György is a satellite enthusiast in Budapest, Hungary who has installed over 30 satellite dishes on the roof and walls of his house to receive signals. He has acquired most of his dishes used at low costs and is interested in different reception technologies. He lives out his dream of having as many dishes as he wants to experiment with different types of antennas from the past.
Jiri Vanek is a satellite enthusiast living in Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic. He has a passion for satellite reception and overcoming technical challenges. His house is covered with numerous satellite dishes that he uses to receive signals from around the world. He also runs a satellite enthusiast club and helps others with their satellite installations.
Jiri Vanek is a satellite enthusiast from Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic who lives in a house covered with satellite dishes of various sizes. He has a background in car mechanics and racing and a passion for technical solutions. His attic contains 20 satellite receivers and dishes that can receive signals from C-band and Ku-band satellites around the world, though he cares more about the technical aspects of reception than what is actually on television.
This document provides information about a residential villa project called Reso'Villa located in Vikramgarh, Deharje Village, off the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway. The key details are:
- Reso'Villa is spread across 82 acres of land and features landscaped gardens, lakes, rivers, and amenities like a resort, spa, sports facilities, and more.
- Villa plots are available starting at 4000 square feet and villas provide modern amenities while being designed harmoniously with the natural surroundings.
- Additional facilities offered include a clubhouse, 24/7 security, water and electricity supply, and property management services.
Laszlo Toth is an avid satellite enthusiast in Hungary who has constructed large satellite dish antennas on towers on his property to receive signals from far away. He erected a 16-meter tower to support a 3.7-meter satellite dish he obtained from a friend. Toth later obtained a 4.65-meter dish, which was too heavy to assemble on the ground, so he constructed an even taller tower to assemble and mount the large dish directly. Toth performs all the installation and fabrication work himself using his metalworking skills. His hobby began with long distance television reception and expanded into satellite television reception as the technology became available.
1. Panodic is a major receiver manufacturer in China with over 1200 production employees and 100 R&D engineers. It was founded in 1999 as MICO in Hong Kong and established its production facilities in Shenzhen and Bao'an District.
2. Panodic exports its DVB receivers under various brand names as an OEM and ODM manufacturer. It started exporting DVB-T receivers to Europe in 2005 and has since expanded its product line.
3. In addition to traditional satellite and terrestrial receivers, Panodic is developing new product lines including a combination DVB-S2/DVB-T receiver, an IPTV box, in-car DVB-T modules, and projectors. It aims
Saul Spinetti is an avid satellite television enthusiast in São Paulo, Brazil. He has 11 satellite dishes installed to receive signals from various satellites. As a technology fan, he enjoys utilizing the latest technologies to watch high-definition and 3D television channels from around the world. Saul is always looking to improve his setup and add more dishes wherever he can fit them.
The document provides a review of the Topfield TF7700 HDPVR satellite receiver. Some key points:
1) It is a twin-tuner HDPVR receiver that can receive channels in DVB-S and DVB-S2 as well as record two channels simultaneously.
2) It has an extensive selection of connection ports and language options. An automatic channel scan found channels quickly.
3) In addition to recording functions, it has a robust EPG, robust network connectivity for software updates, and easy customization of the channel list.
4) Performance tests found the receiver had strong signal reception across formats with no issues. The review concludes it is a full-featured
This document provides a review of the Slingbox IPTV device. The Slingbox converts TV signals into an Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) stream, allowing users to access and control their home television programming from any location via the Internet. The review summarizes the Slingbox's features, setup process, and performance during testing. It was able to stream home satellite programming in good quality over the reviewer's local network. However, the 5 second delay made real-time control of live TV from afar challenging. Overall, the Slingbox provides a solution for remotely accessing home TV, with picture quality dependent on network capabilities.
Jiri Vanek is a satellite enthusiast living in Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic. He has a passion for satellite reception and overcoming technical challenges. His house is covered with numerous satellite dishes that he uses to receive signals from around the world. He also runs a satellite enthusiast club and helps others with their satellite installations.
Jiri Vanek is a satellite enthusiast from Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic who lives in a house covered with satellite dishes of various sizes. He has a background in car mechanics and racing and a passion for technical solutions. His attic contains 20 satellite receivers and dishes that can receive signals from C-band and Ku-band satellites around the world, though he cares more about the technical aspects of reception than what is actually on television.
This document provides information about a residential villa project called Reso'Villa located in Vikramgarh, Deharje Village, off the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway. The key details are:
- Reso'Villa is spread across 82 acres of land and features landscaped gardens, lakes, rivers, and amenities like a resort, spa, sports facilities, and more.
- Villa plots are available starting at 4000 square feet and villas provide modern amenities while being designed harmoniously with the natural surroundings.
- Additional facilities offered include a clubhouse, 24/7 security, water and electricity supply, and property management services.
