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Dear friends,

I am absolutely new to the exciting world of DTH and DSTBs. I have recently bought a package by Dishtv india and have been provided with a korean made Handan Broadinfocom CD-1005S DSTB .After buying this package I realized the service provider is not airing much worthwhile channels.Now my question is can I see other FTA channels through this DSTB or am constrained to remain tied to this service provider alone.The specifications of my DSTB are given in detail below.The service provider is airing its programs through NSS6 satellite in India.Another mischief this service provider has done is that through an automatic software update it seems it has made the add/delete function of the DSTB dysfunctional. I really do not know whether I can download some software from somewhere to install on this DSTB to make it responsive to other FTA satellites/channels or this DSTB as such can pick up those FTA programs.With no such forums in sight in India I am constrained to ask you for help/advice in this matter.Thanks in anticipation.

Intellizen


1. Tuner & Channel:
Input connector I x F type with lOOp through
Output Connector lx F type 75 Ohm, IF signal out
Frequency range 950MHz to 2I5OMHz
Input impedance 75 Ohm
Signal level -25 to -65dBm
LNB power & polarization Vertical 13.5V ±IV
Horizontal 18.5V ± iv
22kHz tone Frequency 22kHz ± 2kHz
Amplitude O.6Vp-p ± O.2Vp-p
Demodulation QPSK
Input symbol rate 2 - 45Msps
FEC decoder Convolutional code rate
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 with constraint
Length M=7
2. MPEG transport stream A/V Decoding:
Transport stream MPEG2 ISO/lEC 13818
Transport stream specification
Profile & level MPEG2 MP @ ML
Input T/S data rate 80Mbit/S max.
Aspect ratio 4:3(Full, Center, Letter Box), 16:9
Video resolution 720 x 576 (PAL), 720 x 480 (NTSC)
Audio decoding MPEG audio layer 1 & 2, musicam
Audio mode Stereo, dual channel, joint stereo, mono
Sampling rate 32, 44.1 and 48kHz

3. Memory:
Flash memory Up to 2M bytes
Program DRAM Up to 8M byte
Memory
FlashMemory upto 2M bytes
Program DRAM upto 8M byte
EEPROM 2K bytes
4. A/V & Data in/out:
CVBS video out RCA x I
Analog audio out RCA x 2 (L-CH x 1, R-CH x 1)
Resolution l6bit DAC
Output Level 2Vrms Max
Data interface: RS232C, Baud Rate 9600 115200, 9PjnD-Sub

5. PCMCIA:
Number of Slot 1
Type I, II DVB Common Interface Standard
6. Conditional Access: Embedded CONAX 1 Smart Card Reader

7. RF-Modulator:
RF-connect 750hm, 1EC169-2, male/female
Output frequency 54MHz to 68MHz
470MHz to 860MHz
Output channel( VHF) CH 3 and CH 4
Output channel(UHF) CH21 CH69
TV standard PAL B/G
Dish Size 30" approx.
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V
Hi

I'm in Calcutta, India. I was looking to build my own DTH setup by buying the antenna and STB from the open market instead of subscribing to Zee's Dish TV. I plan to use the setup to receive DD Direct network initially and then possibly migrate to STAR's spaceTV when its available.

Thus I was looking for help in terms of suggestion for a STB which has component output to connect to the TV and works with BIS standards and have EN 50221 common interface specification as required by the Indian govt for all broadcasters to follow. The conditional access system/scrambling to follow DVB-S (EN 300421) and DVB-CSA (ETR-289) standards.

I was also wondering if I can receive any international FTA channels using the same setup?

thanks,
Vineet
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"The conditional access system/scrambling to follow DVB-S (EN 300421) and DVB-CSA (ETR-289) standards."


Wouldn't that be stealing? Remember we do not discuss signal theft on this forum!
V
I guess you got it wrong. Here in India we have only two options for DTH reception as of this writing, Zee's DishTV offering is a paid service with not very good channel content and the other is from Indian govt. owned DD Direct which has mainly govt. sponsered FTA channels with few other channels which are of no use. Since DTH is new in India the govt. has set certain standards for all broadcasters to follow to maintain interoperatibility so that the consumers can reuse their components when they switch their content providers.

