zii kell wrote:

>I have tried to search for information about what useful stuff I can
>pull out of the unit, but to no avail.
>
>Would someone know what one could do with the serial port on this unit?

As you have learned, you can use the Echostar software to
import/export the firmware.

However, if you use SetEdit you can also import/export all the
transponder/positioner settings.

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