Laszlo Toth is an avid satellite enthusiast in Hungary who has constructed large satellite dish antennas on towers on his property to receive signals from far away. He erected a 16-meter tower to support a 3.7-meter satellite dish he obtained from a friend. Toth later obtained a 4.65-meter dish, which was too heavy to assemble on the ground, so he constructed an even taller tower to assemble and mount the large dish directly. Toth performs all the installation and fabrication work himself using his metalworking skills. His hobby began with long distance television reception and expanded into satellite television reception as the technology became available.
1. Panodic is a major receiver manufacturer in China with over 1200 production employees and 100 R&D engineers. It was founded in 1999 as MICO in Hong Kong and established its production facilities in Shenzhen and Bao'an District.
2. Panodic exports its DVB receivers under various brand names as an OEM and ODM manufacturer. It started exporting DVB-T receivers to Europe in 2005 and has since expanded its product line.
3. In addition to traditional satellite and terrestrial receivers, Panodic is developing new product lines including a combination DVB-S2/DVB-T receiver, an IPTV box, in-car DVB-T modules, and projectors. It aims
Saul Spinetti is an avid satellite television enthusiast in São Paulo, Brazil. He has 11 satellite dishes installed to receive signals from various satellites. As a technology fan, he enjoys utilizing the latest technologies to watch high-definition and 3D television channels from around the world. Saul is always looking to improve his setup and add more dishes wherever he can fit them.
The document provides a review of the Topfield TF7700 HDPVR satellite receiver. Some key points:
1) It is a twin-tuner HDPVR receiver that can receive channels in DVB-S and DVB-S2 as well as record two channels simultaneously.
2) It has an extensive selection of connection ports and language options. An automatic channel scan found channels quickly.
3) In addition to recording functions, it has a robust EPG, robust network connectivity for software updates, and easy customization of the channel list.
4) Performance tests found the receiver had strong signal reception across formats with no issues. The review concludes it is a full-featured
This document provides a review of the Slingbox IPTV device. The Slingbox converts TV signals into an Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) stream, allowing users to access and control their home television programming from any location via the Internet. The review summarizes the Slingbox's features, setup process, and performance during testing. It was able to stream home satellite programming in good quality over the reviewer's local network. However, the 5 second delay made real-time control of live TV from afar challenging. Overall, the Slingbox provides a solution for remotely accessing home TV, with picture quality dependent on network capabilities.
The document tests and reviews the AB IPBox 91HD, a budget HD satellite receiver from ABCom. Some key points:
- It has HDMI and S/PDIF outputs for HD and audio, as well as a USB port and network connectivity.
- Installation and setup is straightforward through an installation wizard. Channel searches are fast.
- The menu, EPG, and PVR functionality are similar to ABCom's more expensive models and allow for advanced features like recording schedules.
- Multimedia capabilities are expanded through its Linux base, network connectivity allows access to online content and plugins.
The P.168-W switch from EMP-Centauri can be controlled by both DiSEqC 1.1 and DiSEqC 1.2 commands, allowing it to switch between 8 LNB inputs. Normally, DiSEqC 1.2 is used for motor control, but this switch recognizes the 1.2 "position of the motor" commands to sequentially switch its inputs. This allows receivers that only support DiSEqC 1.0 or 1.2 to control the 8-input switch. The switching is very fast, comparable to a motorized dish system.
Yahya lives in Saudi Arabia and translates satellite receiver software into Arabic, which is challenging because Arabic is written from right to left. He started translating menu items for the Enigma2 receiver software into Arabic. Translating software into Arabic involves writing text backwards and ensuring all elements work together. Yahya works with a friend to form the "Arabic Cubebox Team" and operate a website for Arabic-speaking ABCom fans. Translating receiver software helps increase customer satisfaction for Arabic speakers.
The document summarizes a test report for the Jiuzhou DVS-2018BS professional satellite receiver. It describes the receiver's packaging, exterior, and various connection ports. Professional receivers are used in cable TV networks to receive signals from satellite transponders and output either analog or digital streams. They allow operators to receive multiple channels for distribution over a cable system. The receiver's menu system is simple due to its small display, but allows tuning and configuration of transponder and streaming parameters needed for integration into a cable TV headend.
1. The document tests and reviews the Jiuzhou DTS6696 HDTV Combo PVR Receiver.
2. The receiver supports both DVB-S/S2 satellite and ISDB-T terrestrial reception, and has PVR recording functions.
3. Testing showed the receiver had a fast channel scan, sensitive tuners, and could smoothly playback recordings while watching live TV from a different source.
This document provides a test report of the Icecrypt STC6000HD PVR HDTV combo receiver.
The summary is as follows:
1. The STC6000HD PVR is a well-designed receiver with an elegant appearance and intuitive on-screen interface. It has strong performance for both satellite and cable channels.
