Wadt is a Brazilian company that has been involved in reception technology for over 60 years. It was founded in 1945 by Nelson Wadt, an immigrant from Germany. The company started by manufacturing car radios for Ford but later specialized in cable distribution technology when cable TV systems were being installed. Today, Wadt manufactures equipment for cable headends, including modulators and amplifiers. With new cable licenses expected to be issued in Brazil, the company anticipates significant growth opportunities in the digital cable market. Wadt currently employs 25 people and ships around 10,000 units per year.
1) The document outlines the steps a potential franchisee would take in evaluating and purchasing a franchise opportunity, from initial contact through signing agreements.
2) It describes 10 stops or stages along the journey, including learning about the franchise concept, reviewing required documents, and making a final decision.
3) The overall message is to guide potential franchisees through the process and give them expectations at each stage to help them evaluate franchises and choose the right fit.
The Business Summit "Coming Back from the Brink" will take place on November 2nd in Carlow, Ireland. The half-day event will feature presentations and a panel discussion on developing business strategies, product development, overcoming failure, and self-development for business success. Speakers include CEO Michael P. Kelly, industrial designer Noel Joyce, rugby player Sean O'Brien, psychologist Dr. Tony Humphreys, and businessman George Mordaunt. Attendees can gain valuable insights on personal and business growth from leading Irish businesspeople. Registration is required and costs €45.
The document is a newsletter from Dornan covering July to December 2011. It provides updates on Dornan's projects, health and safety, and quality achievements. The CEO highlights the employees' pride and efforts in making Dornan successful. 2011 was an interesting year as they completed projects and found new opportunities in waste to energy and data centers. Dornan is exploring expanding into new international markets in 2012 and sees potential recovery in the Irish economy.
Connecting businesses with reliable communications solutions has been du Pré's mission since 1979. Some key events in du Pré's history include becoming a Cisco partner in 2005, a Samsung platinum partner, and celebrating their 30th anniversary. They provide traditional telephony solutions as well as newer IP telephony options. Du Pré ensures successful project implementation through their expertise in circuit installation, system installation, training and long-term technical support.
Stone is an avid satellite hobbyist in Beijing, China who got interested in receiving satellites after acquiring his first 60cm antenna in 2001. Since then, he has expanded his collection to include multiple dishes pointed at different satellites, as well as various receivers. He lives in an apartment with views of the dishes mounted on an adjacent building. Stone enjoys experimenting with designing his own equipment, such as a homemade satellite signal meter. He shares his ideas and experiences with a community of other satellite enthusiasts through meetings and his website.
The document provides a test report of the Deviser TV Analyser S7000 multi-norm digital TV signal analyzer. It summarizes the analyzer's key features and abilities. The report also details results from testing the S7000 against five reference analyzers, finding its measurement values to be very similar. The report concludes that the S7000's integrated waterfall diagram makes antenna alignment simple and effective.
Ingo Salomon became infected with the "DXer virus" after acquiring a 1.8-meter satellite dish in South Africa in 2003 to receive Arabic channels. This led him to install dishes for neighbors receiving French and Senegalese channels. Today he operates an AutoScan station tracking multiple satellites to maintain international channel lists, while continuously experimenting with antenna designs and configurations across his multi-dish "antenna farm".
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.
1) The document outlines the steps a potential franchisee would take in evaluating and purchasing a franchise opportunity, from initial contact through signing agreements.
2) It describes 10 stops or stages along the journey, including learning about the franchise concept, reviewing required documents, and making a final decision.
3) The overall message is to guide potential franchisees through the process and give them expectations at each stage to help them evaluate franchises and choose the right fit.
The Business Summit "Coming Back from the Brink" will take place on November 2nd in Carlow, Ireland. The half-day event will feature presentations and a panel discussion on developing business strategies, product development, overcoming failure, and self-development for business success. Speakers include CEO Michael P. Kelly, industrial designer Noel Joyce, rugby player Sean O'Brien, psychologist Dr. Tony Humphreys, and businessman George Mordaunt. Attendees can gain valuable insights on personal and business growth from leading Irish businesspeople. Registration is required and costs €45.
