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Hey, fellas. I originally posted this issue in another forum which is specific to the distribution I'm using for my MythTV setup (KnoppMyth), but the guys there don't seem to be real keen on the dvb-s stuff. You can link to the post HERE, but I think you have to be registered to see it. Alternatively, I've just copied it below.
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I'm trying to add some DVB-S channels using a Twinhan 1025 PCI card. I'm able to get a signal lock when scanning for channels in the myth setup (backend setup), but it will not pull in any channels. I know everything (dish, motor, lnbs, switch, etc) are working because I can plug the same cable from the mythtv box into an STB and it works fine.
Actually, I was able to pull in some channels once. During the scan, the signal lock went to no lock and none of the scanned in channels would work. I can't figure out why that was, so I deleted the channels out of that source and tried again. Now I can get lock, but no channels to come in. I've tried various sats and tp's.
So, before I try to muddle my way through the dvb-utils and create a manual channels.conf file, did I miss something? Looks like I have the dvb tuning timeout set at the maximum level. Can I extend that somehow to see if that would help? We have LOCK, after all.
Next thing to try is a scan from an existing transport rather than a full scan. I just thought of this while typing. I've only been doing the full scan. Of course, I have to wait for the wife to quit watching Lifetime Movie Network first. Could be a while.
I added a new transport (freq 3824000 and symbolrate 3617000). When I went to scan for channels, I told it to scan an existing transport and selected the newly created transport. Still the same results. Locks, but then times out.
I stopped the backend, but could not get the card to tune using:
I'm not sure why the L band freq is 0 and the Srate is the way it is.
The switching, motor moving, and signal locking are all working in the backend setup, but why am I not getting any channels to show up? We're locked, I know they are there, everything appears to be working, ah, so frustrating.
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And emphasis on that last paragraph! The card is sending out the diseqc command to the motor (vboxII positioner) and it DOES move to the correct position number. IT WILL LOCK on a signal, but won't pull any channels now. Sig quality is 23%-24% which seems low. I could try slaving the Twinhan from the Traxis to see if maybe the card just isn't putting out the juice.
I'm using a Twinhan 1025. That's the only card I have right now. I WISH I hadn't got rid of my 102g long ago because that worked well in MythTV. Anyone have a 102g???????
Twinhan 1025 to VboxII to BSC621 (using one coax and the built-in 22KHz switch)
Asus M2NPV-VM with nvidia 6150 video
Athlon 64 X2 dual core 1.9GHz
HDHomerun dual ATSC tuner
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I'm trying to add some DVB-S channels using a Twinhan 1025 PCI card. I'm able to get a signal lock when scanning for channels in the myth setup (backend setup), but it will not pull in any channels. I know everything (dish, motor, lnbs, switch, etc) are working because I can plug the same cable from the mythtv box into an STB and it works fine.
Actually, I was able to pull in some channels once. During the scan, the signal lock went to no lock and none of the scanned in channels would work. I can't figure out why that was, so I deleted the channels out of that source and tried again. Now I can get lock, but no channels to come in. I've tried various sats and tp's.
So, before I try to muddle my way through the dvb-utils and create a manual channels.conf file, did I miss something? Looks like I have the dvb tuning timeout set at the maximum level. Can I extend that somehow to see if that would help? We have LOCK, after all.
Next thing to try is a scan from an existing transport rather than a full scan. I just thought of this while typing. I've only been doing the full scan. Of course, I have to wait for the wife to quit watching Lifetime Movie Network first. Could be a while.
I added a new transport (freq 3824000 and symbolrate 3617000). When I went to scan for channels, I told it to scan an existing transport and selected the newly created transport. Still the same results. Locks, but then times out.
I stopped the backend, but could not get the card to tune using:
Code:
root@mythtv:/usr/bin# dvbtune -f 3824000 -p H -s 3617000 -c 0 -tone 0
Using DVB card "DST DVB-S"
tuning DVB-S to L-Band:0, Pol:H Srate=-677967296, 22kHz=off
polling....
Getting frontend event
FE_STATUS:
polling....
polling....
polling....I'm not sure why the L band freq is 0 and the Srate is the way it is.
