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    KKAB-DT is now on the air in metro Albuquerque!!

    You might want to rescan your TV to get the newest full power TV station KKAB-DT RF ch. 12. You will get soon to be a new western called WEST and up and running MeTV- TOONS both are in 720p HD with full CC and EPG. The signal might be very focused to the south from the Sandia Crest antenna...
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    Here's the taste of FTA Freesat in UK

    Just looking into UK's Freesat on Ku band. Imagine that would be that like here in the USA for that kind of service? :) :cool: here's the link... https://www.freesat.co.uk/ :hatsoff
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    Here's the taste of FTA Freesat in UK

    Just looking into UK's Freesat on Ku band. Imagine that would be that like here in the USA for that kind of service? :) :cool: here's the link... https://www.freesat.co.uk/ :hatsoff
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    Interesting project from RTL SDR for motorized dish

    You might like this story on RTL SDR blog motorized dish project!😎👍 Enjoy reading this neat project! Here's the link... :hatsoff https://www.crowdsupply.com/krakenrf/discovery-drive
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    Soon to be 93 W* bird if approved by the FCC

    Here's the link on Ku band footprint from 93 W* bird. https://www.intelsat.com/fleetmaps/satellites/satellite_59/ So far no news on whether they are going to use video and radios feeds.😎 :hungry2 :hatsoff
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    The Weigel broadcast Networks is on FUBO streaming service

    Just found out FUBO streaming service is now carrying Weigel broadcast Networks! :cool: It's showing METV, METV+, ME-Toons and other Weigel's networks. The video feed look It's a master feed quality in 720p HD here in Albuquerque TV market despite KOB-DT carrys METV in 480i SD on RF ch. 26 or...
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    Neat video story from MSN on The Assembly Line for Satellite Dish Antenna!

    Pretty cool story on making satellite dish assembly!😎👍 Here's the link...
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    V9 Prime receiver does support U.S. CC!!

    Was pleased to see V9 prime receiver does support U.S. Closed Captioning system! :) 👍:hatsoff
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    New way of transmitting Ku and Ka bird's antennas

    Interesting story from Satellite Today's website on antenna technology. :cool: :hatsoff Here's the link... https://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2025/06/10/kymeta-ceo-details-breakthrough-multi-band-antenna-demonstration/ Enjoy reading!!😎👍
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    ARRL taking advantage on Delete, Delete, Delete to ask the FCC for opening up more frequency for Techs.

    This will helps Technicians class to access more HF frequency bands and more analog and digital modes. Bitrate and bandwidth restrictions lifted will be helpfull for new digital modes.🙂👍 No mention on expanding rest of 10 Meter band for Technicians and maybe 12 Meter band as well too.🙄...
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    Neat YouTube video story on using SDR on a Ku band dish!

    Though you might like this interesting YouTube video story on SDR monitoring Ku band satellites... :cool: :hatsoff Here's the link... https://www.rtl-sdr.com/saveitforparts-taking-videos-of-geostationary-tv-satellites-via-a-diy-radio-telescope/
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    FCC proposal to update satellite TX power limt which is 30 years old.

    The FCC is looking into Ku and Ka bands for a changes on TX power levels since 30 years ago. From Space News Interesting story to read through!🙂👍:hatsoff Here's the link... https://spacenews.com/fcc-moves-to-update-satellite-power-limits-amid-push-for-adaptive-regulations/
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    Found a neat website thats show satellite ground station over the world!😎

    Check it out it's pretty cool!!😎👍 Here's the link... https://www.find-gs.com/ Have fun!! :) :cool::hatsoff
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    How many of you have try satellite roll off?

    Just out of curiosity, have you try doing satellite roll off when tuning in the feeds? To minimize the signal dropouts from other signal spillover? :) :hatsoff
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    Any ideas FUBO carrying ESPN at 30 FPs instead at normal 60 FPs?

    I noted ESPN 1 and 2 are sent in 30 FPs instead of Normal 60 FPs on FUBO streaming service? I find it annoying seeing slight video judders and no smoothness. 😛 While FOX Sports 1 and 2 are shown at normal 60 Fps on FUBO? Is there a tech, problem or contract deal for bandwith cost?🤷‍♂️ I am...
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    Found a amost year old story on FAST channels for FTA Ku band satellite.

    I stumbled on a amost year old story on FAST channels for FTA Ku band satellite!😎👍 It was from Intelsat's website. let me know what you think of this story?:hatsoff Here's the links... https://www.intelsat.com/resources/blog/enhancing-fast-channel-distribution-with-satellite/
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    Why ESPN on Disney + is cranked down on video frame ratres?

    They should be at true 60p FPS instead of 30p, had to switch back to over the air KOAT-DT which is Hearst owned station in Albuquerque. This station prefer to convert from 720p 60 FPS to 1080i 30i with it's bunch of subchannels piggyback. Was hoping ESPN would have true 720p 60p, but no and...
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    Old British military satellite launched in 1969 is drifting into 105W*

    Interesting news from BBC News about old British military satellite that was launched back in 1969 few months after first manned Moon landing at that time.😎 Here's the link... Enjoy reading!! :) :hatsoff https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwrr58801yo
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    Just out of curiosity what of you think Freeview in UK,could work in USA?

    What's your impressions on UK's Freeview FTA Ku band services, could it work after the silly mergers between Directv and Dish Network? Would it take a bite out of overkill pay TV services?🙂🤞 I am sure all of us are sick of pay TV madness! Maybe start our own FTA satellite service, a nice...
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    Has anyone try Malahit DSP2 handheld SDR reciever?

    Just got a new toy and looks impressive it can go from 50 KHz all the way up to 2 GHz with 192 KHz panoramic video screen display. Will do all kind of analog modes CW, USB, LSB, various AM modes, NBFM, WBFM, and digital mode FT8, RTTY, CW decoding. You can adjust noise floor with various NB...
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    More news on ATSC 3.0...

    ATSC 3.0 group is asking the Court on LG issue. Here's the link... https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/nextgen-tv-advocates-express-deep-concern-over-future-of-atsc-3-0-products Enjoy reading the story!! :cool: :hatsoff
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    A space tug about to extend life of geostationary satellite

    Found a neat story on extending life of old geostationary satellite that could be a very normal events in the future! :cool: Enjoy reading!! Here's the link...:hatsoff https://spacenews.com/starfish-space-to-extend-intelsat-satellite-life-in-first-commercial-mission/
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    ATSC 3.0 testing groups

    All the TV manufacturers and the TV broadcasters working together to kinks out the bad bugs and which one work the best. Like for example git rid of slow channel surfing DASH system and replace with better faster channel surfing MMT system. Anyway, enjoy reading!:) :hatsoff Here's the link...
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    Has anyone try Meshtastic on 915 MHz using T-Deck Lillygo keyboard?

    Has anyone getting into Meshtastic radio world on 915 MHz, whether be licensed free or ham licensed. Getting into it and trying it out for fun. Also has anyone use T-deck Lilygo keyboard 915 MHz, transceiver and what's your experience with it? :) :hatsoff
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    Speaking of toons lately, Has anyone watched the classic 1972 Fritz The Cat?

    All the talk about ME-Toons, Has anyone seen the raunchy cartoon movie called Fritz The Cat which was released back in 1972 about 51 years ago. Man, times flys! :biggrin Also just wondering is there more raunchy cartoons TV or movies versions out there!?:hungry2:hatsoff