The document is a newsletter from Dornan covering July to December 2011. It provides updates on Dornan's projects, health and safety, and quality achievements. The CEO highlights the employees' pride and efforts in making Dornan successful. 2011 was an interesting year as they completed projects and found new opportunities in waste to energy and data centers. Dornan is exploring expanding into new international markets in 2012 and sees potential recovery in the Irish economy.
Connecting businesses with reliable communications solutions has been du Pré's mission since 1979. Some key events in du Pré's history include becoming a Cisco partner in 2005, a Samsung platinum partner, and celebrating their 30th anniversary. They provide traditional telephony solutions as well as newer IP telephony options. Du Pré ensures successful project implementation through their expertise in circuit installation, system installation, training and long-term technical support.
Stone is an avid satellite hobbyist in Beijing, China who got interested in receiving satellites after acquiring his first 60cm antenna in 2001. Since then, he has expanded his collection to include multiple dishes pointed at different satellites, as well as various receivers. He lives in an apartment with views of the dishes mounted on an adjacent building. Stone enjoys experimenting with designing his own equipment, such as a homemade satellite signal meter. He shares his ideas and experiences with a community of other satellite enthusiasts through meetings and his website.
The document provides a test report of the Deviser TV Analyser S7000 multi-norm digital TV signal analyzer. It summarizes the analyzer's key features and abilities. The report also details results from testing the S7000 against five reference analyzers, finding its measurement values to be very similar. The report concludes that the S7000's integrated waterfall diagram makes antenna alignment simple and effective.
Ingo Salomon became infected with the "DXer virus" after acquiring a 1.8-meter satellite dish in South Africa in 2003 to receive Arabic channels. This led him to install dishes for neighbors receiving French and Senegalese channels. Today he operates an AutoScan station tracking multiple satellites to maintain international channel lists, while continuously experimenting with antenna designs and configurations across his multi-dish "antenna farm".
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.
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 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 May Fair Hotel in London installed a new hybrid fibre optic/coax TV system to provide reliable TV service to guests in every room. The system uses GlobalInvacom fibre optic LNBs and distribution to deliver over 400 TV channels from satellites and terrestrial broadcasts. It overcomes issues with the previous IPTV system by leveraging the existing coax infrastructure and providing flexibility to adapt to changes. Guests can now enjoy an extensive channel lineup without disruptions, satisfying the hotel's goal of delivering the best guest experience.
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.
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.
Oscar Campos is an avid satellite TV hobbyist living in Santiago, Chile. He has extensive experience with satellite communications from his previous career working at a satellite uplink station. Now he operates his own home satellite reception system using an array of dishes to receive channels from around the world. His system allows him to watch international news and television from countries like Russia, Brazil, China, and others in many different languages. He enjoys exploring new satellites and channels using a motorized test antenna.
The document tests and evaluates the performance of the Jiuzhou JTU41 Twin LNB. Testing was conducted on transponders from the TURKSAT satellite. The Jiuzhou LNB performed very well, delivering higher output power than the reference LNB by about 5dB on average. Measurement of modulation error ratio was more balanced between the Jiuzhou LNB and reference. The Jiuzhou LNB is suitable for installations with long cables or multiswitches due to its strong signal output. It performed slightly worse on only two weak transponders with low symbol rates. Overall the Jiuzhou LNB provides solid performance for strong signals.
1. The document tests the Antiference Wireless HDMI Extender, which can transmit HDMI signals up to 30 meters wirelessly.
2. It supports HDMI 1.3 and HDCP 1.2 for resolutions up to 1080p, and the wireless transmission occurs in the interference-resistant 5 GHz range.
3. Testing showed the extender achieved flawless transmission between devices up to 27 meters apart, and it can also transmit infrared signals from remote controls wirelessly.
TechniSat is one of the few remaining TV manufacturers in Germany. It produces modern flat-screen LCD TVs in Stassfurt, Germany and has experienced strong growth since starting production in 2005. TechniSat's specialty is its "multi-tuner" technology which integrates tuners for different transmission types into its TVs, eliminating the need for separate set-top boxes. This all-in-one approach along with good warranty support has helped TechniSat carve out a niche market in Germany.
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.
The document tests and reviews the Amiko STHD-8820 CICXE PVR combo receiver. The receiver can receive both satellite (DVB-S/S2) and terrestrial (DVB-T) broadcasts. The receiver was well-packaged and built with high quality materials. It has a 400MHz CPU, 1024MB RAM, and connections for satellite cards, common interface modules, USB, and DVB-T antenna. The receiver provides a full-featured experience for viewing satellite and terrestrial television programming.
