Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 198 Registered: Aug-06 | Guys, This is the area for people who own Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra receivers. So, please don't put posts that're not related to Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra receivers. This is the help area for Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra receivers only. You can post your problems and your questions here. |
Bronze Member Username: ShacckPost Number: 18 Registered: Aug-06 | is auto roll off? not working for fortec |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4784 Registered: Jan-06 | Use bin 281T and autoroll does work on the Fortec Ultra aka FLU.. |
New member Username: TelekonBremerton, WA Usa Post Number: 4 Registered: Oct-06 | Hello, I am a newbie. Wish that help kit was real. I need directions on how to do all. Currently mine is a Lifetime Ultra 2.73 Boot Ver 6.0 25. Apr. 2005 |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4791 Registered: Jan-06 | All other DSS sites have files, guides and manuals U can read..there is a thread here "Reputable Dss sites", pick one!...U have an old 273 bin and just need to upload the 281T bin, and maybe rescan the satellites again.. |
New member Username: MmeliasLondon, On Canada Post Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | how do i fix KNIGHT RIDER for fortec star lifetime ultra |
Silver Member Username: PrfrmnjPost Number: 644 Registered: Oct-05 | You are going to need to flash the last working bin just as soon as you see the first light come on. |
New member Username: JawatiPost Number: 4 Registered: Oct-06 | my fortecstar ultra has no display on the front panel after I uploaded wrong file. Loader is not sensing the receiver anymore. Do I have to Jtag the receiver if yes can anyone tell me the procedure. Thnx in advance |
Silver Member Username: PrfrmnjPost Number: 645 Registered: Oct-05 | Yeap |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 199 Registered: Aug-06 | If there's no display on the front panel of your receiver, then you have to JTag your receiver. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4819 Registered: Jan-06 | Before U Jtag it, take off the casing and look around ...maybe U will see something lose or a fuse..unlikely but possible...also make sure that it is not near any heat source and has good ventillation...some will even place a fan towards it to cool it down..but Jtag is most probably necessary.. |
Bronze Member Username: PenuToronto, Ont Canada Post Number: 30 Registered: Jun-06 | plz help me to Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra i put this program X-85BL_061011_281_db_api(N).bin (651KB) i have problems my receiver NO POWER at all plz some one to help me thx u!!!!!!! |
Bronze Member Username: TinfishPost Number: 53 Registered: Apr-06 | penu.. if i'm correct u shud only upload bins with a T after the number like 281T for clones. BTW, I uploaded 281T, I have power but is is frozen on the 'On' and doesnt respond to any remote function or panel buttons |
Bronze Member Username: PenuToronto, Ont Canada Post Number: 31 Registered: Jun-06 | plz can see me to email pinal103@yahoo.com plz help me can 281t bin |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4829 Registered: Jan-06 | penu...because of your bin error, now U MUST Jtag the receiver..or find an electronics shop that will Jtag it for about $50...good luck. |
Bronze Member Username: TinfishPost Number: 54 Registered: Apr-06 | LK ..what about my problem. I uploaded 281T and now my receiver is stuck on On after the knight rider sequence. Doesnt respond to any remote function or panel buttons. what do u suggest? shud I also need to jtag? I hope not. |
Silver Member Username: PrfrmnjPost Number: 646 Registered: Oct-05 | I concur 100% with LK. Just want to add that that's about what Fortecs are worth right now, so I would either learn how to do it, or buy another receiver. Not worth spending the money, specially when support for those things is really dependent on someone who uses someone else's work. |
Bronze Member Username: PenuToronto, Ont Canada Post Number: 32 Registered: Jun-06 | TIN FISH but problem my receiver have NO POWER thx U!!!! your help TIN FISH & LK THX U SO MUCH YOUR HELP ME |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 200 Registered: Aug-06 | Guys, All the files for Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra are now available at Also, go to www.dsscommunity*.com (remove * from the link) Hey LK, is it okay if I promote DssCommunity*? BTW...DssNetwork has become a trusted website. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 202 Registered: Aug-06 | DssNetwork's second website - Lk, don't forget to answer my quetsion. My question is - Is it okay if I promote DssCommunity* on DssNetwork, and on DssWorld? Please answer ASAP. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4835 Registered: Jan-06 | U can promote Dsscommunity.c*om and affiliated site DssCentral.n*et all U want..if another DSS site allows it, which is unusual.. |
New member Username: MmeliasLondon, On Canada Post Number: 2 Registered: Jul-06 | PREFRMNJ cant you plese tell me step by step plese thank you |
