Recent content by Robz

Jim, thank you for your reply. Briefly, I have two USB 3 ports and the problem exists regardless of port. Also, I typically set the sample rate to about 20 MHz. All works great until CPU resources are diverted for auto backup (cannot shut off, regardless of schedule setting), Cortana, spyware...

Two suggestions: 1. I would like to see frequencies color coded, similar to ARRL's band plan color coding. Also allow for custom color coding for any frequency. 2. I use Windows 10; however, I do not believe that it is robust enough for SDR use. Many utility programs will access the hard...

Thank you for your reply. Sounds interesting. I have several SDR receivers. One receives up to 6GHz, the ETTUS b200. There are several software programs to explore the satellite spectrum further. Ex HDSDR, SDRconsole, GNUradio and others. This gives me some hope for reaching the topic further...

Do satellites transmit an ID code? My objective is to align the dish without first needing orbital data. I have spent many hours trying to aim the dish only to result in complete failure. Hopefully, there exists an ID code to quickly identify the satellite and provide superior dish alignment...

Thank you Jim S. The list I questioned is the one found at http://www.satelliteguys.us/thelist/ . I get the following when trying to open with FireFox: XML Parsing Error: undefined entity Location: file:///C:/Users/RobR/Downloads/list_fst0.cmproj/list_fst0.cmproj Line Number 17901, Column 7...

Hi, How do I view the FTA satellite list? A Google search for cmproj turns up everything except a utility to view "the list". The file looks like an xml, html text type structure. Unfortunately Firefox does not work. I do not use Microsoft or Google web browser stuff; I do not trust them...

The FCC maintains a list of all TV,AM,FM stations in the CDBS database. The entire data base can be downloaded in a few minutes with a high speed internet connection. You only need a few files for TV. Each file is a pipe "|" delineated CSV text relational file. Its possible to derive a list of...

The FCC is all about "broadband". They only care about more spectrum for cellphones and piss on TV viewers rights. Who owns the spectrum? Clearly not the FCC, the telco companies, or Congress. The FCC stated the need for more spectrum, to keep up with data hungry smart phones and to make...

I use a Gbox to control my dish position. There are four wires. Two heavy gauge wires should be used to connect to the motor. Currently I use TV rotor 5 conductor flat ribbon type. To wires are used for the motor negative connection and one for the positive connection. Polarity is important...

joshrr, Fatair, Thank you for your reply. It does help knowing there is a chance with a six foot c band dish to get better reception. As previously mentioned I do get the NASA channels on AMC 18, but weaker than on AMC 3. Rain kills the C band signal on AMC 18, never a problem on AMC 3...

Hi, I have a 6 foot prime focus from Sadoun. I am trying to get better NASA reception from AMC 18. There was never a problem receiving NASA on AMC 3. However NASA is now on AMC 18 but seemingly with much lower signal. During heavy rain they fade. Also, of the 20 (approx.) transponders only the...

If your roof will provide a clear view, is it possible to mount the dish on the roof?

Hello nyfrench, Your f/D setting looks correct. Once you get satellite reception, a careful tune can optimize reception. As others have pointed out, the dish elevation looks for too high. The slope of the dish should be aimed 42.79 degrees with respect to the horizon. See the picture for an...

I have six foot polar mount dish from Sadoun and three DMX741's. Check that your f/D (focal length/Dish diameter) is set correctly. The f/D ratio for the eight foot dish is .385. Mine is .38. From the picture, the LNB seems too far away from the dish. The LNB has an f/D scale, with numbers...

Hi, I am looking for the *.ini file format for a satellite/transponder text list. Google only shows where to get files, and there are many websites. However; I am looking for the format that is generally used. I know there may be variations between satellite programs, but I suspect there is...