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Brian now has a C/Ku combo LNBF
http://www.titaniumsatellite.com/pr...-LNBF-Standard-LO/p/56000441/category=6743545
This will make a few folks very happy
Brian now has a C/Ku combo LNBFhttp://www.titaniumsatellite.com/pr...-LNBF-Standard-LO/p/56000441/category=6743545
This will make a few folks very happy
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Feedhorn placement is hyper-critical for the higher frequencies of KU band. It becomes even more critical for the combo C/KU feedhorns. If the signals are not converging and reflecting inside of the feedhorn cavity at just the right angles, the signals may arrive at the probes out of phase. I have found that it often takes many minute adjustments while comparing C and KU meter readings to find the perfect balance to optimize both C and KU bands. With that said, some dishes FD / FL designs are better than others for balancing the C and KU performance. Some hobbyists have experimented by moving the KU section away from the feedhorn by inserting spacers between the two sections. This fine-tuning technique places the KU probes in better position to capture the reflected signals.
Here is a link to to the install sheet providing instructions and calculations for the scalar and feedhorn settings: http://titaniumsatellite.com/downloads/Guides/CK1S_LNBF_Install_Guide.pdf
What is the diameter of your dish from edge to edge of the parabola? What is the depth of the reflector?
Is the scalar placed at the correct distance? When the feedhorn is set to the calculated FD ratio stamp, is the focal length measurement correct?
Additional Information: The FL measurement made 1/4" inside the feedhorn will often provides better performance on a shallow FD ratio reflector when this point is moved deeper into the throat (moving the feedhorn closer to the reflector).
On my personal I use a dedicated C-band LNBF on the BUD and a separate 90cm dish for KU. I am not a fan of combo LNBFs, but I will carry the best performance model of the combo C/KU for the folks who want them!
Here is a link to to the install sheet providing instructions and calculations for the scalar and feedhorn settings: http://titaniumsatellite.com/downloads/Guides/CK1S_LNBF_Install_Guide.pdf
What is the diameter of your dish from edge to edge of the parabola? What is the depth of the reflector?
Is the scalar placed at the correct distance? When the feedhorn is set to the calculated FD ratio stamp, is the focal length measurement correct?
Additional Information: The FL measurement made 1/4" inside the feedhorn will often provides better performance on a shallow FD ratio reflector when this point is moved deeper into the throat (moving the feedhorn closer to the reflector).
On my personal I use a dedicated C-band LNBF on the BUD and a separate 90cm dish for KU. I am not a fan of combo LNBFs, but I will carry the best performance model of the combo C/KU for the folks who want them!
Feedhorn placement is hyper-critical for the higher frequencies of KU band. It becomes even more critical for the combo C/KU feedhorns. If the signals are not converging and reflecting inside of the feedhorn cavity at just the right angles, the signals may arrive at the probes out of phase. I have found that it often takes many minute adjustments while comparing C and KU meter readings to find the perfect balance to optimize both C and KU bands. With that said, some dishes FD / FL designs are better than others for balancing the C and KU performance. Some hobbyists have experimented by moving the KU section away from the feedhorn by inserting spacers between the two sections. This fine-tuning technique places the KU probes in better position to capture the reflected signals.
Here is a link to to the install sheet providing instructions and calculations for the scalar and feedhorn settings: http://titaniumsatellite.com/downloads/Guides/CK1S_LNBF_Install_Guide.pdf
What is the diameter of your dish from edge to edge of the parabola? What is the depth of the reflector?
Is the scalar placed at the correct distance? When the feedhorn is set to the calculated FD ratio stamp, is the focal length measurement correct?
Additional Information: The FL measurement made 1/4" inside the feedhorn will often provides better performance on a shallow FD ratio reflector when this point is moved deeper into the throat (moving the feedhorn closer to the reflector).
On my personal I use a dedicated C-band LNBF on the BUD and a separate 90cm dish for KU. I am not a fan of combo LNBFs, but I will carry the best performance model of the combo C/KU for the folks who want them!
Brian,
Thanks once again! By the way , you gave me guidance on replacing a venture actuator and I got in on and synchronized with the ASC1 !
I wondered if I could run something else by you briefly - relating to the ASC1 and my FTA receiver (X2 square premium4)?
*Fairly regular issue is I select a programmed in satellite/position , say I am on 97W and pick sat 99W only 2 degrees away, about 1/4 of the time the dish won't move. Sometimes this gets resolved by turning the ASC1 on/off and when it powers back on it moves, sometimes that doesn't work and I am forced to tap the positioner over to the position one tap at a time. Again, I have about 12 or 13 satellites programmed in to my receiver and saved in to the ASC1.
