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I'm going a little nuts here. First off I'm a newbie. But I hold a degree in electronics technologies and have been working with electronics and mechanics (robotics to be specific) for 17 years.
After painstaking research I decided that my first FTA receiver needed PVR capabilities. Despite the Viewsat VS PRO's lack of history I decided I'd give it a try. I also bought a Azure 90 cm dish from 3ABN, Invacom QPH-031 LNBF and a SG-2100 motor.
My plan was to set up a temporary platform for the dish so I could move it to a few different locations on my property. With a good view to the south I set the dish in location #1, plumbed the pole, zeroed the motor and pointed it true south. I then set up my linear connection (DiSEqC port 1) to 10750 MHz and the circular connection (DiSEqC port 2) to 11250 MHz. My true south satellite is Anik F1R at 107.3. I wasn't able to find that but a close by DBS bird at 110 had the meters just about pegged on signal and quality. BTW my S and Q meters appear to be backwards. On my receiver when scanning the sky the quality comes up with zero signal until the quality meter hits around 50 or so and then the signal starts to come up. Weird. Anyway no matter what I do I cannot get any signal on the linear Ku sats. I can get DBS sats @ 91, 101, 110, 119 and 148. Now I know that DBS signals will be much greater than the linear signals but you'd think that I would be able to get something on linear. I've tried moving the EL on the dish (not the motor) + and – about 4 degrees in ½ degree increments, still nothing. Either the setting of 10750 Mhz for this LNBF is wrong or I suppose the LNBF could be bad on L and only C works?
Another thing that I'm a little confused about is USALS vs DiSEqC 1.2. Perhaps someone here can describe the pros and cons of each method. I was under the impression that I could set up one sat close to true south and the receiver would know where the rest were. But I think I'm missing something.
And finally when I was ready to call it quits my motor quit working and was causing the receiver to reboot. I had been working the motor a good part of the day so I hope either the motor or the motor controller just needed to cool off a little. I have my fingers crossed.
Thanks in advance for any tips you might be able to throw my way. I'm going to take a break from this till tomorrow.
After painstaking research I decided that my first FTA receiver needed PVR capabilities. Despite the Viewsat VS PRO's lack of history I decided I'd give it a try. I also bought a Azure 90 cm dish from 3ABN, Invacom QPH-031 LNBF and a SG-2100 motor.
My plan was to set up a temporary platform for the dish so I could move it to a few different locations on my property. With a good view to the south I set the dish in location #1, plumbed the pole, zeroed the motor and pointed it true south. I then set up my linear connection (DiSEqC port 1) to 10750 MHz and the circular connection (DiSEqC port 2) to 11250 MHz. My true south satellite is Anik F1R at 107.3. I wasn't able to find that but a close by DBS bird at 110 had the meters just about pegged on signal and quality. BTW my S and Q meters appear to be backwards. On my receiver when scanning the sky the quality comes up with zero signal until the quality meter hits around 50 or so and then the signal starts to come up. Weird. Anyway no matter what I do I cannot get any signal on the linear Ku sats. I can get DBS sats @ 91, 101, 110, 119 and 148. Now I know that DBS signals will be much greater than the linear signals but you'd think that I would be able to get something on linear. I've tried moving the EL on the dish (not the motor) + and – about 4 degrees in ½ degree increments, still nothing. Either the setting of 10750 Mhz for this LNBF is wrong or I suppose the LNBF could be bad on L and only C works?
Another thing that I'm a little confused about is USALS vs DiSEqC 1.2. Perhaps someone here can describe the pros and cons of each method. I was under the impression that I could set up one sat close to true south and the receiver would know where the rest were. But I think I'm missing something.
And finally when I was ready to call it quits my motor quit working and was causing the receiver to reboot. I had been working the motor a good part of the day so I hope either the motor or the motor controller just needed to cool off a little. I have my fingers crossed.
Thanks in advance for any tips you might be able to throw my way. I'm going to take a break from this till tomorrow.
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The guys seem to like their Pansat 3500sd's
Based on the good will here, I'd get one in a heartbeat, if I needed it.
But, if you're PVR-happy, did you read the reviews and comments here about the Visionsat IV200?
Might cost even less than the unit you've got.
Seemed -pretty- bug free at introduction, and just getting the last little insects eradicated right now.
Could be worth your attention if you've had it with your current receiver.
Based on the good will here, I'd get one in a heartbeat, if I needed it.
But, if you're PVR-happy, did you read the reviews and comments here about the Visionsat IV200?
Might cost even less than the unit you've got.
Seemed -pretty- bug free at introduction, and just getting the last little insects eradicated right now.
Could be worth your attention if you've had it with your current receiver.
The guys seem to like their Pansat 3500sd's
Based on the good will here, I'd get one in a heartbeat, if I needed it.
But, if you're PVR-happy, did you read the reviews and comments here about the Visionsat IV200?
Might cost even less than the unit you've got.
Seemed -pretty- bug free at introduction, and just getting the last little insects eradicated right now.
Could be worth your attention if you've had it with your current receiver.
I would have purchased the Visionsat IV200 if it had a rear facing USB port. It's a WAF thing.
It seems like PVR for FTA is in it's infancy here in North America. It's been around in Europe for quite a while. I was in Ireland a couple of years ago and most houses had at least one satellite dish and a yagi style UHF antenna for digital OTA. Some of the "lads" I was working with invited me over for supper and would display their satellite fed flat panel TV's proudly. Most of them sported PVR. That was in 2005.
Anyway I'm still waiting to see if this dealer makes good on the 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If not I might just keep it and hope that future firmware releases will correct the problems I'm seeing.