2. The receiver supports all relevant satellite protocols and has a large channel memory capacity. It was able to find over 1700 TV and 1300 radio channels during testing.
3. Testing showed the receiver has very fast channel scanning speeds and excellent signal reception for both strong and weak signals. The blind scan mode was also able to find more channels than other modes.
This document tests a C/Ku-band combination LNB (Combifeed) with an integrated DiSEqC switch that allows reception of both C-band and Ku-band signals from a single antenna. In initial tests, the Combifeed performed well, receiving numerous channels from satellites at various orbital positions in both C-band and Ku-band. Reception was tested on a 1.2-meter offset antenna, and the Combifeed was able to receive signals from satellites across Europe and South America, though reception from satellites at more distant orbital positions was more limited. The Combifeed shows potential to easily add C-band reception to existing Ku-band setups with a single, low-cost component
1) Dishpointer is a software created by Alan that uses Google Maps and satellite data from SatcoDX to provide accurate information for positioning satellite dishes, including the azimuth, elevation, and receivable satellites and channels for any given location.
2) By combining worldwide satellite data with precise geographic maps, Dishpointer allows users to determine optimal satellite reception for an area without needing to physically test the location.
3) The software has potential applications for satellite installers, service providers, and ship operators to plan installations and services from any location.
The document provides a review of the Eycos S55.12 PVRH satellite receiver. Key features include an integrated scaler that improves picture quality of SDTV channels, recording 4 channels simultaneously using 2 tuners, and fast USB 2.0 port. The reviewer was impressed with picture quality, EPG functionality, and tuner performance but notes overscan output is not yet available. Overall, the receiver offers sound performance and useful features at a good value.
This document summarizes a test of SPAUN components for distributing DirecTV signals to multiple receivers from a single satellite dish. The test used a SPAUN amplifier, splitter, tap, and two multiswitches to provide signals to up to 32 receivers from 5 satellites. Signal strength measurements were taken from 8 points in the system and compared to measurements without SPAUN components. While some signal strengths were lower with SPAUN, all TV channels remained viewable. The SPAUN components provided an effective way to distribute DirecTV signals to multiple receivers from a single dish.
This document describes how to create a waterfall diagram using a SPAUN SPAROS 609 signal analyzer to aid in aligning motorized satellite antennas. A webcam is used to film the analyzer's high resolution display. Software analyzes the video in real time, generating a waterfall diagram showing the spectrum over time as the antenna is moved. This allows installers to quickly determine if adjustments are needed to the antenna's inclination, motor alignment, or other parameters to optimize reception across the satellite arc. The waterfall diagram provides an easy way to fine tune an installation for best performance.
INPA is a Turkish company founded in 2001 that produces satellite and terrestrial receivers and multiswitches under their own INPAX brand name. They started by importing multiswitches from China and selling them in Turkey, achieving $500,000 in sales their first year. In 2007 they introduced their first self-produced satellite receiver, the X-2007 FTA, selling 40,000 units in the first year, primarily to Middle Eastern markets. Production has increased yearly, with an expected 550,000 units in 2012, half of which will be DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 HD models. Approximately 75% of INPA's products are exported, with major markets being Iran, Iraq, Greece, and
The document summarizes a software update for the Topfield SRP2100 TMS digital receiver. The update adds social networking features like support for the Twitter microblogging service. It allows users to view tweets and send tweets from their friends using the receiver's on-screen display. The update also improves the receiver's media playback, network, and firmware update functions. It integrates internet radio through SHOUTcast, allowing users to listen to thousands of radio stations worldwide. The Topfield SRP2100 TMS is now a full-fledged social networking device after this significant software update.
The Horizon HD-STM is a combo signal analyzer that can measure signals from satellites, terrestrial antennas, and analog TV/FM radio. It has an intuitive user interface that does not require the manual. The meter provides accurate readings and is well-optimized for installers' daily work. It can be powered using the car charger or mains cord, and logs measurements to an SD card.
The document tests and reviews the Moi Plus streaming box by TBS, which acts as a central DVB receiver that can distribute TV and radio signals via a home network to multiple devices. Key features include its small size, ability to be located remotely from TVs, support for wireless and wired networking, and integration of tuners. It comes preinstalled with the Tvheadend software, which allows automatic channel scanning, creation of customized channel lists for each user, electronic program guide functionality, and recording of content to external USB drives connected to the Moi Plus box. The review concludes the Moi Plus and Tvheadend together provide a versatile whole-home digital TV solution.
The Tekniksat optical distribution system can deliver 4 satellite signals and 1 terrestrial signal to hundreds of receivers with equal signal quality at all outputs. It uses an optical transmitter to convert the signals to a single optical signal, an optical splitter to divide the signal, and an optical multiswitch to convert it back and distribute to subscribers. Testing showed the system maintained sufficient gain and only minimally impacted signal quality even when splitting the signal across 320 receivers. It is recommended for efficiently distributing signals to a large number of subscribers.
