Digital FTA receiver Able To See Analog just not viewable?

[kc5qih]

Here is a question for anyone. While doing a power scan on my Fortec Lifetime Ultra It comes up with a bunch of transponders; but on some channels all i get is a black screen; but good quality and signal. Does the digital receiver scan in and store analog signals; it just can't display them?

Chris

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

I tried the info card on AMC 9 and I could get signal but not a lock so my guess is no, you can't lock on analog.

 

[jlakers]

I don't think so either. I would think if you are locking on them they must have an SR. I think you would see signal on the TP though, just not be able to lock.

I did notice a few like that on AMC9 last night that were just black but I got lock and great signal. Possibly just a feed that isn't feeding any audio or video?

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Yes, I think that is usually the case-the feed has stopped but the signal is still there.

 

[Arion]

A digital reciever will not even see an analog transmission let alone lock on it. When you see a black screen the channel your on is either a)encrypted b) a data channel c)a good singal, sr and quality but the pid's have changed and the transponder needs to be rescanned. d) a non mpeg2 format i.e. 8psk

 

[ACD]

Would it be worth getting an analog receiver?

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Many of the members here have them. They are especially good for sports feeds.

 

[Arion]

Sure....some off brand analog c/ku recievers are dirt cheap. I got mine brand new for less than $100. Most of the pre-season football has been on analog. Watched a game last night. In addition some of the tv stations still do analog uplinks as they do not have digital equipment yet.