New member Username: MmeliasLondon, On Canada Post Number: 3 Registered: Jul-06 | sorry for fortec star |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 203 Registered: Aug-06 | DssNetwork allows it, don't worry. And DssNetwork's admin wants to make you admin of They want to make you one of the admins.... NOT the overall admin. Like you're admin of DssCommunity*** |
Bronze Member Username: Sum1_elsePost Number: 38 Registered: Jun-06 | i cant seem to find a good blacklist uploader anyone ? send me one |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 208 Registered: Aug-06 | Ryan, Do you have Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra? |
Bronze Member Username: Sum1_elsePost Number: 39 Registered: Jun-06 | this is a fortec ultra thread isn it ? and ya i used blacklist before and it worked great i dont know why now tho but it says cannot open specified file or sumting and also port not detectet sumting like that possibly becasue i am running on safe mode ...but let me know what u think |
New member Username: MmeliasLondon, On Canada Post Number: 4 Registered: Jul-06 | YES I DO HAVE ONE FORTEC LIFE TIME ULTRA |
Bronze Member Username: Sum1_elsePost Number: 40 Registered: Jun-06 | guys you may think this is silly but i am just not familiar with it yet ...well to be honest i never got it ...i got 2 antenas 121 and 110 ///i scanned echo 1.2/ku and 8.10/ku and i also scanned 9.13 or sumting liek that for 2-3 more channels because for some reason they were not int he 1.2/ku but whatever ..i scanned thsoe with my 2 antenas ...i have a FLU ..and now my question is where do i insert the bev Keys ??? just where ? i dont get it because i go on parental control nagra vison2 and dish network is there ... and when i put keys for dish its fine everything works ..but where the hell do i put keys for bev ?? someone help me please !!! thank you !!!! in advance everyone |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4843 Registered: Jan-06 | AV...no thanks about the admin position offer at those new sites...my plate is already full.. |
Bronze Member Username: BabulalPost Number: 32 Registered: Jun-06 | Is 281T the latest bin to use for FLU? If so, is it good with autoroll, meaning we would not have to enter in new keys everyday? We would have to leave autoroll option on, right? Thaks for the help. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 209 Registered: Aug-06 | Ryan, Go to Babu Lal, Bin 281T is giving some stupid problems. Download bin 280T. It's working good. Go to |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 210 Registered: Aug-06 | Sorry friends, Just ignore the website link I've posted above. Go to |
Bronze Member Username: PeggPost Number: 26 Registered: Aug-06 | My fortec lifetime ultra is not working. I have the latest bin file and keys and its still showing "scrambled or bad channel". The signal strenght is 95 percent. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4862 Registered: Jan-06 | Always FIRST do a "RESET" whenever U have ANY problems with ANY receiver..using switch in back of receiver, power OFF for 3-4 minutes, then power back ON, turn to channel 300....or do a 5 minute unplug, if No back switch.. |
New member Username: RealtorkimScottsburg, IN United States Post Number: 3 Registered: Oct-06 | Need the pro's.I really did read all the newbie leads and links. I have fortecstar lifetime ultra. Dowloaded latest bin 281t.Did factory reset. Entered latest keys. Scanned Ec8-110 & Ec7-119 fine. Signal above 90%. Unplugged 10+-min. Still waiting for picture. Although I do have WOW Nasa,Angel ec7 and golf ec8. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks |
Silver Member Username: PrfrmnjPost Number: 654 Registered: Oct-05 | Kimberly - Need more information then what you are giving? Are the keys not rolling in? Are those the only channels that downloaded after the scan? I don't understand what you are trying to say. But if you are waiting for signal, confirm you have to latest keys. Once you have the latest keys, you should not receive the "Waiting for Picture" dialog box. What switch are you using? What's your setup. You need to include all this information when asking for help. Otherwise all we can do is guess. |
New member Username: RealtorkimScottsburg, IN United States Post Number: 4 Registered: Oct-06 | Thank-you for your quick response. I left receiver on left room came back all on all channels ok. I have no idea, but thank-you I will be more specific next time. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4902 Registered: Jan-06 | Kimberly...I believe your latest Keys were being entered by the autoroll bin 281T which is "waiting for picture" message...U were a little impatient...sometimes this ONLY take 10 seconds ,but sometimes it may take 1 hour...the keys finally finished autorolling when U left the room... |
Bronze Member Username: TinfishPost Number: 62 Registered: Apr-06 | LK ..reposting incase u missed. LK..I'm happy with I have got now. But what is happening is very strange. When i got back home from being away a week, i went into Nagra 2 to update the key and found FFFF..in all the fields. There wasnt even a DN provider entry. I had to create one with 0101, but it allows only only one key to be created. This case persists even after uploading 281T. Im getting around this by entering the active key and changing the key to either 00 or 01 as appropriate. Do you know how to setup for two keys? |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4905 Registered: Jan-06 | tin..Upload the Ultra factory bin using a Fortec Ultra loader, and do a factory default...start from scratch..I have read where u have had various problems...your receiver is probably all corrupted now..this time do it all correct and U will have no problems.. |