The Ground Station Shenzhen TV, China document provides the following information in 3 sentences:
Shenzhen TV has constructed an impressive ground station in Shenzhen, China with 20 reception antennas and 6 transmission dishes to uplink their own programming directly from Shenzhen for the first time, in addition to receiving international satellite feeds. The station uses modern technology and has important devices installed in duplicate for backup. Shenzhen TV is preparing for further expansion of its satellite transmission capabilities from this new state-of-the-art facility.
The document tests and evaluates several SCR multiswitch models from SPAUN, including the SUS 5581 NFA, SUS 5581/33 NFA LEGACY, SUS 4441 F, SUS 4481 F, SUS 5541 F, and SUS 5541 NFA. The testing found that the multiswitches performed extremely well, matching or exceeding their technical specifications. Signal quality at the outputs was very clean with high C/N ratios. Modulation error ratios were only slightly worse than at the input. The numerous models allow for optimizing any distribution system. SPAUN provides high quality products for reliable SCR distribution.
1) The Fagor MicroMATV pro 100 is a programmable selective amplifier that allows combining signals from up to six different antenna inputs and distributing the signal to TV sets or a cable network.
2) The amplifier provides inputs for FM, VHF bands I/III, and three UHF inputs, and allows setting filters and gain for each input band.
3) In testing, the amplifier showed nearly perfect frequency responses for the FM and VHF bands, though some gain and filter specifications were exceeded. UHF inputs also demonstrated good flat frequency responses.
This document provides information about Antiference, a UK-based manufacturer of TV antennas and HDMI distribution equipment with over 75 years of experience. Key details include:
- Founded in 1937 and has been manufacturing TV antennas since the beginning of commercial TV broadcasts in the UK.
- In addition to antennas, the company provides all components needed for TV reception and is expanding into wireless solutions and HDMI distribution.
- The company has manufacturing and logistics facilities in Lichfield, UK and is expanding its distribution network across Europe.
- It offers products under its own brand as well as on an OEM and private label basis.
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
Globalsat, a Chinese OEM receiver manufacturer, is opening a new production facility that will increase its annual production capacity to 8 million units. It plans to double its sales to $150 million in 2011 by expanding into new markets in Europe and North America. The company was founded in 2004 and now employs over 100 engineers for research and development. It produces receivers for satellite TV, terrestrial TV, and IPTV, and will begin distributing products under its own brand name in 2012.
1) Bomare Company is an Algerian manufacturer of TV sets and satellite receivers located near Algiers that began operations in 2001 assembling digital receivers.
2) It has since expanded to produce its own LCD TVs, HD receivers, and other products under the Stream System brand for the Algerian market.
3) Looking to expand exports, Bomare Company visited TELE-satellite to showcase its production facility and quality control processes and express its capabilities and interest in becoming an OEM or ODM partner for European manufacturers and distributors.
BYA, an Algerian manufacturer, is looking to export its new line of perforated satellite dishes to take advantage of Algeria's low production costs. BYA's founder, Slimane Ait Yala, believes the company can be competitive internationally due to Algeria's status as an oil producer which keeps energy costs low, along with the country's low wages. BYA also produces TVs and receivers domestically. It aims to increase exports to 10% of production in 2011 with new HD receiver and perforated dish models.
1) TURBOSAT is a UK-based wholesaler and manufacturer of satellite equipment that was founded in the 1980s and is now located in Sittingbourne, southeast of London.
2) They own their own receiver line called ICECRYPT and about 50% of their sales are outside of Great Britain, focusing on receivers, CAMs, smartcards, and LNBs.
3) They produce around 80,000 receivers per year, including their best-selling DVB-T receiver, the T5000, and produce the Dolly Buster TV programming via HOTBIRD.
P-SAT is a wholesaler and retailer of satellite TV equipment in Hungary. It was founded in 2002 and has grown significantly. To attract new customers, P-SAT publishes its own magazine that provides information on satellite TV. It also operates a popular online community and web shop. The owner, Tibor Posta, has ambitious plans to further expand P-SAT's services, including potentially launching its own TV channel.
