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  1. Das Hammer

    Setanta Gone???

    :eek: G23 @ 121W 3783V 24431 "No Signal" this morning...so it didn't just go encrypted. I blind scanned the sat to see if it had just chaned freq's or SR, but it didn't appear. It's just plain gone. Anyone seen it appear on another bird?? This blows...AFL season is just around...
  2. Das Hammer

    New receiver claims MP@HL

    I've been window shopping lately for a new Linux based HD receiver....ran across one that just came out in Europe which claims MP@HL video decoding.....which definitely grabbed my attention. It outputs the usual 576p, 720p, 1080i, and it also accepts 50/60Hz 110-220V AC, so it should work...
  3. Das Hammer

    Reception question for you fellas with a mini bud

    I'm ready to turn my 1.2 meter dish into a mini bud for reception of one channel. Of course, I want to see if anyone else is able to get this with similar equipment instead of wasting my time. I could just throw up that other 10 footer I have in the shed, but the pole in the ground isn't big...
  4. Das Hammer

    Inclinometer app for iphone/ipod touch

    Today I found there is an iclinometer application available for your iPhone or iPod touch which is supposed to be very accurate (after initial calibration). It uses the accelerometers in the iPod / iPhone to calculate angles. Immediately I thought of the fellas here because we're always...
  5. Das Hammer

    DVB-S2 with 8PSK question

    Fellas, just a quick question. Is DVB-S2 with 8PSK modulation (like what Equity uses on G28) the same here in North America as it is in Europe? Isn't it a "standard" system? I happened to acquire a DVB-S2 box from overseas and have had zero results scanning in ANY DVB-S2, although the DVB-S...
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    DG380 won't lift 1.2m Fortec Dish after rotating 40degrees

    Hi, I finally got around to installing a DG380 that I picked up a few months ago. I purchased it to move around a Fortec Star 1.2 Meter dish which I also picked up from Sadoun. I chose the 380 because it had pretty good rotation (+/- 80 degrees) and claimed it would handle my 1.2 meter dish...
  7. Das Hammer

    MythTV and DVB - where are the pids?

    I'm running MythTV 0.21 and I'm looking for the dvb pids. I need to manually add a channel to the database, but I can not find where the PID info is stored. I have everything else working, the motor will move and lock on frequency, but it doesn't lock audio or video....because I haven't...
  8. Das Hammer

    Did ION just disappear on AMC1 Cband?

    It's not there now. The whole mux appears to be gone. I'm getting all other channels on AMC1, and just did a blind scan, still nothing. Wonder if it went DVB-S2, or just uplink problems.
  9. Das Hammer

    Using XMLTV for FTA guide data?

    Like many of us, I have often desired guide data for the plethora of 24/7 channels, especially the RTN's. I have many FTA channels setup in MythTV; however, like many MythTV users here in North America, I'm using DataDirect (aka schedulesdirect.org) for downloading guide data. Works great...
  10. Das Hammer

    Ariza Xtreme factory firmware request

    Just picked one up on ebay, less than $40 shipped, component, optical, and blindscan. Based on the description, I have a feeling of what is going to be on it in the way of firmware. So, I'll have to perform the normal scrubbing. However, I have been doing some searching today for factory...
  11. Das Hammer

    Help! Woke up and had no sat!

    It's been a troubleshooting nightmare this past week. I'll spare you all of the gory details. Well, one day I came home, turned on the STB preparing to search for some good feeds and I was only getting around 11% quality on G3C c band. Obviously there was no lock, but just 24 hours before...
  12. Das Hammer

    920 battery voltage OK, replace anyway???

    I just picked up a 920 as part of my seemingly ongoing collection 8). First thing was to tear it apart and check battery voltage. It was reading 3.62V :up (and yes, the receiver was unplugged).:rolleyes: So, since it is reading this voltage, should I go ahead and replace the battery...
  13. Das Hammer

    Call for help: DMS MatchboxPro woes

    I've used the DVB World box in the past, so thought this would be a piece of cake. Unfortunately, I have had ZERO luck and have even tried a second unit because we believed the first one to be defective. However, both units proved to give the exact same results. The driver is installed and...
  14. Das Hammer

    Stupid ebay questions.....

