Azbox firmware recommendations

[cracklincrotch]

My new AzBox Elite is on it's way to my mailbox! And I'm not one to wait around on something like the mailman before I start to get things rolling.

To all you AzBox people out there, is there a particular firmware version you would recommend, at this time? Or a list of firmwares in order of preference? Same goes for the channel editor.

Newest isn't always best. I realize the firmware is currently in beta. But I (and others) may as well start off with something more working than buggy.

 

[Lak7]

Do not scan any channels until after you have loaded a newer firmware, the channel / sat lists are not compatible between all firmware versions.

Version 2880 is latest and requires it's own Editor, marked 2880

I use 2731 (I think it is) and works for me, with Editor 0.9.7

2880 has changes for Multiple Tuners, so if you plan on adding a second Tuner, if or when available, you may be best to go directly to 2880.
If you load 2731, then update to 2880, you will need to re-enter Switch and Motor Settings for each Sat.

 

[brentb636]

I recommend 2371 firmware also, with the Editor 9.7b . The combination works for me. So far haven't seen a reason to upgrade.

 

[chc59]

Another vote for 2731. From what I have read on other forums, 2731 is the correct firmware for users in NA. The later firmware fixes some issues found in Europe. I have also read that loading 2880 adds some new bugs, regarding AC3 IIRC.

Joe

 

[brentb636]

The firmware we are talking about is officially "0.9.2371 TD210S" according to the AZbox System information page.
These dyslexic number changes can't be helping any newbies.

 

[pro96]

Most recent releases are bound for the euro scene anyhow, no effects here is the USA.

 

[B.J.]

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2880 has changes for Multiple Tuners, so if you plan on adding a second Tuner, if or when available, you may be best to go directly to 2880.
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Speaking of multiple tuners.... if they ever become available.... I WAS assuming that I'd probably like to pick up an ATSC tuner, or, if they ever become available, something to tune the DN turbo-8psk (I know)...
However the more I think about it, if it would work, I think what would be MOST handy would be a second DVB-S2 tuner. With that, I could run Ku into one tuner, and C-band into the other tuner. It would be nice to be able to switch back and forth between C and Ku without the need for a switch. Before I had a diseqC switch out at the dish, I could switch between C and Ku using a 2x1 diseqC switch, however since I now have a 4x1 for Ku out at the dish, I can't do that anymore. I've tried using a 22KHz switch, but the switch I have doesn't seem to work for slaved signals where one of the lnbs is always powered. Ie I could switch to Ku channels if C-band wasn't connected, and could always switch to C-band, but if C-band is connected (it's always powered), then that leaks through and keeps me from locking anything on Ku.
Maybe getting a higher quality 22khz switch would work, but it seems like having 2 tuners would be the best solution. So I just hope that they make a DVB-S2 tuner available, and I hope the software will allow selecting a 2nd DVB-S2 tuner.

 

[cracklincrotch]

I hope the software will allow selecting a 2nd DVB-S2 tuner.

I'd be surprised if you couldn't have two of the same tuners.

 

[Babadem]

Another vote for 2731. From what I have read on other forums, 2731 is the correct firmware for users in NA. The later firmware fixes some issues found in Europe. I have also read that loading 2880 adds some new bugs, regarding AC3 IIRC.

Joe

Interesting.