Glossary --- Anyone can contribute....

[Robc1]

Help

Where do i go to post a question?
Thanks
Robc1

 

[dfergie]

Welcome to SatelliteGuys , post the question in the chit chat forum and then we will move it to the appropriate forum...

 

[paddy9990_1]

New member. Just can't handel all this tech jargon. I simply cannot find how to post a question. Anyone able to give me a clue? Where do I start? paddy9990_1

 

[dfergie]

Go to enter forums after the homepage, then find the forum most appropriate to your question, or post it in chit chat where it will be more likely seen and answered.... and use the same process to post the question as you used to post this one.

 

[skytvlr]

I suggest all terms that are numeric and terms classified according to their primary function; e.g., HDTV sets, audio, recorders, antennas, wiring, etc.

 

[rv1pop]

what is 4dtv I thoght that was what it said, now I lost it while searching for this!

 

[Sean Mota]

bump...

 

[tnale]

What is VC-1 or AVC?

 

[bryansr]

i'm new here; what's bosd

BSOD = Blue Screen Of Death..... in GeekSpeak

 

[chuckles2]

A list of directivos model numbers, i.e., which one is H- whatever,

 

[Pepper]

I'm really surprised nobody has mentioned this one

WTF

 

[Pepper]

How about

WAF = Wife Acceptance Factor
SAF = Spousal Acceptance Factor

which indicate the chances of being allowed to get that expensive new "toy" or being allowed to put that big ugly dish (BUD) in the back yard.

 

[charper1]

Can you please add BBC for B-band Converter Module as seen here

http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv...er-h23-update-now-pictures-6.html#post1445836

 

[charper1]

Please add "SWM" for Single Wire Multi-switch

 

[dfergie]

Got it...

 

[Skyscanner]

RNRD = An abbreviation for Redneck Rigged, a term directly applied and exclusively used by fta practicioners to the action of ty-rapping, duct taping, hose clamping, or otherwise attaching 2 or more lnbs to a single dish, (usually G18 & G27) often separated by a block of wood, stryrofoam, cardboard or other material.

EP = An abbreviation for Estrogen Poisoning, a condition or affliction produced by an overbearing female influence upon males which stifles creativity by not allowing the planting of another dish on the farm.

Danglies = Equipment lacking by those prone to EP.

 

[dfergie]

Updated... anyone has something to add Please post in this thread, Thanks!

 

[lfp302]

C-Band downlink freq. should be 4 GHZ

 

[dfergie]

C-Band downlink freq. should be 4 GHZ

Got it, thanks!
btw Glossary