Before you rush to download, a word of caution. The ST-5150 is sensitive to "bricking" if the firmware process fails.
| Test Case | Old FW (V2.1.4) | New FW (V2.5.8) | |-----------|----------------|-----------------| | Blind scan 97W Ku (12 transponders) | 4 min 20 sec | 2 min 55 sec | | DVB-S2X lock (Eutelsat 5W, 32APSK) | No lock | Lock in 3 sec, MER 11.2 dB | | Spectrum sweep (full 950–2150 MHz) | 8 sec (coarse) | 6 sec + fine zoom (1 MHz) | | Battery life (backlight 50%) | 3.2 hours | 3.5 hours (improved PMIC driver) | satlink st5150 firmware new
Let’s be realistic. The ST-5150 is a brilliant meter, but new firmware cannot: Before you rush to download, a word of caution
completely.
Outdated firmware may cause: