nay
The Coolsat family will blind scan and find all the transponders, and the channels on them.
I would not waste my time with some old relic without knowing much more about it.
Nor my money.
What is your time worth?
Up to you.
edit: I just looked on eBay.
Found several possible 5000's and 6000's
Gotta watch the shipping charges, of course.
Several members here have recently reported getting 5000's or 6000's for $35, delivered !
I also saw one Mercury II for a good price, and it'd be an excellent choice, too.
Wasn't impressed with the Pansat nor Traxis prices (two other possibilities with blind scan).