The funny thing is that I broke one of my cardinal rules with the purchase of this receiver. NEVER NEVER NEVER buy something when it first comes out. Shame on me.
I remember you !
I think we already had this discussion.
And now that it's costing you time, money, and anguish, you -really- don't want to know what I think!
If you must, at least get a reading on it from the SatGuy's reviews.
And if necessary, ask about getting a unit sent to Iceberg for a look-see.
I haven't posted in almost 17 years. Over the air, sat, offline, anything-but-the-internet is still one of my avid pursuits. Been playing with offline tv viewing and offline web browsing. I have great appreciations for this site still being here. It's so hard to find public communities that haven't sold out to social media company.
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Welcome back, as you can see we branched off into a bunch of things since Satellite is what it is now, so lots to talk about here. 
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
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....
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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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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I remember this in the news too...
www.nbcnews.com
$14,000 spent on rented rotary phone
A widow rented a rotary dial telephone for 42 years, paying what her family calculates as more than $14,000 for a now- outdated phone.
www.nbcnews.com
That is a misnomer. In the old days you subscribed to telephone service. That included the telephone line and one telephone. An extension cost $1 a month extra. So that $14,000 over 42 years was for the service not the leased telephone. There is no way they paid $28 a month for 42 years for a leased telephone.I remember this in the news too...
$14,000 spent on rented rotary phone
A widow rented a rotary dial telephone for 42 years, paying what her family calculates as more than $14,000 for a now- outdated phone.
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The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Additional tabs provide:
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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In order to participate in any Cutting Edge testing, you must sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Attached are a .docx (Microsoft Word) and PDF version of the latest DirecTV NDA. I found it easiest to complete the .docx version then paste a photo or scan image of my signature, cropped closely to just the signature into it as a picture. Then set Word to wrap text around the picture so that the picture follows the text "Signature".
People who have better PDF tools than I do may prefer that version.
When you apply for any Cutting Edge testing, you will be told how to send the signed copy.
People who have better PDF tools than I do may prefer that version.
When you apply for any Cutting Edge testing, you will be told how to send the signed copy.
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This was actually one of the more disturbing videos I've seen on this channel. IF this guy hadn't been driving a Tesla which has 360 degree cams, he would probably become a felon and had his life ruined.....all because of a lying cop. The other officers in this video didn't impress me too much either, their whole mentality was how can we nail this guy.
This is a perfect example of why I'm always a bit nervous when I get below Perry, FL. There is a huge difference between north and south Florida and everyone who lives here knows this.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Q8q0KQQ14
This is a perfect example of why I'm always a bit nervous when I get below Perry, FL. There is a huge difference between north and south Florida and everyone who lives here knows this.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Q8q0KQQ14
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I was reading this article
thehill.com
That said this-
Last summer, for the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime claimed the largest share of the television viewing audience, surpassing both cable and broadcast TV. Streaming captured 34.8 percent of July viewers, according to Nielsen data, compared to 34.4 percent for cable and 21.6 percent for broadcast.
And then, sometime in the second half of 2022, cord-cutters became the majority. The share of cable and satellite television subscribers dipped to 48 percent, according to a report from Samba TV, a television technology company.
Now I do not consider those with YTTV and the likes, Cord Cutters, but they still do not have Traditional Cable/Satellite delivered Live TV, so I decided to do the math.
There are, now, 129 Million Households in the United States.
In 2015, there were 100 Million Cable/Sat Subscribers , no streaming Live TV Service.
Today, there are 66 Million Live TV subscribers, including Cable, Satellite and Streaming.
Roughly, Streaming Live TV has 14 Million subs including all of them.
So that means, Cable/Satellite now has, roughly, 51 Million Households
So in just 8 years, lost 49% of their subscribers and by the end of this year, expected sub count to be, roughly, 45 million households.
That means a total loss of 55% since 2015 at the end of 2023.
But out of 129 Million households, 45 million will mean only 35% will get Cable/Satellite Delivered Live TV by the end of 2023.
Imagine what 2024 will be like.
Cable TV ‘cord-cutters’ became the majority in 2022
The steady decline of cable and broadcast television, and the rise of streaming services, reached a sort of inflection point over the past year. Last summer, for the first time, streaming ser…
thehill.com
That said this-
Last summer, for the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime claimed the largest share of the television viewing audience, surpassing both cable and broadcast TV. Streaming captured 34.8 percent of July viewers, according to Nielsen data, compared to 34.4 percent for cable and 21.6 percent for broadcast.
And then, sometime in the second half of 2022, cord-cutters became the majority. The share of cable and satellite television subscribers dipped to 48 percent, according to a report from Samba TV, a television technology company.
Now I do not consider those with YTTV and the likes, Cord Cutters, but they still do not have Traditional Cable/Satellite delivered Live TV, so I decided to do the math.
There are, now, 129 Million Households in the United States.
In 2015, there were 100 Million Cable/Sat Subscribers , no streaming Live TV Service.
Today, there are 66 Million Live TV subscribers, including Cable, Satellite and Streaming.
Roughly, Streaming Live TV has 14 Million subs including all of them.
So that means, Cable/Satellite now has, roughly, 51 Million Households
So in just 8 years, lost 49% of their subscribers and by the end of this year, expected sub count to be, roughly, 45 million households.
That means a total loss of 55% since 2015 at the end of 2023.
But out of 129 Million households, 45 million will mean only 35% will get Cable/Satellite Delivered Live TV by the end of 2023.
Imagine what 2024 will be like.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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Linus Tech Tips
Time for another AWESOME video from Linus Tech Tips!
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Direct YouTube Link - Guessing Costco Tech Prices
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8521ndPdA
Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 233
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8521ndPdA
Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 233
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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