The document reviews the Satlink WS6979HD signal analyzer. It has a high-resolution screen, HDMI output, long battery life, and supports DVB-S2 and DVB-T2. The device has comprehensive measurement and analysis functions for satellite and terrestrial signals. It also functions much like a standard satellite receiver, with features like an editable channel list and electronic program guide. Overall, the Satlink WS6979HD is a fully-featured, high-quality signal meter suitable for both professional and amateur use.
The document summarizes a mobile app called Satbeams that helps users align satellite dishes. It allows users to check if a satellite is receivable at their location and see satellite footprints offline. The app displays satellites on a virtual sky and calculates azimuth and elevation. It relies on an extensive satellite database but lacks daily frequency lists. Overall, the app provides a valuable tool for easily determining satellite reception and positioning dishes.
The document discusses the Logitech Harmony Smart Control system, which allows a smartphone or tablet to replace all original remote controls. It utilizes a hub connected to devices via infrared and Bluetooth. The hub also connects to the local WiFi network to handle commands from the Harmony app. The app can control up to eight devices at once and remembers pre-programmed command sequences. Gestures on the app allow for easy control of functions like volume. The system was able to successfully control all devices tested, including receivers, Blu-Ray players, an Apple TV, and gaming consoles.
Jim Edstein operates a large satellite reception system from the remote mountains of Taiwan to provide streaming services around the world. He first set up systems for expats to watch channels from home, then began streaming channels over the Internet in 2006. With fast, unlimited fiber Internet access in his area, he is now able to stream over 1000 TB of data per month to 90 point-to-point customers and host equipment for 7 additional customers. Operating from a small town in Taiwan, he distributes international TV channels globally via Internet streaming.
TELE-audiovision is a digital TV industry publication established in 1981 that is headquartered in Munich, Germany. It is published by TELE-audiovision Magazine GmbH and edited by Alexander Wiese. The publication has a readership of over 350,000 digital TV professionals worldwide. The current issue discusses the shift from coaxial cable to fiber optic technology for satellite signal distribution. Fiber optic distribution eliminates limitations of cable length and number of distribution points. It also means each user has access to the full satellite bandwidth at all times. The editor notes that while coaxial cable faces issues like signal attenuation related to frequency, fiber optic technology is not impacted by these factors.
The document discusses a DekTec DTA-2115 PCI Express card that can generate test signals for terrestrial, cable, and satellite receivers using a single PC card. It has an extremely wide frequency range from 32 MHz to 2186 MHz and supports virtually all digital modulation standards. This makes it very useful for testing receivers and troubleshooting reception issues. The card's software allows the user to adjust various signal parameters like modulation, frequency, error injection and signal quality to simulate real-world conditions.
The document tests and reviews the AB IPBox 91HD, a budget HD satellite receiver from ABCom. Some key points:
- It has HDMI and S/PDIF outputs for HD and audio, as well as a USB port and network connectivity.
- Installation and setup is straightforward through an installation wizard. Channel searches are fast.
- The menu, EPG, and PVR functionality are similar to ABCom's more expensive models and allow for advanced features like recording schedules.
- Multimedia capabilities are expanded through its Linux base, network connectivity allows access to online content and plugins.
The P.168-W switch from EMP-Centauri can be controlled by both DiSEqC 1.1 and DiSEqC 1.2 commands, allowing it to switch between 8 LNB inputs. Normally, DiSEqC 1.2 is used for motor control, but this switch recognizes the 1.2 "position of the motor" commands to sequentially switch its inputs. This allows receivers that only support DiSEqC 1.0 or 1.2 to control the 8-input switch. The switching is very fast, comparable to a motorized dish system.
Yahya lives in Saudi Arabia and translates satellite receiver software into Arabic, which is challenging because Arabic is written from right to left. He started translating menu items for the Enigma2 receiver software into Arabic. Translating software into Arabic involves writing text backwards and ensuring all elements work together. Yahya works with a friend to form the "Arabic Cubebox Team" and operate a website for Arabic-speaking ABCom fans. Translating receiver software helps increase customer satisfaction for Arabic speakers.
The document summarizes a test report for the Jiuzhou DVS-2018BS professional satellite receiver. It describes the receiver's packaging, exterior, and various connection ports. Professional receivers are used in cable TV networks to receive signals from satellite transponders and output either analog or digital streams. They allow operators to receive multiple channels for distribution over a cable system. The receiver's menu system is simple due to its small display, but allows tuning and configuration of transponder and streaming parameters needed for integration into a cable TV headend.
