SeaTel developed a new 3-axis satellite antenna system that can receive signals from 5 satellites simultaneously. The report describes SeaTel's regional office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which supports customers in the region. It then demonstrates the new 5-satellite system in operation, explaining how it is able to track multiple satellites and provide reception to multiple receivers. The system has been selling well with over 300 units sold in 2008-2009 in Florida alone.
1) SPAUN is a renowned manufacturer of satellite equipment and accessories located in Singen, Germany.
2) The company noticed that power supply units were the most common component failing in equipment sent for repair.
3) SPAUN decided to begin manufacturing their own power supply units in-house to have tighter control over component quality and meet their stringent quality standards.
4) SPAUN invested 2 million euros to establish a new production facility, SPAUN Power GmbH, to manufacture power supply units for their products.
The document provides a review of the OPENSAT 3000CRCI PVR satellite receiver. It has a small form factor that fits well in living rooms. It features a PVR function enabled by a USB port for external storage. The receiver has a comprehensive set of features like an EPG, timer recording, and multi-picture display. It was found to be easy to use with a well-designed menu system and remote control in testing.
DOEBIS is a German satellite wholesaler that expanded during the 2008 economic crisis by investing in and growing their sales force. While other companies scaled back, DOEBIS opted for a counter strategy that has paid off with expected sales increases of 25% in 2010 and 10% in 2011. DOEBIS added the TOPFIELD and STRONG brands to their product portfolio and saw good sales results. They primarily serve large online dealers domestically and internationally.
This document summarizes a test report of the SPAUN SMS 91609 NF multiswitch.
1) The SMS 91609 NF is a small multiswitch designed for use with 2 satellite Quattro LNBs and providing up to 16 outputs. It showed good signal quality across outputs with a tap gain between -2 to +4 dB and isolation over 30 dB between inputs.
2) Testing on 12 Hotbird transponders showed negligible differences in signal power and quality between the 16 outputs.
3) The multiswitch has a simple and clearly labeled design that makes installation straightforward for distributing signals from 2 satellites to multiple receivers.
The PanSat 3500S is a versatile satellite receiver with many features, including an embedded Conax system, component video outputs, and servo motor control. It can store up to 5000 channels and has a built-in SD memory card slot for playing MP3 files or updating software. A full channel scan takes a few minutes, occasionally getting stuck on transponders for several minutes. The receiver requires passwords for some menu functions, which unfortunately cannot be turned off.
The Skyworth HS18 is a small HDMI-equipped DVB-S2 satellite receiver measuring 11x7x1.7cm. It has a wide range of connection options including HDMI, USB, and SCART. The receiver supports multiple picture formats up to 1080p and comes with a remote control and mounting hardware for hidden installation. Setup and configuration options allow customizing the receiver for personal requirements and local time/channel listings.
The AZBox ME receiver can access multimedia files stored on a network server. It can play videos, music, and display images from a shared folder on a Windows PC or NAS device. The document provides instructions for setting up file sharing permissions and a user account to grant the AZBox ME access to multimedia files over the home network.
The article discusses Dolby Digital Plus, a new audio format that provides significantly better compression than previous formats like Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital Plus can provide 5.1 surround sound audio in about half the bandwidth required by Dolby Digital. It maintains high audio quality despite the lower bitrate. The format is being adopted by various digital TV platforms and provides benefits like freeing up bandwidth for additional HD video channels. Compatibility with older audio equipment is also supported. Dolby Digital Plus allows for up to 13.1 audio channels and higher bitrates, pointing to future possibilities for 7.1 or higher channel audio broadcasts.
1) SPAUN is a renowned manufacturer of satellite equipment and accessories located in Singen, Germany.
2) The company noticed that power supply units were the most common component failing in equipment sent for repair.
3) SPAUN decided to begin manufacturing their own power supply units in-house to have tighter control over component quality and meet their stringent quality standards.
4) SPAUN invested 2 million euros to establish a new production facility, SPAUN Power GmbH, to manufacture power supply units for their products.
The document provides a review of the OPENSAT 3000CRCI PVR satellite receiver. It has a small form factor that fits well in living rooms. It features a PVR function enabled by a USB port for external storage. The receiver has a comprehensive set of features like an EPG, timer recording, and multi-picture display. It was found to be easy to use with a well-designed menu system and remote control in testing.
