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NEPTUNE95
07-09-2004, 01:05 AM
I keep getting "bad or scrambled channel" message every 5 mins. while viewing certain channels. After a while it gets annoying. Any suggestions! May be addtional hardware needed to boost the signal strength or just wait for new software/fimeware update.
jasjas
07-09-2004, 01:16 AM
what receiver are you useing and what is your software version is loaded to it.
07-09-2004, 04:00 AM
NEPTUNE95
07-09-2004, 04:45 AM
what receiver are you useing and what is your software version is loaded to it.

I am using Lifetime Ultra receiver and the software version is Al7bar FTA_040506_232api(NTSC).bin. I've checked the file and it is not corrupted.
jasjas
07-09-2004, 06:51 AM
are you useing boot 4.2 or 6 ?
07-09-2004, 02:28 PM
NEPTUNE95
07-09-2004, 07:31 PM
are you useing boot 4.2 or 6 ?
I am not sure the about the boot version. My guess is 6.0 The bin file I downloaded does not indicate the boot version. To my understanding Al7barFTA_040506_232api(NTSC).bin is the only bin file that is most current(NEW) for the Ultra receiver put on in May 2004. Has there been a newer version released since then. If so then what kind of improvements does the new version have.
07-09-2004, 10:18 PM
jock smith
07-09-2004, 11:56 PM
where can i find that file thanks.

the file is here but u had better do a lot more reading be cause u don,t have your ducks in a row.this is not a cake walk.good luck.
jjdolphin
07-12-2004, 09:35 PM
Generally the bad signal message comes when you do not have all the transponder frequencies set properly.

Try changing frequencies and rescan the transponders.
CAPTRICK
07-16-2004, 09:09 AM
Generally the bad signal message comes when you do not have all the transponder frequencies set properly.

Try changing frequencies and rescan the transponders.
What frequencies should I be using for the Ultra?I set them for 11250, I am using a DTV Lnb; are they a standard or universal LNB.
CAPTRICK