Recent content by dougr

Your right - I am wrong!! I did some research into the standards and found evidence that GI took the strategy to opt for free distribution of encryption hardware without a license. Sorry........! I guess they felt that aproach would grab them the most cash. Will try to look before I leap next...

Quick 4DTV generic hook up instructions Here is a quick link to the NPS website that shows a generic 4DTV hook up procedure. Click on the follwoing link or paste it into your browser. http://www.callnps.com/4DTVinstall.htm I would recomment getting a copy of the installation manual if...

One possible reason. It sounds like your istalled the antenna in the attic?? I hope not since this will attenuate the signal of all but the strongest channels reaching your antenna. Obviously you don't have a strong enough digital broadcast signal to lock your HD receiver on all reasonably...

Guys, stop being too concerned about anybody scrambling just because of a few posts in a forum. Remember the only reason everything is not scrambled is simple........$$$$$$$$$! It costs them $ to use a scrambling system of any kind. They are propriatory and therefore a broadcaster must get a...

Free digicipher channels using a 922 I know of about 15 or 20 digicipher (Not to be confused with FTA DVB) channels that you can receive free with a 920/922. The include numerous PBS, Bloomberg, Varsity TV/Canada, DMX audio (50+) and too many to name. Unlike DVB FTA you must subscribe to at...

Most PBS free digicipher feeds can be found on Telstar 5 currently. (ch's 600 - 611) One of the feeds is HDTV. All however are broadband and as clear as a bell!! Use a GI DSR920 or 922 or equivalent C/Ku receiver.

First Post – Looking forward to participating Hi all! Just wanted to thank you for this excellent forum. A brief history of myself. I worked in broadcasting for about 9 years for PBS and ESPN in Connecticut. As a technician I learned about C/Ku bands and even had the opportunity to uplink...