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TBS6981 PCI-E DVB-S2 Dual Tuner TV card

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TBS6981 PCI-E DVB-S2 Dual Tuner TV card is designed to fulfill the needs of watching/recording multiple satellite TV channels on PC simultaneously. With Single tuner TV card, you’re limited to watch one channel at one time only. While with this dual tuner TV card, you can watch two channels or watch one channel and record another channel without interference. Even more if you want to make full use of the recording capability of TBS6981, you may record two whole TS(Transponder Stream),one of which could contains maximum ten, twelve SD or HD TV channels into your PC hard disk. Which means you will be able to record up to 24 channels with TBS6981 in the same time. This feature contribute a lot especially when you are building up HTPC or IPTV streaming server.(There are thousands of TBS6981 cards running in different IPTV servers on 24/7 none stop working base worldwide which is a solid proof of the reliability of this device. It’s ready with Windows BDA driver and Linux driver up to the latest kernel(Tested on Ubuntu,Fedora,Opensuse and other Linux distributions). It’s compatible with Windows7 Media Center, MediaPortal, DVBlink, DVBDream, DVBViewer, ProgDVB, Skynet, TSreader, XBMC，MythTV,VDR and many other popular softwares.

You can use it to watch any free to air satellite TV programs in your region including Freesat HD if you are located in the UK. By using appropriate software, e.g. MediaPortal and its’ plugins, you may stream satellite TV contents to your iPhone, iPad or iPod.

Main Features:
Watch Satellite TV & listen to Radio on PC
DVB-S2/DVB-S SD or HD TV Receiving
Real Time and Scheduled Program Recording(PVR)
Dual Tuner for Recording Two Different Channels/Transponders
Time Shifting to Pause Live TV
Unicable/One Cable compatible

Specifications:
Receiving Frequency: 950~2150 MHz Tuning Range
Input level: -69~-23dBm
2x Advanced DVB-S2/DVB-S 8PSK QPSK Demodulator
Symbol Rate:
DVB-S QPSK 1~45Msps
DVB-S2 QPSK/8PSK 2~36Msps
Automatic Acquisition Range: ±10MHz
Automatic Pilot Detection
8PSK Puncture codes: 3/5,2/3,3/4,5/6,8/9,9/10
QPSK Puncture codes: 1/2,3/5,2/3,3/4,4/5,5/6,8/9,9/10.
Support Data Burst & Tone Burst
Support DiSEqC2.X and Motor
Low Profile TV Card Size: 150x56mm (Length x Height)
TV Card Weight: 94 Gram
Package Gift Box Size: 200x140x50mm (Length x Width x Height)
Package Gift Box Weight: 340 Gram

System Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 or Linux
DirectX9.0 or later Version
Available PCI Express x1,x4, x8 or x16 slot
Satellite Dish and LNB

For DVB-S:
1GHz CPU or above
256MB RAM or above
Graphic Card with at least 16MB RAM

For DVB-S2 HDTV:
Dualcore CPU
1GB RAM or Above
Graphic Card with at Least 64MB RAM

Package Content:
1 x TBS6928 PCI-E DVB-S2 TV Tuner Card
1 x remote control
1 x IR receiver
1x Power Cable (The power cable is not necessary to be plugged in most cases)
1 x Software CD

We release a specialized TBS6981 card for Japan market, which is made with 11volt(Vertical) and 15volt(Horizontal) LNB power output compatible with Japan standard, so that the customers from Japan don't need to use extra power converter.

TBS TV tuner card user will receive a 10% discount from the usual price when buying DVBlogic. Download DVBlogic now!

Note: As reference, please see the chart of Comparisons for TBS PCI-E TV tuner Cards Series .

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Product Reviews:

Shipping to brasil

Hello which companies do you use to make shipping to Brazil ? EMS or Signapore Post?
Dear Pedro,
Many thanks for asking products from our store. We usually use DHL or Singapore Post to ship the orders. If you have special request about the shipping, please email to info@buydvb.net.
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shipping to mexico

hi do you make shipping to mexico, sorry for my english...
Dear Luis,
Yes, we can make shipping to Mexico by DHL or Singapore Post.
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alemão

Ola, estou querendo comprar essa placa ( TBS6981 PCI-E DVB-S2 placa de Dual TV Tuner ), voces enviam para o Brasil, e qual valor do frete. Desde já agradeço.
Dear Osvino Schmidt,
Many thanks for asking about TBS6981 card. Yes, we can ship to Brasil. The shipping cost by DHL is US$29, by Singapore Post is US$8.35.
Best Regards
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I like this card!