I wanted to go for a decent biggener's setup so that I can use it to get all the FTA channels offered by DD Direct and if possible any other FTA offering that has its footprint in India. I wanted to know if there is a posibility of receiving any other FTA content in India besides DD Direct right now?

Star's Space TV is trying for govt. clearance and is expected to launch some time this year which will bring competetion to this segment and thus the contents of both SpaceTV and DishTV should improve. I plan to then migrate from FTA to paid content thus I wanted to know a STB to serve all the above purpose.

thanks.

Vineet.
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I'm not facing such a problem...!!!

Hi all...
I have a Zenega CD-1025S STB that came along with Dish TV's service...
even after the Dish TV have introduced the new software update, i'm able to add new TP (Transponders) in face i just checked it right now...
to add a new transponder i need to go to menu then to personal settings then to edit tp & press the yellow button on the remote...

moreover i can go to the search tp page & highlight the Transponder (TP) & again press the yellow button...

as such I can add new TPs and view more channels if available...

There is a free-to-air Chinese Channel on NSS-6 sattelite on the following parameters
Frequency: 11088
Polarity: Horizontal (H)
Symbol Rate: 29500

Also the people who wanna but the STBs from the market...
I have a great site for you.

w/w/w . a/p/n/a/d/t/h . c/o/m (Please exclude /s)

go check it out...!!!
V
Hi Navmeet,

Apnadth is a good site but they have not given any price points, one has to call them up for the same. This is not a major issue, but if the prices are mentioned against each option then its easier to decide.

I think one needs to go for a motorized dish since it gives you much greater flexibility than adjusting the dish manually. Since apnadth promotes FTA, they should carry a motorized set in their available choices.

I guess very few ppl are aware as to how much FTA channels one can receive in India. Apnadth lists some 90 FTA channels (with a combined C + KU band dish) which includes a big chunk from DD. Assuming this 90 channels they are talking about is by keeping the dish stationery pointed to NSS6 (I'm not very sure), thus many more can be received with a motorized dish provided other satellites has their footprint upon India and carry FTAs. Any ideas?
dfergie
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Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... :)
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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TRG
TRG
Two Chicago style hot dogs and a Fanta orange soda.
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Little mini pepperoni pizza, green beans, apples and chocolate milk.
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Fanta orange soda.
Sitting in fridge cooling off, bought 1 along with 2 Mexican Cokes at La Tienda... (I keep a few cokes stashed as well as in fridge and camper fridge)
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Garlic cheese bread
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles. ;)
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
TRG
TRG
Club sandwich and corn chowder. Iced tea.
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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....
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Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
harshness
Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
The two instances of "The" should have been highlighted.

Take
Me to the River - Talking Heads
dishstaller
Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Bobby
I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
long_time_Dish
Little Bit Of Light - Strange Weather
Bobby
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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.
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MLB, Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday 10-15, 6PM PDT, Channel 148-02.
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CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.
Bobby
CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
Bobby
CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
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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A lot of upsets yesterday, but my LSU Tigers won.
Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
K
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
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.
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K
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
K
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.
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harshness
I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.
harshness
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
MikeD-C05
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
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. ;)
osu1991
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 though :clapping
K
I just thought her behavior, including the bare feet thing, was disrespectful to her position.
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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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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dfergie
S3 Ep22 Nemesis & S4 Ep1 Small Victories...
long_time_Dish
S3 Ep22 Nemesis & S4 Ep1 Small Victories...
Two of my favorite Replicator episodes. :)
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The Tokra pt 1, I know pt 2 will be next...
(came across on Pluto tv live, went to media server for "clean" version)
R
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
osu1991
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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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dishdude
They didn't sell many, they were pricey and not out long. Quickly got replaced by the Hopper.
T
They were high-end specialty, somewhat buggy and the 612/622/722 just overwhelmed it in popularity.
HipKat
I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
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AZ.
Well if it is because of reliability that wouldnt shock me.I went through 5 or 6 of them in little over 2 years. I loved the Sling when it worked! Saved lots of money having it in the day. That was probably 15 or 16 years ago?
T
I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.