install with it attached to the charger when the battery died on a job. It won't power up even on the charger now, just keeps booting up - then it says "low battery" and shuts down. Then endlessly...

something I never checked (or needed really) it certainly identified channels on SD transponders

My Satlook Micro is on a loop of "Low Battery" then it shuts down and reboots - endlessly, that is with the charger attached. It won't charge and enters this loop I have had it for ten years, maybe more, replaced the battery pack once and it was fine last time I used it a few months back. It...

Thanks, everyone, for the tips. I got out of touch with meters having used the excellent Emitor for so many years, the newer ones seem confusing by comparison. My first meter was a Lacuna, which was also easy and quick to use. Thankfully I'm in no big hurry as I no longer do installs (or very...