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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Are you promoting your YouTube channel? An FTA satellite service? Equipment sales? Installation service? Sorry, the lack of information is underwheming....

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

Still have the project development PCB. :cool: No longer have the schematics.

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...

Without modifying the mount to add declination, KU tracking outside of the apex of the arc will be impossible. The narrow beamwidth of a 10 ft reflector on KU requires precise arc tracking. This dish pre-dates BUD owners receiving KU. My best guess would put the vintage of this dish around 1982...

Your dish has great potential, but will require some modifications to accomodate changes in technology and usage since it was manufactured 40+ years ago. As I suspected, this is an original Birdview LNA type feed. This type of feed is no longer in use and unsupported by receivers in use today...

I don't see any declination setting on the mount photos. You probably will find that the installer placed spacers on a few of the bolts between the mount and the reflector. If there are no declination spacer shims, the dish would accurately track c-band satellites within approximately 30 degrees...

The mount on this Birdview appears to be an early polar mount type (not a horizon to horizon) with a 36" linear jack (actuator) arm. The actuator may still work, but I recommend that you tear it down, remove the rust, reassemble and lube. Apply 12 VDC (car battery?) to the DC power terminals to...

I may have misunderstood the poster's question, but thought he was installing a C-band prime focus.

I also do not understand the reason to use the USALS protocol to calculate positioning with a Reed switch pulse count linear actuator. Use the sun's position and feedhorn shadow to determine where the dish is aimed. Simply motor the dish until the shadow of the feed falls on the vertical axis...

Did you try and test the voltage under load?

The Titanium C2-PLL has been out of production for several years and is no longer available in any market. Sub 3700 MHz filtering is not used in the North America market as 5G N77 low band and high band are both in use in our region. You might look in the Australian marketplace for PLL LNBFs...

I've replaced hundreds of those damaged and missing cover locks with nylon ties...

A repoint service call for a small KU dish at a commercial location near a major US city will be a minimum of $500.