Abs-9876

**Sanity** · 05-07-09, 09:51 AM

I am curious to whether the ABS-9876 receiver is worth the same second hand value as the ADB-8776 at the moment ? Or do they have different components that make them less " attractive " ?

TIA

**best4less** · 05-07-09, 09:57 AM

door stop lol

**tagg** · 05-07-09, 09:59 AM

yea they are great for holding a door open on windy days

Tagg

**Sanity** · 05-07-09, 10:00 AM

So they have different internals ? They are a very similar box , same remote and I think ran exactly the same firmware ?

**Sanity** · 05-07-09, 10:01 AM

Any answers with technical intelligence appreciated.

**tagg** · 05-07-09, 10:05 AM

use the search button and you will find the answer you want

Tagg

**best4less** · 05-07-09, 10:06 AM

i have read they can't be Jtaged

**Sanity** · 05-07-09, 10:15 AM

Thanks best4less.

**porkop** · 05-07-09, 11:09 AM

They should also be useful for receiving Ham Radio Television transmissions in the 1.2GHz band (or higher with suitable downconverter)....wanna get rid of it for a cheap price????

**Sanity** · 05-07-09, 11:27 AM

Its not mine , I saw it in a mates garage and just wondered if they were exactly the same.

**Hillsbysa** · 05-07-09, 12:58 PM

There are other threads on this topic. There may be hope if you can get the last update prior to marrying of the card (see the other threads), but after extensive searching I've been unable to find the software to load the update

. Whatever you do, do not do an over-the-air update as it will render the box useless.

**fudda** · 05-07-09, 08:28 PM

There is no way you can do an over-the-air update as they are no longer supported by A*. Can you lift the chips off and manually flash them? You can certainly buy the pic programmers and adaptors on eBay from China. But not for the faint hearted I would suggest.

**gw1** · 06-07-09, 02:55 PM

Flashing images of uncertain provenance is risky at best, you can easily end up with a brick.

Tinkering with ABS boxes is like betting on dogs - play only with what you're prepared to lose. Even though you might occasionally win they're a mug's game in the long run.

**agarol** · 06-07-09, 03:42 PM

Wise post, Grasshopper.

**best4less** · 06-07-09, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agarol

Wise post, Grasshopper.

I wouldn't know how to take that any more LOL

**CoopsOz** · 06-07-09, 06:47 PM

I don't reckon I'll ever get to play with one......I sure as shit ain't paying the $250 the 8776 seems to be worth these days!

**fudda** · 06-07-09, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gw1

Flashing images of uncertain provenance is risky at best, you can easily end up with a brick.

The 9876 is already a brick so there isn't much to lose. If you backup the existing firmware before you start you can always arrive back at the beginning.

**eeprommemory** · 06-07-09, 08:21 PM

i have a copy of old firmware but you have to remove chips to program it.
you can connect with OS link software but it is unstable and crashes.
firmware is not stored like a 8776 it is odd even type of storage so both chips need programming.

**gw1** · 06-07-09, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopsOz

I sure as shit ain't paying the $250 the 8776 seems to be worth these days!

Aside from the matter of receiving stolen goods, I wouldn't pay even fifty bucks for them. Seriously, people don't seem to realise how easy it is for providers to deploy new countermeasures. It's laughable seeing those who complained about their Gammas stopping after only a couple of months racing repeat their mistake for another month or two of "free" service.

I keep getting PMs asking "how long will it last?" but the question they ought to be asking is "how many weeks' legit subscription (or second-box rental) can I get for $250?"

**K1.Cruiser** · 07-07-09, 10:20 AM

I'm with GW1, the cost isn't a factor as the unit cannot be sold however just because they appear not to be able to be jtagged doesn't mean that they can't be successfully modified by one means or another.
There is always more than one way of skinning a cat.

