Optibox Anaconda HD

EB it definitely is a size issue when it comes to SatMex5 and Gaklaxy16. Also depending on what signal quality you are attaining from a specific tp will affect your receivers blind scan as well. Bigger is definitely better in this biz. I will be receiving my anaconda stb shortly and I'll put it through all those tests, rest assured.
 
satcrazy said:
It took 15 min. To scan one transponder. I deleted all frequencies before the scan.

If it took you 5 to 10 min. To scan the whole satellite , then something is wrong! That's about the average time for most of the satellites that I scan( I am talking about 15 min. For just one transponder). Do you think that the raptor has a faster processor?
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Can you send me the serial number of your receiver in a pm? We would like to check it.
Also post any pictures you can get of this receiver. Something is not right here. EB
 
el bandido said:
FSTV Is no problem for my Raptor.
But I do not get any signal on the Galaxy 16 1562 SR channels. I do not know if the problem is my dish, location, or receiver.
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99w 3931H 1562 sr is TV Puebla and is one of the weaker signals on that satellite so a larger dish may be needed. That is the only one that scans in on my openbox and it is inconsistent as far as coming in on the blind scan. 4004H 2170sr 91w is another one that doesn't blind scan in for me.
 
Just Ordered one of these Jewels Can"t wait for it to get here. I ordered from here will it come with NA sat file are will i have to load.
 
rodder said:
Just Ordered one of these Jewels Can"t wait for it to get here. I ordered from here will it come with NA sat file are will i have to load.
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Nice congrats! I will make sure it has the NA sat list installed for you before it ships..
 
After performing another blind scan of SES 2 KU band the LPB channels still didn't play correctly with the signal constantly going from 0% to 85% while all other channels on that satellite played just fine. I then swapped out the Anaconda for the Openbox S9 and all the LPB channels played perfectly with a solid signal above 87%.
 
SatelliteGuy said:
After performing another blind scan of SES 2 KU band the LPB channels still didn't play correctly with the signal constantly going from 0% to 85% while all other channels on that satellite played just fine. I then swapped out the Anaconda for the Openbox S9 and all the LPB channels played perfectly with a solid signal above 87%.
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Interesting...Perhaps the problem is on your end though. I also switched from my S9 to the Anaconda and tested this.

I have a solid 74% signal on 87W and this is just on a 39" dish with zero fluctuations on any of the LPB channels including the HD..Just solid 74% all the time.
 
ViP3R said:
Interesting...Perhaps the problem is on your end though. I also switched from my S9 to the Anaconda and tested this.

I have a solid 74% signal on 87W and this is just on a 39" dish with zero fluctuations on any of the LPB channels including the HD..Just solid 74% all the time.
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Thank you for taking the time to take the pictures. I'll try the Anaconda again.
 
SatelliteGuy said:
After performing another blind scan of SES 2 KU band the LPB channels still didn't play correctly with the signal constantly going from 0% to 85% while all other channels on that satellite played just fine. I then swapped out the Anaconda for the Openbox S9 and all the LPB channels played perfectly with a solid signal above 87%.
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Did you remove the Anaconda and connect the Openbox the EXACT same way the Anaconda was connected?
Post your .fdu file that is in the Anaconda so we can check it for problems.
 
Getting on soapbox...

There is a new inexpensive FTA HD satellite receiver on the market that everyone is raving about on another satellite forum. After reading the reviews and user comments I’m so happy that I purchased the Optibox Anaconda HD receiver instead which in my opinion is of much higher quality and value.

Sure like most FTA satellite receivers the Optibox Anaconda has its faults, but this receiver really shines when it comes to video quality, onscreen graphics, channel manager, remote control and receiver design, available inputs and outputs, web features and so much more. Even the box it came in and owner’s manual look good. It just goes to show just how much time and effort went into producing this quality product.

Hopefully the blind scan problems get resolved soon, but once the satellites are scanned to gain access to the latest channels this receiver is one of the best available today for us FTA hobbyists.

Getting off soapbox...

Thank You,
SatelliteGuy
 
"Sure like most FTA satellite receivers the Optibox Anaconda has its faults, but this receiver really shines when it comes to video quality, onscreen graphics, channel manager, remote control and receiver design, available inputs and outputs, web features and so much more."

That's what I said initially at the other site, not verbatim, and yet the naysayers still harped on and on. I know I am enjoying the Optibox more and more, even though I bitch every once in a while. Glad I bought it.
 
Optibox was brought here by us because we were tired of getting served the same Ali receivers over and over again.
Two new receivers were released this year by U.S. manufacturers, but in reality, these are cheap Ali receivers that are made in China just like Openbox.

It does not look like the blind scan will be fixed on the Anaconda and the Gekko. At one point, I was asked to furnish detailed information about the blind scan problem. I have been given several reasons why the blind scan is slow including using the wrong settings. We have tried every setting combination that I know of so we know it is not a setting problem.

Until we see what is going to be done about the blind scan, I do not recommend the Optibox Anaconda or Gekko to anybody that cannot handle a slow blind scan speed. We were told many times that the blind scan on the Anaconda, Gekko, and the Raptor were the same, but this is not true! I expect them to fix the blind scan or at least have the decency to tell us why it will not be fixed! EB
 
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Sorry to hear that the supplier has this kind of response. If they did their homework, they could cut out a nice slice of the American pie just by correcting some of these issues. A small slice initially, but after they made a name for themselves, a lot of business would be steered in their direction.

Anyone in particular that we could do a mass mailing with concrete ideas?
 
You are correct.
I have already posted what receivers are the same and I have posted the tools so you can change the software.

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0x250200A0 Octagon SF 1008 SE+
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Knowing that the optibox anaconda has the most sensitive tuner of my fleet or receivers well justifies the purchase of this box. It's a shame that the blind scan issue will not be addressed. My anaconda will be used with one of the skybox receivers for feeds. If we could just get 4:2:2 feeds on an azbox, blind scan of the skybox F3 and tuner sensitivity of the anaconda all in one box I'd be in stb heaven.
 
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