Does this unit use the Iridium Satellite?
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Yep, the iridium satellite network. best global coverage, especially in Africa.
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Yes, it does use the Iridium constellation of about 66 satellites. They constantly orbit, so I've had no trouble sending or receiving messages.
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Sorry do not know. I bought this to let over the air and my second dish line pass together. It works great for that. I think IR is something about the frequencies that pass through put that is just a guess.
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Cheryl,No, I do not use one. I have the vip222k receiver and i have one cable running down to a triplexer separator that connects to the two sat inputs. Works great, gets 110, 119, and 129 satellites.
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I don't know which satellite it receives,but pick all but local. I have bought 2 and am very satisfied.
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Negative. Each satellite is wired, yet they accept extension cables (purchased separately) and also rotate on their base for different mounting positions.
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I based my original review on the unit my friend has. I ordered one based on that. However, when I received mine it won't lock on to satellites and I'm having to return it for repair. I have since read several reviews and they have had the same problem. At this time I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone.
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Greetings, Good question. No, this unit does not have an Infrared Receiver or Transmitter built in. One can be added via USB. Best regards, MITXPC
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Yes, it does, but it is sometimes difficult to use because the IR Sensor is behind a tiny hole next to the Power Input Jack.
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I'm not sure of that. but the fact that i sold the remote it works with many of the Satellite receivers. I'm sorry
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Cheryl, No, I do not use one. I have the vip222k receiver and i have one cable running down to a triplexer separator that connects to the two sat inputs. Works great, gets 110, 119, and 129 satellites.
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No it does not. there is a IR port that i'm assuming is for a "infrared" remote to be connected to it
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Do not have enough information. If unit will not lock on required satellites, it is broken or signal is blocked or you are out of view of satellites.
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I don't know, Ingrid. I guess it depends on the satellites it uses. Luckily, if you use Amazon Prime, you can return it if it doesn't.
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No Sonia, it does not. It operates with infra red system which comes with system. Bryce
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I do not know. I suggest you contact sirius or your satellite radio provider
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You have to go to the setup menu on the satellite box and change from IR to RF.
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Hi Pat, No it is not, it requires the SB67118 or SB67138 Base to operate. Hope this helps.