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Miklos · 09-12-07, 10:48 PM

Why does my receiver (Fortec Star Passion) have Hotbird as 0.1E and Astra as 0.2E when everywhere else refers to Hotbird as 13E?

Robbo · 10-12-07, 12:00 AM

Hi,
I don't know why it has them like that, but is wrong, so if you are going to motorise using USALS you will need to change them. If not, then it won't matter, as long as the transponder details are up to date.

Miklos · 12-12-07, 11:14 AM

I contacted Fortec Star in Sheffield the other day and he suggested doing a factory reset.

I did this and the receiver now has the correct locations for ALL the satellites

I have no idea where these settings came from, unless it was an ex display model in Germany or somewhere. I say Germany because the default channels are all German!!!

It looks brand new to me though, and that is what the description said so I have no reason to doubt the guy!!

Just weird ~ but it's sorted now.

Now all I need to do is get my motor to work...lol

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Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,109 Thanks: 28 Thanked 485 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Hotbird? Hi, I don't know why it has them like that, but is wrong, so if you are going to motorise using USALS you will need to change them. If not, then it won't matter, as long as the transponder details are up to date. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

12-12-07, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Miklos Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kingston Upon Hull Posts: 147 Thanks: 19 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Hotbird? I contacted Fortec Star in Sheffield the other day and he suggested doing a factory reset. I did this and the receiver now has the correct locations for ALL the satellites I have no idea where these settings came from, unless it was an ex display model in Germany or somewhere. I say Germany because the default channels are all German!!! It looks brand new to me though, and that is what the description said so I have no reason to doubt the guy!! Just weird ~ but it's sorted now. Now all I need to do is get my motor to work...lol

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