Comments from a newbie to FTA

[comfortably_numb]

Directv uses its own format for the stations. Not DVB or DVB-S2. So that's why they won't log a signal on your receiver

So these mystery signals aren't Directv then?

 

[Titanium]

They are DirecTV transponders. The STB detects and is logging the TPs, but is unable to decode the transport streams as they are not DVB compatible.

 

[comfortably_numb]

I ordered a Maverick PLL LNB. I'm anxious to see if WPR will lock more reliably.

 

[k4otl]

This V9 Prime receiver is great, but I can't figure out why it's scanning feeds out of range like all these H 19999 feeds. k4otl does your unit do this?

View attachment 179045

Yes I get similar TPs scanning in, I just figured they were data and thought nothing of it. I use a Geosatpro Standard PLL LNB on 99W and 101W, which is what locks WPR. Additional news, I manually entered in the "Liberty" mux that's SR 370, it's a bit more reliable, probably a function of being closer to the nearest 1 Mhz.

 

[k4otl]

The other thing I wonder about with this box is it's data usage.. it uploaded 27MB of data somewhere earlier today. Where? What is it uploading? For now, I've disconnected it from the internet.

View attachment 179046

Glad you like it! I got an Amiko Mini 4K in the mail this week and I think the v9 wins the cake, definitely better remote. I need to get used to the Amiko but I switched back for now. As far as data usage, idk, I don't have it connected to the internet (not much in my house is), looks like I won't ever if that's the case. Maybe it's "calling home"?

 

[comfortably_numb]

Maybe it's "calling home"?

Yep, to China. I just worry what the message is

 

[k4otl]

Yep, to China. I just worry what the message is

"The Globalist elite is collapsing, now buy some male supplements"

 

[Hyper Casey]

When it comes to low symbol rates and narrow signals the accuracy of the LNBF is the name of the game. Check out this thread where a member tested several LNB models including the Maverick, a Geosatpro, and more. And the LNBF that performed the best was the Edision Sl-2

B

Thread 'Edision SL-2 LNBF - review'

Jan 15, 2023

As you may remember, Michael (KE4EST) and Casey (from HyperMegaSat) recently ran a giveaway contest, and the prize was an Edision LNBF. The contest came with a catch: the winner had to commit to writing a review of the LNBF. I was the lucky winner, so now is the time to uphold my end of the deal, and here is my review of the LNBF.

I think we are all familiar with Edision as a brand of great Enigma2 receivers, but it appears they also make LNBFs (and many other things, actually).

The Edision SL-2 is a universal, single-output LNBF. It has the usual 9750 and 10600 LO frequencies, selected...

• Brct203
• Replies: 25
• Forum: FTA Equipment Reviews

•