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Can the Old Dual OTA Adapter 212553 be Repurposed?

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous Equipment' started by Johnny Rico, Feb 23, 2021.

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  1. Feb 23, 2021 #1 of 5
    Johnny Rico

    Johnny Rico New Member

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    New to the forum and topic, but was recently given both an old Dual-OTA-Adapter-Tuner-USB 212553 and USB Sling Adapter SB700.

    Prior to posting, I did a search for both 212553 and SB700, and finding nothing, I suspect they may be old, legacy devices.

    Question: can these adapters be repurposed for use with non-Dish equipment?

    For instance, might the USB 212553 but used with an Amino A140?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Feb 23, 2021 #2 of 5
    harsh

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    I can't say I've seen drivers for either device conventional computers. I'm sure the SB-700 is DISH ViP DVR only and since it uses Shockwave Flash technology, its utility has pretty much gone away with Flash.
     
  3. Feb 26, 2021 #3 of 5
    Johnny Rico

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    Interesting. Thank you.

    Perhaps other readers, familiar with Ubuntu or Debian, might be able to let me know if the Linux community has coded something that might operate those devices.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2021 #4 of 5
    P Smith

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    Can you post VID&PID info for the adapters ? There is MS UVCView.x86 program for that (unusual name, heh - it's USB Device Viewer !)
     
  5. Feb 26, 2021 #5 of 5
    harsh

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    Web searches cover Linux as well or better than they cover Windows or MacOS. If you're not seeing it, it probably isn't there.
     

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