please help

[Mr Tony]

Agreed with Anole...PM Sadoun

He's on here alot but since its the weekend maybe not as much but he'll get back to ya. Just be polite

 

[Randy1]

It did not come with cable, could i get one at walmart? MAn, I'll be extra nice.

thanks!
R

 

[Randy1]

the cable connection on the back of the box is a female for nine pins. 5 pin holes on top four on bottom!

Let me know if i can run to walmart or not and this tonight!!

Thanks to all you guys. You guys are awesome!!!!!!!

 

[Mr Tony]

If you have the cable to load the firmware, I'd try going through that, just for grins. See if it'll take the firmware. You can get if from the fortecstar website..and the loader program too.

I dont see the Dynamic on there...I see the Merc II which is pretty much the same

as for the cable its a "Female-to-female 9-pin NULL modem cable needed"...computer type cable. Radio Shack carries them too

 

[Larobpra]

I had a problem with my Fortec Mercury II when I first tried it last fall. I don't recall just what it took to get it going but I did ask for help here. http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/157099-remote-control-question.html

 

[Lak7]

You are looking for a "Null Modem" Serial cable.
Do you have an older Computer that has that type of connection?

 

[Randy1]

Does walmart?

 

[Randy1]

Great idea, I will go upstairs and check.... back shortly!!!

 

[Lak7]

Walmart may be a long shot, check their web site first

 

[Mr Tony]

Does walmart?

according to their web site, no

just online

 

[Randy1]

the cable connection on the back of the box is a female for nine pins. 5 pin holes on top four on bottom!

Let me know if i can run to walmart or not and this tonight!!

Thanks to all you guys. You guys are awesome!!!!!!!

Rip, I dont know what male and female is, the connection is a male, 9 total pins, 5 across top and four across bottom. any advise for this type of cable.

 

[Lak7]

This is what you are looking for...
Cables To Go 6-Ft. DB9 F/F Null Modem Cable - RadioShack.com

 

[Randy1]

thats it!! but i dont have that connection on the other end on my laptop. I'll try searching!

 

[Anole]

reality check:

I would NOT recommend a neophyte reload the firmware!
Especially on a brand new box!
Only if Sadoun recommends the procedure.

If you bought it from me, and screwed with it like that, I wouldn't take it back!

 

[Lak7]

Anole is correct, talk to Sadoun first, see if he says it's OK and will take it back if you are unsuccessful.

The Part you need for you laptop is a Walmart, Radio Shack, and other places......
Walmart.com: Iogear USB to Serial Adapter GUC232A: Computers
http://www.bestlinknetware.com/product-detail.asp?sku=150407

 

[Randy1]

ok, I will wait and get up with MR. Sadoun!!!

Once again, thanks to all you guys for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

R

 

[rv1pop]

The 4 dashes go away when the receiver has finishrd booting. If they do not go away -- then not booted. Possibly an internal connector has come unplugged. I would talk to Sadoun - He is good people!