Bronze Member Username: TinfishPost Number: 64 Registered: Apr-06 | LK: many thanks for the advice. You are probably right about my receiver being corrupted. I think I will wait till I have to do the next update and do it all at once. I will try to manage with what I have till I have no option but to re-start afresh. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 219 Registered: Aug-06 | Tin fish, I think LK is right. First upload a factory bin into your receiver and then do a factory reset/default. You have Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra, right? Go to |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 220 Registered: Aug-06 | LK, Is it okay, if I put a small/mini forum for DssCommunity* on |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4924 Registered: Jan-06 | I suggest U send a PM to atr-killer from the dsscomunity forums..she is site owner...I saw no problem with mentioning dsscommunity and dsscentral earlier but I don't know about what U want to do now...U must get her OK..or Soullez, her husband and co-owner.. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 223 Registered: Aug-06 | I just want to put dsscommuntiy*'s forum. DssCentral is a little bit slow compare to DssCommunity*. I will talk to art-killer. Do you also control the dsscentra*l forums? |
New member Username: TelekonBremerton, WA Usa Post Number: 6 Registered: Oct-06 | well, its been two weeks of looking, and have yet to find the 281t bin. Have joined sites that say they have it, but i do not see it. Could someone please help, private email me if you wish, I also dont know how to install, i have downloaded the loader from fortec, and have the rs232 cable. north_cntry_boy@yahoo.com |
New member Username: TelekonBremerton, WA Usa Post Number: 7 Registered: Oct-06 | Ok, I finally got it from dsscomm. thankyou! now i need help on safely, Im scarred, loading it to my lifetimeultra. thank you! |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 227 Registered: Aug-06 | Bruce, Bin 281T is not good. You'll get some stupid problems with it. Problems like, the screen will freeze on on channels, blah...blah,,,blah. Go to Enjoy and Good Luck! |
New member Username: Syed33TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA Post Number: 3 Registered: Oct-06 | try delete all the previous satellite & rename it and then insert key then u will be fine from there on. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 230 Registered: Aug-06 | Guys, Always load the bin factory bin to your Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra, before you load the latest bin. Factory bin is just like a scrub file, it cleas all information and your receiver gets clean and fresh. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4962 Registered: Jan-06 | Its usually NOT necessary to do a factory bin!...doesn't hurt, but is NOT the answer to all problems! |
Bronze Member Username: TinfishPost Number: 67 Registered: Apr-06 | LK.I tried loading the original factory bin and reset but the place for another key on Nagra 2 is never restored. I can live with it not a problem. I have another question..(even this i can live with, but i guess we always want more...); i seem to have a number of duplicate channels especially on the ones on 119. I know i only scanned once, is there an explanation for this? where am i screwing up? |
New member Username: CeasarPost Number: 4 Registered: Oct-06 | hi guys, I have FORTEC STAR lifetime ultra. Ive already downloaded the program for this reciever, Ive plugged the cable to the sat and pc. However, when I clicked on the download icon, a message appeared: ERROR : model name does not correct. Can anyone help me, or know anything about this??? thanks |
Bronze Member Username: TinfishPost Number: 69 Registered: Apr-06 | Make sure you have the right uploader. Here is a site (replace star with s) that you can use to download the original files related to FLU, btw, you can probably go for 281T instwad of 280T that is available at that site |
New member Username: CeasarPost Number: 5 Registered: Oct-06 | yes i have already downloded from that site but it does not work |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 231 Registered: Aug-06 | Azouz Abdou, You've downloaded the latest bin and the original loader, right? After you load the latest bin into your receiver, you have to enter the latest keys, they're also available at If you're still having any problems, please email me at asharfivig@msn.com Good Luck!!! |