SATSON is a Belgium-based HDMI distributor that specializes in HDMI distribution products. They have conceived successful products like a splitter that distributes HDMI signals to up to eight Ethernet cables. Another popular product is the Dual Viewer DSB-0200 for digital signage. SATSON conquers the new HDMI distribution niche with their specialized products and distributes HDTV signals for both private homes and professionals using HDMI extenders compatible with coaxial cable or Ethernet cables.
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 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 May Fair Hotel in London installed a new hybrid fibre optic/coax TV system to provide reliable TV service to guests in every room. The system uses GlobalInvacom fibre optic LNBs and distribution to deliver over 400 TV channels from satellites and terrestrial broadcasts. It overcomes issues with the previous IPTV system by leveraging the existing coax infrastructure and providing flexibility to adapt to changes. Guests can now enjoy an extensive channel lineup without disruptions, satisfying the hotel's goal of delivering the best guest experience.
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.
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.
Oscar Campos is an avid satellite TV hobbyist living in Santiago, Chile. He has extensive experience with satellite communications from his previous career working at a satellite uplink station. Now he operates his own home satellite reception system using an array of dishes to receive channels from around the world. His system allows him to watch international news and television from countries like Russia, Brazil, China, and others in many different languages. He enjoys exploring new satellites and channels using a motorized test antenna.
The document tests and evaluates the performance of the Jiuzhou JTU41 Twin LNB. Testing was conducted on transponders from the TURKSAT satellite. The Jiuzhou LNB performed very well, delivering higher output power than the reference LNB by about 5dB on average. Measurement of modulation error ratio was more balanced between the Jiuzhou LNB and reference. The Jiuzhou LNB is suitable for installations with long cables or multiswitches due to its strong signal output. It performed slightly worse on only two weak transponders with low symbol rates. Overall the Jiuzhou LNB provides solid performance for strong signals.
1. The document tests the Antiference Wireless HDMI Extender, which can transmit HDMI signals up to 30 meters wirelessly.
2. It supports HDMI 1.3 and HDCP 1.2 for resolutions up to 1080p, and the wireless transmission occurs in the interference-resistant 5 GHz range.
3. Testing showed the extender achieved flawless transmission between devices up to 27 meters apart, and it can also transmit infrared signals from remote controls wirelessly.
TechniSat is one of the few remaining TV manufacturers in Germany. It produces modern flat-screen LCD TVs in Stassfurt, Germany and has experienced strong growth since starting production in 2005. TechniSat's specialty is its "multi-tuner" technology which integrates tuners for different transmission types into its TVs, eliminating the need for separate set-top boxes. This all-in-one approach along with good warranty support has helped TechniSat carve out a niche market in Germany.
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.
The document tests and reviews the Amiko STHD-8820 CICXE PVR combo receiver. The receiver can receive both satellite (DVB-S/S2) and terrestrial (DVB-T) broadcasts. The receiver was well-packaged and built with high quality materials. It has a 400MHz CPU, 1024MB RAM, and connections for satellite cards, common interface modules, USB, and DVB-T antenna. The receiver provides a full-featured experience for viewing satellite and terrestrial television programming.
The Ground Station Shenzhen TV, China document provides the following information in 3 sentences:
Shenzhen TV has constructed an impressive ground station in Shenzhen, China with 20 reception antennas and 6 transmission dishes to uplink their own programming directly from Shenzhen for the first time, in addition to receiving international satellite feeds. The station uses modern technology and has important devices installed in duplicate for backup. Shenzhen TV is preparing for further expansion of its satellite transmission capabilities from this new state-of-the-art facility.
The document tests and evaluates several SCR multiswitch models from SPAUN, including the SUS 5581 NFA, SUS 5581/33 NFA LEGACY, SUS 4441 F, SUS 4481 F, SUS 5541 F, and SUS 5541 NFA. The testing found that the multiswitches performed extremely well, matching or exceeding their technical specifications. Signal quality at the outputs was very clean with high C/N ratios. Modulation error ratios were only slightly worse than at the input. The numerous models allow for optimizing any distribution system. SPAUN provides high quality products for reliable SCR distribution.
1) The Fagor MicroMATV pro 100 is a programmable selective amplifier that allows combining signals from up to six different antenna inputs and distributing the signal to TV sets or a cable network.
