New autosearching receiver!

[Apsattv]

Guys take a look at this one..getting pricing soon. Looks like Nokia and DVB2000 can go in the cupboard.

New Coship unit with Blind Search auto search function.

http://www.coship.com/english/products/cdvb3188c.htm

http://www.dvbresource.com/receivers/coship_3188c/coship_3188c_1.html

http://www.dmsiusa.com/cdvb3188c.htm

some screenshots
http://www.pbh-sales.com/screen_shots.htm

[VK4BKP]

Looks like just the thing for people like us that chase satDX. Keep us updated on this one.

[Apsattv]

Should be very cheap as well..

i see it as a cheap 2nd unit running as "slave" for hunting dx and feeds. No need to hook up to a pc to scan either.

Might see about an Apsattv special deal if there is interest in this unit

[star trooper]

Yes, I remembered last year when I was on a business trip to Asia, this company was bragging about blind scanning in FTA satellite but I didn't understand what they're talking about ( I wasn't in this hobby last year). They are located in Jiangsu China.

[vetrun]

I might be interested depending on the price. Thats some quick scan times.

vetrun

[bassett]

Cheap and Nasty, Takes about a week to scan a satellite... :cry: :cry:

[vetrun]

what are you on about bassett?

from http://www.dvbresource.com/receivers/coship_3188c/coship_3188c_1.html

It seemed that the scanning frequencies jumped every 4 MHz. and the complete scan took about 7 minutes . There is a selector box to check off under 4 mhz.scan and gave it a whirl. The scan took 17 minutes and pulled in everything including BVN !


vetrun

[VK4BKP]

One thing I am wondering about is how a PAL output unit handles NTSC like Hallmark and BBC World on Pas8. I think I'd still want one though. As it is I'm totally reliant on someone else for frequency and symbol rate.

[Tech Guy]

So where do we get hold of one in Aus :?:

[Yalickit]

Apsattv, I don't want to steal your thread, but as you are in New Zealand and I in Australia. I will offer the Australian members only, the opportunity to purchase these.

So if your Australian only and you wish to purchase this receiver, pm me your details. When numbers reach 10, I will place an order. All orders will be then confirmed and a deposit of 50% or full payment is required via direct deposit only or money order.

Price $295+gst+p&h. It will be cheaper if the orders exceed 10.

If orders don't reach 10, I won't bother, and I will notify all people here.

(see links below for price comparisons.)

http://www.mpeg2fta.com/coship_3188c__blind_search.htm

http://www.skyvision.com/store/mi7000078.html

[LNB]

the only thing im a bit funny on with this receiver is its only diseqc 1.0 compliant

[Apsattv]

Looks like an ideal 2nd unit slaved to your main receiver.

Think of it more as a enthusiasts tool

[Apsattv]

Yalickit who will take the other 2000 units?
:mrgreen:

[Yalickit]

@apsattv,
you seen the links above for comparisons, obviously you know more than me.

[Apsattv]

I was referring to the factory in China wanting orders of 2000 units at a time.

or were you going to order direct from the U.S?

anyway have units on there way see how the price compares once they arrive.
:mrgreen:

[VK4BKP]

One point of concern if these receivers are being shipped from overseas. What if the receiver requires service? It would be expensive to ship back overseas to get fixed. It was bad enough when my MediaStar spat the dummy under warranty with Australian service.

[Yalickit]

@vk4bkp, I have confirmed the seller will accept costs for returning the machine.

[sinbad]

I have a close German friend (married to a Chinese girl) who runs his own manchiney manufacturing business in Jiangsu and can get them to obtain a price. PM me with numbers and specs etc and I will ask them to find out.

I worked in China for over 5 years so I know how business is done there.

[Apsattv]

Save yourselves the bother its all been done already
Have price final costs likely to be under $200 nz

Send me an email if you're interested in one

commercial orders fine..

I am not in this to make $$$ just a nice idea to offer a deal for users of my site.

[Yalickit]

Those that pm me orders, See Apsattv for your goods. Don't forget you'll have to change the power plug to suit OZ.


