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I've been collecting up surplus satellite gear over the past few years, and lurking here on and off in an attempt to keep up with FTA goings-on. I've installed my own DBS setups on several occasions, but that's about all the more experience I have with installing satellite equipment.
Today I finally decided to take the plunge. I set a post in the yard, mounted a Channel Master 1.2m round dish (formerly used for Muzak reception), and ran about 60' of RG6 from it to my Coolsat 4000. So far so good.
But then, decision time: I have here three choices for an LNB. There's a no-name one that came with the dish, one taken from a 1.2m Primestar dish (has separate H/V outputs), and a CalAmp 31186 that appears to be new.
First I hooked up the CalAmp unit. I tried various settings on the Coolsat (13V, 18V, "ON", etc) but couldn't get the power LED to turn on. Double-checked cabling, ends, etc - no problems. I pointed the dish at AMC-1 and checked the signal strength on the Coolsat... nothing, of course.
I did the same dance with the generic LNB with similar results. Only difference was that this one has no power indicator, so no way of knowing if it was working or not.
Then, out of desperation, I bolted up the Primestar LNB and tried both the horizontal and vertical outputs. Strangely enough the Coolsat showed a signal strength of around 80%, but the signal quality was around 2-4%. Scanning produced nothing (of course). Results were the same regardless of which output I tried.
I get the feeling I'm missing something here, but my lack of experience is preventing me from seeing what. Anybody have any ideas?
I've been collecting up surplus satellite gear over the past few years, and lurking here on and off in an attempt to keep up with FTA goings-on. I've installed my own DBS setups on several occasions, but that's about all the more experience I have with installing satellite equipment.
Today I finally decided to take the plunge. I set a post in the yard, mounted a Channel Master 1.2m round dish (formerly used for Muzak reception), and ran about 60' of RG6 from it to my Coolsat 4000. So far so good.
But then, decision time: I have here three choices for an LNB. There's a no-name one that came with the dish, one taken from a 1.2m Primestar dish (has separate H/V outputs), and a CalAmp 31186 that appears to be new.
First I hooked up the CalAmp unit. I tried various settings on the Coolsat (13V, 18V, "ON", etc) but couldn't get the power LED to turn on. Double-checked cabling, ends, etc - no problems. I pointed the dish at AMC-1 and checked the signal strength on the Coolsat... nothing, of course.
I did the same dance with the generic LNB with similar results. Only difference was that this one has no power indicator, so no way of knowing if it was working or not.
Then, out of desperation, I bolted up the Primestar LNB and tried both the horizontal and vertical outputs. Strangely enough the Coolsat showed a signal strength of around 80%, but the signal quality was around 2-4%. Scanning produced nothing (of course). Results were the same regardless of which output I tried.
I get the feeling I'm missing something here, but my lack of experience is preventing me from seeing what. Anybody have any ideas?
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Yup, it's quite similar to the one seen there. It's identical to the 1.2m CMs that Primestar used, aside from the color of the fiberglass (I have one of those around, too). But my NPRM isn't quite as beefy as that one - the only one I had was originally used with a .75m CM dish and thus is smaller.
Side-note: the pole diameter on said roof mount was 2", but the 1.2m dishes are set up for a 3" pole. Fortunately I saved the mount from the .75m dish (which was otherwise junk). The holes didn't line up, but no problem - redneck engineering to the rescue! I was able to make a plywood "adapter plate" that suited it just fine, and will eventually be making a metal one now that I know it all works.
Will have to take some pics tomorrow.
True that. Not that CCTV, preachers, or OTB are my thing - but good to see it working for the first time :up
Yup, it's quite similar to the one seen there. It's identical to the 1.2m CMs that Primestar used, aside from the color of the fiberglass (I have one of those around, too). But my NPRM isn't quite as beefy as that one - the only one I had was originally used with a .75m CM dish and thus is smaller.
Side-note: the pole diameter on said roof mount was 2", but the 1.2m dishes are set up for a 3" pole. Fortunately I saved the mount from the .75m dish (which was otherwise junk). The holes didn't line up, but no problem - redneck engineering to the rescue! I was able to make a plywood "adapter plate" that suited it just fine, and will eventually be making a metal one now that I know it all works.
Will have to take some pics tomorrow.
cool. Its always nice to get that first signal...no matter what it is
True that. Not that CCTV, preachers, or OTB are my thing - but good to see it working for the first time :up
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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in "Kate & Allie," died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
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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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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
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I was bewildered with all the new DISH TV "Bonus View" channels, so I put together a web page table with all the info I could find. It's at:
https://anythingpeaceful.org/dishtv/DISH_TV_Bonus_View_Channels.html
Here's a partial screenshot of the table, as sorted by Channel Name. (You can click on a column header to sort.)
If you have any corrections or suggestions, please post here.
https://anythingpeaceful.org/dishtv/DISH_TV_Bonus_View_Channels.html
Here's a partial screenshot of the table, as sorted by Channel Name. (You can click on a column header to sort.)
If you have any corrections or suggestions, please post here.
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Two new Bonus View channels Added today:
And two Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
Thanks to Pat for the heads up.
And two Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
Thanks to Pat for the heads up.
T
One Bonus View channel added today. And one correction (on my part):
One Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
BTW, not a Bonus View item, but there was a temporary channel 304 Spooktacular added, I imagine just for the Halloween season.
Thanks again to Pat for the many tips.
One Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
BTW, not a Bonus View item, but there was a temporary channel 304 Spooktacular added, I imagine just for the Halloween season.
Thanks again to Pat for the many tips.
T
Three new Bonus View channels today:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
As always, thanks to Pat for the tips.
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
As always, thanks to Pat for the tips.
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Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Breakfast Quesadillas. Grilled flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, chopped green chile, cheddar & Jack cheese and bacon. Coffee.
