I just ordered the Octagon SF-4008. Looks like that is the only way to get a review of it.
Octagon SF-4008
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There are many ongoing posts on the other forums. So far,
1- It has a very sensitive tuner.
2- Still many bugs need correcting via drivers and images.
3- Dxers having to use signal finder to compensate for lack of blindscan.
4- Some plugins working; some still need rewrites.
5- Same with some skins.
6- Considering the initial hiccups, most are happy with their receivers.
7- The unhappy folks are the ones that expected a receiver with less bugs with its premiere release.
I guess when they release the 4018, most bugs should be gone.
1- It has a very sensitive tuner.
2- Still many bugs need correcting via drivers and images.
3- Dxers having to use signal finder to compensate for lack of blindscan.
4- Some plugins working; some still need rewrites.
5- Same with some skins.
6- Considering the initial hiccups, most are happy with their receivers.
7- The unhappy folks are the ones that expected a receiver with less bugs with its premiere release.
I guess when they release the 4018, most bugs should be gone.
Mine came in last week, bugs yes as can be expected and being fixed. Using openATV and openVIX. You will not be sorry EB, blindscan should be soon?? Now for a 4K tv and we will be complete. This sucker scans like no other box I have ever owned, well they were Vu+ take it from there. My AZbox premium plus was excellent.
Does the box do DVB/S2 16APSK? I have no clear answer for this.
It should only take me a few minutes to answer this question once I get the box.
It should only take me a few minutes to answer this question once I get the box.
http://www.satshop.fi/digiboksit/octagon-sf4008-bundle.html
The price was $225 U.S. (Shipped) for dual DVB-S2 version.
Pay attention to what you are doing. Or you will get a receiver that is not configured correctly!
The price was $225 U.S. (Shipped) for dual DVB-S2 version.
Pay attention to what you are doing. Or you will get a receiver that is not configured correctly!
I can find these transponders on other satellites with ease using the modified blindscan plugin.
Hello EB
Well the only option we need to check is this one.
Octagon Tuner Dual 2 x DVB-S2X (satellite) for Octagon SF4008 +€35.00
Correct?
Regards.
Chewie
nstalled tuner 1-2*
Octagon Tuner Dual 2 x DVB-T2/C (terrestrial/cable) for Octagon SF4008 +€45.00
Octagon Tuner Dual 2 x DVB-S2X (satellite) for Octagon SF4008 +€35.00
Qty:
Correct.
Down below it, you may add the third DVB-S2 tuner, which is the same double tuner, BUT only one tuner works in the second slot. So I did not get the third DVB-S2 tuner.
It is important to select the correct DVB-S2 option, and verify that is what has been selected as you are checking out and billing. Check & Double check.
EB the only frequency I can pick up is 4104 with three channels. the two 16ASPK channels no go not even a signal indication with direct input. Now there are other factors pertaining to the dish and the setup, once the snow goes, you can't relate to that ,some fine tuning would be in order.
Look at the screenshots of post 88 and 89. All the info is there.
The apsk transponders I listed are data and do not have video channels. Thanks for checking. This is something I can do quickly and easily once the receiver arrives.
My Octagon arrived today. It needs some work, but has the makings of a very nice receiver.