( FEATURED REVIEW )

I am using this card with OpenSuSe OS. This card works great. I can watch some non-free channels using sc-plugin. Many thanks for technical support. I recommend this product for all.

video recording format

Hi, I am wondering what video format it records the satellite channels? compression rate is important for me. thank you
Dear Barnamah,
It depends with the what dvb play you used,please check DvbDrea, DVBviewer player. Or you can record the raw data,which is called \"TS\"
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SKY LNB

Phillip Hi I have a sky min dish what support 8 way will it work on my sky dish and will need power for LNB?
Dear Philip,
TBS 6981 can power for LNB. But, we are sorry that we do not fully understand your question. To get more support, please email to info@buydvb.net, and explain your question in more detailed, thanks.
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Love this card

( FEATURED REVIEW )

I just received my TBS6981 yesterday and had it installed and working in just a few minutes. I have it running in NextPVR flawlessly. Not many DVB-S2 cards work natively in NextPVR, but this card works great and channel changes are fast - even between different transponders. I\'m extremely happy with this card and would recommend it to anyone. Now I want a TBS6984!

fearness

hi mr i have mastero how can i pay by internet? sahelnili_2011@yahoo.com
Dear Sir,
You are highly appreciated that you would like to shop in our Store. Here is the link about how to pay via credit card, please check:　（http://www.buydvb.net/faq_info.html?faqs_id=70&fcPath=3） If you have any other question, please feel free to contact info@buydvb.net.
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Fedora Capabilities

Hi Does the TBS6981 work with the current stock Fedora 15 kernel? Also, do you ship to New Zealand, and if so, what would the cost of shipping be? Thanks
Dear Neil
Yes, TBS6981 card can work with Fedora 15 kernel. We can ship to New Zealand by DHL or Singapore post. DHL takes about 5 days to ship a package to New Zealand while Singapore post will take about 20 days. If you have any other question about our products, please email to info@buydvb.net.
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DiSEqC Capabilities

Hi. Does the TBS6981 have the capabilities to control a DiSEqC Motor on each port? Also what is the maximum number of LNB that it can switch via DiSEqC? Thanks
Dear Neil
To control a DiSEqC Motor has nothing to do with TBS6981 hardware itself, neither driver. It depends on the DVB player. In fact, many DVB-s2 applications have the function to control the DiSEqC motor, e.g.: DVBdream, AltDVB and so on. So, the maximun number of LNB also depends on the DVB player.
Best Regards
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need STB

I put the tuner on the sever(win7),I want to share channels on TVset,so I need some STBs,could tell some of them.Thanks!
Dear Jim,
Sorry that don\'t sell any STB at the moment. I am afraid that you have to buy them from other online store. You can search for them from google.
Best Regards
Irene
Buydvb Online Store

I\'ve nvidia GTX260, watch? 3D with DVB-S2 card?

Hi Saradhi,
You can use TBS6981 card to receive the signal and record the MPEG file, and then use 3D player to watch.
Best Regards
Irene
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Ofcourse i\'ve nVidia GTX260 card. can i view 3D on my 3D screen with DVB-S2 card? If you\'re not aware of streaming from TBS6981 please ignore. if we can stream from TBS6981 i can receive this streaming into nvidia 3D player, so that i can watch on my 3D screen. The issue TBS6981 can stream or not. Your previous response: saradhi HI, TBS 6981 card is compatible to nvidia 3D to watch 3D on my PC? Suppose if i\'m getting HD or 3D satellite channels can i stream to nvidia 3d video player and subsequently watch 3D? or it\'s not possible? By the way this card TB6981 can able to reproduce 3D sat. channels? advance thanks for your answer. - Dear Saradhi, Thanks for asking about TBS6981 card. TBS6981 is a satellite TV tuner card, it is used for receive satellite TS stream. So, it is nothing to do with NVIDIA 3D. 3D is something functioned by VGA card. For HD channels, yes, TBS6981 can lock and receive MPEG-4/H.264 HD signal, but, whether you can watch these HD programs depends on your VGA card as well. Best Regards Irene BUYDVB Online Store