DOEBIS is a German satellite wholesaler that expanded during the 2008 economic crisis by investing in and growing their sales force. While other companies scaled back, DOEBIS opted for a counter strategy that has paid off with expected sales increases of 25% in 2010 and 10% in 2011. DOEBIS added the TOPFIELD and STRONG brands to their product portfolio and saw good sales results. They primarily serve large online dealers domestically and internationally.
This document summarizes a test report of the SPAUN SMS 91609 NF multiswitch.
1) The SMS 91609 NF is a small multiswitch designed for use with 2 satellite Quattro LNBs and providing up to 16 outputs. It showed good signal quality across outputs with a tap gain between -2 to +4 dB and isolation over 30 dB between inputs.
2) Testing on 12 Hotbird transponders showed negligible differences in signal power and quality between the 16 outputs.
3) The multiswitch has a simple and clearly labeled design that makes installation straightforward for distributing signals from 2 satellites to multiple receivers.
The PanSat 3500S is a versatile satellite receiver with many features, including an embedded Conax system, component video outputs, and servo motor control. It can store up to 5000 channels and has a built-in SD memory card slot for playing MP3 files or updating software. A full channel scan takes a few minutes, occasionally getting stuck on transponders for several minutes. The receiver requires passwords for some menu functions, which unfortunately cannot be turned off.
The Skyworth HS18 is a small HDMI-equipped DVB-S2 satellite receiver measuring 11x7x1.7cm. It has a wide range of connection options including HDMI, USB, and SCART. The receiver supports multiple picture formats up to 1080p and comes with a remote control and mounting hardware for hidden installation. Setup and configuration options allow customizing the receiver for personal requirements and local time/channel listings.
The AZBox ME receiver can access multimedia files stored on a network server. It can play videos, music, and display images from a shared folder on a Windows PC or NAS device. The document provides instructions for setting up file sharing permissions and a user account to grant the AZBox ME access to multimedia files over the home network.
The article discusses Dolby Digital Plus, a new audio format that provides significantly better compression than previous formats like Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital Plus can provide 5.1 surround sound audio in about half the bandwidth required by Dolby Digital. It maintains high audio quality despite the lower bitrate. The format is being adopted by various digital TV platforms and provides benefits like freeing up bandwidth for additional HD video channels. Compatibility with older audio equipment is also supported. Dolby Digital Plus allows for up to 13.1 audio channels and higher bitrates, pointing to future possibilities for 7.1 or higher channel audio broadcasts.
Shalom Hahn is a satellite installer in Beijing, China, where private satellite reception is officially illegal. He installed a satellite dish at a sports bar called The Den, anchored on the sidewalk in front of the bar. The dish provides sports programming to expat customers on several TVs. Hahn also installed systems at other sports bars in Beijing to serve their expat customers' demand for foreign sports coverage. He has been in the satellite installation business since 2007, but is looking to expand his work into producing and transmitting his own English programming for China as customer demand for installations declines.
INFOSAT is a satellite dish manufacturer located in Thailand. The company introduced a new 1.5-meter single-segment C-band antenna that was an immediate success. The force behind the new product is Niran Tangpiroontham, founder and owner of INFOSAT. Niran has introduced innovative new products before which were featured in past issues of TELE-satellite magazine. The company is expanding with a new factory recently built on the site of an open field shown in a previous article.
The document tests and compares the performance of two monoblock LNB models from Technomate - the TM-1M and TM-3D. Testing found that both products provided very good signal strength and quality even when one LNB was off-center from the dish. The TM-3D was able to receive signals from satellites spaced 4.5 degrees apart when used with a 70cm dish. Some minor inaccuracies in the product specifications were noted. Overall, both Technomate monoblock LNB series performed very well.
1. The document tests the performance of two Technomate monoblock LNBs, the TM-1M and TM-3D.
2. Testing found that while signals from off-center LNBs were slightly weaker, signal quality as measured by MER was only reduced by 1 dB on average compared to a reference LNB, indicating very good performance.
3. Both monoblock LNBs provided signal strength and quality suitable for reception, though the 3-degree TM-3D worked best for satellites spaced 3 degrees or closer apart.
The document tests and reviews the MOTECK SG-2500 motor for satellite antennas. It has an innovative metal drive that works silently and precisely without alignment tolerance. This allows for reliable separation of satellite positions to maximize reception quality. The motor also has excellent corrosion protection and is suitable for both northern and southern hemispheres. Its manual could be improved by providing additional languages.
