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    SDR Software Feature Ideas

    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...
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    SDR Software Feature Ideas

    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...
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    Do satellites transmit an ID code?

    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...
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    Do satellites transmit an ID code?

    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...
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    FTA Satellite List

    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...
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    FTA Satellite List

    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...
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    Auction Opening Bid Prices Announced

    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...
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    Auction Opening Bid Prices Announced

    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...
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    Need to wire up a c band mover/arm

    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...
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    Problem receiving NASA on AMC 18 C band

    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...
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    Problem receiving NASA on AMC 18 C band

    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...
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    Trouble with 8Ft dish, notfinding any bird.

    If your roof will provide a clear view, is it possible to mount the dish on the roof?
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    Trouble with 8Ft dish, notfinding any bird.

    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...
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    Trouble with 8Ft dish, notfinding any bird.

    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...
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    Satellite ini file format?

    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...
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    TSS 5922

    http://www.tbsdtv.com/english/product/5922.html Look for Buy it now at bottom. This should get to the following link. http://www.buydvb.net/tbs5922-usb-dvbs2-tv-box_p41.html The price is indicated on the website. There may be cheaper on line distributers, but I haven't looked for for them.
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    TSS 5922

    Sorry, I am not familiar with the prof 7500. However, according to the proof 7500 website, the blind scan feature is not indicated. Blind scan is, however indicated for their advanced tuner models. The TBS 5922 claims to use the latest fourth generation tuner and does blind scan. Its best to ask...
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    TSS 5922

    The blind scan function is stand alone software and is distributed on the CD. The program name is a"TBS5922-BlindScan.exe" and is supplied by TBSDTV. No third party software is needed. Except for drivers and the blind scan software, the TBS5922 does not come with their own viewing software. You...
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    TSS 5922

    I just received the TBS 5922 USB DVB-S@ TV Q-Box receiver from www.tbsdtv.com The box supports Windows 7 and has a blind scan feature; the fastest blind scan I have used so far. It supports .ini files for simple compatibility with other satellite programs; such as DVBViewer PRO and DVBdream...
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    Before I call D sales...

    Thank you for your reply, much appreciated.
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    Before I call D sales...

    Hi, Several years ago I purchased a VIP 211 HDTV Dish network receiver. DIY installed the Dish network 1000 elliptical dish and subscribed to HBOHD, SHOHD and Top120. NO locals, I get super digital reception on my antenna which covers about 100 miles distant. Unfortunately the D* programming...
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    L3G4200D 3 axis gyro for dish alignemnt?

    The L3G4200D has a full scale of±250/±500/±2000 dps (degrees per second) and is capable of measuring rates with a user-selectable bandwidth. The L3G4200D is packaged on an LGA-16 (4x4x1.1 mm); very small. You may be correct, however, I believe that the speed of measurement is more than fast...
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    L3G4200D 3 axis gyro for dish alignemnt?

    :)...The dish is not a WSI one. However, it is one from a competent manufacture.
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    L3G4200D 3 axis gyro for dish alignemnt?

    Thank you for your comments. It’s the problem and the journey to find a solution I find interesting. I know others can get their dish aligned without too much fuss using ordinary tools. However I prefer as you say “robo-dish” alignment ;) Losing power is no different than losing power with an...
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    L3G4200D 3 axis gyro for dish alignemnt?

    MEMS L3G4200D, by ST microelectronics, three axis gyro scopefor satellite dish alignment. Are the micro electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) three axis, yaw, pitch and roll accuracy good enough to align a C or Ku bandsatellite dish? I will experiment with the L3G4200d gyro one I get the...