2) The amplifier provides inputs for FM, VHF bands I/III, and three UHF inputs, and allows setting filters and gain for each input band.
3) In testing, the amplifier showed nearly perfect frequency responses for the FM and VHF bands, though some gain and filter specifications were exceeded. UHF inputs also demonstrated good flat frequency responses.
This document provides information about Antiference, a UK-based manufacturer of TV antennas and HDMI distribution equipment with over 75 years of experience. Key details include:
- Founded in 1937 and has been manufacturing TV antennas since the beginning of commercial TV broadcasts in the UK.
- In addition to antennas, the company provides all components needed for TV reception and is expanding into wireless solutions and HDMI distribution.
- The company has manufacturing and logistics facilities in Lichfield, UK and is expanding its distribution network across Europe.
- It offers products under its own brand as well as on an OEM and private label basis.
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
Globalsat, a Chinese OEM receiver manufacturer, is opening a new production facility that will increase its annual production capacity to 8 million units. It plans to double its sales to $150 million in 2011 by expanding into new markets in Europe and North America. The company was founded in 2004 and now employs over 100 engineers for research and development. It produces receivers for satellite TV, terrestrial TV, and IPTV, and will begin distributing products under its own brand name in 2012.
1) Bomare Company is an Algerian manufacturer of TV sets and satellite receivers located near Algiers that began operations in 2001 assembling digital receivers.
2) It has since expanded to produce its own LCD TVs, HD receivers, and other products under the Stream System brand for the Algerian market.
3) Looking to expand exports, Bomare Company visited TELE-satellite to showcase its production facility and quality control processes and express its capabilities and interest in becoming an OEM or ODM partner for European manufacturers and distributors.
BYA, an Algerian manufacturer, is looking to export its new line of perforated satellite dishes to take advantage of Algeria's low production costs. BYA's founder, Slimane Ait Yala, believes the company can be competitive internationally due to Algeria's status as an oil producer which keeps energy costs low, along with the country's low wages. BYA also produces TVs and receivers domestically. It aims to increase exports to 10% of production in 2011 with new HD receiver and perforated dish models.
1) TURBOSAT is a UK-based wholesaler and manufacturer of satellite equipment that was founded in the 1980s and is now located in Sittingbourne, southeast of London.
2) They own their own receiver line called ICECRYPT and about 50% of their sales are outside of Great Britain, focusing on receivers, CAMs, smartcards, and LNBs.
3) They produce around 80,000 receivers per year, including their best-selling DVB-T receiver, the T5000, and produce the Dolly Buster TV programming via HOTBIRD.
P-SAT is a wholesaler and retailer of satellite TV equipment in Hungary. It was founded in 2002 and has grown significantly. To attract new customers, P-SAT publishes its own magazine that provides information on satellite TV. It also operates a popular online community and web shop. The owner, Tibor Posta, has ambitious plans to further expand P-SAT's services, including potentially launching its own TV channel.
SATSON is a Belgium-based HDMI distributor that specializes in HDMI distribution products. They have conceived successful products like a splitter that distributes HDMI signals to up to eight Ethernet cables. Another popular product is the Dual Viewer DSB-0200 for digital signage. SATSON conquers the new HDMI distribution niche with their specialized products and distributes HDTV signals for both private homes and professionals using HDMI extenders compatible with coaxial cable or Ethernet cables.
This document provides information about SatelliteAV, a wholesaler and manufacturer located in Sacramento, California. It discusses how Brian Gohl founded the company after turning his hobby of experimenting with satellite components into a career. The company distributes satellite reception systems under the GLORYSTAR brand and manufactures systems under the GEOSATpro brand. It also partners with PowerON, which provides technical expertise and a call center to support customers.
1. SKYWORTH is a large Chinese receiver manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen that has been expanding consistently.
2. In 2010, SKYWORTH received a large contract from the Argentine government to supply 400,000 ISDB-T receivers, resulting in intense production activity.
3. SKYWORTH expects continued growth in 2011, anticipating doubling sales of over 500,000 receivers in the Middle East region for the year.
SAPRO is a manufacturer and wholesaler of satellite receivers located in Třinec, Czech Republic. It has four brand names to cover different price segments. SAPRO started in 1992 and originally imported receivers but now designs and produces its own receivers on an assembly line, manufacturing over 100,000 per year. The company is looking to expand its operations and dealer networks into surrounding countries.