SeaTel is a leading manufacturer of motorized satellite antennas for ships. It has 205 employees in Concord, California and branch offices in Europe and Singapore. SeaTel holds a 73% market share in maritime satellite antennas. The company focuses on antennas for TV reception as well as broadband internet uplinks and downlinks. SeaTel is expanding into new markets like Asia and developing new small antenna systems for yachts.
Global Invacom has developed a new "Whole-band" or F-IRS (Fibre-Integrated Reception System) that allows both satellite and terrestrial digital TV signals to be transmitted over a single optical cable. Previously, separate cables were needed for satellite and terrestrial signals. The new system combines the satellite signal carried in the optical cable with a digital terrestrial TV signal, so that both formats can now be delivered together on a single fiber optic line to televisions and set top boxes. The system includes a new optical LNB that outputs signals to an outdoor unit via coaxial cable, which then combines the satellite and terrestrial signals for transmission over the fiber.
The document is a test report for a SVEC 1.2m VSAT dish. It discusses that the dish is perfectly made and easy to point to the desired satellite. It notes that receiving internet via satellite is not much different than receiving video transport streams, as bits and bytes are the same. The report also provides information on how to download the report in multiple languages and provides a link to more information on the SVEC company.
This document summarizes a test report for the SPAUN SMS 5808 NF satellite multiswitch. The main points are:
1) The multiswitch has an extremely low noise level, comparable to a direct connection, while also being energy efficient.
2) Power consumption during testing was only 3.5 watts, lower than the expected 6.7 watts.
3) Gain between outputs was within the specified range of 5-10 decibels, demonstrating good isolation between ports.
1) While the sale of satellite equipment to private citizens is officially illegal in China, there are satellite shops that operate by selling equipment to professional companies with official licenses.
2) These shops sell mostly larger satellite dishes and equipment for community cable TV systems rather than individual use, as cable TV is more common.
3) The launch of new Chinese satellites may eventually relax these laws and increase private satellite TV use in China.
1) Topfield is a South Korean manufacturer of high-end satellite receivers.
2) They employ 170 staff in their Seoul office building, with 100 working in software and hardware and 70 in administration, sales and marketing.
3) Topfield's new TMS receiver is aimed at strengthening their position in the top-quality market with innovative connectivity and usability features beyond current expectations.
Microwave Filter Company (MFC) is a US-based manufacturer of specialized satellite filters. Founded in 1967 in a garage, MFC now operates out of a 37,000 square foot facility in upstate New York. MFC produces a variety of filters that eliminate interference for satellite systems, including bandpass filters for C-band and Ku-band operations. MFC prides itself on producing high-quality filters entirely within the US through precision manufacturing processes like CNC milling.
The document tests and reports on the MOTECK SG-2500 motor. It notes that while the differences between this new motor and its predecessors may not be obvious visually, its higher quality materials and anti-corrosion coatings ensure protection against weather. The motor works smoothly with all DiSEqC protocols from versions 1.0 to 1.1 and comes with devices like the V-Box II that allow automatic calculation of rotation angles without needing other assistance devices.
SeaTel Inc is a leading manufacturer of maritime 3-axis satellite tracking systems based in California. The company has over 150 employees across several offices in the US and Europe. SeaTel holds a 37% share of the market for satellite reception equipment and is part of the Cobham Satcom Group, which has over 500 employees globally.
1) The Yongsan district in central Seoul, South Korea contains several large shopping centers dedicated to electronics and satellite television equipment.
2) Two shops visited by the reporter were Taehwa shop, run for 3 years by Hae-Jin Jung, and Custom shop, run for 52 years by Choi Jong Sik.
3) Both shops sell satellite dishes of various sizes, from 90cm to 120cm, with the 90cm dishes being the best seller, selling around 100-150 per month.
The 8dtek TSM-8800 signal analyzer:
- Is a solidly built, easy to use analyzer for setting up satellite and terrestrial antennas
- Features a large display, infrared remote control, and rubber protective casing
- Allows quick setup through an onboard satellite list, angle calculation, and spectrum analysis tools
- Provides comprehensive installation support through multiple interface options and accessories
SEKI SATELLITE is a leading satellite wholesaler in South Korea, distributing about 60% of satellite components sold in the country. Founded in 1989, it is now led by owner Oh Hwan Jung and employs technicians and salespeople. According to statistics, SEKI SATELLITE's best-selling products in one month were the SKC-8000 FTA receiver, "F" connectors, and a 60cm antenna system for FTA reception. The company distributes products for satellite TV reception from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan and is also a distributor for the Korean DTH operator SkyLife.
