thinking about linkbox 8000HD, need help

[lenonh]

hi all,

I was hit with an electrical storm this past Friday. all my FTAs got fired, I am looking to at least replace one of the 3 that I had (sonic 8000, jynxbox, and viewsat maxx). What do I actually need to get started? I know I need the LS 500 or 400 module for HD, is there anything else I should know about?

[alegria]

I love the Linkbox 8000 plus:rolleyes:

[hedley]

Linkbox is a great choice, I have a 8000 HD Plus as well converted to the Ilink 9800 software, I like the guide on the Ilink better, you would be wise to ground your pan and use a surge strip to protect your equipment in the future.

[camaro]

I got the 8000 local and I hate it. my old sonicview 360 premiere is more dependable it always works without an issue except when there's an ecm loll. My local keep loosing time, if I turn it off when I reopen it it turns on a channel I never watch. My favorites keep loosing there name and return to just fav!!! etc etc. I sorry you had your Stb fried by a storm. The same thing happened to me with the dreamlink I had before. I should of bought that again instead of this 8000 local.

Got to go do some reading and see if I can convert to ilink like Hedley and see if that well help.
A lot of people don't seam to have any issues with it, wondering if the 8000 plus is better than the local.

[lenonh]

what is the difference between local and plus? Plus with LS500 card? Local??

[camaro]

what is the difference between local and plus? Plus with LS500 card? Local??

The local has dual Input (Satellite - DVB S2 and Terrestrial - ATSC)

The LS500 card is to get HD from satellite. Need it in the local also.

[Loomis]

I luv my local it been runnin flawless since got it and was fairly easy to setup. I especially like the wireless capability. don't have to run another cable

[lenonh]

thanks everyone, just one more question, should I load the factory file and then what is the correct file to us? 144?

[hedley]

do not mess with the Factory file, just load the latest P$ Bin file and do a Factory reset after you load the bin.
http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php?154071-Local-HD_12Jan2014_V161