1. The document tests and reviews the Jiuzhou DTS6696 HDTV Combo PVR Receiver.
2. The receiver supports both DVB-S/S2 satellite and ISDB-T terrestrial reception, and has PVR recording functions.
3. Testing showed the receiver had a fast channel scan, sensitive tuners, and could smoothly playback recordings while watching live TV from a different source.
This document provides a test report of the Icecrypt STC6000HD PVR HDTV combo receiver.
The summary is as follows:
1. The STC6000HD PVR is a well-designed receiver with an elegant appearance and intuitive on-screen interface. It has strong performance for both satellite and cable channels.
2. The receiver supports all relevant satellite protocols and has a large channel memory capacity. It was able to find over 1700 TV and 1300 radio channels during testing.
3. Testing showed the receiver has very fast channel scanning speeds and excellent signal reception for both strong and weak signals. The blind scan mode was also able to find more channels than other modes.
This document tests a C/Ku-band combination LNB (Combifeed) with an integrated DiSEqC switch that allows reception of both C-band and Ku-band signals from a single antenna. In initial tests, the Combifeed performed well, receiving numerous channels from satellites at various orbital positions in both C-band and Ku-band. Reception was tested on a 1.2-meter offset antenna, and the Combifeed was able to receive signals from satellites across Europe and South America, though reception from satellites at more distant orbital positions was more limited. The Combifeed shows potential to easily add C-band reception to existing Ku-band setups with a single, low-cost component
1) Dishpointer is a software created by Alan that uses Google Maps and satellite data from SatcoDX to provide accurate information for positioning satellite dishes, including the azimuth, elevation, and receivable satellites and channels for any given location.
2) By combining worldwide satellite data with precise geographic maps, Dishpointer allows users to determine optimal satellite reception for an area without needing to physically test the location.
3) The software has potential applications for satellite installers, service providers, and ship operators to plan installations and services from any location.
The document provides a review of the Eycos S55.12 PVRH satellite receiver. Key features include an integrated scaler that improves picture quality of SDTV channels, recording 4 channels simultaneously using 2 tuners, and fast USB 2.0 port. The reviewer was impressed with picture quality, EPG functionality, and tuner performance but notes overscan output is not yet available. Overall, the receiver offers sound performance and useful features at a good value.
This document summarizes a test of SPAUN components for distributing DirecTV signals to multiple receivers from a single satellite dish. The test used a SPAUN amplifier, splitter, tap, and two multiswitches to provide signals to up to 32 receivers from 5 satellites. Signal strength measurements were taken from 8 points in the system and compared to measurements without SPAUN components. While some signal strengths were lower with SPAUN, all TV channels remained viewable. The SPAUN components provided an effective way to distribute DirecTV signals to multiple receivers from a single dish.
This document describes how to create a waterfall diagram using a SPAUN SPAROS 609 signal analyzer to aid in aligning motorized satellite antennas. A webcam is used to film the analyzer's high resolution display. Software analyzes the video in real time, generating a waterfall diagram showing the spectrum over time as the antenna is moved. This allows installers to quickly determine if adjustments are needed to the antenna's inclination, motor alignment, or other parameters to optimize reception across the satellite arc. The waterfall diagram provides an easy way to fine tune an installation for best performance.
INPA is a Turkish company founded in 2001 that produces satellite and terrestrial receivers and multiswitches under their own INPAX brand name. They started by importing multiswitches from China and selling them in Turkey, achieving $500,000 in sales their first year. In 2007 they introduced their first self-produced satellite receiver, the X-2007 FTA, selling 40,000 units in the first year, primarily to Middle Eastern markets. Production has increased yearly, with an expected 550,000 units in 2012, half of which will be DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 HD models. Approximately 75% of INPA's products are exported, with major markets being Iran, Iraq, Greece, and
The document summarizes a software update for the Topfield SRP2100 TMS digital receiver. The update adds social networking features like support for the Twitter microblogging service. It allows users to view tweets and send tweets from their friends using the receiver's on-screen display. The update also improves the receiver's media playback, network, and firmware update functions. It integrates internet radio through SHOUTcast, allowing users to listen to thousands of radio stations worldwide. The Topfield SRP2100 TMS is now a full-fledged social networking device after this significant software update.
The Horizon HD-STM is a combo signal analyzer that can measure signals from satellites, terrestrial antennas, and analog TV/FM radio. It has an intuitive user interface that does not require the manual. The meter provides accurate readings and is well-optimized for installers' daily work. It can be powered using the car charger or mains cord, and logs measurements to an SD card.