CHANGHONG is a large Chinese manufacturer of receivers and TVs headquartered in Mianyang, China. It began as a military radar manufacturer in 1958 but has since expanded to 13 industries including digital TV products. CHANGHONG aims to be a top global supplier of digital TV solutions, producing millions of set-top boxes and TVs per year. It has heavily invested in quality control and research and development facilities to improve its products and services.
The Yongsan district of Seoul, Korea hosts a large electronics marketplace comprised of multiple shopping malls, including the I'Park Shopping Center and ETLAND Shopping Center. Within these malls, the article profiles two satellite shop owners: Hae-Jin Jung of TAEHWA TELECOM, and Choi Jong Sik of CUSTOM. Both shops have been in business for decades and offer a range of satellite dish sizes for receiving broadcasts from satellites like KOREASAT and ASIASAT.
The Yongsan district of Seoul, Korea hosts a large electronics marketplace comprised of multiple shopping malls, including the I'Park Shopping Center and ETLAND Shopping Center. Within these malls, the article profiles two satellite shop owners: Hae-Jin Jung of TAEHWA TELECOM, and Choi Jong Sik of CUSTOM. Both shops have been in business for decades and offer a range of satellite dish sizes for receiving broadcasts from satellites like KOREASAT and ASIASAT.
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.
Shalom Hahn is a satellite installer in Beijing, China, where private satellite reception is officially illegal. He installed a satellite dish at a sports bar called The Den, anchored on the sidewalk in front of the bar. The dish provides sports programming to expat customers on several TVs. Hahn also installed systems at other sports bars in Beijing to serve their expat customers' demand for foreign sports coverage. He has been in the satellite installation business since 2007, but is looking to expand his work into producing and transmitting his own English programming for China as customer demand for installations declines.
INFOSAT is a satellite dish manufacturer located in Thailand. The company introduced a new 1.5-meter single-segment C-band antenna that was an immediate success. The force behind the new product is Niran Tangpiroontham, founder and owner of INFOSAT. Niran has introduced innovative new products before which were featured in past issues of TELE-satellite magazine. The company is expanding with a new factory recently built on the site of an open field shown in a previous article.
The document tests and compares the performance of two monoblock LNB models from Technomate - the TM-1M and TM-3D. Testing found that both products provided very good signal strength and quality even when one LNB was off-center from the dish. The TM-3D was able to receive signals from satellites spaced 4.5 degrees apart when used with a 70cm dish. Some minor inaccuracies in the product specifications were noted. Overall, both Technomate monoblock LNB series performed very well.
1. The document tests the performance of two Technomate monoblock LNBs, the TM-1M and TM-3D.
2. Testing found that while signals from off-center LNBs were slightly weaker, signal quality as measured by MER was only reduced by 1 dB on average compared to a reference LNB, indicating very good performance.
3. Both monoblock LNBs provided signal strength and quality suitable for reception, though the 3-degree TM-3D worked best for satellites spaced 3 degrees or closer apart.
The document tests and reviews the MOTECK SG-2500 motor for satellite antennas. It has an innovative metal drive that works silently and precisely without alignment tolerance. This allows for reliable separation of satellite positions to maximize reception quality. The motor also has excellent corrosion protection and is suitable for both northern and southern hemispheres. Its manual could be improved by providing additional languages.
SeaTel is a leading manufacturer of motorized satellite antennas for ships. It has 205 employees in Concord, California and branch offices in Europe and Singapore. SeaTel holds a 73% market share in maritime satellite antennas. The company focuses on antennas for TV reception as well as broadband internet uplinks and downlinks. SeaTel is expanding into new markets like Asia and developing new small antenna systems for yachts.
Global Invacom has developed a new "Whole-band" or F-IRS (Fibre-Integrated Reception System) that allows both satellite and terrestrial digital TV signals to be transmitted over a single optical cable. Previously, separate cables were needed for satellite and terrestrial signals. The new system combines the satellite signal carried in the optical cable with a digital terrestrial TV signal, so that both formats can now be delivered together on a single fiber optic line to televisions and set top boxes. The system includes a new optical LNB that outputs signals to an outdoor unit via coaxial cable, which then combines the satellite and terrestrial signals for transmission over the fiber.
