They do run 8-PSK modulation on some of the Ka band local spotbeams, since they have a higher PFD. Such as the ones covering the LA market here (A1BB and A4BB from 103W).I kind of remember HD ran in the 8mb/s range before I retired with five channels per 36MHz Ka transponder and I thought they were running 8-PSK back then. I have the data somewhere but I'm sure many here have old and new rates if they have changed.
Got it, thanks ...The modulation raises the bitrate of the transponder, it doesn't cut the bit rate for a given HD channel - it lets you fit more channels in the transponder.
They use 8PSK 2/3 on a few Ka spotbeams, that bumps the bit rate up from 40 Mbps to 60 Mbps. You pay for it with a lower signal margin (i.e. it would show up with a lower number in the "signal strength" screen than if it was configured as QPSK 2/3) so rain fade would affect that transponder before one using QPSK 2/3.
Unless things have changed, they have always used QPSK 2/3 on all Ka transponders. There has only ever been one DVB-S2 Ku transponder (on 119) so I don't know we can use that as a guide for what modulation they'd use. They can't use QPSK 6/7 since that isn't part of the DVB-S2 spec.
If they used 8PSK 2/3 on that Ku transponder they'd get the same 40 Mbps the Ka transponders have. It would be affected by rain fade a little earlier than the DSS/MPEG2 transponders but still be more resistant to rain fade than Ka transponders. IF (and its a big if) they plan on adding more DVB-S2/MPEG4 transponders to 101 that would make the most sense, as their Ka and Ku transponders would have the exact same data rate and effectively be interchangeable.
A tech fee will be involved. Because Direct demands that a tech installs the units.So no monthly charge for HD package upgrade? Free?
Too change out from SD to HD, there should be a Tech involved, its more than just swapping out the recvr.A tech fee will be involved. Because Direct demands that a tech installs the units.
Dish, wiring, and receivers. I installed the very first DirecTv units when we bought them back when you bought them instead of leasing the equipment. Yes, we've been a customer that long. We started in 1995. Wiring shouldn't require changing as I already have Direct 6 series wiring. Will know when the tech shows up to drop off the new stuff in the morning.Too change out from SD to HD, there should be a Tech involved, its more than just swapping out the recvr.
Also, there should be no charge on your part.
Too change out from SD to HD, there should be a Tech involved, its more than just swapping out the recvr.
Also, there should be no charge on your part.
I forgot the possibility of the Sub already having the correct dish due to another recvr.It depends on whether it is a customer that's still MPEG2 SD only or has some HD (or R22) receivers currently. For the latter, they can just ship out an H24/HR24, BBC and instructions and let the customer replace them.
There will be a few (mostly older) customers who are unable or unwilling to do it, but sending an installer for that 2% or whatever of customers is cheaper than sending them for 100%.
For customers that are SD only obviously you're right, since a new dish will be need, PI, splitters and so forth along with the new receivers.
And the tech refused to just leave the equipment. Tech can't enter house as mom is not able to take any of the vaccines and doesn't leave the house. But there is a way around it. I will do the install of equipment we will own. Just as was the case when we first started with D*Tv. So there will be a SL3T-SWM-B dish kit and an HR24 HD receiver on the way June 1st. I already have Direct 6 cables so that does not need changed. In fact, one will become a spare.Too change out from SD to HD, there should be a Tech involved, its more than just swapping out the recvr.
Also, there should be no charge on your part.
This doesn't surprise me at all ...And the tech refused to just leave the equipment. Tech can't enter house as mom is not able to take any of the vaccines and doesn't leave the house. But there is a way around it. I will do the install of equipment we will own. Just as was the case when we first started with D*Tv. So there will be a SL3T-SWM-B dish kit and an HR24 HD receiver on the way June 1st. I already have Direct 6 cables so that does not need changed. In fact, one will become a spare.
you won't own the HR24...And the tech refused to just leave the equipment. Tech can't enter house as mom is not able to take any of the vaccines and doesn't leave the house. But there is a way around it. I will do the install of equipment we will own. Just as was the case when we first started with D*Tv. So there will be a SL3T-SWM-B dish kit and an HR24 HD receiver on the way June 1st. I already have Direct 6 cables so that does not need changed. In fact, one will become a spare.
What’s the big deal with the tech installing the receiver?. As long as he is fully vaccinated or wears a mask there is nothing to worry about.And the tech refused to just leave the equipment. Tech can't enter house as mom is not able to take any of the vaccines and doesn't leave the house. But there is a way around it. I will do the install of equipment we will own. Just as was the case when we first started with D*Tv. So there will be a SL3T-SWM-B dish kit and an HR24 HD receiver on the way June 1st. I already have Direct 6 cables so that does not need changed. In fact, one will become a spare.
Some people are still being ultra careful. Nothing wrong with that.What’s the big deal with the tech installing the receiver?. As long as he is fully vaccinated or wears a mask there is nothing to worry about.
The house is already wired for standalone receivers and they take one of them with them on summer weekends to their vacation RV park (permanent site). If I hadn't intervened, they would have been extremely pissed that a Genie mini wouldn't work alone and be stuck with the situation for another year or a hefty ETF.Its possible you might be able to talk them into, but they are going to wonder why anyone would not want a DVR. Given the age of H2x/HR2x hardware they might be resistant to installing them other than as a replacement or addition for someone who already has them.
As I replied in the other thread ... call them asap .The house is already wired for standalone receivers and they take one of them with them on summer weekends to their vacation RV park (permanent site). If I hadn't intervened, they would have been extremely pissed that a Genie mini wouldn't work alone and be stuck with the situation for another year or a hefty ETF.
Yes, they already have the proper dish installed at the cabin.
The house is already wired for standalone receivers and they take one of them with them on summer weekends to their vacation RV park (permanent site). If I hadn't intervened, they would have been extremely pissed that a Genie mini wouldn't work alone and be stuck with the situation for another year or a hefty ETF.
Yes, they already have the proper dish installed at the cabin.
So, if they bought an H24 themselves (or if I found one cheap here) to use only a few months a year, DTV would activate it on a Genie account?So DVRs would be fine, they just can't have a mini. You might have a better chance to convince Directv to give your parents a Genie and an H24 using the "tailgating" argument.
You can activate an H24 with an HR54 or HR44, but not an HS17. Also you will most certainly need to get it from Directv, not a third party.So, if they bought an H24 themselves (or if I found one cheap here) to use only a few months a year, DTV would activate it on a Genie account?
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