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    105 W KU

    Uplink clients pay for the link budget. Each transport stream's link budget is calculated based on the target downlink footprint, dish size, bandwidth, up-time, etc. Just because transponders are on on the same satellite, doesn't mean that they have the same link budget.
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    Comments from a newbie to FTA

    Yes. It is a combination of a capable receiver and frequency stable LNB. The AFC process for most tuners is quite adequate, but the minimum SR handling is the limiting factor. A PLL LNB teamed with an external TXCO reference source will provide the best stable signal for decoding...
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    Comments from a newbie to FTA

    If you are serious about receiving low SR and narrow bandwidth signals, consider modifying or purchase a PLL LNB(f) with external frequency reference. Example KU Band LNBF: QO-100 Bullseye TCXO LNB. Othernet Bullseye TCXO LNB 25Mhz for Oscar 100 Some of you may remember Syed Karim from the...
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    OTHER Need recommendation on multi-receiver switch

    If one receiver will provide power (polarity selection) from a single output, single LO, LNB, you only need a regular splitter to connect up additional STBs. Turn off the LNB power on the additional STBs (or insert a DC power blocker) to prevent polarity confusion between the STBs. Just be...
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    Latest Update at my Satellite Station

    The error is either from no open/close cycles of the reed switch, no motor movement, defective cabling or a defective controller. Test motor, reed switch, cable continuity and controller operation. Motor Test: Disconnect the heavier gauge M1 and M2 wires (White and Red) from the terminal block...
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    Latest Update at my Satellite Station

    You don't need to access the reed switch or open the housing to verify if the switch is working. At the motor, disconnect the wires running back to your station. Does the motor drive the actuator In and Out when a 12 Vdc battery (or 18Vdc tool battery) is connected to the motor leads (M1 and...
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    V9 Prime receiver does support U.S. CC!!

    EIA-608 or EIA-708 type CC? I understood that the V9 only displayed DVB EN300743 and EBU types of CC. Not typically used for services targeting North America distribution. Some STBs have been capable of displaying or passing the embedded EIA-608, but unable to extract the EIA-708 from the...
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    Listening to some excel off air

    Are you promoting your YouTube channel? An FTA satellite service? Equipment sales? Installation service? Sorry, the lack of information is underwheming....
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    Latest Update at my Satellite Station

    Yes, one of the last revisions developed of the Vbox. Heck of a good price for a NOS unit. Buy it if you haven't already done so!
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    Why Do Satellite Receivers Scan as they Do?

    Basically, all is based on the preference of the coder. With that said.... If you are noting the scan direction to be related to the band (I.E. Ku and C), this is because satellite receivers tune an IF (Intermediate Frequency), but what you see displayed is a calculated downlink frequency (IF...
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    New user - old Birdview

    Like the rest of the hardware on the Birdview, welcome to "old school", original install, components from the 1980's. Do you still have the original positioner controller to power and move the motor? You could upgrade the multi-turn potentiometer to either an optical sensor or reed switch, but...
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    Update Titanium ASC1

    Replied to the same message sent via PM: Sounds like a serial communication error with either the adapter, driver or serial port settings. Attempting to update firmware or satellite list? What FW version is the ASC1 running? What Editor version is on the computer? What Windows version? Running...
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    New user - old Birdview

    The C140 feed OD is approx. 66mm. Scalar ID openings are typically 68mm. The original BV Scalar opening was specific to their custom feed assembly and had to be enlarged to accept any other manufacturers feed. Common retrofit in the 80's and 90's. I recall many "innovative" methods to secure...
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    GEOSATpro microHD: No LNB Voltage Output

    Still have the project development PCB. :cool: No longer have the schematics.
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    New user - old Birdview

    Declination setting is only required if the dish will be motorized to move more than 20 degrees between adjacent satellites. Without declination setting the mount will not accurately track the arc. Also, no need to change the leg length or scalar position for optimal FD/FL if you only wish to...
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