The document is a test report for a SVEC 1.2m VSAT dish. It discusses that the dish is perfectly made and easy to point to the desired satellite. It notes that receiving internet via satellite is not much different than receiving video transport streams, as bits and bytes are the same. The report also provides information on how to download the report in multiple languages and provides a link to more information on the SVEC company.
This document summarizes a test report for the SPAUN SMS 5808 NF satellite multiswitch. The main points are:
1) The multiswitch has an extremely low noise level, comparable to a direct connection, while also being energy efficient.
2) Power consumption during testing was only 3.5 watts, lower than the expected 6.7 watts.
3) Gain between outputs was within the specified range of 5-10 decibels, demonstrating good isolation between ports.
1) While the sale of satellite equipment to private citizens is officially illegal in China, there are satellite shops that operate by selling equipment to professional companies with official licenses.
2) These shops sell mostly larger satellite dishes and equipment for community cable TV systems rather than individual use, as cable TV is more common.
3) The launch of new Chinese satellites may eventually relax these laws and increase private satellite TV use in China.
1) Topfield is a South Korean manufacturer of high-end satellite receivers.
2) They employ 170 staff in their Seoul office building, with 100 working in software and hardware and 70 in administration, sales and marketing.
3) Topfield's new TMS receiver is aimed at strengthening their position in the top-quality market with innovative connectivity and usability features beyond current expectations.
Microwave Filter Company (MFC) is a US-based manufacturer of specialized satellite filters. Founded in 1967 in a garage, MFC now operates out of a 37,000 square foot facility in upstate New York. MFC produces a variety of filters that eliminate interference for satellite systems, including bandpass filters for C-band and Ku-band operations. MFC prides itself on producing high-quality filters entirely within the US through precision manufacturing processes like CNC milling.
The document tests and reports on the MOTECK SG-2500 motor. It notes that while the differences between this new motor and its predecessors may not be obvious visually, its higher quality materials and anti-corrosion coatings ensure protection against weather. The motor works smoothly with all DiSEqC protocols from versions 1.0 to 1.1 and comes with devices like the V-Box II that allow automatic calculation of rotation angles without needing other assistance devices.
SeaTel Inc is a leading manufacturer of maritime 3-axis satellite tracking systems based in California. The company has over 150 employees across several offices in the US and Europe. SeaTel holds a 37% share of the market for satellite reception equipment and is part of the Cobham Satcom Group, which has over 500 employees globally.
1) The Yongsan district in central Seoul, South Korea contains several large shopping centers dedicated to electronics and satellite television equipment.
2) Two shops visited by the reporter were Taehwa shop, run for 3 years by Hae-Jin Jung, and Custom shop, run for 52 years by Choi Jong Sik.
3) Both shops sell satellite dishes of various sizes, from 90cm to 120cm, with the 90cm dishes being the best seller, selling around 100-150 per month.
The 8dtek TSM-8800 signal analyzer:
- Is a solidly built, easy to use analyzer for setting up satellite and terrestrial antennas
- Features a large display, infrared remote control, and rubber protective casing
- Allows quick setup through an onboard satellite list, angle calculation, and spectrum analysis tools
- Provides comprehensive installation support through multiple interface options and accessories
SEKI SATELLITE is a leading satellite wholesaler in South Korea, distributing about 60% of satellite components sold in the country. Founded in 1989, it is now led by owner Oh Hwan Jung and employs technicians and salespeople. According to statistics, SEKI SATELLITE's best-selling products in one month were the SKC-8000 FTA receiver, "F" connectors, and a 60cm antenna system for FTA reception. The company distributes products for satellite TV reception from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan and is also a distributor for the Korean DTH operator SkyLife.
CHANGHONG is a large Chinese manufacturer of receivers and TVs headquartered in Mianyang, China. It began as a military radar manufacturer in 1958 but has since expanded to 13 industries including digital TV products. CHANGHONG aims to be a top global supplier of digital TV solutions, producing millions of set-top boxes and TVs per year. It has heavily invested in quality control and research and development facilities to improve its products and services.