New member Username: CeasarPost Number: 6 Registered: Oct-06 | hi to load the factory bin , which file type do i have to choose ( flash rom file , or , channel data file ) and to load the new bin to my receiver which one do i have to choose thxxxxxxxxx!!!!! |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 232 Registered: Aug-06 | You have to choose "Flash Rom File" to load the factory bin and the new bin to your receiver. And you have to put "Pansat 2500" in the STB Model section. First, try putting "Lifetime Ultra" and if that doesn't work, then put "Pansat 2500". Good Luck! New keys and the original files for Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra receivers are available at |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 234 Registered: Aug-06 | If you've damaged your Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra receiver and want to make it work again, you have to J-Tag your receiver. The original J-Tag file for Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra receivers is now available at Enjoy and Good Luck! |
New member Username: TelekonBremerton, WA Usa Post Number: 8 Registered: Oct-06 | I did not find the 280T on that site, just 279. Im gonna go with the 281T. My unit is new by the way, never used. Also, im aimed at the Derectv(spelled wrong)sat. Will I be able to pull in their channels? |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 236 Registered: Aug-06 | Hey Bruce, Bin 279T is good too. Bin 280T will be there soon. It was there, but it got removed for some reason. It'll be there soon. The website is |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4991 Registered: Jan-06 | hey we are past 280T and 281T...we are now using 282T...all REPUTABLE sites have it! |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 240 Registered: Aug-06 | Bin 282T is available at dsscommunity* Hey LK, how come you're updating dsscentral*? |
Bronze Member Username: DureMississauga, Ontario Canada Post Number: 31 Registered: Jun-06 | ALL DN Channels gone in my FUL. New ECM? Pl advise |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 244 Registered: Aug-06 | Go to |
Bronze Member Username: ColdgirlCanada Post Number: 32 Registered: Apr-06 | I can watch a channel and when I change channels I lose my signal. I go up one and back again the signal comes back sometimes. Sometime you have to go up 2 then back. What happens that I lose my signal? Are my settings wrong?? Thanks |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 253 Registered: Aug-06 | Audrey, Don't worry! Do a factory reset of your receiver and make sure your satellites are connected tight to your receiver. Re-scan all of your satellies one by one. and then enter the new keys. if that doesn't working, the download bin 282T and enter the new keys. you can find new keys and files on the website that i've posted above |
Bronze Member Username: ColdgirlCanada Post Number: 33 Registered: Apr-06 | Thanks for your advice. This has been going on for away (weeks) I should have thought of the factory reset as none of the other receivers are doing it. Once again Thanks for your speedy reponse |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 259 Registered: Aug-06 | If you're still experience any problems, please email me at asharfivig@msn.com |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5001 Registered: Jan-06 | That usually is caused by using a wrong switch (sw21)or bad disque switch ..and especially common for people using DN installed dishes, cables and the SW21 switch.. most FTA receivers will NOT accept the sw21 switch successfully...U shouldn't have to "rock" the channels back in.. |
Bronze Member Username: DureMississauga, Ontario Canada Post Number: 32 Registered: Jun-06 | Hi AV. Thanks.With the new keys when DN key autoroll option is 'on' it is okay for about 1/2hr or so only and goes off in my FUL. When the autoroll option is 'off' it is okay. I have 281T bin file now. I think Autoroll option is not working now with the new keys.I manually put the new keys. Pl let me know whether this new keys will be allright with 282T and will autoroll work. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 260 Registered: Aug-06 | Viawaa Dure, Download bin 282T and keep your receiver up-to-date. Once you've downloaded that bin, enter the current keys. Before you enter the current keys, click on "Set Default Key", that way you'll not get stupid problems. If you need new files and current keys, go to Good Luck! |
Bronze Member Username: DureMississauga, Ontario Canada Post Number: 33 Registered: Jun-06 | Thanks AV for ur advice. After downloading 282T FUL autoroll works well. |
New member Username: ModdyHamilton, Ontario Canada Post Number: 10 Registered: Jul-06 | Hi Guys, Since yesterday Im havng problem puting new keys in my fortecstar, I have tried many ways in vain, question, do I have to change new bin? if yes I have tried to go to |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 265 Registered: Aug-06 | Moddy, If you want to download the loader, that's the first link. And the latest bin 282T is the second link. So, download bin 282T and enter the latest keys, which are also available at Good Luck |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 266 Registered: Aug-06 | Your welcome - Viswaaa Dure Always keep your receiver up to date. The website that I told you to go to, is specialist in FLU receivers and only carries the original files. Keep that website in your favourites list. It gets updated everyday. |