@APsattv, I like nice ideas! :D

[bassett]

And if you import the receivers in one box, and the remotes in another, they are considered used,2nd hand, and there will be no import // GST tax..

And I still don,t want one... These Receviers are not new, as in a new idea, This Chinese manafacturer has been producing copies for years,
basicly, there one huge chip and a Power supply,, Will they last, will they stand up to 24/7 use. Who knows. But at the price, of US $125.00
who would care..

[VK4BKP]

Even though they are a good price I'm going to have to give it a miss unfortunately. I got a visit from Bill and he wants all my money. :(

[bassett]

Well ,you just keep "Bill" at your place don,t send him round here.
Rates and Phone have just gone out the door with Electric.

[theslydog]

What ever happened with these Rx's?

What about the next model up - also does auto search for channels and transponders but has extras including 2 CI slots, SPDIF and more memory.

http://www.coship.com/english/products/images/cdvb5300A.jpg

[vetrun]

Are you sure these also have blind search? It would be great if it does.

What model is it?


vetrun

[theslydog]

vetrun
I have been asking folks in the US and Europe on some facts about the CDVB5300A/B
A has SCART and B does not (US one)
Found them on the net in US for $159US and 135Euros in Italy.
Let u know on the blind seach when I find more out.

Here are the specs from Coship. It has a bigger chip than the 3188. It is a STi5518 - bit over 81MHz. and it quite a good chip.

Below is info from the Coship page and at the bottom it says
* Automatic search for transponders and channels.
so maybe it does. But it does not mention auto FEC detection.
I might email Coship and ask.

tsd

Profile:
CDVB5300A is a high cost-effective household digital satellite receiver with ST powerful single chip processor STi5518. It's your final choice to enjoy free to air satellite programs. It also provides common interface for Conax, Cryptoworks, Irdeto, Mediaguard, Nagravision, SECA, Viaccess, NDS, etc.

Features:
* Fully DVB-S / MPEG -2 compliant.
* Dual CI Slots for Conax, Cryptoworks, Irdeto,
Mediaguard, Nagravision, SECA, Viaccess, NDS, etc.
* 4500 channels memory space.
* 200 favorite channels.
* 256 colors on screen display (OSD).
* PAL-NTSC auto-conversion system.
* DiSEqC1.2, Voltage (14/18V), Tone (22K) and
0/12V LNB switching support.
* Multi-language OSD (English, German, Italian,
Spanish, French, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Greek,
Portuguese, Russian).
* Multi-language audio and subtitle reception.
* Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and VBI teletext
support.
* RF modulator for TV standard (PAL B/G/D/I/K,
NTSC).
* TWO SCARTS sockets.
* Reserved AC3 digital audio output.
* Picture in graphics (PIG) support.
* Automatic search for transponders and
channels.
* Software upgrade: RS-232 and receiver to
receiver.
* Timer function support.

[mynameisplayer]

Is anyone selling these and at what price?

[Yalickit]

This is an old thread from last year. I think a mob in NZ sells them. Try telsat.

[Apsattv]

Satmax.ws i think has just got some in of that model. Its not blindsearch be don't confuse "autosearch" with Blindsearch.

[mynameisplayer]

Well the thing is I get hold of Coships at a good price, I was just trying to see what other people offer them at - as see if any interest in selling them onto people.

[Apsattv]

There are at least 3 firms in NZ selling Coships.

[bassett]

With regard to service, troubles, breakdowns, etc.. I would say that 95% of retaillers, would not have a clue when it comes to warrenty repairs / fault finding, and the receiver gets shipped back to the factory. Where they throw it in the bin, and replace it. If your lucky.
Some of them might have a go at software reboots, or changeing a power supply, if its a seperate unit, and that would be there limit..
So regardles of where it comes from warrenty service is non-existant.

But satellite receivers are so cheap, these days why worry.

[jae3806]

I'm interested in one of the units, as long as it comes with a training course and not Chinenglish .

Jae VK3CVF