The switching, motor moving, and signal locking are all working in the backend setup, but why am I not getting any channels to show up? We're locked, I know they are there, everything appears to be working, ah, so frustrating.
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And emphasis on that last paragraph! The card is sending out the diseqc command to the motor (vboxII positioner) and it DOES move to the correct position number. IT WILL LOCK on a signal, but won't pull any channels now. Sig quality is 23%-24% which seems low. I could try slaving the Twinhan from the Traxis to see if maybe the card just isn't putting out the juice.
I'm using a Twinhan 1025. That's the only card I have right now. I WISH I hadn't got rid of my 102g long ago because that worked well in MythTV. Anyone have a 102g???????
Twinhan 1025 to VboxII to BSC621 (using one coax and the built-in 22KHz switch)
Asus M2NPV-VM with nvidia 6150 video
Athlon 64 X2 dual core 1.9GHz
HDHomerun dual ATSC tuner
PVR150
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Results of more experimentation on my !025
This appears to be a bug.
If I enter the DVBDream lof configuration info into MyTheatre (which does NOT correctly fill in those lof numbers when you select DishPro for the SW setting), it works! MyTheatre can see all polarization states on all (living) transponders, proving conclusively that my 1025 works. What DVBDream's problem is, I do not know.
In configuring DVBdream, the correct bandstacked lof-1 and lof-2 numbers are filled in automatically when you select the LNB type as above. But it does not see any of the "horizontal" transponder frequencies.
This appears to be a bug.If I enter the DVBDream lof configuration info into MyTheatre (which does NOT correctly fill in those lof numbers when you select DishPro for the SW setting), it works! MyTheatre can see all polarization states on all (living) transponders, proving conclusively that my 1025 works. What DVBDream's problem is, I do not know.
LOF this !
Yes, LOF = Local Oscillator Frequency.
As I recall with MyTheatre, you had to have a custom .INI file with the transponders in it, to do bandstacked.
I don't (offhand) recall needing to set the LOF values to queer numbers.
Again, as I recall, DVBdream didn't need LOF to be set out of the ordinary, nor a custom .INI file, but it did BandStacked just fine on its own.
Seems like 11.250 ghz was all you had to know for DBS band...
Oh, you know what? One other thing is lurking in the back of my mind.
I believe there is a difference in the format for the LOF between the two programs.
You may have incorrectly assumed they used the same frequency format.
Double check the docs for each. I thought one used: 11250 and the other 11250000
Like I say, it's been a long time, and it was more for a quickie test, not my life's work.
I'm really surprised other users haven't chimed in.
Aren't that many on DVB users on SatGuys?
Yes, LOF = Local Oscillator Frequency.
As I recall with MyTheatre, you had to have a custom .INI file with the transponders in it, to do bandstacked.
I don't (offhand) recall needing to set the LOF values to queer numbers.
Again, as I recall, DVBdream didn't need LOF to be set out of the ordinary, nor a custom .INI file, but it did BandStacked just fine on its own.
Seems like 11.250 ghz was all you had to know for DBS band...
Oh, you know what? One other thing is lurking in the back of my mind.
I believe there is a difference in the format for the LOF between the two programs.
You may have incorrectly assumed they used the same frequency format.
Double check the docs for each. I thought one used: 11250 and the other 11250000
Like I say, it's been a long time, and it was more for a quickie test, not my life's work.
I'm really surprised other users haven't chimed in.
Aren't that many on DVB users on SatGuys?
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I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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IS Amiko MIRA 3 any good ???
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
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Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.
The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
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Can't help but wonder if a worker overlooked checking the harness. I rarely ride a roller coaster anymore but when I do I check the harness myself pretty aggressively.
Can't imagine what the son is going through.
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Can't imagine what the son is going through.
Dad levitated and bled then fell to his death from coaster
Eyewitnesses have shared fresh details of the horrific accident that happened at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.
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UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters
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Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died
Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.
Finally ....UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters
Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died
Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.
Season 2 order already in hand:
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though
You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...
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I'm surprised Walmart hasn't banned this guy from all of their stores. He has been on their CASE the past few months.
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Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
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I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
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