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[emboko]

CHIEF SOITA


For those with VSR 9000 HD remember that you can only input the b*ss keys if you have patched the receiver with the latest firmware. This can be accessed from AST-MICSupport.


That was your post once-upon-a-time. Do you still remember anythng about the astrovox VSR-9000HD? not premier. I was wondering how to connect it to the internet. ads say it has an ethernet port, mine is blank there. Either it is a totally/badly pirated clone or there is something am missing. i know what an ethernet port looks like, and i have the menu(at least i can access it) to set up internet(ip address,:blabla🙂 How does that work? I got this one real cheap, as i was a bit suspicious about online vendors so bargained(not too hard) to knock price from the advertised 6k to 3k. End of:rant:

 

[SatMag]

I read somewhere about a Combo decoder( dvbt2 / dvbs2) going for 10 to 12k.Try to Google Thyworld or Thyword tv, it my shed some light.

 

[edson05]

FTA-Nash, and other FTA enthusiasts,
Is it possible to nab Eutelsat 28A in Dar?
I have 8 feet dish ready, is it enough or do I need a bigger one?

You may require a 5meter (16 feet) or larger dish. Sat-hunters living in north Africa, e.g., Tunisia might be able to receive the satellite with a 8ft dish.

Still in North Africa, some Tps may be elusive mainly in the evening on a 1.2m dish especially those on the superbeam. As recent as August 2013, I used to receive all Tps on E28A and most Tps on the Astras on the 28.2/5˚E position from Algiers with a 1.2m except the UK beams on the Astras. The UK beams were/are too tight that you need(ed) larger than 2.4m to nail them from as close as Algiers.
There is noticeable seasonal signal strength variation with the weakest signals in winter but am not sure if this would have an effect in the tropics. My intuition tells me that if the signal drop is inherent from up-linking which is also affected by the winterly conditions, then definitely the drop has to be "global" irrespective of location, though there would be more drop in colder regions, but its just my opinion.
Like FTA-Nash suggested, 5m or greater seems to be the right range to start.

 

[edson05]

CHIEF SOITA


For those with VSR 9000 HD remember that you can only input the b*ss keys if you have patched the receiver with the latest firmware. This can be accessed from AST-MICSupport.


That was your post once-upon-a-time. Do you still remember anythng about the astrovox VSR-9000HD? not premier. I was wondering how to connect it to the internet. ads say it has an ethernet port, mine is blank there. Either it is a totally/badly pirated clone or there is something am missing. i know what an ethernet port looks like, and i have the menu(at least i can access it) to set up internet(ip address,:blabla🙂 How does that work? I got this one real cheap, as i was a bit suspicious about online vendors so bargained(not too hard) to knock price from the advertised 6k to 3k. End of:rant:

Since this "astrovox VSR-9000HD" doesn't have an ethernet port, it leaves one thinking of the two other common ways through which this box can receive data from the internet; RS232 protocols (e.g. sssp) and USB Modems.
I could be wrong but its hard to come by an HD stb that supports USB modems at 3K. This leaves RS232 as the practical option. Does this "astrovox" have the RS232 port (9 pin = 5+4)?

 

[mashaa]

Since this "astrovox VSR-9000HD" doesn't have an ethernet port, it leaves one thinking of the two other common ways through which this box can receive data from the internet; RS232 protocols (e.g. sssp) and USB Modems.
I could be wrong but its hard to come by an HD stb that support USB modems at 3K. This leaves RS232 as the practical option. Does this "astrovox" have the RS232 port (9 pin = 5+4)?

Astrovox 9000 has Ethernet port, I once had it. the port is usually a separate Jack connected to the rs232 port

 

[CHIEF SOITA]

CHIEF SOITA


For those with VSR 9000 HD remember that you can only input the b*ss keys if you have patched the receiver with the latest firmware. This can be accessed from AST-MICSupport.


That was your post once-upon-a-time. Do you still remember anythng about the astrovox VSR-9000HD? not premier. I was wondering how to connect it to the internet. ads say it has an ethernet port, mine is blank there. Either it is a totally/badly pirated clone or there is something am missing. i know what an ethernet port looks like, and i have the menu(at least i can access it) to set up internet(ip address,:blabla🙂 How does that work? I got this one real cheap, as i was a bit suspicious about online vendors so bargained(not too hard) to knock price from the advertised 6k to 3k. End of:rant:

Good Evening Emboko,

The Astrovox 9000 HD was my second receiver and it served me well when it came to cline usage. There is an adapter that can be connected to the r232 port with one end having a lan port. This gadget enables you to connect the receiver to the net.

Sold the receiver and bought the srt 4922. Will check out if i can find the adapter and PM.

 

[edson05]

Astrovox 9000 has Ethernet port, I once had it. the port is usually a separate Jack connected to the rs232 port

Good Evening Emboko,

The Astrovox 9000 HD was my second receiver ... There is an adapter that can be connected to the r232 port with one end having a lan port.

Thank you mashaa and CHIEF SOITA for pointing this out. I personally don't know this decoder but surely this should be a breakthrough for our friend emboko.

 

[bra.kop]

heloo am not familiar with strong 4950m.does it have a rca/av port for connectors apart from hdmi?

 

[Kevin11]

Bwana Kevin11
Are you planning to get rid of your 1.95cm dish or you wish to keep it, and what's your location?