05-07-09, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 6,357 Gameroom cash: $96635 Thanks: 264 Thanked 936 Times in 410 Posts Rep Power: 25	Abs-9876 I am curious to whether the ABS-9876 receiver is worth the same second hand value as the ADB-8776 at the moment ? Or do they have different components that make them less " attractive " ? TIA

05-07-09, 09:57 AM	#2
best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 4,898 Gameroom cash: $1326 Thanks: 834 Thanked 402 Times in 242 Posts Rep Power: 116	door stop lol __________________ Shut Up I Hack You

05-07-09, 10:06 AM	#7
best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 4,898 Gameroom cash: $1326 Thanks: 834 Thanked 402 Times in 242 Posts Rep Power: 116	i have read they can't be Jtaged __________________ Shut Up I Hack You

05-07-09, 12:58 PM	#11
Hillsbysa Premium Lager Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 1,341 Gameroom cash: $3581162 Thanks: 95 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts Rep Power: 30	There are other threads on this topic. There may be hope if you can get the last update prior to marrying of the card (see the other threads), but after extensive searching I've been unable to find the software to load the update . Whatever you do, do not do an over-the-air update as it will render the box useless. Last edited by Hillsbysa; 05-07-09 at 01:26 PM.

05-07-09, 08:28 PM	#12
fudda What a donkey! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The garden state Posts: 254 Gameroom cash: $655 Thanks: 66 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 8	There is no way you can do an over-the-air update as they are no longer supported by A*. Can you lift the chips off and manually flash them? You can certainly buy the pic programmers and adaptors on eBay from China. But not for the faint hearted I would suggest. __________________ Only butchers can talk tripe.

05-07-09, 09:59 AM	#3
tagg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In a Tin Can Posts: 1,481 Gameroom cash: $81804 Thanks: 77 Thanked 129 Times in 83 Posts Rep Power: 35	yea they are great for holding a door open on windy days Tagg

05-07-09, 10:00 AM	#4
Sanity Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 6,357 Gameroom cash: $96635 Thanks: 264 Thanked 936 Times in 410 Posts Rep Power: 25	So they have different internals ? They are a very similar box , same remote and I think ran exactly the same firmware ?

05-07-09, 10:01 AM	#5
Sanity Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 6,357 Gameroom cash: $96635 Thanks: 264 Thanked 936 Times in 410 Posts Rep Power: 25	Any answers with technical intelligence appreciated.

05-07-09, 10:05 AM	#6
tagg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In a Tin Can Posts: 1,481 Gameroom cash: $81804 Thanks: 77 Thanked 129 Times in 83 Posts Rep Power: 35	use the search button and you will find the answer you want Tagg

05-07-09, 10:15 AM	#8
Sanity Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 6,357 Gameroom cash: $96635 Thanks: 264 Thanked 936 Times in 410 Posts Rep Power: 25	Thanks best4less.

05-07-09, 11:09 AM	#9
porkop Premium Lager Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,311 Gameroom cash: $1458 Thanks: 83 Thanked 82 Times in 53 Posts Rep Power: 31	They should also be useful for receiving Ham Radio Television transmissions in the 1.2GHz band (or higher with suitable downconverter)....wanna get rid of it for a cheap price????

05-07-09, 11:27 AM	#10
Sanity Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 6,357 Gameroom cash: $96635 Thanks: 264 Thanked 936 Times in 410 Posts Rep Power: 25	Its not mine , I saw it in a mates garage and just wondered if they were exactly the same.

06-07-09, 02:55 PM	#13
gw1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hobart Posts: 958 Gameroom cash: $3331 Thanks: 49 Thanked 585 Times in 208 Posts Rep Power: 39	Flashing images of uncertain provenance is risky at best, you can easily end up with a brick. Tinkering with ABS boxes is like betting on dogs - play only with what you're prepared to lose. Even though you might occasionally win they're a mug's game in the long run.

06-07-09, 03:42 PM	#14
agarol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A state of constant denial Posts: 287 Gameroom cash: $1815 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 8	Wise post, Grasshopper. __________________ Energy is the father of creation

06-07-09, 06:47 PM	#16
CoopsOz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 626 Gameroom cash: $1062 Thanks: 25 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 14	I don't reckon I'll ever get to play with one......I sure as shit ain't paying the $250 the 8776 seems to be worth these days!

06-07-09, 08:21 PM	#18
eeprommemory Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ADL Posts: 324 Gameroom cash: $1861 Thanks: 60 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 9	i have a copy of old firmware but you have to remove chips to program it. you can connect with OS link software but it is unstable and crashes. firmware is not stored like a 8776 it is odd even type of storage so both chips need programming. __________________ dangerous toys are lots of fun but you could get hurt!

07-07-09, 10:20 AM	#20
K1.Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 113 Gameroom cash: $1335 Thanks: 27 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 4	I'm with GW1, the cost isn't a factor as the unit cannot be sold however just because they appear not to be able to be jtagged doesn't mean that they can't be successfully modified by one means or another. There is always more than one way of skinning a cat.

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