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Zgemma H7s out of the box

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    #32
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,262 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    If you can get a photo close up of lnb as some were long Smart sky ones.

    https://admireit.co.uk/products/sky-q-hybrid-lnb-6-way-model-el010

    Sat installer said it knows what is connected to it.


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    #33
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    greasepalm wrote: »
    If you can get a photo close up of lnb as some were long Smart sky ones.

    https://admireit.co.uk/products/sky-q-hybrid-lnb-6-way-model-el010

    Sat installer said it knows what is connected to it.

    Ah yes, that looks like the one I have. I'll get a picture in the morning to confirm.

    So if that is the one I have, I can just connect the feeds to the Zgemma on any of the 6 points?
    If so, I'll hold back on ordering a new lnb.


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    #34
    willsandbills
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭willsandbills


    I have ordered the zgemma from WOS, minus UK vat. I will update here as to what the landed extra charges are when I get it. I have to the say the WOS ordering on line process is one of the best I have come across.
    willie


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    #35
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,262 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Getting a hdd and openvix installed??

    This gives you an idea on whats happening due to Brexit and charges.

    https://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/brexit-and-european-orders-from-january-2021


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    #36
    willsandbills
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭willsandbills


    openvix yes, I have loads of Hdd drives here so will use one of them or possible a solid state drive for reliability.


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    #37
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    mr_cochise wrote: »
    Hi folks,
    I have been lurking around these threads for a while. 12 months ago, I signed up for Sky tv on a whim when I got their fibre broadband and put my faithful Amiko Alien 2 in to the attic.
    Anyway, Sky is now cancelled and I'm going back to a linux based receiver.
    I was worried about ordering from WOS due to Brexit and all that, but today I have ordered a Zgemma H7S. Let's see how it goes in terms of delivery lead time and revenue charges.

    So far, after about 1.5hrs, I have received notification from FedEx that they have the parcel and estimated delivery is 6pm on Friday.

    Cochise

    Latest update shows that the parcel is in Dublin as of 8:22pm this evening with FedEx.
    No details on customs and admin charges yet.


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    #38
    swoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭swoofer


    Anymore news? Suspense is killing.


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    #39
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,262 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Still hanging around waiting on an update,are ya there yet?


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    #40
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    swoofer wrote: »
    Anymore news? Suspense is killing.

    Unfortunately the box has not arrived yet. The parcel is showing at a FedEx facility in Dublin and the time has changed to delivery pending.
    Seeing that it was ordered on Tuesday, perhaps getting it on Friday was a bit optimistic with the way things are these days.
    I remain hopeful that I'll get it tomorrow.


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    #41
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,262 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Checking website they seem to do 7 day delivery service?


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    #42
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    I checked my WOS order details again. On that, it says delivery of 2 - 5 days, delays may be experienced due to Covid 19. So I guess we are still within that 5 day limit (working days).


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    #43
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    mr_cochise wrote: »
    Unfortunately the box has not arrived yet. The parcel is showing at a FedEx facility in Dublin and the time has changed to delivery pending.
    Seeing that it was ordered on Tuesday, perhaps getting it on Friday was a bit optimistic with the way things are these days.
    I remain hopeful that I'll get it tomorrow.

    A parcel I was waiting on last week, from TNT (FEDex) was showing as sitting in Tallaght for 3 days. A sub-contractor courier delivered it. By all accounts they are all swamped with back orders. Mine was from Italy so it wasn't customs issues.


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    #44
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    Got a notification this morning that it would be delivered today.


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    #45
    swoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭swoofer


    awaiting news of any extra charges! And to help with ay queries. did you opt for vix image?


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    #46
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    mr_cochise wrote: »
    Got a notification this morning that it would be delivered today.

    Jeez this is beginning to feel like a maternity ward :)


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    #47
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,262 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Another few hours and the waters will break and it will bucket down,canoe and life jacket maybe needed for delivery.


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    #48
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    swoofer wrote: »
    awaiting news of any extra charges! And to help with ay queries. did you opt for vix image?

    No news on charges, but the website says that could occur on or soon after delivery.
    The tracking info says something like 'international shipment release - import', so possibly a customs related delay.

    Yeah, openvix is what I've gone for.
    I have experience of flashing and setting up the Amiko Alien and recently put an Edision with Openatv 6.1 in the bedroom. Lovely little box, that one.