The document tests and reviews the Moi Plus streaming box by TBS, which acts as a central DVB receiver that can distribute TV and radio signals via a home network to multiple devices. Key features include its small size, ability to be located remotely from TVs, support for wireless and wired networking, and integration of tuners. It comes preinstalled with the Tvheadend software, which allows automatic channel scanning, creation of customized channel lists for each user, electronic program guide functionality, and recording of content to external USB drives connected to the Moi Plus box. The review concludes the Moi Plus and Tvheadend together provide a versatile whole-home digital TV solution.
The Tekniksat optical distribution system can deliver 4 satellite signals and 1 terrestrial signal to hundreds of receivers with equal signal quality at all outputs. It uses an optical transmitter to convert the signals to a single optical signal, an optical splitter to divide the signal, and an optical multiswitch to convert it back and distribute to subscribers. Testing showed the system maintained sufficient gain and only minimally impacted signal quality even when splitting the signal across 320 receivers. It is recommended for efficiently distributing signals to a large number of subscribers.
The document reviews the Satlink WS6979HD signal analyzer. It has a high-resolution screen, HDMI output, long battery life, and supports DVB-S2 and DVB-T2. The device has comprehensive measurement and analysis functions for satellite and terrestrial signals. It also functions much like a standard satellite receiver, with features like an editable channel list and electronic program guide. Overall, the Satlink WS6979HD is a fully-featured, high-quality signal meter suitable for both professional and amateur use.
The document summarizes a mobile app called Satbeams that helps users align satellite dishes. It allows users to check if a satellite is receivable at their location and see satellite footprints offline. The app displays satellites on a virtual sky and calculates azimuth and elevation. It relies on an extensive satellite database but lacks daily frequency lists. Overall, the app provides a valuable tool for easily determining satellite reception and positioning dishes.
The document discusses the Logitech Harmony Smart Control system, which allows a smartphone or tablet to replace all original remote controls. It utilizes a hub connected to devices via infrared and Bluetooth. The hub also connects to the local WiFi network to handle commands from the Harmony app. The app can control up to eight devices at once and remembers pre-programmed command sequences. Gestures on the app allow for easy control of functions like volume. The system was able to successfully control all devices tested, including receivers, Blu-Ray players, an Apple TV, and gaming consoles.
Jim Edstein operates a large satellite reception system from the remote mountains of Taiwan to provide streaming services around the world. He first set up systems for expats to watch channels from home, then began streaming channels over the Internet in 2006. With fast, unlimited fiber Internet access in his area, he is now able to stream over 1000 TB of data per month to 90 point-to-point customers and host equipment for 7 additional customers. Operating from a small town in Taiwan, he distributes international TV channels globally via Internet streaming.
TELE-audiovision is a digital TV industry publication established in 1981 that is headquartered in Munich, Germany. It is published by TELE-audiovision Magazine GmbH and edited by Alexander Wiese. The publication has a readership of over 350,000 digital TV professionals worldwide. The current issue discusses the shift from coaxial cable to fiber optic technology for satellite signal distribution. Fiber optic distribution eliminates limitations of cable length and number of distribution points. It also means each user has access to the full satellite bandwidth at all times. The editor notes that while coaxial cable faces issues like signal attenuation related to frequency, fiber optic technology is not impacted by these factors.
The document discusses a DekTec DTA-2115 PCI Express card that can generate test signals for terrestrial, cable, and satellite receivers using a single PC card. It has an extremely wide frequency range from 32 MHz to 2186 MHz and supports virtually all digital modulation standards. This makes it very useful for testing receivers and troubleshooting reception issues. The card's software allows the user to adjust various signal parameters like modulation, frequency, error injection and signal quality to simulate real-world conditions.
The document provides a review of the SATFINDER 5 HD Slim handheld satellite meter from Alpsat Elektronik. It is small, lightweight device that features a high-resolution color display, integrated battery, and ability to simultaneously measure up to four transponders. The meter has a comprehensive pre-programmed database of satellites, transponders and channels. It allows for fine-tuning of dish alignment through features like cross-polarization measurement and constellation diagrams. The review concludes the SATFINDER 5 HD Slim is an extremely responsive meter for evaluating satellite signals.
The document is the May-June 2015 issue of TELE-audiovision Magazine, the world's leading digital TV industry publication. The issue includes test reports on new satellite equipment from companies like TEKNIKSAT, SATLINK, TENOW, and SATBEAMS. It also features articles on the growing use of fibre-optic technology for signal distribution, a profile of a Taiwanese satellite enthusiast, an overview of notable satellite uplink stations, and the history of TELE-audiovision magazine.
The document describes the Spaun Sparos 711 professional meter for digital TV. It has a 10-inch touchscreen with high resolution and is optimized for antenna installers and technicians. The meter has a rugged metal case and offers simultaneous measurements of transponder signals. It can measure DVB formats along with ASI, HDMI and other connectivity. The large touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to use right out of the box. An included transport case presents a professional image for installers.