I know it's not fair to ask you to guess...however do you think it is more likely a glitch in the receiver or possibly an issue within the ASC1? The ASC1 I bought from amazon about 2 months ago, an open box unit, which I might be able to return barely. I am considering replacing the X2 Square box with a manhattan receiver? I have minor audio issues, can not update and edit channels well with the X2 square box.
The positioner/receiver do what they should do the majority of the time but the non-movement of the dish gets a bit frustrating and old after a while and I am cognoscente that my window to return the asc1 is closing.
Thanks much! Dave , Connecticut
Glad to hear that the new actuator is installed and synced!
I believe that you will find that this does not happen with a different receiver. By power cycling the ASC1, this cuts the signal from the STB and it causes the STB to reissue any 22KHz/DiSEqC commands to reestablish the signal path. Unlikely to be an issue with the ASC1 or related to it being an open box.
DiSEqC motor and switch control has not been a strength of several of the X2 models. The 22KHz/DiSEqC control signal levels are often quite low and even lower if on a vertical transponder (13Vdc) vs a horizontal transponder (18Vdc). See if this problem usually happens when the STB is on a vertical transponder/channel or moving to a vertical transponder/channel. If you have a cheapo satellite meter that shows 22KHz ON/OFF, connect to the ASC1 LNB connection and observe if it rapidly flickers when you select a different satellite while on a vertical transponder / Going to a vertical transponder? Does it rapidly flicker when you select a different satellite while on a vertical transponder / Going to a Horizontal transponder? Does it rapidly flicker when you select a different satellite while on a horizontal transponder / Going to a vertical transponder? Does it rapidly flicker when you select a different satellite while on a horizontal transponder / Going to a horizontal transponder? This test is even better if you can observe the control signal amplitude on a scope, but in a pinch, the cheapo meter will tell you a lot!
I believe that you will find that this does not happen with a different receiver. By power cycling the ASC1, this cuts the signal from the STB and it causes the STB to reissue any 22KHz/DiSEqC commands to reestablish the signal path. Unlikely to be an issue with the ASC1 or related to it being an open box.
DiSEqC motor and switch control has not been a strength of several of the X2 models. The 22KHz/DiSEqC control signal levels are often quite low and even lower if on a vertical transponder (13Vdc) vs a horizontal transponder (18Vdc). See if this problem usually happens when the STB is on a vertical transponder/channel or moving to a vertical transponder/channel. If you have a cheapo satellite meter that shows 22KHz ON/OFF, connect to the ASC1 LNB connection and observe if it rapidly flickers when you select a different satellite while on a vertical transponder / Going to a vertical transponder? Does it rapidly flicker when you select a different satellite while on a vertical transponder / Going to a Horizontal transponder? Does it rapidly flicker when you select a different satellite while on a horizontal transponder / Going to a vertical transponder? Does it rapidly flicker when you select a different satellite while on a horizontal transponder / Going to a horizontal transponder? This test is even better if you can observe the control signal amplitude on a scope, but in a pinch, the cheapo meter will tell you a lot!
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Please post your remote make/model here and any details of your issue. We are looking to collect as many examples as possible. I may reach out to you for your receiver number, but please do not post it here.
If you've already reported this to me, please repost it here so I can track all instances in one thread.
Thanks!
Brittany
If you've already reported this to me, please repost it here so I can track all instances in one thread.
Thanks!
Brittany
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I was having similar issues last night while watching and recording the NLCS game on 148. When I tried resuming the game at one point the screen went blank and I couldn't get my H3 to respond to any remote commands. Eventually the Hopper went to a HD channel but still no remote response. After a while the Hopper went into a re-boot cycle. This happened at least 3 times. I was using an IR universal remote only.
A little frustrating to have the game broken up like that but at least the Brewers won
Yea, I've only been a CIO for the last 30 years!
Trust me, when something important breaks, they get to own it!
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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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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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K5qI_-JKD8
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K5qI_-JKD8
Direct YouTube Link - The Truth About Cheap CB Radios for Off-Grid Travel
Ham Radio 2.0 Website
Ham Radio 2.0 on Facebook
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This started a couple months ago. I have 2 H3s on one network, both with 2 EHD identical 3 TB seperately powered so all recordings are accessible by all 4k & J4s (8 of them).
On one H3 (not the main one that controls the MOCA network), after it reboots, it doesn't recognize it has two EHDs plugged into it. Rebooting the EHD by their power source doesn't fix it. Resetting the network doesn't. Software h3 reset doesn't fix it. Rebooting MOCA h3 doesn't fix it but so far, after 3+ cold boots (unplug pwr to H3 with unrecognized EHDs), it finally it figures out they are plugged into it. BUT.... Then when you open a program it only partially shows series and episodes, but instead of showing recordings, it only shows upcoming airings. HELP!!!!
