There are so many different receivers out there that its hard to give advice on this subject. What you need to look for is good support from the code writers that make these bin files so we can enjoy free TV. Starting last June, ALL FTA receivers were shut down by new encryption for about 3 months. It looked like we were never going to get back up and running. Finally, Viewsat receivers came out with a bin file to decrypt the encryption. Some say they cracked it themselves, others say they bought the information they needed. It doesn't really matter how they got it, the fact is they were the only receivers working for about 1 1/2 months. In time the other brands got the fix also. This is what you need to look at. If your receiver goes black, who will be first to write the code to turn it back on. I was a long time user of Pansat receivers, then purchased a Viewsat during the last blackout. I am well satisfied with my Viewsat so that is my first choice now. I still like the Pansats also. Stay away from what they call CLONE boxes. Support (files) for these are always hard to find and the manufacturer my disappear fast. Average price for a good box will be around $150 to $200. Most FTA forums are free to join and so the files are free too. DO NOT pay to join a site or buy the bin files. Hope this helped some. Jerry
Jerry Thanks 4 the advice... My friends has a pansat 2500a so i think i might go with that considering he already know how to mess with it. Thanks again
Srry one more question? what kinda Viewstat you have... is there a difference with downloading files for different models or it basicly all the same programming? ok that might of been more then one..lol
I have the Viewsat Platinum. File loading is almost the same on both Pansat and Viewsat. Just a slight difference in the look of the loader program. I did own the pansat 2700A which is the one I gave my daughter to use. pansat just came out with a 2800 that seems like a good box. You should be able to learn the programming very easy. Join this forum at the link below if you want the Pansat. Its the site the program coder (Blacklist) supports the most. Files are usually released there first. Free to join. Then read the getting started--and setup guides. http://www.future-fta.info. Jerry
Same as always, they just want everyone to get mad and give up FTA or subscribe to service. They hope people will think its not worth the trouble anymore. Not really a big deal if they only change the keys. Jerry
Hi got a problem...i was watching a show when its starting flashing tp udate 40% and it wasnt going away so i turned of the reciever (using the power on/off in the back)...but when i powered it up again it gives me the language option screen so i clicked english and then exit but its showing me the menu screen and not allowing me to exit to go watch the tv. (im pretty good with this pansat but first time im getting this problem...if you dont understand the problem or a part of this problem, just ask me and i'll try my best to reword the problem
It sounds like DN decided to move the channel you were watching which is probably why you got the TP update message. This is a guess, so I think it was trying to find the new TP and maybe couldn't locate it so it stuck there. The power off cycle must have cleared some channel memory. I would do a factory reset and clear all channels and then rescan everything to get them all back. Thats a problem I never heard of so I'm just guessing. Jerry
@Jerry746 ...ye im going to try that later that most likey is the problem...that never happened before...also Jerry i heard there is a new bin with the autoroll feature working... do you know where i could find this file or if you heard about this thanks man
Here is the latest 3500 bin. You can usually get them at:: http://www.future-fta.info. BIN FILE http://future-fta.info/Forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8546&d=1164766424 Jerry
OK finally i just got a USB - Rs232 connector with a gender change 4 my pansat 2500a . I am having problems loading anything to my pansat. I was able to get it where it says downloading but stays at 0% then it says failed. iam using Com4 every other port says open. i Couldnt get the female 2 female Rs 232 cuz i dont have the port in the rear of my computer for it. i have a radean 850xl platium video card. i only have usb ports. What am i doing wrong. Thanks
happy and healthy new year jerry, i needed to rescan my sats, i did both echo7 and 8 and i thought there is a 3 one i need to do a blind scan, vertical only, do you know which one it is, and or what the position is, i have an oval dish, thanks
Not sure which one you had. Go to this site link below and see if any of the sats look familiar. http://www.lyngsat.com/ Happy Holidays to you. Jerry
Jerry - With the holidays coming up, I'd like to get my clone 3500 receiver up and running with an autoroll bin (right now I manually enter in the keys). Has a new clone safe bin been released? (I haven't updated my receiver in over a month.) On a related note, if I were to bite the bullet and purchase a totally new receiver, what would you recommend and where would you recommend I purchase one from? Last question. There is a Remax business channel on one of the sats, but I'm not sure which one. Do you know which one and it's location? I'm currently using an old DSS dish, which is believe is pointed on 119, so I would reposition my existing dish to pick it up until I can get a dual feed Dish Pro. Do you also have a link to a location showing a sat arch chart to help me reposition? Thanks in advance for any help and advice. Happy Holidays!
hey jerry i'm new to pansat 2700, im not sure on how to put in the codes manually or where do i get the keys for the pansat. can you please tell me how do i put the codes in manually and which codes to put in. Is it like the coolsat where i press 8282 to put in manually? thanks for your time
Hi guys. I new on FTA stuff, my big bro, buy a pansat 3500s like gift for my birthday. And i have a problem, i can see free channels, but many of then don't have sound, like STC or Documentary channel. Any idea guys? please help me.
This is the latest file I can find that claims to be clone safe. http://www.dsstester.com/download.php?file=1716 I have no way of testing this so use at your own risk. As to the Remax channels, check this site below. Then click on dish 110 or 119 on the left side. It will list everything on that sat by channel name, sid ,and transponder. http://www.lyngsat.com/ Type satfinder in a Google search and see if anything comes up. I have a program I downloaded from somewhere but can't remember where. If you can't find anything, PM your e-mail address to me and I'll attach it as a file back to you. Jerry
The dish providers sent down a new encryption change about a week ago that was aimed at those using plastic cards. It also messed up some channels on FTA causing freeze up and no audio like your problem. There have been new bin files released to correct most of those problems. For Pansat files check either of these sites below. http://www.future-fta.info. http://www.al7bar.tk. http://www.electronicguru.net Jerry