The document tests and reviews the MKTech CB200 HD dual tuner meter. It is a small, lightweight, and easy to use meter that allows installers to simultaneously monitor signals and parameters for two different inputs. It has a clear LCD screen, intuitive interface, built-in database of satellites and transponders, and features like automatic satellite detection that make it suitable for professional installation and troubleshooting tasks. The review finds that while small in size, the meter has strong performance and many useful features for installers.
1) Haenlein Software develops and sells PVR software that allows users to record and edit digital TV programs and easily transfer recordings between different receivers.
2) Started in 1999 as a side project, Haenlein Software is now the owner's full-time business, employing 3 people working from home.
3) Their software works with over 800 different receiver models, has been translated into many languages, and is sold internationally through distributors and partnerships with receiver manufacturers.
1. GlobalInvacom's FibreIRS family improves satellite signal distribution using fiber optic cables instead of coaxial cables, allowing signal splitting and longer cable runs with minimal loss.
2. The new FibreIRS O2E optical-to-electrical converter, combined with the FibreIRS ODU optical amplifier, can regenerate and amplify signals after splitting, improving signal quality beyond the original source.
3. In tests, the combination of FibreIRS O2E and ODU provided amplification to restore signal strength after splitting 32 ways, while further improving modulation error ratio, demonstrating its ability to multiply outputs from a single LNB while enhancing signal quality.
The Formuler F1 is a triple-tuner HD receiver that provides fast channel changing and search functions. It can be installed with various operating systems, including OpenPLI, OpenATV, and HDMU. The receiver features a versatile channel search, excellent electronic program guide, and the ability to record multiple channels simultaneously. Overall, the Formuler F1 delivers speed and a fun user experience, as its name and F1 designation would suggest.
The document provides a test report of the Fernsehfee 2.0, an intelligent TV receiver developed by TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG for German-speaking markets. Some key features of the Fernsehfee 2.0 include an ad blocker, optimized program guide for German channels, recording function, and built-in WiFi for connecting to networks. It also functions as a web TV box thanks to its Android operating system. The Fernsehfee 2.0 learns users' viewing preferences through an account system and recommends content it thinks they will enjoy based on ratings and past viewing behavior.
EICO is an antenna wholesaler and retailer located in Reykjavik, Iceland that has been in business since 1979. It sells over 400 satellite dishes per year, with 85cm dishes being the most popular for receiving signals from ASTRA. EICO also distributes signals using GlobalInvacom's fiber-optic system to over 100 apartments. While EICO previously installed MMDS systems, that technology is expected to be discontinued in Iceland. Overall, EICO remains at the forefront of technology for receiving TV signals in Iceland.
This document provides information about TELE-audiovision Magazine, a digital TV trade publication established in 1981. It is published by TELE-audiovision Magazine GmbH based in Munich, Germany. Alexander Wiese is the publisher and editor-in-chief. The magazine is published in both print and digital formats and covers topics related to digital TV technology and devices, with a focus on products that utilize multiple tuners in the latest issue.
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Dxer budapest
1. DXer REPORT Satellite Enthusiast in Budapest, Hungary
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• Receives every satellite than can
possibly be received.
• Acquired almost all of his 50 dishes
in used condition.
• Interested in the various dish
reception technologies
• Able to fabricate missing
components
■ Dishes on the roof? Dishes on the wall?
It almost looks like they’re growing out
of the house. Sure enough, it’s György’s
antenna farm. He’s a satellite enthusiast from
Budapest, Hungary.
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2. DXer REPORT Satellite Enthusiast in Budapest, Hungary
A Fulltime
Satellite DXer
What could be better in life than actu-
ally living your dream? What could be
better for a satellite enthusiast than to
erect as many dishes as he wants to?
It’s exactly this dream that György in
Budapest is living right now. He has
managed to install 11 satellite antennas
on the roof of his house plus another
20 dishes on the side of his house and
■ Can you find György? He’s on a secondary wall. “Here in my ga-
standing on the first floor rage there are more dishes”, he says to
between two dishes. Two us on a visit to his home in Budapest’s
large 2.2-meter antennas are
leaning on the garden wall, district 13, not too far from the center.
unfortunately, there’s no
place to install these monster
dishes as yet.
György (that’s George in English) has
installed not only normal antennas, but
he can show us all the different dish
variants that have existed over time,
from offset and prime focus dishes to
double-reflector antennas and even
unusual models such as a dish with a
magnifying glass reflector.
He doesn’t even want to attempt to
calculate how much all of this has cost
him: “It has to be several thousand
Euros”. Actually, he only bought just a
few components new for his incredible
antenna array. “I’m always scanning
through eBay; many people have no
idea what they’re selling and very often
I can get dishes and other components
very cheaply.” One of the highlights of
all this is the EGIS rotors that he has.
