Camos Papsa Plus

CDL

I assume you are referring to the small portable satellite system? There were some major satellite footprint changes about five years ago which restricted the Free to Air UK programmes you could get depending on size of dish which meant in effect that you needed a minimum of an 85 cms dish to get any chance of these programmes in the South of France. As I understand it the Camos dish you mention is quite small so I would be surprised if you were able to get the above mentioned programmes very far into France. Obviously if you use Sky that would be a different matter. I have a 85cms Mecatronic automatic roof mounted dish on my motorhome and that needed a software update a few weeks ago because it has suddenly stopped working.

David

Cheers David,

Unfortunately the Camos was an expensive bit of kit, and with all the changes we have been left with a pricey ornament, however I have contacted the original maker in Korea and they have been very helpful.

I'm busy testing it in various locations now having been able to get into the menu settings,

Regards

CDL

Does it say what size dish it is equivalent to? If we know that it might be easier to comment on expectations for using it abroad.

David

I'll keep you posted if I am successful David

Hi, 

I too have the Camos CSA-10PA Plus which I purchased in April 2011. About a year later I had to get it re-programmed as it defaulted to only find Astra 1. It worked fine for a while then came the upgrade and repositioning of the satellites and I now find that it can only seem to find Astra 2 in a strong signal area even in the UK. The original seller no longer deals in this brand and I have tried in vain to find anybody interested in it.

The other problem I get is that when trying to self park, the motor does not shut of and it continues to judder until you pull the plug on it.

I would appreciate any help with the re-programming procedure and any info you might have regarding a reset button?

Regards,

Ray 

I'm another owner of one of these units, I have whilst in France seen one in white that I think was badged as Avtex?

I took a gamble and purchased it secondhand just as Astra swapped over from 1 to 2 and download the software and reprogrammed it which was successful, it was a bit complicated but it has worked perfectly for years! The hardest thing now will be having a laptop with a serial connection.

Then the Astra footprint was reduced and now due to the size of the dish it doesn't work further south than the Dordogne. However I can confirm that it locks on a lot further south but doesn't supply a picture which can be confusing! I have just come back from visiting Ypres, Holland and Brittany and received signal and quality strengths of 9/8 to 10/9!!!

I do still have the software and very pigeon English reply and instructions if required. 

Hi, wonder if you can help me. I have the CSA-1450as satellite system which I believe has the same receiver box as your one. Up until start of this year everything worked perfectly however now it just spins the dish and never ever finds a signal. I believe it needs a software update however I can’t for the life of me find where to download it. Can you help? TIA, Colin

I wonder if any of you still use this unit? I got hold of one cheaply and being a bit of a dabbler thought I would have a play. However it seems the company website has changed to a .com, and I can find no mention of the software or manuals. Manual are not an issue as I googled one online. But for the life of me I cannot find the software. Can anyone help?

Regards Paul.

We have a Papsa and to be honest I think they are now museum pieces being replaced by Snipe etc

Not sure how long ours will last as it now jerks when it is rising and going to sleep ater.

I doubt there is any software updates any more but will keep an eye on the post just incase ..

Camos do have a support page here http://www.camos-multimedia.com/en/support/downloads I wonder how universal the upgrade software is and whether you could try it on a different model?

David