Audio services on FTA Ku-band

[aegrotatio]

I originally installed my Ku-band system for some excellent music services. I haven't used it in a few years even though it's staring at me from my deck railing. I used DiSH Network music for a few years and now don't have DiSH service anymore so I'm looking at re-activating my Ku-band dish. It has linear and two circular to get a few audio services at once but now I can't remember what they were.

My question is: what audio services are on FTA Ku-band these days? I really used to enjoy the Muzak service that DiSH Network broadcasted when I had DiSH, and before that when I first set up the Ku-band dish. I hear it's encrypted now. What's comparable to that today?

Thanks!!

 

[whatchel1]

None

None that I can find on Ku. Those that you used to get off Ku as far as I know are now encrypted. DMX is still FTA on C-band sat G-17.

 

[DK_Sat]

DMX change there audio to AC-3

 

[ArthurIhde]

DMX change there audio to AC-3

thanks for your tip

 

[Pixl]

Another member told me of some music services on Ku but I don't remember where they are. Send a PM to Skyscanner. http://www.satelliteguys.us/member.php?u=119597

 

[concord]

Another alternative, if you have broadband access. Look for a used or new Roku device (they just rolled out new versions, so yo may be able to pick one up cheap) or use an old laptop/desktop. Sign up with RadioTime: Find and listen to Talk, Music and Local Radio Online and Pandora Radio - Listen to Free Internet Radio, Find New Music (free).

 

[jaray]

These DMX channels on KU don't scan in on my Traxis 3500, do we have to manually enter them?

 

[Mr Tony]

There were some DMX type channels on 97W but they are scrambled

 

[emuman100]

There were some DMX type channels on 97W but they are scrambled

Actually, I think they are a DVB remux of Music Choice, but I have no idea how to subscribe to them. WCPE on 103W Ku is awesome, as well as the other audio services on 103W Ku.

 

[SATisfied]

If you have iTunes on your pc just click on he radio stations tab at the top left, and choose your genre. It will display a large list of available stations....take your pic. I love it.

 

[ArthurIhde]

These DMX channels on KU don't scan in on my Traxis 3500, do we have to manually enter them?

i think we have to manually enter them

 

[geekt]

If you have iTunes on your pc just click on he radio stations tab at the top left, and choose your genre. It will display a large list of available stations....take your pic. I love it.

It's pretty bad when an FTA community suggests you use internet radio...

 

[rv1pop]

It's pretty bad when an FTA community suggests you use internet radio...

TOTALLY agree:up:up

If I could get internet radio or TV how would I get it the 200 feet from the computer shed (where the microwave link will connect) and the motor home where we live? Of course, I would not give up the $300 / year taxes for a house with neighbors:rant:in the city!

I love it when my neighbors are 4 legged and enjoy the salt lick and care nothing about the number of dishes. Free power and water are wonderful also, as is 180° LOS...

 

[geekt]

TOTALLY agree:up:up

If I could get internet radio or TV how would I get it the 200 feet from the computer shed (where the microwave link will connect) and the motor home where we live? Of course, I would not give up the $300 / year taxes for a house with neighbors:rant:in the city!

I love it when my neighbors are 4 legged and enjoy the salt lick and care nothing about the number of dishes. Free power and water are wonderful also, as is 180° LOS...

You're on a satellite form, how else would you get it there? It's only 200 feet. Scrap two DTV/Dishes, and build a couple of HIGH gain directional wifi antennas. You don't actually need ANYWHERE near that much power...you can get miles on a point to point with two sat dishes modded for wifi, but it's a sat forum, and it'd be fun.

 

[ArthurIhde]

It's pretty bad when an FTA community suggests you use internet radio...

yes,agree with you

 

[whatchel1]

The Ku audio just doesn't seem to be available any more. So it's time to go w/ another option. A mini bud for C-band I think may be your best bet. I'm going to put up a .9 m dish on 125 for PBS Ku and at same location there is a C band bird that I'm going to try & get the audio off of. I have a C/Ku feed w/ a conical scalar I'm going to try and use. But it takes a digicypher 2 rec to get the audio off G 14 for the in the clear channels so it will be a bit before I can do it.

 

[aegrotatio]

Thanks for all the information.
I don't have a lack of audio--I have FiOS which has two huge groups of audio channels, plus I have both Sirius and XM satellite radios.

I am looking at restarting my FTA hobby, and thanks to you all for the information!! Looks like I need an AC3 receiver, too, and put a C-band horn on my 1-meter Weingard dish to get the other stuff now that Ku-band is so empty of free audio.

 

[JimmyMcGee]

Thanks for all the information.
I don't have a lack of audio--I have FiOS which has two huge groups of audio channels, plus I have both Sirius and XM satellite radios.

I am looking at restarting my FTA hobby, and thanks to you all for the information!! Looks like I need an AC3 receiver, too, and put a C-band horn on my 1-meter Weingard dish to get the other stuff now that Ku-band is so empty of free audio.

Check again they just killed the URGE channels in September

 

[B.J.]

... I am looking at restarting my FTA hobby, and thanks to you all for the information!! Looks like I need an AC3 receiver, too, and put a C-band horn on my 1-meter Weingard dish to get the other stuff now that Ku-band is so empty of free audio.

Check PM for another possible idea.

 

[aegrotatio]

Thanks again.
I'm have no shortage of FiOS channels even with pointless URGE gone.
I am just happy to enjoy the FTA hobby, from multi-LNB 36" dishes to motorized monstrosities and multiple DiSEqC switches I miss it but with so much scrambled it just became not so practical anymore.

Thanks for all the pointers.