They are highly professional motors
and were very popular in the early days
of satellite reception since they were
able to move large 1.8-meter anten-
nas. György has five of these motors
all of which are in use: “The first two
I bought brand new but the others I
managed to acquire very inexpensively
through eBay.”
György first started playing around
with satellite reception in 1980: “Back
then the Olympics were in Moscow and
I was there when the TV headquarters
was built.” Hungary had delivered sev-
eral hundred TV monitors and György
was there when the first satellite dish-
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3. 1
2
3
1. Everything he needs to set up his
dishes can be found in this weather- 4
proof cabinet on the outside wall of
his home. This includes among other
things a receiver with a monitor as
well as an array of tools that he uses
to tighten mounting screws, loosen
mounting screws to reposition a dish
and/or adjust its elevation angle.
A flashlight is inside the cabinet;
György likes to do most of his work in
the evenings. He can even connect a
projection TV to his receiver: “This lets
me project the TV picture onto the wall
of my house making it very easy for
es were erected in Moscow with which my neighbor moved out, I bought his me to adjust dishes that are located a
little further away.” A projection TV for
CNN was received. György worked for apartment”, says György who then tore antenna alignment! Surely György is
many years in Moscow: “I worked for a down the dividing wall between the two unique when it comes to this! He can
even attach a laptop to the lid of this
local authority and handled electronic apartments. This all had a nice side ef- cabinet; the power cable and Internet
communications”, he says as he thinks fect: one less person to complain about connection are already hard-wired in
back to those days. all of his dishes. “With my other neigh- place - all he has to do is connect them
to his laptop. Then he can chat with his
bors upstairs who happen to come from hobby colleagues via the Internet while
Today György is retired and can Russia, I came to an agreement. They he’s adjusting an antenna.
therefore spend as much time as he get all of their Russian TV channels 2. György even mounted the monitor
wants with his hobby. “A few years ago from me and in return don’t complain on a pull out carrier so that he can
increase his viewing range to the
I was in the USA and bought a num- about all the antennas”, grins György. monitor.
ber of large used dishes.” He packed 3. The control box for the EGIS rotor
them in a container in order to get The vacant property next door will can be found hidden under a rain hood.
them home; they are now all mount- have a house built on it in the near fu- 4. What is this? Sure enough, György
even installed a small video camera so
ed on the wall of his home. There are ture. “I already inquired about buying that he can see from inside his house
six apartments in his building. “When the apartment upstairs so that I can how his dish is turning.
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4. 1
1. György even installed
antennas in his garden.
Here a friend is helping
him with a new mount on a
1.8-meter used fiber glass
antenna.
2. Everything comes
together here. With a
professional signal analyzer
and multiple receivers,
György can control all of his
dishes and watch all of the
2 TV channels.
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5. also install dishes on that roof.” He does
have one handicap that he has to deal
with: “This tree blocks my reception of
THAICOM at 78.5 east!” But that’s the
only obstacle that blocks his otherwise
unobstructed view of the sky. “I can
receive every satellite here. At the far
eastern end is the EXPRESS satellite at
96.5 east that I receive with a 2.20-me-
ter PFA and at the other end is a C-band
satellite at 55 west.” A highlight of his
antenna farm is the 1.8-meter antenna
pointed at ASTRA at 28.2 east. “With
this dish I can receive BBC and ITV.”
György is always building some-
thing. At the moment he is working on
a 1.5-meter antenna that he acquired
very cheaply from somewhere: “The
mount is missing so I’m building a new
one myself.”
György is very handy when it comes
to do-it-yourself projects and he has all
the necessary tools in his workshop.
But he does more than just deal with
the mechanical side of things: “I’m
working on programming an Internet
connection for an EGIS rotor.” His goal
is to be able to control this rotor re-
motely via the Internet. “The control
units for these rotors date back to the
previous century and are written in an-
cient code.”, explains György the chal-
lenges involved in adapting such old
1
technology to current times.
György lives with his dishes. He’s
2 always on the lookout for new dishes
that he can get for a very good price so
that he can work on putting them back
into service. He’s always testing, prob-
ing and building. Once and a while he’ll
actually sit down and watch TV, but for
a real satellite enthusiast, watching TV
is more of a side thing to do. The actual
excitement is being able to receive any-
thing and everything and taking advan-
tage of all the necessary technology.
His true hobby is how a satellite sig-
nal can be received with a dish and an
LNB. He wasn’t satisfied with just a few
dishes, rather, he continued to expand
and fine-tune his dish farm!
1. In György’s shack: He’s fabricating
a new LNB holder by himself for one of
his dishes. Many of the used antennas
that he buys have missing or have worn
out parts or have to be retrofitted to
match the size of today’s LNBs.
2. György has his large assortment
of mechanical components nicely
organized and includes a vast
collection of screws, nuts, washers, etc.
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