Problem with GB Quad tuners

[langkasuka]

The tuners are not good compared to my Dreambox 800HD

Tuner A: GIGA DVB-S2 Internal NIM (DVB-S2)
Tuner B: GIGA DVB-S2 Internal NIM (DVB-S2)

Just to give an example, using my Dreambox 800HD, I manual scanned on 108.2 S-band and I got 120 services.

But using GB Quad on both tuners, I only get 77 services.

Another problem is when I switch channel on other satellites, all the transponders from all the satellites lost signal.

I'm using Diseqc 8x1.

The configuration as follows:

LNB1: Sat1 Diseqc 1.1 Ku-band
LNB2: Sat2 Diseqc 1.2 C-band (no USALS) (68.6E-166.0E)
LNB3: Sat3 Diseqc 1.1 Ku-band
LNB4: Sat4 Diseqc 1.1
LNB5: Sat5 Diseqc 1.1
LNB6: Sat6 Diseqc 1.1

I tried to flash the box using images from Openmips, OpenAAF and OpenVIX but same result I get.

Could somebody please help me on this.

[langkasuka]

Is it possible to use the plug & play DVB-S/S2 tuner module.

I was thinking to put it in the free slot 3 or 4.

[Stanman]

Which PNP?

There are currently none released for the GB Quad

[langkasuka]

Which PNP?

There are currently none released for the GB Quad

I thought the DVB-S/S2 tuner module is already in the market.

The only thing that can be found is the DVB-C/T module.

Is there any tuner that can be fitted in GB Quad slot 3 and 4? Not the one from GB?

[Stanman]

No DVB S/S2 tuners for the GB Quad, AFAIK only the VU range and there not compatible with Quad.

New Kernel has been released so USB tuners should be usable soon

[langkasuka]

No DVB S/S2 tuners for the GB Quad, AFAIK only the VU range and there not compatible with Quad.

New Kernel has been released so USB tuners should be usable soon

USB tuners?

Thank you for the feedback.

[Stanman]

You can use the PCTV 290E USB T2 tuner - this works fine with VIX and the latest kernel on the Quad.

I am using one for the last 6 hours as only updated box today with the drivers and its working brilliantly.

You can also use the USB DVB S2 Sundtek sticks, I have not tried one on the quad but perhaps others have and can fedback.

[langkasuka]

I'm looking for USB DVB S2.

Which drivers are you talking about?

[Stanman]

Pctv is a T2 tuner not sat, for that your ginna have have a look at the sundtek stick.

[langkasuka]

Thanks Stanman.

Do you have any suggestion other than Sundtek Stick.

[plasma]

You can use the PCTV 290E USB T2 tuner - this works fine with VIX and the latest kernel on the Quad.

I am using one for the last 6 hours as only updated box today with the drivers and its working brilliantly.

You can also use the USB DVB S2 Sundtek sticks, I have not tried one on the quad but perhaps others have and can fedback.

Hi

Is pctv 290e usb t2 tuner just plug and play or i must to do something to make it work?

[Stanman]

I would not bother at the moment mate, GB have cocked up the drivers in the latest release, it does work fine with the old drivers, has been reported to them.

[plasma]

Thanks for info Stanman

I will buy it.

Can you tell me is it possible to install two usb dvb-t2 pctv nano tuners to have picture in picture option like i have picture in picture from two integrated dvb-s2 tuners??

[Stanman]

I have never tried it mate, as long as both USB can maintain the power than you should be fine but if your looking at going down this lane than I would suggest buying the SOLO2

[plasma]

Why you think solo2 is better to go ???

I have now on quad 2xdvbs-2 and 2x dvbc/t and want to have 2x usb dvb-t2.