On one H3 (not the main one that controls the MOCA network), after it reboots, it doesn't recognize it has two EHDs plugged into it. Rebooting the EHD by their power source doesn't fix it. Resetting the network doesn't. Software h3 reset doesn't fix it. Rebooting MOCA h3 doesn't fix it but so far, after 3+ cold boots (unplug pwr to H3 with unrecognized EHDs), it finally it figures out they are plugged into it. BUT.... Then when you open a program it only partially shows series and episodes, but instead of showing recordings, it only shows upcoming airings. HELP!!!!
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Thanks JohnGalt1234 - That's interesting. I wonder are the Boot Strap versions different between a Hopper 3 only and a Hopper 3 with Hopper Plus setup as I have the later. I guess when charlesrshell is able to since he has both setups, he can do the test. Unless the bootstrap version is tied to when the specific Hopper 3 is manufactured, in my case, mines is from February 2016 when it was installed.
At least Google Search AI is saying the bootstrap version will never change and unique to each Hopper 3.
This is probably why different people seem to either have the issue or they don't because the bootstrap code could also be tied to the hardware revision and
components other than the internal HD.
At least Google Search AI is saying the bootstrap version will never change and unique to each Hopper 3.
This is probably why different people seem to either have the issue or they don't because the bootstrap code could also be tied to the hardware revision and
components other than the internal HD.
JohnGalt1234 - So you basically have 2 Hopper 3's. The CasinoH3 is the one that is Hopper 3 only while Master Bedroom is a Hopper 3 with Hopper Plus setup.
Master Bedroom uses Android TV (ATV) software so the DISH part is actually a app and will behave differently as you can probably tell the Guide's are different on the Master Bedroom which will resemble the same guide used on other ATV devices such as the Joey 4 and Wireless Joey 4. If I am correct, the CasinoH3 is the one with the problem since you did say the one dated 09/05/2026 is the naughty one while 08/15/2026 named Master Bedroom is the nice one. Usually I would expect the CasinoH3 to be the one without the problem because it's Hopper 3 only and Master Bedroom would be the one with problems because it has the Hopper Plus involved. That is why they behave differently because CasinoH3 is running the native Hopper 3 software while Master Bedroom is running the Android TV software and also it runs a app called DISH known as package com.dish.atv.launcher, the version for mines is P15403 2026100917 so it's probably the same version as the Hopper Plus software version with the date of October 9, 2026, not sure what the 17 means except maybe revision 17?
This explains it better than I can. Sorry, had to take all the ads out.
Master Bedroom uses Android TV (ATV) software so the DISH part is actually a app and will behave differently as you can probably tell the Guide's are different on the Master Bedroom which will resemble the same guide used on other ATV devices such as the Joey 4 and Wireless Joey 4. If I am correct, the CasinoH3 is the one with the problem since you did say the one dated 09/05/2026 is the naughty one while 08/15/2026 named Master Bedroom is the nice one. Usually I would expect the CasinoH3 to be the one without the problem because it's Hopper 3 only and Master Bedroom would be the one with problems because it has the Hopper Plus involved. That is why they behave differently because CasinoH3 is running the native Hopper 3 software while Master Bedroom is running the Android TV software and also it runs a app called DISH known as package com.dish.atv.launcher, the version for mines is P15403 2026100917 so it's probably the same version as the Hopper Plus software version with the date of October 9, 2026, not sure what the 17 means except maybe revision 17?
This explains it better than I can. Sorry, had to take all the ads out.
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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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Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one
Was thinking same thing. It should be a good week for sec shorts and roll callThey ought to have fun with this…
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A continuation of a thread from the pub, just general discussion of AI.
Brief 60 minute clip about next gem autonomous fighters - not remote controlled, but rather collaborating with controllers and aircraft in the theater.
View: https://youtu.be/DRm0mbp_n1k
We've literally got a movie already about this
View: https://youtu.be/a2PW7a9ViDc
Brief 60 minute clip about next gem autonomous fighters - not remote controlled, but rather collaborating with controllers and aircraft in the theater.
View: https://youtu.be/DRm0mbp_n1k
We've literally got a movie already about this
View: https://youtu.be/a2PW7a9ViDc
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Oops.
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AI Agent Blamed for Deleting Entire Upcoming Season of TV Show
An AI agent reportedly deleted the entire final cut of the upcoming season of a Swedish reality competition show.
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I was watching some of this guy's stuff and realized some of you may not be familiar. Basically his show is Candid Camera meets a magician. This is a comp of a few of his exploits. I first learned of him when I was out at a meeting in Denver about 10yrs ago. The men I was sitting at the table with started talking about this show and said it was one of the funniest things they had seen. When I got home I started watching it....yes, it is funny.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIU09F8jdwc
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIU09F8jdwc
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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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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
