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Thread: Looks like it is official DN mpeg 4 only

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    The 311 has a Broadcom BCM3440 chip in the tuner. This chip can only output Mpeg2. It CAN be toggled to work QPSK or 8PSK. You don't have to believe me.... see what Broadcom says>>

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    https://www.broadcom.com/products/Satellite/HDTV-SDTV-Video,-Graphics,-and-Receiver-Products/BCM3440
    Quote "The BCM3440 was specifically designed to work with the BCM4500" which is also used in the 311. Click on the highlighted 'BCM4500' and all you will see mentioned are Mpeg2 systems.

    There should soon be a firmware update for the 311 (and other OEM boxes that use the BCM3440/BCM4500 chips) and then all transponders will be 8QPSK (Turbo) That will eliminate a lot of the older FTA boxes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mechanicman View Post
    A friend with a sub just received a 311 to replace her 301...
    WOW! That really sucks as my friend just received 3 vip 211s to replace 3 301s. LOL! He also needed to have his dish re-aimed (replaced) as he was told sats 110/119 are getting switched to international channels, or something like that.

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    What? So if by chance our MPEG 4 boxes still work we will need new Dish Upgrades?Most dishes are aimed on 110/119.

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    if u have to replace the dishes the swap will take a lot longer......thats a lot of houses dish has to service.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ftanewbie View Post
    if u have to replace the dishes the swap will take a lot longer......thats a lot of houses dish has to service.
    Ya that is why this is in the BS section.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Digital Dog View Post
    Ya that is why this is in the BS section.
    well thats the one rumor i hope is true...so we get bit longer

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    Quote Originally Posted by ftanewbie View Post
    well thats the one rumor i hope is true...so we get bit longer
    Sorry to tell you but no rumor or bs was posted by me. Only the truth and you will see soon enough. Guaranteed!

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    One thing I have learned in this business is that there are No Guarantees!

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