SAPRO is a manufacturer and wholesaler of satellite receivers located in Třinec, Czech Republic. It has four brand names to cover different price segments. SAPRO started in 1992 and initially imported receivers but now designs and produces its own receivers on an assembly line, manufacturing over 100,000 per year. The company is looking to expand its operations and dealer networks into surrounding countries.
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.
The document tests and reviews the Titanium Satellite C1W-PLL LNBF. It was tested on an offset dish in southern France and found to have excellent reception quality, with a gain of up to 6.2 dBμV. The C1W-PLL uses PLL technology to provide a very stable signal lock, even for difficult signals like low symbol rates or high FEC carriers. It is recommended as a best bargain for C-band enthusiasts due to its high performance and low price.
1. COMPANY REPORT Headend Manufacturer Wadt, Brazil
Distribution
■ The dish antennas on the roof provide a
clue to what goes on inside this building;
it caught the interest of the TELE-satellite
editorial staff: the company Eletronica
Wadt, which has been involved with
reception technology since 1945, resides
here.
Technology
from Wadt
• Involved in HF for more than 60
years
• New allocation of cable
licenses in Brazil opens up huge
opportunities for the company
• Specialized products for cable
headends
• Only ships domestically
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2. COMPANY REPORT Headend Manufacturer Wadt, Brazil
A Family Company
in the Cable Distribution Field
The company Wadt has been in ex- cessful for so many years, is all by it- would take - namely further in the
istence for three generations. It was self interesting because of its success, direction of reception. When the first
founded by Nelson Wadt back in 1945. but since they manufacture cable dis- cable TV systems were being installed,
It’s a story of emigration in that Nel- tribution equipment, it’s the perfect Wadt was right in the middle of things
son Wadt is originally from Germany. reason for us to pay them a visit. offering the first cable headends.
The company, that has been suc- The company founder’s grandson, “Wadt’s best times were before
Joao Alfredo Wadt Miranda, who today 1994”, remembers the company
is the company’s Technical Director, founder’s Grandson, “Back then we
thinks back to the products that had 200 employees.” Those days are
started it all: “It was car radi- over; in 1994 the Brazilian govern-
os for Ford vehicles that my ment lifted the high import duties af-
Grandfather manufactured ter which HF products came into the
first.” It was already ob- country at low prices.
vious back then what
path the company Wadt had to specialize and focused
ë São Paulo
■ Neide is the daughter of the
company’s founder and takes care of
Wadt’s finances. Joao, Neide’s son and
the company founder’s grandson is
headend manufacturer Wadt’s Technical
Director in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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3. on cable distribution technology. “Chi- er’s daughter, Neide, who still actively TV modulators available”, says Joao.
na supplied us the components and we takes care of the company’s finances, Any new cable systems will no longer
assembled modulators and amplifiers tells us more about these sales fig- employ analog technology.
as well as other components that are ures: “Our sales equate to about 2 mil-
used for TV signal distribution“, ex- lion Brazilian Real each year.” Wadt even has satellite receivers
plains Joao regarding the company’s and digital terrestrial TV receivers to
strategy today. “We employ 25 peo- But things will be changing here as offer but Joao doesn’t see much of
ple of which 15 are in manufacturing, Joao tells us: “For years now the Bra- a future for this segment because of
three are in engineering with the re- zilian government hasn’t issued any low product prices. “We’re concentrat-
maining in administration and sales”, new cable licenses but that’s in the ing completely on cable distribution
he lists for us. process of changing.” With the new technology”, confirms Joao. He is con-
cable systems and new cable compa- vinced that this decision will keep the
Roughly 10,000 units are shipped by nies he foresees a big new market for old company Wadt alive and well for
Wadt every year. The company found- Wadt. “We already have the new digital decades to come.
■ This is what a headend
rack with modulators
from Wadt looks like.
All slots are assembled
by Wadt from imported ■ One of Wadt’s
components. technicians at work.
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4. ■ The dish antennas on Wadt’s roof
caught our eye: one of them is fitted with
a triple combination - a C-band LNB for
linear signals, a C-band LNB for circular
signals as well as a Ku-band LNB. A
3.2-meter antenna, a 1.8-meter dish as
well as a 1.5-meter dish can be found on
the roof.
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