For the hobbyists amongst us this is a very interesting receiver, because it runs on Linux & has an Ethernet connector, so cardsharing is possible! There is already an alternative image available which can run cardsharing clients/SoftCAM emulators.

Sadly the specifications only mention DiSEqC 1.0 & not DiSEqC 1.2 which is required to drive a DiSEqC motor or a big DiSEqC swithc (>4 connections) Probably a future firmware upgrade will add DiSEqC 1.2 capability, because this only a software based feature.

The Kathrein UFS 910 HD receiver is available in black, or silver.

Specifications

• Reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels in the DVB-S & DVB-S2 transmission standards
• video decoding of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 signals
• 16-digit alphanumeric display to show the channel names and programme information
• 4,000 channel memory positions
• Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer programming
• Common Interface for two CA modules
• HDMI output for connection to an HDTV ready TV set
• HDCP copy protection
• Optical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3)
• YPbPr output
• Cinch sockets for AV signal (composite colour picture, stereo-audio)
• One USB 2.0 port on the front panel & 2 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel for updates with a USB stic
• Multifunction setting device on the front panel
• Composite colour picture, RGB and Y/C signal output programmable on SCART socket
• Suitable for software updates (operational software & channel list separately) via satellite or USB stick.
• Language selection for programmes broadcast in several languages
• Channel search
• Channel position sort function
• Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream
• On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR)
• DiSEqCTM 1.0 control signal and SCR one-cable system control signals (as of first quarter 2007)
• LINUX based operating system
• Mains switch
• Comes with: Remote control, batteries, manual, safety notes, SCART cable & power cable

Currently the UFS 910 is selling in Germany for around €300, other countries like the Netherlands can expect the receiver to be available arround September.

A video review of this HD receiver is available here .