Recent content by CommCtr

Use the best cable you can find. I had a cable run of about 400 feet using cheep cable. The voltage drop was so bad that the receiver could not switch polarization. I experimented with a voltage inserter and it took something like 23V to switch. I also needed two in-line amps. You might be...

Just wondering, are they charging for the upgraded cable? Keep your eyes on them if you let them in the door.

SatelliteAV, Thanks for the link! I will be all set when my receiver arrives.

They have a joint parnership (lease) to use Ciel 2. So, many consider the satellite to be an expansion of the Dish/EchoStar capacity. Thus I included it here. The S band satellite for service in China is CMBStar. I have never seen any filings to the FCC or SEC that would have called the...

Ciel 2 should launch this year (is that what you are calling EchoStar 13). The satellite will include spot beams. There are several 17/24GHz satellites that Dish/EchoStar need to launch by 2009 (unless I missed some kind of an extension). The orbital locations are 83, 109 and 121. This would...

I wondered how long it would take before cable found a way to limit internet use as they are potentialy loosing TV viewers that are watching TV over the internet. Netfilx and Hulu have lost of good programming for download!

Are you near the Castle? I hope you report back what you find out. One of these days... I plan to retire to St John.

That is an annual report to the FCC. If they had to file with the SEC, then there would be financials.

I hope the attached pdf works.

Spectrum Five would use the identical frequencies (specifically 12.2 to 12.7GHz) as are used for DBS satellites at 110W, 119W and other orbital locations. It is the orbital separation (currently 9 degrees) that prevents (minimizes) interference. Yes, E* and D* do have satellites at 110W as...

If you live where it snows, keep the dish on the ground. Easy to brush the show off and get signal back.

As of the June 30, 2008 annual report to the FCC: SS/Loral and Spectrum Five... "Both parties are progressing towards Spectrum Five's next milestone, completion of critical design review." “Critical design review” means they are still negotiating/designing the specifications for the satellite...

You have to pay the broadcaster. You have to pay to transport the video to the uplink site. You have to pay for the compression/multiplexing equipment. You have to pay for the uplink earthstation. You have to pay for the satellite capacity. You have to pay "Joe" in India to take your order...

What you are reporting is a wide range of delay times through the satellite link. If you took many tests and graphed the delay vs. time, you may find the delay is less between late night and early morning. If this is the case, you are on an over loaded transponder. If you are not paying for the...

If your picture is not pixilating, that is as good as it is going to get (your picture won't look any better even with better signal strength).