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Please tell me if my following points are correct
1 Cable uses QAM to deliver Digital channels to your TV which needs a QAM tuner
2 Local Broadcasters use ASTC to deliver Digital channels over the air via an antenna to your TV which needs a ASTC Tuner
So does that mean if you hook up your FTA dish to a QAM tuner on your television your FTA channels will show up without the need of a set top box?
Also does Direct TV and Dish Network use QAM to deliver unscrambled local channels, and will they work on a QAM tuner TV without a settop box?
If this is correct how can you view scrambled channels then?
THANKS VERY MUCH!
1 Cable uses QAM to deliver Digital channels to your TV which needs a QAM tuner
2 Local Broadcasters use ASTC to deliver Digital channels over the air via an antenna to your TV which needs a ASTC Tuner
So does that mean if you hook up your FTA dish to a QAM tuner on your television your FTA channels will show up without the need of a set top box?
Also does Direct TV and Dish Network use QAM to deliver unscrambled local channels, and will they work on a QAM tuner TV without a settop box?
If this is correct how can you view scrambled channels then?
THANKS VERY MUCH!
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QAM can be used by satellite signal providers, but OUR equipment doesn't support it. The subject is covered by an course given on G25 by AZCAR training, to sat truck technicians. The "pro's and con's" of QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, 64QAM are discussed and the applications. Basically, the modulation differences seem to be about "how good a pic do you want" and the sacrifices and controls that have to be made to effectively use higher bandwidth but "more touchy" modulation schemes. QPSK is the most robust, but has the least bandwidth. The 8psk and QAM implementations can carry more data, but are very range dependent and need tighter control to be effective. Try tuning into the AZCAR class sometime on G25 and see what you get out of it.
11779 H 3979-3/4 .
(Over my head )
[edit] Class is on right now, in fact. Don't know their schedule.
11779 H 3979-3/4 .
(Over my head )
[edit] Class is on right now, in fact. Don't know their schedule.
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thanks for the great info
QAM can be used by satellite signal providers, but OUR equipment doesn't support it. The subject is covered by an course given on G25 by AZCAR training, to sat truck technicians. The "pro's and con's" of QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, 64QAM are discussed and the applications. Basically, the modulation differences seem to be about "how good a pic do you want" and the sacrifices and controls that have to be made to effectively use higher bandwidth but "more touchy" modulation schemes. QPSK is the most robust, but has the least bandwidth. The 8psk and QAM implementations can carry more data, but are very range dependent and need tighter control to be effective. Try tuning into the AZCAR class sometime on G25 and see what you get out of it.
11779 H 3979-3/4 .
(Over my head )
[edit] Class is on right now, in fact. Don't know their schedule.
thanks for the great info
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.
Linus Tech Tips
Time for another AWESOME video from Linus Tech Tips!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-QiUAMda7Y
Direct YouTube Link - This video was pain and suffering
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-QiUAMda7Y
Direct YouTube Link - This video was pain and suffering
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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Two of my favorite Replicator episodes.
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Djv7qId5yec
Direct YouTube Link - Green Star Discovery: How a White Dwarf Could Turn Green
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TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Djv7qId5yec
Direct YouTube Link - Green Star Discovery: How a White Dwarf Could Turn Green
TWIT's Website
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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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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
Browns lead the AFC North 
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
