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Originally Posted by pmb1010
You might want to find out if you can exchange that BSC-621-2 for a regular BSC-621.
The -2 model has a dual frequency Ku band antenna ("Universal") whereas the non-2 model has single frequency Ku antenna ("Standard").
It's important with the DSR 922 (I think that's what you mean, the 4dtv C&Ku band receiver?) It kind of requires the "Standard" type of Ku LNB as it cant handle the frequency used by the universal models.
And as you are searching for DSR922, make sure you buy from reputable person. These units have a onboard battery that stores a special code. If that battery dies, the motherboard of the receiver is useless. These batteries are only good for about 10 years, and these boxes are getting about that old. Ebay is a popular place to sell defective equipment. Be careful.
If you go that route, there is a C band program provider that offers a 922 box for reasonable amount of money if you sign up for their service. Seems like a good idea to me.
It will work though on the C band stuff and the other receivers, although I'm not famaliar with Globecast receiver as long as it can select Universal LNB it should be OK. |
I agree re wanting a standard Ku lnbf if you have a DCII receiver.
Also, re the battery, I don't have a 4DTV, but have two 4200s, which are commercial versions, which also have a battery. One is about 10 years old, and the other is an EBAY purchase, which I'm guessing is probably older than 10 years based on what model it is. Neither gave me any problem with respect to the battery, however I needed to get my original 10 year old one repaired for an unrelated reason, and there is a company that repairs these things, and they will replace the battery for a reasonable price, so I had them replace the battery while it was in the shop. If the battery does go bad, they can fix that too, however it is more expensive. Ie cheaper to replace the battery before it dies. I also have a couple VCII units, which are even older, and they had similar batteries, but they are still going strong after at least 12 years or more, so I think those batteries last longer than 10 years.