I'm in UMOJA 2 NAIROBI..I'm planning on keeping n using my 1.95cm prime

 

[RankSat]

heloo am not familiar with strong 4950m.does it have a rca/av port for connectors apart from hdmi?

Check here:

http://www.strong-technologies.ae/Document/SRT 4950M Brochure.pdf

 

[emboko]

Good Evening Emboko,

The Astrovox 9000 HD was my second receiver and it served me well when it came to cline usage. There is an adapter that can be connected to the r232 port with one end having a lan port. This gadget enables you to connect the receiver to the net.

Sold the receiver and bought the srt 4922. Will check out if i can find the adapter and PM.

Thanks, chief.

 

[emboko]

Since this "astrovox VSR-9000HD" doesn't have an ethernet port, it leaves one thinking of the two other common ways through which this box can receive data from the internet; RS232 protocols (e.g. sssp) and USB Modems.
I could be wrong but its hard to come by an HD stb that supports USB modems at 3K. This leaves RS232 as the practical option. Does this "astrovox" have the RS232 port (9 pin = 5+4)?

Hi. I will tell you a very short story. The vendor i bought it off of also had another stb. The pichas were so bad, but i could id the Astrovox, so i bought that. Left the other one well alone. looked coopery cased like one of those things boys made out of heat sinks and called audio power amps. a few days ago, i realised what i had seen, but this is several moons too late. I contact him and confirm it was an Xmaster:sad::doh:, complete with subscription. again he wanted 6k for it, then. And no he does not have it. He sold it and is looking for one hisself! He did not know what he was selling. He gets them(used,from variuos clients) and all he does is post them online. Wish i had the guts to gamble and bought the lot:crazy::angry::der:

That is how i got it for that price, HD and all(except for the fabled adaptor). I have a cheap and nasty usb-ethernet port adaptor(lightwave, worked when it felt like it even when new) that i stuck in the usb port but was unrecognised. tried a dlink usb wi-fi adaptor, no luck. will wait for the right adaptor, now that i know there is one.

 

[emboko]

Astrovox 9000 has Ethernet port, I once had it. the port is usually a separate Jack connected to the rs232 port

Thanks for pointing this out. Is the adaptor anything that any other equipment uses or is it specific to this stb? i know it is a wild shot but maybe someone has seen it used/sold elsewhere.

 

[FTA-Nash]

heloo am not familiar with strong 4950m.does it have a rca/av port for connectors apart from hdmi?

For the SRT4950M, Composite Video Output is via a Jack Connector, which also provides output for L/R Stereo audio Output. Digital Audio-Video Output is via HDMI 1.3 (High Definition Multimedia Interface). There is also an option for Electrical Digital Audio output via a suitable S/PDIF Jack. Check details at: Strong Technologies | Products ; Details

 

[QIMEU]

I'm in UMOJA 2 NAIROBI..I'm planning on keeping n using my 1.95cm prime

Greetings to the house. Good morning Kevin11. please sell to me your ''1.95cm'' prime. whatever price, i am ready to pay. please post a picture of the same.

 

[regiment jey]

Greetings to the house. Good morning Kevin11. please sell to me your ''1.95cm'' prime. whatever price, i am ready to pay. please post a picture of the same.

1.95cm dish? is this a joke? i also want to see this "1.95cm" please post a picture of this dish.

 

[mtuko2]

There is a Combo decoder available at 'Digital-Life Electronics" – Luthuli Avenue / Kamae Rd junction - that goes by the name "THY-WORD QC-XPLUS SERIES V DVB-T2/S2 COMBO RECEIVER". It goes for Sh.12000. You can try to bargain for a better deal. Also check: www.thywordtv.co.ke

here is a reply from the company regarding the Decorder


Hi Joakim,
The decoder alone is retailing at ksh8,000.
Please note the decoder has the following features among others;
*DVB-T2 - You can watch local digital channels via normal aerial
*DVB-S2 - You can watch Free-To-Air Satellite programming via satellite dish in both MPEG2 and MPEG4(HD).
*USB - For recording TV programmes as well as playing videos/audio saved in a USB device
(including video/audio/pictures etc) saved in your phone as well.
*Over-Voltage protection - Inbuilt protection to protect decoder against power surges
*Parental Control
*Blind Scan
*Diseqc 1.0, 1.2
*RF Modulator - An inbuilt RF modulator to enable signal distribution with RF in/out and antennae in/out
Feel free to contact us for further clarifications,
Warm regards,
Eric Gitonga
Managing Director
Thy Word TV Ltd.

 

[mtuko2]

Good Evening Emboko,

The Astrovox 9000 HD was my second receiver and it served me well when it came to cline usage. There is an adapter that can be connected to the r232 port with one end having a lan port. This gadget enables you to connect the receiver to the net.

Sold the receiver and bought the srt 4922. Will check out if i can find the adapter and PM.

I can hook you with one tell me how to send the adapter

 

[Kevin11]

1.95cm dish? is this a joke? i also want to see this "1.95cm" please post a picture of this dish.

Hi Qimeu! I don't know how 1 can post a pic in the forum..some of you call it 1.8m mine I measured n remeasured n it brought several results of 1.95m..I'm working on nabbing eutelsat 8w..but ill let u know if am willing to sell..

 

[marungi]

HI mates local card server based in ke..ya no freeze including HD for 36degrees. justpm. or mail alinichev@gmail.com