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12-02-2006, 12:31 PM
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How to flush fortec star
I would like to know, How to flush fortec star Lifetime classic Na.
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12-02-2006, 01:08 PM
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1) Open toilet lid
2) Drop receiver into bowl
3) Close lid securely
4) Locate lever handle on left side of tank
5) Push lever handle down firmly
6) Read FORUM RULES immediately
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12-02-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bobkat
1) Open toilet lid
2) Drop receiver into bowl
3) Close lid securely
4) Locate lever handle on left side of tank
5) Push lever handle down firmly
6) Read FORUM RULES immediately
kat |
to funny kat.LMAO 
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100cm Fortec dish
90cm Fortec dish
2 DG-240 HH motors
Co Rotor II feed horn
Norsat 8515 C band lnb
Norsat 4506A Ku lnb
BSC-621-2 Lnbf
Invacom QPH-031 Lnbf
Invacom SNH-031 Lnbf
Fortec Fsku-v universal Lnbf
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12-02-2006, 04:17 PM
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what the hell does he mean by "flush" a reciever?
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12-03-2006, 09:41 PM
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Boy you will need a BIG toilet to flush this receiver.
Seriously, did you mean flash? Check www.fortecstar.com download section. No 3rd party software is tolerated or discussed here.
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12-03-2006, 09:49 PM
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... did you mean flash? Check www.fortecstar.com download section. No 3rd party software is tolerated or discussed here. |
Yes, that's what he meant -- I just didn't want to use the "F" word...
Better you than me... hehehe 
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12-04-2006, 03:32 PM
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Best be careful flashing anything. In most states it is illegal 
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12-04-2006, 03:51 PM
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Nice.. hehehh.... 
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12-04-2006, 04:40 PM
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Best be careful flashing anything. In most states it is illegal |
and don't forget you raincoat when doing this.
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Undien 4600,DSR 922
Fortec Ultra, Satworks 3618
2 Fortec Mercury II
Fortec Classic NA
8.5' Orbitron polar C Ku dish
8.5' Birdview HH C Ku dish
100cm Fortec dish
90cm Fortec dish
2 DG-240 HH motors
Co Rotor II feed horn
Norsat 8515 C band lnb
Norsat 4506A Ku lnb
BSC-621-2 Lnbf
Invacom QPH-031 Lnbf
Invacom SNH-031 Lnbf
Fortec Fsku-v universal Lnbf
V-Box
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12-04-2006, 04:44 PM
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Remember on that short-lived reality show, "America's Greatest Inventor," they had a guy trying to sell this raincoat outfit that supposedly allowed you to 'go to bathroom' inside the outfit if you couldnt have a place quickly.hahahah... it was a bust and the judges right-fully rejected the idea..hahah.. it was so ridiculous to watch the guy demonstrate it.
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12-14-2006, 12:24 AM
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On a serious note, how safe is it to flash a receiver unless there is some sort of a problem?
The receivers Sadoun sells are supposed to come with the latest firmware revision. That being said, unless there is some overwhelming reason to do so, is it really safe to do this?
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12-14-2006, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by glen4cindy
On a serious note, how safe is it to flash a receiver unless there is some sort of a problem?
The receivers Sadoun sells are supposed to come with the latest firmware revision. That being said, unless there is some overwhelming reason to do so, is it really safe to do this? |
I wouldn't unless you can't get anything with your receiver. and remember it voids your warranty on your receiver.
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Undien 4600,DSR 922
Fortec Ultra, Satworks 3618
2 Fortec Mercury II
Fortec Classic NA
8.5' Orbitron polar C Ku dish
8.5' Birdview HH C Ku dish
100cm Fortec dish
90cm Fortec dish
2 DG-240 HH motors
Co Rotor II feed horn
Norsat 8515 C band lnb
Norsat 4506A Ku lnb
BSC-621-2 Lnbf
Invacom QPH-031 Lnbf
Invacom SNH-031 Lnbf
Fortec Fsku-v universal Lnbf
V-Box
I Like To Shop at Sadoun Satellite Sales.www.sadoun.com
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12-14-2006, 07:40 AM
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Be cautious about any upgrades in firmware. I did the software upgrade from Fortec required to edit channels on the Platinum and only made of mess of everything (channel wise). Receiver works fine but had to do a factory reset to clean up all the problems it caused and input everything all over again.
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8.5' Mesh Dish w/ C & Ku lnb's & 24" actuator
8.5' Mesh Dish w/ BSC621-2 fixed install for circular C Band on 40.5
Fortec Star 90cm Dish w/ FSKUv lnbf & DMSISG2100
Motorola DSR922
Fortec Mercury II
Digital Stream HD1150.
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12-14-2006, 08:51 AM
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I've upgraded the software on all my boxes with no issues. The Classic & Ultra were the easiest to do.
I dont understand why the warranty is voided if you download the software form Fortec directly
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12-14-2006, 12:19 PM
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I've also flashed my Ultra a couple times.
First was to fix the motor movement issue when I first got it years ago, and 2nd was just a couple months back. The latest one didnt make any change that I could tell anyway.
I've also flashed a Lifetime-NA model. It did not come from Sadoun with the latest firmware. This flash updated the list of transponders, satellites, etc with more current information. |
12-14-2006, 01:38 PM
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I dont understand why the warranty is voided if you download the software form Fortec directly
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Iceberg, not many people have 19,000 posts under their belt or knowledgeable as you are in working with their receiver software update.
Also, this is a deterrent for some people not to use 3rd party software.
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12-14-2006, 01:41 PM
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Iceberg, not many people have 19,000 posts under their belt or knowledgeable as you are in working with their receiver software update.
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aahhh...gotcha
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Also, this is a deterrent for some people not to use 3rd party software.
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