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    Say goodbye to ATSC 3.0. LG has suspended inclusion of ATSC 3.0-compatibility in its 2024 television lineup for the USA

    It's refreshing for a change that someone from this younger generation is waking up to reality, this hyped/marketing tool ATSC3 is a flop. Period. And as usual, you can thank the FCC (among others) for the fiasco. :rolleyes:
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    Long story short; After having a long and productive telephone conversation with Dylan from 'WNY Over The Air' regarding other matters and then this product and the detailed, documented problems with the unit I had (it was returned). We came to the conclusion it was this specific unit that had...
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    Televes preamp synopsis

    Ok. I'm surprised it doesn't have both 8VSB & QAM. Come to think about it, since it apparently has a OTA channel table/map, one would logically figure it would have that function.
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    Televes preamp synopsis

    Why doesn't the MER show in any of those screen shots??
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    OTA Signal Meter

    My replacement for my long standing, go-to SLM is one from Applied Instruments XR-3. Not cheap. but not real expensive, especially if you can find a buy on eBay. Those I have see have the satellite module installed that you can sell separately, then purchase new, the OTA module to save some $$...
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    OTA Signal Meter

    It looks like a remote control for a garage door opener. :rolleyes :wtf2 What's with the 800MHz coverage?? Is it testing TV or annoying toy phone frequencies? It's using the uncommom dBm instead of dBmV which most SLM's historically have used. (notice the reviews are all 5 star) And; where is...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    The preamp power is switchable. Take a look at my guide and the input table channel assignments. AFA experiance with preamps, I've never used any since I'm not a beleivere in them due to overload issues with strong signals. My runs from the antennas are shorter than 25' before they get to where...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    To add to the above post and clarify further; From my experience tiring different DA's (distribution maps) in place of my long term Winegard DA1018 DA (18db gain, adjustable), for example, Winegard's 36db version was way too much to handle the excessively strong signals that I have had to deal...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    1. Filter bandwidth: The Avant-X is based on European TV channels which is 8 MHz derived from PAL & SECAM systems (with some being 7 MHz). This can cause problems with adjacent channels here that are overpowering the wanted channel due to (what I call) 'leftovers' that aren't attenuated...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    Problems The outstanding problem is differential in signal level. That was addressed here in one of his emails; --------------------------------------------------------------------------- My point; From page 5 of the “Product Sheet”; Recommended input range....dBmV.. -20…40 Gain...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Taken from Justo Buffalo-Toronto plan by Justo Rodal Santiago, Spain The AVANTx can accept signals in its input ranging from -40 dBmV to +20 dBmV, that is to say, 60 dB. The block...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    Specifics; The AVANTx has 4 independent input preamp stages (wideband up to 608 MHz) and then the set of 32 filters which are programmable with the different wanted channels. If a channel is blocked, it enters the input preamp, but it is blocked in the filters and it is not present in the...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    The conversations I have had between the three of us have enlightened all of us. There are details that really aren't documented in the very limited 'quick guide' Televes provides. Which brings me to here. Below are comments from Javier Runano General manager for Telves US and Justo Rodal in...
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    Televes Avant-X Programmable 4 input distribution amp

    I've been working with Televes, both here in Aurora Colorado and in Santiago, Spain as to my situation which is unique to them also. Simply put, I have stations from 7 and 55 miles away in basically the same compass direction with a difference of 40db which even with channel traps, the problem...
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    OTA Signal Meter

    I''m old school. Best bang for the buck is a Tektronix RFM-151 SLM. Old & heavy, it does have a (somewhat slow scanning) Spectrum Analyzer function also. These can be had for as low as $50 (depending on condition) on ebay. I have had one and it is my go-to meter for well over 10 (maybe 15) years...
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    So how many hams view this forum??

    Tech +, but no satellite work here.
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    pics of verizon fios setup

    Someone clue me in on what FiOS stands for since Verizons' Corp. BS PDF didn't.
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    Not getting e-mail notifications.

    I'm, not getting e-mail notifications on the threads I have subscribed to. Yes, I have checked my e-mail address, and yes I have checked instant e-mail notification, and no I have no filters in my e-mail, firewall and I don't have any spam programs. I have run into this elsewhere with no...
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    KU LNB noise figure ratings: is there much a difference?

    Most anything from China-Mart would be a step backwards. :mad: This Invacom, which seems to be touted as a high end product, does it have any competition? How about receiver sensitivity, much of a difference here? Between a PCI card and a standalone? Thanks for the replies.
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    satellite installer starts house fire

    You mean that isn't the way you run romex when you re-side a house?? :rolleyes:
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    KU LNB noise figure ratings: is there much a difference?

    With these noise figures well under 1 db, is there REALLY any difference between any of these LNB's for the KU band when dealing with 'iffy' signals? Back in my 'C' band days, 120 degree was the common spec for a LNA, I see noise figure has replaced the temperature rating. Why? What's the...
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    Confirmed: DBSTalk.COM Sold to AVSForums

    Do I detect some animosity here??
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    FTA PCI receiver cards

    I'm looking at the 1030a PCI card; http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/TwinHan/TH1030A-VisionPlus-Twinhan-CI-PCI-receiver.htm and have a few questions; Is this hardware based? If it isn't are there any that are? Are the CAM slots useful in the US. I was told elsewhere they are only for...