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  1. cyberham

    Satellite Meters

    I have never used a satellite meter. I've always been able to use the wifi capability of my Edision receiver to see at the dish via my smartphone actual received SQ or similar techniques. But I find now I may need a satellite meter in my current environment. I have access to amazon.co.jp which...
  2. cyberham

    FTA Contact in Japan

    Tomorrow I will go to Japan. I have been looking for a direct contact with anybody in Japan who happens to enjoy FTA but haven't found anybody yet. I've heard there are a few who pursue this activity though mostly on C-band I believe. If anybody has any direct contact with either a supplier or...
  3. cyberham

    OTHER GT Media V7S5X Database w/Mood Music

    I typed the Mood Music channels into my V7S5X receiver using its editor. Also, the attached database has all the North American satellites configured and European satellites removed. This could be useful to anybody who has a new GT Media satellite receiver. Just unzip first and upgrade your GT...
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    DVB-S2X / DVB-S2 Minimum C/N Lock Calculator

    When I read on Rick's that ABC has started changing their modulation and coding formats, I was wondering how big a dish is needed to receive a DVB-S2X, a DVB-S2 or a DVB-S signal. These calculators will help figure that out by showing minimum C/N lock values required for many types of satellite...
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    GEOSATpro microHD: No LNB Voltage Output

    My problem symptom is simple. I have no LNB output voltage from this microHD. I have proved the receiver works fine if voltage is available to supply to the LNB. To do this test, I connected my Openbox S9 and used its loop through connector to connect the microHD. The microHD then works fine on...
  6. cyberham

    New Low-cost Ku Motors & 1.2-metre Dishes

    I see that Digiwave is advertising new Ku motors and new 1.2-metre offset dishes at good prices. Their website claims items are in stock now. They have addresses listed in both the U.S. and Canada which may explain their reasonable shipping options. Digiwave Moteck Ku motor: US$112 or CDN$159...
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    TNAP 5.1 Available for Edision

    The new TNAP 5.1 test image has been posted by el bandido. You can do the installation via your Edision online feature to flash the new image into an available slot. Be sure to keep valid older images in the other slots just in case you need to revert back. Installation went well and the...
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    FREE C-band Dish (central B.C.)

    For those willing to do a bit of work to get a free C-band dish, check this out: FREE Dish.
  9. cyberham

    Wayback Machine

    I've heard of the Wayback Machine. But I had never tried it. I read they have over 800 billion web pages saved from the past. Not to steal the thunder from Joseph Holloway (1998) but you can, for example, check this link and see what the satellite arc was like back in 2010 around when I got my...
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    Why Do I Need SNR for Unlocked TPs?

    Recently the Edision Mio line of receivers running TNAP5 has added the feature to allow display of SNR values for a transponder that is not locked. Here is a practical example of why this is useful. Montana PBS on 99W on a sunny day here can be 11.0 dB. But it can be tough to receive when it is...
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    What Happened to Everybody?

    I started playing with FTA maybe 12 years ago. At that time, this FTA forum was heavy with many posts. I was always learning new things from others. Has everybody died or are they just quiet and no longer posting? Or worse...lost interest in this activity? Where are the newcomers? Did we scare...
  12. cyberham

    Edision Mio+ with Hauppague 950Q OTA

    Today I connected a Hauppauge 950Q to my Edision Mio+ receiver. I can only receive two OTA stations at my remote location. Both of these scan into my Sony TV with a total of 8 channels. I know that their signals are not strong since the transmitters are 63 (CHEK Victoria, BC) and 77 miles (KVOS...
  13. cyberham

    Local Dish: Worth Pursuing?

    About 1 1/2 years ago I discovered a local Philips C-band dish at a nearby hotel. This hotel is only about 20 miles from my home. At the time, the cables were disconnected from the hotel so I knew it wasn't being used. Now, it looks like the cables are connected and therefore it may be in use...
  14. cyberham

    10-foot C-band in Victoria, BC

    They'll pay you to take this C-band dish away! It looks in good condition. Located Victoria, BC. C-band Dish for $0
  15. cyberham

    Intelsat 18 180.0E Ku

    Today I began a mini-project to try to receive Intelsat 18 at 180.0E. This is the satellite with content from French Polynesia but with a footprint that covers the western portion of North America with a signal strong enough that it should be receivable with a 60 to 75 cm Ku dish. For my...
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    New 1-metre Dish Installation

    At last, I am able to install my 1-metre dish at its final destination on our lot. Although I may in time move it to one or more different spots within the lot later. For this reason, I am still using a low "temporary" tripod which works much better than a pallet. When I hauled the tripod/dish...
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    Invacom QPH-031 Ku LNB

    I always wanted an Invacom QPH-031 LNB. In the old days, there was a whole sub-hobby of looking for scrambled channels that were temporarily in-the-clear. That's pretty much in the past. That's when the Invacom shone since it could receive linear and circular Ku transponders all in one LNB. And...
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    LNB Bracket Needed

    I need the following LNB bracket to fit my Star Choice dish. I currently only have the original 50mm bracket. I need the equivalent 40mm bracket so I can properly mount my LNBs. Does anybody have one in their junk box or know where I could get one?
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    Modified Declination Settings

    Can anybody point me to a good link for the procedure to use modified declination settings with USALS? The links I've found on the site are broken. Since I'm starting from scratch at a new latitude I may as well do it right. Unfortunately the declination gauge numbers on the dish are worn off...
  20. cyberham

    Clark Belt

    I don't think I should have much difficulty receiving most of the Ku satellites from our area of the Clark Belt. Not a lot of trees to block signals. 125W is my "due south" satellite.
  21. cyberham

    Edision OS Mio vs. Mini

    Edision OS Mio 4K S2X versus Edision OS Mini 4K S2X. Functionally, what's the difference? The Mini is being sold in Canada.
  22. cyberham

    Augmented Reality Apps for Finding Satellites

    I've been wondering if I could receive any FTA satellites at my new location before going to the trouble of installing dishes. So I searched for and downloaded from the Play Store some free augmented reality satellite finding apps to my Android smartphone. This technology is wonderful and those...
  23. cyberham

    Life After an Edision OS Mio+

    I'm wondering if there is a newer FTA / streaming STB coming down the line. My Mio+ seems to have retired and rather than just buying a new Mio+ (which is still an option for now), I'm always keen to try something newer / better. This hobby is about experimenting, not watching TV. I prefer an...
  24. cyberham

    Edision Mio+ Service Types

    Is there a listing anywhere of Unknown Service Types and their meanings? For example, a blind scan can often return a result with the description "Unknown Service type 64". What does this mean? Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
  25. cyberham

    Edision Mio+ with Netflix

    I wonder if anybody has used their Edision Mio+ to interface to Netflix? I checked the plugins but didn't find one for this. I can just use my Windows laptop to access Netflix, but I'm getting spoiled and using the Edision, as I do for youtube, would be simpler.
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