6981 compatible to nvidia 3D to watch 3D on my PC

HI, TBS 6981 card is compatible to nvidia 3D to watch 3D on my PC? Suppose if i\'m getting HD or 3D satellite channels can i stream to nvidia 3d video player and subsequently watch 3D? or it\'s not possible? By the way this card TB6981 can able to reproduce 3D sat. channels? advance thanks for your answer.
- Dear Saradhi,
Thanks for asking about TBS6981 card. TBS6981 is a satellite TV tuner card, it is used for receive satellite TS stream. So, it is nothing to do with NVIDIA 3D. 3D is something functioned by VGA card. For HD channels, yes, TBS6981 can lock and receive MPEG-4/H.264 HD signal, but, whether you can watch these HD programs depends on your VGA card as well.
Best Regards
Irene
BUYDVB Online Store

CONSULTA

HOLA QUISIERA SAVER POR LA PLACA TBS 6981. UDS. ENVIAN EL PRODUCTO HACIA LA ARGENTINA? SI ES ASI CUANTO CUESTA EL ENVIO? QUE SISTEMA DE PAGO HACEPTAN? ES PARA SATELITES FTA EN ARGENTINA? AGRADECERIA LA MAYOR EXPLICACION QUE SE ME PUEDA ENVIAR. LA PLACA CORRE EN WINDOWS 7? Y PROCESADOR CORE I7?. GRACIAS.-
Hi Carlos,
Sorry that we don\'t understand Spanish. I used google to translate and try to anderstand your questions. Here is my answesr regarding to your email. Wish they are meeting to your questions.
1. Price for TBS6981 is $138.99. Shipping cost to Argentina is $8.35 by Singapore post, $29 by DHL.
2. You can pay via paypal.
3. TBS6981 card fully supports FTA satelltie channels in all around the world, including Argentina.
4. TBS6981 is fully compatible with windows7. It can work well in core i7.
Best Regards
Irene
BUYDVB Store

A good catch

( FEATURED REVIEW )

One of the very few satellite cards that support Linux. Also one of the few satellite cards with a dual tuner. After-sales service and support is excellent.

Difference from TBS 6986

I was going to buy this board (6981) but saw at TBS web site that a new model (6986) will be released soon. Do you guys know when it will be available for purchase? And what are the main differences between TBS 6981 and TBS 6986?
Dear Gabriel,
The different between TBS6981 and TBS6986 is that TBS6986 has an additional function of Blindscan. TBS6986 is planed to be released within 2 months. The released day is not sure.
Best Regards
Irene

Supporting Bell expressvu and dishnetwork

Hello, your materiel seems interresting, first question: your cards working in Canada with BEV or in Usa with Disnetwork ? If yes very interrested by TBS6981e. Second question: will you have turbo-coded encoding available soon?
Dear Sir, Thank you for asking about TBS6981 card. But, sorry that it can not support BEV nor disnetwork.
And, sorry again, we won\'t have plan on turbo-coded encoding in a short time, because of some technical problem.
Best Regards
Irene
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shinwari

send me
Dear Sir,
Sorry that we don\'t understand your question. Do yo want to buy TBS6981 PCI-E Dual Tuner TV card? If yes, please place the order directly from our online shop.
Best Regards
Irene
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345877345877

skay star tv kartı almam gerekiyor nasıl ulaşabiliriz.
Dear Sir,
Sorry that we can not understand your question. We even don\'t know which kind of this language. Could you please translate by google and email to us. Thank you.
Best Regards
Irene
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looking

looking for universal tv tuner card software
Dear Razak,
Thank you for appreciating our products. Please write email to support@tbsdtv.com for the software.
Best Regards
Irene
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משחקים

compatible CI

Hi, is there a USB based Common Interface that would work with this? I know you have a compatible usb card reader, but my provider (Freesat from Sky in the UK) requires a Conditional Access Module - is there a hardware Common Interface (usb?) that would work with this product, or a software-based CAM that would work with the usb card reader?
Dear Alan Valentine,
Your enquiry is highly appreciated. We are very sorry that we don\'t have USB based Common Interface product at the moment. We only have card reader now. Maybe you can look for it in other brand products.
Best Regards
Irene
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card+reader

