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    Quote Originally Posted by Iya View Post
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    The only "name" name I remember from 15 years ago is Topfield, but they've probably been surpassed by the myriad of others (chinese clones or whatever)
    Topfield effectively abandoned their UK user base a decade ago but third party software and bug fixes written by a few customers kept the original boxes going. Many Topfiled users seem to have migrated to Enigma 2 boxes in the past 4 years or so.
    Xtrend ET10K, 2 x satellite tuners 28.2 (Sky FTA), 2 x hybrid (UK Freeview), Zgemma H9S (satellite)

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    Gigablue ordered.
    Noobie question.....do i need special LNB to use with the FBC tuner, or can I use my "ordinary" Primesat LNB?

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    Hi lya,

    I've just ordered a gigablue 4k ue.

    I've returned my technos to the rainforest. Hopefully I'll get on better with this.

    What's a primesat lnb? Im assuming my standard sky dish will do the job. The tuners might be smarter or have a wider band, but I doubt that forces a better lnb? No idea though.

    Did you go for the UE model?

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    @iya @inoton
    Giag UE 4K, is a very nice receiver, but..
    To get any real benefit from the fbc tuners, you need a new unicable lnb ... so you need to do some reading on the fbc/unicable requirements ... would have been better before ordering, but better late than never
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    Gigablue Quad 4K & UE 4K
    .........FBC Tuners:
    ------------------> GT-Sat unicable LNB to 1.5M dish(28.2E)
    ------------------> Gigablue unicable LNB to 80 cm dish(19.2E)
    .......................
    Vu+ Uno4KSE, Dreambox dm900
    AX HD61, Edision Osmio 4K+, Zgemma H9Combo, Octagon SF8008 , gbtrio4k, h9se using unicable ports
    Zgemma H9 C/S into Giga4K

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    Eek. Will I be able to watch freesat with my current dish (from sky)

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    Unicable and FBC tuners are two different technologies.

    You can use a standard tuner with a unicable LNB. This is more versatile. If more people use them, prices might come down quicker.

    You can also use an FBC tuner with a standard/universal LNB. You do not need a unicable LNB with FBC tuners.
    Yes, a unicable LNB with an FBC satellite tuner will give more access to signal stream

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    Abu as usual is correct, but having only a dual FBC tuner (only option with the Giga 4K) for DVB-S2 and then sticking a normal LNB on the end of the cable kind of removes the point of buying the receiver... and changing the LNB to a Unicable LNB is not a big deal in terms of fitting or cost............ but if you don‘t want to watch and record a great deal then stay with your current LNB‘S
    Gigablue Quad 4K & UE 4K
    .........FBC Tuners:
    ------------------> GT-Sat unicable LNB to 1.5M dish(28.2E)
    ------------------> Gigablue unicable LNB to 80 cm dish(19.2E)
    .......................
    Vu+ Uno4KSE, Dreambox dm900
    AX HD61, Edision Osmio 4K+, Zgemma H9Combo, Octagon SF8008 , gbtrio4k, h9se using unicable ports
    Zgemma H9 C/S into Giga4K

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iya View Post
    You mean the "built in" network tester?

    Lan Adapter Ticked (OK)
    Local disconnected (x)
    DHCP enabled (tick)
    IP address unconfirmed (x)
    Nameserver unconfirmed (x)

    which is exactly what I get if I don't plug anything into ethernet.
    i would get those readings when not connected to internet and a reboot of box and router would fix it.

    you mentioned sky hub which got me thinking if possible could there be a shield stopping network connections?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lnoton View Post
    Eek. Will I be able to watch freesat with my current dish (from sky)
    Yes don't worry, FBC tuners are backwards compatible with standard legacy LNB's, if you ever decide to change your LNB go for Unicable and set the tuners to unicable.
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    Cool. My box is OFD. So I'll be back on in a bit reporting the same issue I had with my technomate lol.

    Another price drop on them btw. I know wos sells them...but stupidly priced else where at the mo.

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