The Yongsan district of Seoul, Korea hosts a large electronics marketplace comprised of multiple shopping malls, including the I'Park Shopping Center and ETLAND Shopping Center. Within these malls, the article profiles two satellite shop owners: Hae-Jin Jung of TAEHWA TELECOM, and Choi Jong Sik of CUSTOM. Both shops have been in business for decades and offer a range of satellite dish sizes for receiving broadcasts from satellites like KOREASAT and ASIASAT.
The Yongsan district of Seoul, Korea hosts a large electronics marketplace comprised of multiple shopping malls, including the I'Park Shopping Center and ETLAND Shopping Center. Within these malls, the article profiles two satellite shop owners: Hae-Jin Jung of TAEHWA TELECOM, and Choi Jong Sik of CUSTOM. Both shops have been in business for decades and offer a range of satellite dish sizes for receiving broadcasts from satellites like KOREASAT and ASIASAT.
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.
This document is the March-April 2015 issue of TELE-audiovision, a digital TV trade magazine published since 1981. The issue includes test reports on new products such as a triple-tuner HD receiver, a dual tuner signal meter, and an amplifier that improves signal quality. It also has articles on a software developer in Germany and a satellite equipment wholesaler in Iceland, as well as information on the magazine's global readership and a history of TELE-audiovision.
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Seatel
1. COMPANY REPORT Maritime 3-Axis Dish Manufacturer
SeaTel’s Five-Satellite
Antenna ■ DTV04 HD Antenna, 5-Satellite
System with the dish system by
Alexander Wiese DirecTV
Self-adjusting satellite antennas
are typically used on ships: they
automatically adjust the position
of the antenna according to the
movement of the ship so that
the antenna is always properly
pointed to the desired satellite.
The emphasis here is on “one
satellite”. But what if you want to receive
five satellites at the same time? SeaTel, a
division of Cobham, Plc, a large group of
companies manufacturing and engineering
many different communication systems
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World from the Internet:
for avionic, transport, government, etc, Download this report in
Arabic ﺍﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/ara/seatel.pdf
recently developed just such a system. Indonesian
Bulgarian
Indonesia
Български
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/bid/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/bul/seatel.pdf
TELE-satellite reported on their first Czech
German
Česky
Deutsch
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/ces/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/deu/seatel.pdf
English English www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/eng/seatel.pdf
prototype back in the 12-01/2009 issue. Spanish
Farsi
Español
ﻓﺎﺭﺳﻲ
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/esp/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/far/seatel.pdf
But now that they are mass producing French
Greek
Français
Ελληνικά
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/fra/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/hel/seatel.pdf
Croatian Hrvatski www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/hrv/seatel.pdf
these antennas, we want to see one of Italian
Hungarian
Italiano
Magyar
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/ita/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/mag/seatel.pdf
these systems in normal operation. So Mandarin
Dutch
中文
Nederlands
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/man/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/ned/seatel.pdf
Polish Polski www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/pol/seatel.pdf
off we go to Florida to SeaTel’s regional Portuguese
Romanian
Português
Românesc
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/por/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/rom/seatel.pdf
office in Fort Lauderdale where one of the Russian
Swedish
Русский
Svenska
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/rus/seatel.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/sve/seatel.pdf
Turkish Türkçe www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/tur/seatel.pdf
first of these five-satellite antennas were Available online starting from 2 October 2009
recently shipped to.
This regional office was opened in even from the technicians in Florida. lisation - this typically would occur on a
2002 and for the longest time was a one- Who are SeaTel’s customers? Vincent second day.”
man office. However at the end of 2008 a explains, “We reach our end users via our
large warehouse with a number of offices vast network of authorized and specially And what are sales like for these
was rented near Fort Lauderdale’s Hol- trained dealers who install, support and antenna systems? We posed this ques-
lywood International Airport. It’s also service Sea Tel products.” We asked him tion to Peter Broadhurst, SeaTel’s Vice
just a few minutes by car away from how long a typical installation can take. President and always on the go from one
the many coastal marinas where count- “On average, two technicians need just SeaTel office to the next. “Here in Florida
less luxury yachts are anchored. Vincent one day”, explains Vincent and contin- we sold 300 systems in 2008 and 2009”,
Valldeperas is the Manager of SeaTel’s ues: “A significant part of any installation says Peter Broadhurst, “but for 2010
Fort Lauderdale’s office and explains, is the running of cables, once these are we expect a slight increase over 300
“We employ here two additional techni- installed the system must be lifted into systems.” Such an excellent automatic
cians that work together with technicians place, after which the connection and satellite tracking system is high-tech
from SeaTel’s headquarters in Concord, commissioning process should take only in conjunction with high-quality. “The
California and also from SeaTel in South- a few hours. Typically our dealers would installed price of our new five-satellite
hampton, England.” The moment a SeaTel take a day to install and commission a system will be around $35K”, comments
customer anywhere in the world has a system, although we would recommend Peter Broadhurst and brings it into per-
problem with his antenna system, he has a sea trial as this is when you really get spective: “This is an insignificant amount
access to 24-hour technical assistance to test the full functionality of the stabi- compared to the value of the vessel and
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2. ■ Vincent Valldeperas in his office.