Does this card support also paid satellite programs? If I want to use it with smart card reader and cryptoworks/irdeto card...is it possible? Country : Slovakia, Provider: Skylink. Thank you in advance
Dear Hluposti,
Yes, PCI-E DVB-S2 Dual tuner TV card, including all TBS satellite TV tuner cards can support to watch paid satellite programs with smart card reader. You can also buy phoenix/smartcard reader from our shop.
Best Regards
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2 transponders form the same satellite

Do you have to connect 2 LNBs to watch two channels from different transponders from the same satellite?
Dear Amr,
You can just use an LNB and a splitter to watch 2 channels from different transponders from the same satellite with 6981 card.
Best Regards
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phoenix compatible

Will it be possible to use the 6981 in combination with a usb smartcardreader like the \"smargo smartreader plus\" in a Mythbuntu Linux system in order to watch non-free satilite TV-programs . (Somewhere i read about the need to be phoenix compatible) Ik know about your new 6990, but would prefer the external cardreader due to flexibility reasons and required internal space.
Dear Japsofd,
Yes, you can use the 6981 card in combination with a usb samrtcard reader in mythbuntu linux system. Many of our customers use this method to watch non-free satellite TV programs. Sorry that 6990 card is still under designed. It has not been released to the market now.
Best Regards
BUYDVB SHOP

hardware encoding

Hi, Can you tell me which of your DVB-S tuners have onboard built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder ? Thanks
Dear Nige,
None of our TBS DVB-S2 tuner has onboard built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder.
Best Regards
BUYDVB SHOP

where can i find your product in morocco?

it seems that your product is the best but how i can find your product here in morocco?
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for appreciating our products. We are very sorry that we don't have distributors in Morocco now. If you need to buy, you can directly place order here in our online shop. We can ship your order to Morocco for you via DHL.
Best Regards
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# of dishes / splitting

Can 2, 3 or 4-way splitters be used to attach more dishes to this unit, or is it just 2 dishes per unit? Also, would it be possible to basically create an array of dishes, with each dish locked on to a certain transponder, and then combine all that into one stream, with separated channels? Like a DISH or Direct-TV box, combining into one stream with multiple channels? Is there a way to save pre-defined location data of satellites and select them later, for quick access and faster switching, or is that something that programs like SkyGrabber do??
Dear Dwayne,
Many thanks for asking question of our products. Belowed is the answer regarding to your questions:
1. Can 2, 3 or 4-way splitters be used to attach more dishes to this unit, or is it just 2 dishes per unit? ----------I think you are talking about Diseqc. Yes, our products support 1.0, 1.x version diseqc up to 4 ways.
2. Also, would it be possible to basically create an array of dishes, with each dish locked on to a certain transponder, and then combine all that into one stream, with separated channels? Like a DISH or Direct-TV box, combining into one stream with multiple channels? -------------This is called TS,our card capture whole TS from one transponder.One TS inlcude several TV programs.
3. Is there a way to save pre-defined location data of satellites and select them later, for quick access and faster switching, or is that something that programs like SkyGrabber do??----------------Skygrabber supports our hardware,we had professional DVBPlayer can do this part.
If you have any other question, please just email to info@buydvb.net.
Best Regards
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service inqurely

hi,look if i buy dvb-s2tv Tuner PCI can be able to subscribe to skylogic internet and what sort or LNB will i use ,what lo please let me know.
Dear senyonga shadrack,
You are highly appreciated for paying attention on our products. Whether you are able to subscribe to skylogic internet depending on if you have a skylogic service account. As to our DVB-S2 tuner PCI card, maybe you can tell us which satellite are you going to align, and which transponder's signal are you going to lock. Then we can check for you if our card support to lock that transponder's signal. To choose a LNB is also depending on the parameter of transponder. Please email to info@buydvb.net for more information.
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oumarsy.sy0@gmail.com

very good TV

Egypt, El Arish in North Sinai

How to Buy and What are the shipping costs
Dear Mohamed, You need to register in our online shop and log in. The choose the products you want to buy, and choose the shipping way. Our online system will guide you to place order step by step. The online shop system will count the shipping cost directly for you according the products weight and shipping address. Finaly, you can finish payment by paypal. If there is any other question, you are welcome to email to info@buydvb.net.
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PCI-E DVB-S2 cartão Dual TV Tuner

