This document discusses the increasing complexity of digital television transmission technology and how it will require more precise equipment for reception. It introduces signal analyzer manufacturers Horizon and SPAUN, which see increasing demand for their products as the DVB-S2 standard expands. DVB-S2 can transmit more channels than DVB-S and providers are adopting it to reduce costs, though it requires more accurate antenna alignment than older standards. As digitalization progresses, the ability to use a signal analyzer will become essential for technicians.

1. CONTENT
TECHNISAT
HD-VISION 32 Dear
Readers
LCD TV with
integrated DVB-S,
DVB-T, DVB-C,
analog terrestrial and
FMJ tuners ...........14
In this issue of TELE-satellite we will
TOPFIELD TF4000PVR PLUS touch on a subject that in the future
Digital Satellite Receiver with you will read more and more about: the
PVR function ...........................18
correct installation, connection and use of
signal analyzers. The title “Digital is Our
Friend”, Horizon’s company motto, wasn’t
placed on the front cover for the fun of
it. Transmission technology is getting
more and more complicated every day
T-CONNECT S-2400 USB BOX and it naturally follows that reception
DVB-S data receiver for PC ........20 technology requirements are increasing
correspondingly. already using this new standard to simply
save some costs associated with leasing
So, in this issue we are introducing signal transponder space: they stuff the original
analyzer manufacturer HORIZON who sees DVB-S transmitted channels into the new
a rosy picture in their future with the coming DVB-S2 standard in order to realize lower
MATRIX PLANET
FTA Receiver with OTA ..............22 expansion of the DVB-S2 standard. SPAUN, costs per channel. This has nothing to
who also sees a similar trend, is marketing do with HDTV, instead, it is better use of
a new line of signal analyzers that we will existing capacity, in other words, saving
also be introducing in this issue. Proper money.
assembly and alignment of satellite dishes
is becoming more and more critical as is DVB-S2 will almost certainly be pushed
shown in a test report on a well-thought-out through very quickly since it will be more
satellite dish from MAX Communications. cost efficient for programming providers.
Chess Click-Clack
This is all coupled with some words on the As a result, there will also be increasing
65 cm and 85 cm aluminum
mechanics behind satellite dishes in our requirements for the satellite dish, LNB,
dishes with a collapsible
beginner section. distribution equipment such as DiSEqC
LNB support arm ......................24
switches and ultimately receivers.
It is safe to say that the simpler days
are slowing coming to an end. You can still Every component will now need to be
find a number of satellites that still transmit chosen with greater care and you won’t be
analog signals. These are easy to identify able to avoid the use of a signal analyzer.
and align to. But digitalization is continuing
SPAUN SF 3000 and the new DVB-S2 standard requires even Good times for technicians!
Satellite Finder more precise antenna alignment. Eventually
Antenna alignment meter ....28
you won’t be able to do without a signal Sincerely, Alexander Wiese
analyzer; you’d want to take advantage of
every possibility.
P.S.: My favorite radio station of the
It is becoming increasingly clear that month: “Mood Media” on EUTELSAT W3A (7°
Satellite DVB-S2 is not linked only to HDTV. DVB- east), 11.342, H, A-PID240, with nonstop
Transmissions S2 can handle more channels than DVB- easy-listening, relaxing background music.
New Satellite S. The first programming providers are No talk; no commercials.
Launches ...........46
Beginner Section: Exactly adjust your Practical tip:
satellite dish by yourself! ....................... 10 Receiving neighbouring satellites ............. 38
Feature: HORIZON Company Report:
Dish Size versus EIRP ............................ 12 „Digital Is Our Friend“ ............................ 42
TELE-satellite Receiver Guide ......... 32, 34 ARION Company Report:
A Leading Company................................ 44
Satellite Reception:
Channel Encryption Syberian Style .......... 36 Quality Dispute ..................................... 48
ADVERTISERS
ARION ................................................... 7 FORTECSTAR .........................................35 PROMAX ................................................47
CABSAT .................................................37 GT-SAT ..................................................25 SADOUN ................................................49
CSTB-2007 ............................................26 HORIZON ..............................................31 SMARTWI ..............................................33
DIGITAL TELEMEDIA ............................. 4 JAEGER/WEISS .....................................27 SPACECOM ............................................29
DOEBIS ............................................... 8,9 KATHREIN .............................................43 SPAUN ...................................................19
DVB SHOP .............................................39 MAX-COMMUNICATION .........................51 STAB .....................................................15
DVB WORLD 2007 .................................12 MOTECK ................................................33 STARSAT ...............................................21
EDON .................................................... 11 OPENTECH.............................................52 TECHNISAT ........................................... 5
EMP .......................................................38 PANSAT ................................................. 41 TELE-satellite CITY ...............................40
EYCOS ...................................................23 PANSAT .................................................45 TOPFIELD .............................................. 2
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