    So, I've got a Traxis 3500 on ebay, and I received a typical hack question to which I responded. I was gentle. I also posted the question and answer for all to see. TRAXIS DBS-3500 FTA RECEIVER - BEST BLIND SCAN 3500 - (eBay item 290158752199 end time Sep-10-07 18:41:47 PDT) By the way...
  15. Das Hammer

    VBOXII - not impressed with the craftsmanship

    Now, I'm not one to make a big fuss. This is more for other VBoxII owners out there as to what to look for in case yours goes on the fritz. Check the solder joints at the PCB, especially those near the "back" of the board near the coax input/output. Check for dirty traces or small pieces of...
  16. Das Hammer

    MythTV, Tuner locks signal, but can't get channels

    Hey, fellas. I originally posted this issue in another forum which is specific to the distribution I'm using for my MythTV setup (KnoppMyth), but the guys there don't seem to be real keen on the dvb-s stuff. You can link to the post HERE, but I think you have to be registered to see it...
  17. Das Hammer

    WTB: Twinhan 102g DVB-S card.

    These seem to have been discontinued. Anyone have one for sale?
  18. Das Hammer

    New project...several questions

    Project Phase I - Build a PC to act solely as a free to air receiver/pvr for HD and 4:2:2. The PC Hardware has already been taken care of with the exception of the DVB tuner itself. Was looking at a USB box because I'm going to put the components inside of an old Uniden UST-4400 receiver case...
  19. Das Hammer

    Quali-TV QS1080IR and 22KHz switching...

    Whoowhee, this is a bit of reading. I hope someone can help me out and let me know if what I'm describing below is correct behavior for this receiver or if I'm totally missing something. I own a QS1080IR and had it slaved to a Traxis 3500 which took care of moving the dish around, the...
  20. Das Hammer

    Mercury II signal seems to be attenuated suddenly

    Recently picked up another MercII second hand and it was working great. Was. Now, I can not even get enough juice from it to power the signal meter out at the dish. The investigation begins: The coax from the house to the dish area is good. Hooked up the DSR-922 to that same coax and...
  21. Das Hammer

    G10R is gone, but why?

    Since it looks like work is cancelled tomorrow because of the blizzard, I was thinking about wandering out to the dish area (with my shovel...heck, maybe I'll have to plow a path out to the dish with the tractor) and tweak out the 1.2 meter (again). Tonight, I've found out that I have...
  22. Das Hammer

    A guide for G10R on PocketPC

    Ok, fellas, you are all pretty smart and I'm looking for your advice. I got on zap2it.com and created listings for my 4DTV and my local broadcasts so I can grab that data from there and display the guide on a pocket PC (PDA). There are various programs out there for the PDA that support the...
  23. Das Hammer

    Mitsubishi M-VR1000 help needed

    I love this receiver. It's a workhorse and has been excellent since the day I received it. Without getting into too many details............ I'm introducing a DVR into my setup and the audio is giving me a little trouble. I think I've got a solution, but what I'm trying to do is not...
  24. Das Hammer

    Primestar oval feedhorn on FS 1.2m dish

    In short, it works, but is it optimal? So, I had this old primestar (6262?) lnb/feedhorn from one of my oval dishes just sitting there and thought, gee Wally, I bet I could mount that to the 1.2 meter. So, I did. I used the large lnbf holder that is used for holding a c band or c/ku lnbf...
  25. Das Hammer

    Later model Traxis receviers and AC3

    Has the AC3 output been fixed on the later model traxis receivers (3500/4550)?? RE: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=69832 Basically, it doesn't do it on ku even though it has the spdif port on back. The 4550 would be my next receiver, but we watch a lot of PBS.
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