i wonder if you ship to Brazil. how long would it take to get here.
Dear Santos,
Yes, we can ship products to Brazil. If you choose DHL, it takes 3-5 days to ship to Brazil. If you choose singapore post, it taks 7-25 days to ship to Brazil.
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my need is software

hi, good day to u, my problem with the micro box 2 is software, what i need now is micro box 2 with software. Dear Sir, Sorry, we don't understand what is your saying "micro box 2". If you mean TBS QBOX S2, this product is with software in the driver CD. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

Smart Card Slot

Do you have DVB-S2 cards with smart card slot for access to pay channels? Dear Abhilash, Our upcoming new models of TBS5980 box and TBS 6990 card will have CI slot for access to pay channels. For detailed products information, please browse website www.tbsdtv.com. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

instalation

slv commant instal une cart satilite Dear Mohamed, Can you please write your question in English. We are sorry that we don't understand your question. BUYDVB SHOP Best Regards

21268649531

carte satellite sky view 3 mais je ne Dear Sir, We don't understand your question. Please write in English. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

TBS 6981

Excellent service from BuyDVB! We placed our order online, on the 29th August. Ordered was confirmed in less than half an hour. Received confirmation that ordered was shipped via DHL on 30th August. Received order in New Zealand on 2nd September. We installed Tuner card same-day - works well. Thanks again. Dear Bishop, You are highly appreciated for giving us positive review on our products and service. Thank you very much. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

When you're gona have more in stock?

Hi, I'm willing to buy one of those but it's sold old. Any estimative to have it available in stock? Regards, Dear Gabriel, Many thanks for appreciating the TBS6981 PCIe DVB-S2 dual tuner card. Yes, we are very sorry that this model is out of stock at the moment. But, it will be in stock on next Monday or Tuesday. So, please pay attention to log in and place your order then. Best Reards BUYDVB SHOP

Using more than 1

Hi, Can you tell me how much it would strain, say a quad core server, to use 4 or 5 of these tuners all at the same time? Dear David, To answer your quesion, we have to know what operating system will be used (Windows or Linux), for what cards will be used - streaming the video in IP network (IPTV), watching, recording, etc. To get more tech-support, please send email to support@tbsdtv.com. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

possible to fit more than 1

is it possible to get more than 1 of these tuners to work in one machine? Dear David, Yes, you can use more than 1 card in a machine simultanerously. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

PCI-E DVB-s2

Hi - can your card work with Skygrabber ... Thank's Dear Sir, Yes, all of our DVB-S2 device can work with Skygrabber. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

Product Question

( FEATURED REVIEW )

I subscribe to Dish Network in the United States. Will this DVB card and the 5 Crystal Phoenix/Smartmouse Card Reader work with Dish Network smart card?
Dear sir, Our satellite TV tuner cards/box can support every DVB-S2/S standard ecepte Turbo-coded encoding. If the trasponder you are receiving is in turbo-coded encoding, we are very sorry that our current products are not workable. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

Works with DirecTV?

I use DirecTV in the United States, and my receiver boxes all have access cards which are required for the receiver to work. Is this card capable of working on such a network?
Hi Andy, Our PCI-E DVB-S2 Dual tuner TV card is for computer to receive satellite programs, only for receive FTA programs. This card is without cards access. It is different form the DirecTV set top box receivers. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

where i find your product in algeria

( FEATURED REVIEW )

it seems that your product is the best but how i can find your product here in Algeria
Hi Sir, Many thanks for appreciating our products. We don't have distributor in Algeria now. If you would like to buy, you can please order directly on this online shop www.buydvb.net We will arrange shipment in China directly. Best Regards BUYDVB SHOP

PCI-E DVB-S2 Dual Tuner TV card

( FEATURED REVIEW )

Hello! please quote PCI-E DVB-S2 Dual Tuner TV card 2pcs
Dear Maria, You can see our discount rate in every product page. For example, you will have 5% discount if you buy 2-5pcs, 6% discount if you buy 6pcs or more. Yours Sincerely BUYDVB SHOP

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