New member Username: WineskmPost Number: 1 Registered: Oct-06 | I am new to this. I have a Fortec Lifetime Ultra receiver, a Dish antenna w/2 LNB's. I have read the above thread and understand what is needed but don't know how to do it. Can anyone help? Where in the menu do I enter the new keys? What about this autoroll I've heard about? The whole bunch is anxiously awaiting some help. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5013 Registered: Jan-06 | Autoroll fix 283T for ultra...no need to manually input keys..just upoladt the bin, and wait for picture, while it autorolls the latest keys (may take 10 seconds to 1 hour process...be patient) chancysand has released a new Pansat 2500 Clone safe and Fortec Ultra bin (283T)which are posted in the Pansat files area at |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5021 Registered: Jan-06 | my mistake.. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 270 Registered: Aug-06 | Guys, The bin is safe and working good. Don't worry, DssCommunity is a trusted website, that means no BullShit there. Enjoy! Special thanks to LK for posting it there. |
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Bronze Member Username: DureMississauga, Ontario Canada Post Number: 34 Registered: Jun-06 | Hi All Bin 283T works better than all other files for FUL. Autoroll works wonderfully |
New member Username: OrjanePost Number: 9 Registered: Oct-06 | plz can u tell me how to turn off Autoroll on fortec star ultra. plz show me how nto try thanks so much |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5049 Registered: Jan-06 | use 283T bin, then NO need to shut OFF autoroll.. |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 277 Registered: Aug-06 | Yes, Use bin 283T and you don't have to enter the keys Manually. Working fine bin 283T |
New member Username: OrjanePost Number: 10 Registered: Oct-06 | thank u so much guys but i dont know how to use 283T bin ,how can I try? PLZ |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5054 Registered: Jan-06 | READING at a reputable DSS site is how U learn...reading is a wonderful thing...LAZINESS will kill U! another SPOONER here! |
New member Username: Bm123Post Number: 1 Registered: Oct-06 | I have a fortec star star lifetime ultra with 3 antenna. 7/ku. 1.2/ku and 8.10/ku 7 & 1.2 work fine. the 8.10 works by random only. any idea why or how to fix. I've downloaded the most recent version couple days ago. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5087 Registered: Jan-06 | Its either bad installation antenna settings in receiver...or a hardware issue such as cables, connections, disque switch...or bad 110 LNB alignment or bad LNB....I will guess and say U have a disque switch going bad..try changing cables around on switch ports and corresponding settings in receiver...see if one of the other sats develops the same problem and 110 gets better.. |
New member Username: Bm123Post Number: 2 Registered: Oct-06 | LK, thxs for the response. I had done that, switched cables around, changed lnb, new switch. same issue. what's puzzling is that sometimes I could jump straight from a 7 or 1.2 channel to 8.1 and it works until u change channel again. also, my ant setup, the TP changes, someyimes I check it and I have full signal, sometimes nothing at all. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5091 Registered: Jan-06 | Again U either have bad cables, connections or LNB going bad...but sounds exactly like a switch problem.. BTW...if the cable run to the 110 (echo 8.1) is longer than the rest, then that will cause that problem too..a inexpensive "in line amp" from rat shack will cure that...and its always best to have the switch close as possible to the receivers, and out of the weather elements (use a tupperware container)...switches go often, but ONLY cost $5 ...and NEVER disconnect LNB's cables when receiver is powered ON, U will damage the LNB.. |
New member Username: Bm123Post Number: 3 Registered: Oct-06 | thxs LK, i'll try that |
Bronze Member Username: MasterstylzPost Number: 18 Registered: Feb-06 | Is there a bin out there where AutoRoll can be set "on" for Fortecs? I just heard about ViewSats having AutoRolls on and working. Just wondering if there is or not. Is there a fix for EPG with 281T bin? |
Bronze Member Username: DureMississauga, Ontario Canada Post Number: 35 Registered: Jun-06 | Master Stylz! Use the latest 283T Bin. Autroll works fine for FUL |
Silver Member Username: AsharfiPost Number: 281 Registered: Aug-06 | Yes people, use bin 283T. It's safe and works well. Available at |
New member Username: TelekonBremerton, WA Usa Post Number: 9 Registered: Oct-06 | Happy news, I loaded 283T successfully. Using the Fortec loader. The big detail, is to have the black switch off, then turn on, when the first lite on front appears, hit download. |
New member Username: TelekonBremerton, WA Usa Post Number: 10 Registered: Oct-06 | Now I need help in finding Sats. There are no Echo's on the sat list, on my unit. Do I have to enter them myself? And how. I was hoping to do the, look for one sat, idea, using the unit as a sat finder. not sure how to though. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5159 Registered: Jan-06 | scan the sats.. |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 5160 Registered: Jan-06 | do a factory setting and upload factory bin, scan the sats, then upload 283T...and if your dish is not aligned correctly then nothing else matters... |