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GEOSATpro MicroHD Radio logo
Does anyone know how big of a radio logo can be loaded into the MicroHD?
The stock one is like 43kb, a mk2 file, [mpeg2 with no audio] I'd like to put one in slightly bigger for the Radio logo, so I can have the logo moving and not just static, so it doesn't burn in a image on my plasma TV. If no one knows, I'll just try it, just don't want to boot-loop the thing or anything, if I can avoid it!
The stock one is like 43kb, a mk2 file, [mpeg2 with no audio] I'd like to put one in slightly bigger for the Radio logo, so I can have the logo moving and not just static, so it doesn't burn in a image on my plasma TV. If no one knows, I'll just try it, just don't want to boot-loop the thing or anything, if I can avoid it!
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I loaded the black screen radio logo into my MicroHd and that worked fine. Thanks again, Brian. 
A few days after, I had the idea of setting up one my 30" dishes as a dedicated radio dish and planned on using a unused Viewsat Ultra Lite that I have here for just radio channels, so the MicroHd isn't tied up if my wife wants to listen to radio and I want to watch TV on it.
The channel editor for the Viewsat just wouldn't work right for me, so I went with a Coolsat 7000 that I have here instead because I found a working editor for that [Kbox editor] and then I realized that I'd have to free up the TV too, no good being able to use the MicroHD if the TV it's connected to is being used to listen to radio stations on!
I had a Belkin Tunecast 2 FM transmitter here, made to hook up to a mp3 player, CD player, etc and transmit to a FM car stereo. The Tunecast can be powered by 3VDC or 12, so I removed the Coolsat's card adapter slot and circuit board, put the Tunecast in that spot, powered it from the 3.3 VDC supply for the CA. Hooked the input of the Tunecast to the audio out on the AV plugs inside the case and now we can listen to the radio stations through our radios anywhere in the house, rather than tying up a TV and the MicroHD.
The Tunecast saves whatever frequency it's set to, [in my case, 88.3] and it automatically powers on/off with a signal, so it goes on and off with the receiver. Once I add a external antenna and clean it up a bit, I'll post up some pictures. Also working on a RF remote to change through channels anywhere in the house.
Removing the card slot did cause the Coolsat to give a error message right after booting that says, "invalid smart card", which goes away about five seconds after. I may hook the card slot adapter back up and use the 12 supply right from the Coolsat's power supply, even though it doesn't really matter about the error because the receiver won't be hooked to a TV, so no one will see it. Or still use the 3.3 for the CS, with it hooked up, seeing as how the CS won't be in use.
Figured I'd post this as it's a way to put one of those old DVB receivers to use. One thing to keep in mind though, is the range of the transmitter. before I used the Tunecast, I looked on Amazon for a FM transmitter and saw some that would go 2 - 7 miles, going that far, you may get a knock on your door if your transmission interferes with anything! The Tunecast has a range of about thirty feet, so basically, it covers inside my house and that's about it. I took my smart phone and used the radio app on it, walked around to see how far the signal went and outside of the house I lost reception, so I figured it's good.
I still have to setup a dedicated dish for it too, for now, I just pointed my Ku motorized one at the correct sat and ran a coax to it temporarily.
Of course, you could just power the transmitter on it's own and hook to the audio outputs of the receiver, I just didn't want a bunch of wires hanging, separate power supplies, etc.
A few days after, I had the idea of setting up one my 30" dishes as a dedicated radio dish and planned on using a unused Viewsat Ultra Lite that I have here for just radio channels, so the MicroHd isn't tied up if my wife wants to listen to radio and I want to watch TV on it.
The channel editor for the Viewsat just wouldn't work right for me, so I went with a Coolsat 7000 that I have here instead because I found a working editor for that [Kbox editor] and then I realized that I'd have to free up the TV too, no good being able to use the MicroHD if the TV it's connected to is being used to listen to radio stations on!
I had a Belkin Tunecast 2 FM transmitter here, made to hook up to a mp3 player, CD player, etc and transmit to a FM car stereo. The Tunecast can be powered by 3VDC or 12, so I removed the Coolsat's card adapter slot and circuit board, put the Tunecast in that spot, powered it from the 3.3 VDC supply for the CA. Hooked the input of the Tunecast to the audio out on the AV plugs inside the case and now we can listen to the radio stations through our radios anywhere in the house, rather than tying up a TV and the MicroHD.
The Tunecast saves whatever frequency it's set to, [in my case, 88.3] and it automatically powers on/off with a signal, so it goes on and off with the receiver. Once I add a external antenna and clean it up a bit, I'll post up some pictures. Also working on a RF remote to change through channels anywhere in the house.
Removing the card slot did cause the Coolsat to give a error message right after booting that says, "invalid smart card", which goes away about five seconds after. I may hook the card slot adapter back up and use the 12 supply right from the Coolsat's power supply, even though it doesn't really matter about the error because the receiver won't be hooked to a TV, so no one will see it. Or still use the 3.3 for the CS, with it hooked up, seeing as how the CS won't be in use.
Figured I'd post this as it's a way to put one of those old DVB receivers to use. One thing to keep in mind though, is the range of the transmitter. before I used the Tunecast, I looked on Amazon for a FM transmitter and saw some that would go 2 - 7 miles, going that far, you may get a knock on your door if your transmission interferes with anything! The Tunecast has a range of about thirty feet, so basically, it covers inside my house and that's about it. I took my smart phone and used the radio app on it, walked around to see how far the signal went and outside of the house I lost reception, so I figured it's good.
I still have to setup a dedicated dish for it too, for now, I just pointed my Ku motorized one at the correct sat and ran a coax to it temporarily.
Of course, you could just power the transmitter on it's own and hook to the audio outputs of the receiver, I just didn't want a bunch of wires hanging, separate power supplies, etc.
Well, I put the card slot board back in and still used it's 3.3VDC supply to power the TuneCast, works fine and no more error message. I did try an external antenna too, but decided against that because it increased the range dramatically, walking out into the street in front of my house and at my neighbor's house next door, you could pick up the signal clear as day.
Part 15 of the FCC ruling states 200 meters for unlicensed transmitters of this type, so I decided against the external antenna and just put the original wire antenna back on, which works fine in the house, not outside. Belkin claims the range of the TuneCast is up to 30', which seems to be pretty much spot on with the results I have here with the original wire antenna.
No RF remote, I was beginning to put it together and my wife says, "just put that receiver with the other receivers downstairs and I'll use the receiver's remote, save some work". Figured seeing as how she's the one who is going to use it the most, Ok.
Was going to post some pictures, but the batteries are MIA from my camera AGAIN, [my daughter took them, I'd be willing to bet
] but when I find them or charge some others, I'll post up pictures.
Part 15 of the FCC ruling states 200 meters for unlicensed transmitters of this type, so I decided against the external antenna and just put the original wire antenna back on, which works fine in the house, not outside. Belkin claims the range of the TuneCast is up to 30', which seems to be pretty much spot on with the results I have here with the original wire antenna.
No RF remote, I was beginning to put it together and my wife says, "just put that receiver with the other receivers downstairs and I'll use the receiver's remote, save some work". Figured seeing as how she's the one who is going to use it the most, Ok.
Was going to post some pictures, but the batteries are MIA from my camera AGAIN, [my daughter took them, I'd be willing to bet
] but when I find them or charge some others, I'll post up pictures.
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Browns lead the AFC North 
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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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.
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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.
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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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:
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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
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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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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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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!
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.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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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...
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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