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    #49
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    mr_cochise wrote: »
    No news on charges, but the website says that could occur on or soon after delivery.
    The tracking info says something like 'international shipment release - import', so possibly a customs related delay.

    Yeah, openvix is what I've gone for.
    I have experience of flashing and setting up the Amiko Alien and recently put an Edision with Openatv 6.1 in the bedroom. Lovely little box, that one.

    My experience in the past the courier wont deliver until you pay online OR you can prove to the driver by showing him the email/txt that you have paid the duty.


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    #50
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    My experience in the past the courier wont deliver until you pay online OR you can prove to the driver by showing him the email/txt that you have paid the duty.

    Unfortunately, I have no communication on what I owe, if anything.
    I intend to be ready with the card to pay what's owed.


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    #51
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    mr_cochise wrote: »
    Unfortunately, I have no communication on what I owe, if anything.
    I intend to be ready with the card to pay what's owed.

    cough, cough, I wont say anything if you don't, cough, cough


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    #52
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,262 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Steam your brow before opening the door cough cough.


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    #53
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    greasepalm wrote: »
    Steam your brow before opening the door cough cough.

    Lol, I don't even know what means


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    #54
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    This is the craic now. It said delivery by 18:00 earlier.
    The local courier must be under awful pressure.
    Poor fella, I'm not that stuck. It can wait until tomorrow. Imagine if he arrived at the door just before midnight!


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    #55
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    mr_cochise wrote: »
    This is the craic now. It said delivery by 18:00 earlier.
    The local courier must be under awful pressure.
    Poor fella, I'm not that stuck. It can wait until tomorrow. Imagine if he arrived at the door just before midnight!

    The contractor that delivered my parcel said he normally only went to building sites wasn't used to domestic runs and the hassles finding addresses.


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    #56
    ITV2
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭ITV2


    dulpit wrote: »
    Just to go confirm, in case a long thread can intimidate you (it did for me), when I got a second h7s for a buddy I set up as follows:
    1. Boot box and follow steps of setup wizard
    2. Install autobouquetsmaker
    3. Install crossepg
    4. Install autotimers
    5. Set up autobouquetsmaker - I picked Sky UK London SD and switched HD channels - this gives me 101 as BBC1, 104 as Channel 4 HD and 111 as Dave, which is what I was most familiar with after using Sky). I picked Saorview and selected the correct mast and allowed to run.
    6. Set up crossepg to run nightly
    7. Fin.Feel free to shout questions if/when you get box.

      Note - my box is using Pure2, but I set my buddy's up with OpenVix, they're all largely the same but some menu items might be in different place.

    I bought this box today, i'd 2 feeds into it astra 1/2 and after 4 hours i'm none the wiser. I disconnected astra 1 and did a factory reset with Saorview and astra 2 only and still none the wiser. I've just lists of channels in no order. Before this box I'd got an amiko mini which did the job for saorview/astra1/2.
    I thought i'd venture into the world of Zgemma7 . Think I'll unplug it till tomorrow.
    Any advice would be appreciated
    T.


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    #57
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,380 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    ITV2 wrote: »
    I bought this box today, i'd 2 feeds into it astra 1/2 and after 4 hours i'm none the wiser. I disconnected astra 1 and did a factory reset with Saorview and astra 2 only and still none the wiser. I've just lists of channels in no order. Before this box I'd got an amiko mini which did the job for saorview/astra1/2.
    I thought i'd venture into the world of Zgemma7 . Think I'll unplug it till tomorrow.
    Any advice would be appreciated
    T.

    What image did you go with? To clarify - make sure you have 2 x satellite cables connected and 1x aerial. Once that's done and you've followed the setup instructions you likely will have 100s of channels in no obvious order. If you've got this far you're on the right track...

    Next step is to install autobouquetsmaker. My tv is currently hijacked by youtube, but I'll check later for exact steps. You should be able to install it as a plugin though.. Let us know if you get this far..


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    #58
    ITV2
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭ITV2


    I've this far with it, (Image) open ATV I think.


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    #59
    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,262 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    menu-information-about- that page will say what is loaded.


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    #60
    mr_cochise
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭mr_cochise


    Woohoo!
    It has arrived. I asked the courier about any charges and he shrugged his shoulders and said that he was not aware of anything.


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    #61
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    mr_cochise wrote: »
    Woohoo!
    It has arrived. I asked the courier about any charges and he shrugged his shoulders and said that he was not aware of anything.

    Mums the word so. :D


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