His official title is Technical Support
Supervisor. Vincent, born in Venezuela
and able to speak both English and
Spanish fluently, has spent many
years working on the technical side
of marine applications installing and
maintaining Autopilots, GPS units
and V-SAT systems. He has been
running the SeaTel regional office in
Fort Lauderdale since the end of 2008.
He explains, “We work here locally in
Florida together with about 15 dealers,
with another 30 dealers on the east
coast of the USA and six more in South
America. All of these dealers receive
technical support from the regional Fort
Lauderdale office. Every year in March
and August we hold technical seminars
for our dealers here in our conference
room”, explains Vincent, “giving every
participant an opportunity to get to
know a SeaTel system in detail.”
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3. the service it provides.” In Fort Lauder-
dales’s nearby yacht harbor, Vincent
shows us the yachts with SeaTel antenna
systems. “Here in the Bahia Mar Marina
you will find the most expensive yachts”,
says Vincent as he gestures to all of the
shiny clean super yachts.
We couldn’t find a single yacht that
didn’t have at least one radome installed;
most of them had two radomes. Vincent
explains, “The completely white radomes
are from SeaTel; those with a gray stripe
near the bottom are from a competi-
tor and the oval ones are from another
competitor.” More than three-quarters of
the yachts we saw carried radomes from
SeaTel.
So what about this five-satellite dish
antenna? This concept really put our
technicians to the test”, explains Vincent,
“but our TVRO Product Manager Bobby
Jones managed to produce a market-
able product.” This new system utilizes
a multi-satellite dish from DirecTV with
a special feed holder that holds a single
LNB and two monoblock LNBs as well as
a special multiswitch.
This setup takes the signals from the
99 west satellite’s Ka-band, on which can
be found an large number of HD chan-
■ The SeaTel regional office in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. The office is part of SeaTel’s Global ■ Tom Torpey is a Field Technician. If there’s a problem with a SeaTel system,
Support Team with particular focus on the the dealers call him up. If the problem can’t be solved over the phone, Tom
East Coast and South America regions. goes on-site and fixes the problem.
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4. ■ Steven Calice is also a Field Service
Support Technician. Here we see him
installing the new five-satellite system
with DirecTV dish. The radome can be
seen in the background and serves to
protect the system on the yacht from
weather and waves.
nels, and performs a frequency conver- was enough to control azimuth and ele-
sion on them. Vincent gestures to the vation; now the entire antenna had to
multiswitch output on the feed holder: follow polarization as well.
“Here we connect four extremely thin,
extremely low-loss and extremely robust Vincent shows us exactly how this works
coax cables that are linked to this con- using an actual production sample: he
nector box on the inside of the radome.” moves the palette on which the antenna
is mounted to simulate the movement of
The reason, of course, is that the dish a ship. The motorized mechanism of the
antenna inside the radome is constantly antenna reacts instantly and regulates
moving so that it can stay focused on the the dish such that it continuously points
five satellites, therefore the coax cables to the DirecTV satellites.
need to be especially stable. Normal
coax cable is then used to connect this Obviously, a satellite antenna system
connector box to a receiver. “One of meant only for DirecTV will have a lim-
the multiswitch output is connected to ited group of buyers. “This system is
the SeaTel control modul as a reference designed for Yachts, commercial vessels,
signal”, explains Vincent, “this leaves oil platforms, etc. that operate in US ■ Close-up view of the connector unit: from
three outputs to either connect directly coastal waters within the DirecTV cover- the multiswitch integrated into the feed
horn, four very thin cables emerge. The box
to three individual DirecTV receivers or age area”, comments Vincent, “since the
on the left contains the connection for the
to a wide band multiswitch, when a lot DirecTV satellite footprints are focused motor and control cables. The two black
more DirecTV receivers should be con- only on the USA.” SeaTel is working on cables that go to SeaTel’s control module
can be seen in the picture. This means that
nected.” an upgrade: “Soon we will expand the three receivers can be connected to the
five-satellite system to a six-satellite remaining three outputs.
