Octagon SX88 V2 - French channels on 5 degrees west?

[Hpavil]

Could someone tell me whether the Ocatgon SX88 V2 can receive the French channels free to air on 5 degrees west? I'm told that the SF8008 will receive these channels but the dealer I've contacted wasn't sure about the SX88 V2.

Brief background - I've currently got a Technomate 5402HD. I'd like to replace it with a box which is 4k, can rotate my dish, can receive a wide range of channels and preferably has wi-fi.

I've been pointed to the Octagon boxes. But if there is anything else obvious I should consider in the same price range, I'd welcome thoughts too.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[meho7]

It's not a dvb-s2x receiver.

 

[waxfuzz]

Yes, It support Multistream frequencies, you needn't DVB-S2X to watch that channels.

 

[william-1]

All French channels @ 5°west are received on my Octogon SX88+ / SX888 Optima / SX88+ 4K UHD / Golden Eurostar/ Edision Primo S2.
The SX88 V2 is not available here atm.

 

[Hpavil]

Thanks, that's very helpful. I'll focus on the SX88, rather than the SF8008, as a potential new receiver.

 

[Hpavil]

I've since bought an Octagon SX88 V2 with the latest Open VIX (6.4 I think). I've scanned 5 degrees west and while the channels are there at a good signal strength, I can't resolve any of them. Is it because I'm using Open VIX? Is there something else I should be doing to see these channels FTA?

 

[Hpavil]

Can someone help with this please? Is there something I should be doing with the settings of the SX88 V2 to receive the French channels on 5 degrees west?

 

[Hpavil]

I'm using an Octagon SX88 V2 with the latest Open VIX (6.4 ). I've scanned 5 degrees west and while the French channels there have a good signal, I can't resolve them. As the box is multi-stream, I thought they'd be FTA. Is it because I'm using Open VIX? Is there something else I should be doing to see these channels FTA?

 

[kegnkiwi]

What channels are you looking for name a few and we can test for you. You could also try a channels list from the plugins menu of your receiver. You might have a settings wrong.

 

[kamacnik1]

Dont have box , so dont tell for sure ,but instead of scanning satellite You can try some enigma2 setting list, for example ciefp e2 settings
On my SF8008 channels work that way

 

[kegnkiwi]

I've just looked at a couple of french channels on 5w and they open but they are encrypted so you need to make sure you have access to a server that has these channels.

 

[kamacnik1]

Some are encrypted , but not all of them
Channels on 12372 V 29500 8/9 8PSK and 12648 V 29500 8/9 are FTA , but multistream , so probably in manual scan something missing or is wrong , PLS mode or PLS code for example

 

[Hpavil]

Thanks both. France 3 and 5 described as "clear HD" by Lyngsat so I had expected to receive them FTA with a multistream receiver. I'd be grateful for advice on how I can rectfy this.

 

[kamacnik1]

Since You opened 2 thread , in other one I advice You to try Ciefp enigma2 settings list
There You have bouquet ( among all others ) France Multistream 5W
If are vendor specification correct ,and Your box is capable of playing multistream channels .. channels will opening

 

[Hpavil]

My apologies for mixing threads. I'm using Open VIX as my interface. Could you tell me where I go to find the Ciefp enigma 2 settings list?

 

[kamacnik1]

Latest Ciefp Settings E2

where can i find the softcam with the keys?

www.sat-universe.com

Post nr. 386 is latest one

 

[kegnkiwi]

There are versions of france 3 and france 5 that are free to air. As advised before install a channel lists from plugins menu. Usually Menu, Plugins, Green button download pluggins and a channel list is called settings.

 

[Hpavil]

Thank you. Please bear with me, I'm a beginner. I have installed the Ciefp settings but, despite their description, they do not include 5 degrees west.

 

[Hpavil]

Or to be more precise my Octagon SX88 is not seeing information for 5 degrees west. If I unzip the files on my PC I can see four files which relate to 5 west but I'm not seeing them when installed on the Octagon.

 

[kamacnik1]

You have to download Ciefp settings , extact file , find motor 42E - 30W file and then extact that file
Open Dreamboxedit on Your PC , find that motor 42E-30W file from with in , upload it , You will now see various bouquets , satellites , packages etc etc
Configure all needed data in Dreamboxedit , I.P. of your box , username , pass and send settings in Octagon
Dreamboxedit and Octagon have to be on same network