Satellite Network Update on March 19, 2021

On March 19, 2021, at 16:00 UTC, the satellite network will be updated with new signal parameters. Existing basic and pro kit users do not need to take any action, but upgrading is recommended. SDR users are required to upgrade.

The software upgrade will be made available on the referred date, on March 19, 2021, at 16:00 UTC. Make sure to check back and this time and proceed with the following steps.

To download the upgraded CLI version, run:

sudo pip3 install blocksat-cli --upgrade

Next, verify that the CLI has the new version by running:

blocksat-cli --version

The result should be blocksat-cli 0.3.1.

SDR Receiver

If you are running an SDR receiver, you must upgrade the CLI as instructed above. After upgrading successfully, relaunch the receiver:

blocksat-cli sdr

TBS5927 USB Receiver

If you are using a TBS 5927 USB receiver (basic kit receiver), the upgrade is optional but recommended.

After upgrading the CLI as instructed above, redefine the channel configuration file:

blocksat-cli cfg channel

Answer "Y" to remove and regenerate the configuration file.

Next, remove the current DVB interfaces by running:

sudo blocksat-cli usb rm --all

Then, recreate a DVB interface:

sudo blocksat-cli usb cfg

Next, relaunch the receiver:

blocksat-cli usb launch

Finally, regenerate the bitcoin.conf file used by Bitcoin Satellite:

blocksat-cli btc

S400 Standalone Receiver

If you are using a Novra S400 standalone receiver (pro kit receiver), the upgrade is optional but recommended.

After upgrading the CLI as instructed above, run the following command to re-configure the receiver and the host:

sudo blocksat-cli standalone cfg

Note: this command assumes the Novra S400 receiver has IP address 192.168.1.2 (the default address). You can specify another address on the command by running with option --addr [address].