“The primary challenge”, explains system adding an LNB for DirecTV Latin
Vincent “was that we were not going America.” our customers travel to Europe and the
to be using a prime focus antenna with Meditarranean, we will adapt the system
Cassegrain like we have used with all of Vincent looks even further into the to linear polarized LNBs. “Then we should
our other systems. Instead it involved a future: “The LNBs for the American sat- have the ability to receive in all ocean
specially formed offset dish.” It no longer ellites are circularly polarized; as soon as regions,” highlights Vincent.
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5. That’s quite an outlook for the future!
SeaTel is always looking to go beyond
technological limits. They also don’t limit
themselves to maritime applications.
TELE-satellite has already reported on
SeaTel’s automatic satellite tracking sys-
tems for trains. “We can visualize sys-
tems like this for airplanes as well”, says
Vincent, and adds: “perhaps in the near
future one of our sister companies will
offer such a system for airplanes.”
■ Vincent shows us the inside of the control module: there are
no mechanical movement sensors. “Mechanical parts are more
No doubt, SeaTel will surprise us with likely to fail”, explains Vincent, “electronic parts are much
exciting new products in the future! more reliable.”
■ Severe ship movements need to be absorbed. This picture shows
the first generation of shock absorber: a simple spring with an
internal rubber stopper. The problem: “You couldn’t tell if the rubber
inside the spring was still in good shape”, explains Field Technician
Steven Calice.
■ Then came the second generation: a screw holds a larger rubber
stopper. “The system was good but there tended to be after-vibrations
and thus was not optimal”, says Steven Calice.
■ It’s the little details that show the care and foresight
that SeaTel puts into its products: a replacement V-belt is
installed in the system in such a way that if the original
V-belt should fail, the replacement merely needs to be
moved into place. “It’s not necessary anymore to take apart
the entire system”, comments Vincent Valldeperas,
“I have yet to see a torn V-belt.” Vincent points to the Kevlar ■ Vincent Valldeperas shows us the newest generation that is
insert: “The belt is extremely tear resistant.” used on the five-satellite system: “A rubber strip is placed in this
But as is always the case, if the user knows that the V-belt holder. It can easily be seen if it’s still in good shape or if it’s torn.
can be quickly and easily replaced, he’ll be Replacement is easy with the help of a wooden wedge.” In this way
more at ease and relaxed when SeaTel has step-by-step solved problems that simply appear but can
using the system. often be quite complex.
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6. ■ In Fort Lauderdale’s
Bahia Mar Marina:
Vincent Valldeperas in
front of a yacht with a
SeaTel system
■ The high point: does
this new reception
system work? The
picture shows that, yes,
the active transponders
on 119 west are being
received. SeaTel’s SeaTel Reports in TELE-satellite
control module is to the Backlist: Reports on SeaTel in previous issues of TELE-satellite:
lower left. It controls the SeaTel in Southampton, UK: www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0803/eng/seatel.pdf
system motors based SeaTel in Concorde, California, USA: www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0901/eng/seatel.pdf
on actual reception SeaTel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA: www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/eng/seatel.pdf
data. The control Note: Replace eng with corresponding language code - see page 4
module receives one
of the signals from
the multiswitch. The
receiver is DirecTV’s HD
model. The white box is
a projector that acts as
the TV for demonstration
purposes.
■ The DirecTV receiver’s system display shows that all five satellites are
being received. (99 west in Ku and Ka band)
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7. ■ SeaTel radomes on
every ship, sometimes
more than one. One
system is often used
for TV reception while
the second is used for
Internet-via-Satellite.
■ Even here:
SeaTel radomes.
Most of the time
the yachts here in
Fort Lauderdale
are anchored and
constantly being
attended to.
■ Wherever you look:
nearly every yacht has a
SeaTel reception system.
Even without the logo, they
are easily recognizable by
the characteristic shape of
the radome.
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