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Two of my three ordered commercial receivers have arrived, with the third due on Tuesday.
I have one General Instrument DSR-4200 Digicipher II (business-class receiver), which I have begun to figure out with the help of some web surfing. I have managed to get into the setup screens (which are somewhat hidden), where I can manually tune a transponder given the L-band frequency (for Ku, the downlink frequency minus 10750).
The other receiver is a broadcast grade General Instrument DSR-4001 Digicipher II model. This is a serious piece of equipment. There's a backlit LCD running about a third of the width of the unit which displays comprehensive menus and even signal strength and quality meters! I (fortunately) have the owner's manual for this one.
The third, which I don't have in my posession yet, is the best. It's a Digitrans (re-branded GI/Motorola) DTE-7150T. This is the same as the GI/Motorola DSR-4801. The best part about this unit is it is only one rack unit high, and in that small form factor has the capability of receiving BOTH Digicipher II AND DVB/DVB 4:2:2! Can't wait to try this one out on 103w...
My question is this: Does anyone here who works at a cable headend/broadcast facility have any experience with any of these models (or similar ones)? I'm mainly looking for pointers to FTA Digicipher II transponders which do not require receiver authorization that you may have been able to tune in at work.
My main problem right now is that the only Ku LNB I own is on my fixed G-10R dish, and the only DCII there is on 11855 (V) 4880. I've tried to tune it in manually by entering the data, but the receiver just sits there trying unsuccessfully. I used the L-band frequency, 1105, as the receiver requires. I assume they require an authorized receiver.
It will really help if anyone knows of Ku-band DCII FTA transponders that are known to work without the need for authorization.
I've gotten a GREAT deal on this equipment, all three receivers including the DVB 4:2:2 capable one for less than $400.
Thanks for any help!
I have one General Instrument DSR-4200 Digicipher II (business-class receiver), which I have begun to figure out with the help of some web surfing. I have managed to get into the setup screens (which are somewhat hidden), where I can manually tune a transponder given the L-band frequency (for Ku, the downlink frequency minus 10750).
The other receiver is a broadcast grade General Instrument DSR-4001 Digicipher II model. This is a serious piece of equipment. There's a backlit LCD running about a third of the width of the unit which displays comprehensive menus and even signal strength and quality meters! I (fortunately) have the owner's manual for this one.
The third, which I don't have in my posession yet, is the best. It's a Digitrans (re-branded GI/Motorola) DTE-7150T. This is the same as the GI/Motorola DSR-4801. The best part about this unit is it is only one rack unit high, and in that small form factor has the capability of receiving BOTH Digicipher II AND DVB/DVB 4:2:2! Can't wait to try this one out on 103w...
My question is this: Does anyone here who works at a cable headend/broadcast facility have any experience with any of these models (or similar ones)? I'm mainly looking for pointers to FTA Digicipher II transponders which do not require receiver authorization that you may have been able to tune in at work.
My main problem right now is that the only Ku LNB I own is on my fixed G-10R dish, and the only DCII there is on 11855 (V) 4880. I've tried to tune it in manually by entering the data, but the receiver just sits there trying unsuccessfully. I used the L-band frequency, 1105, as the receiver requires. I assume they require an authorized receiver.
It will really help if anyone knows of Ku-band DCII FTA transponders that are known to work without the need for authorization.
I've gotten a GREAT deal on this equipment, all three receivers including the DVB 4:2:2 capable one for less than $400.
Thanks for any help!
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n4bbq said:
Did you have to contact GPTV and have them authorize your receiver? Or did it come from someone who had already had it authorized? I think my 4200 is authorized for the Kentucky Educational Television network, since the data corresponds with that transponder (channel numbers, etc.) and I purchased it from that state
Have you been able to get any other transponders (such as LPB, for example) on that receiver?
Thanks to everyone in this thread for the help, I'll be up and running with the Digitrans soon with a bit of luck (and cooperation from Mother Nature
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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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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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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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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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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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