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camslangman · 21-11-10, 09:02 PM

I am reading on this stuff and I'm not sure exactly what this means I see it in menus and general use . Stupid question --maybe .please enlighten me.

Robbo · 22-11-10, 12:35 AM

Hi, pretty sure it means changing channels with the remote control (The zapper).

Of American origins I would have thought.

SAT-WORLD · 22-11-10, 10:20 AM

As Robbo says,it refers to channel hopping,and seems to have entered numerous satellite receiver manuals.
Even the satellite reference website King of Sat refers to itself as:

Quote:

European Satellite Zapping & Directory

You'll also see the zap term under the live screenshots or live streaming on King of Sat.

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camslangman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	zap I am reading on this stuff and I'm not sure exactly what this means I see it in menus and general use . Stupid question --maybe .please enlighten me.

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Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: zap Hi, pretty sure it means changing channels with the remote control (The zapper). Of American origins I would have thought. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites