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This is a great resource.

I haven't read the whole thread so maybe this has already been suggested. Could the list be sorted in columns top to bottom rather than left to right?
 
no. Reason is the X4 list is Digichipher II (DCII) and thelist is just DVB channels :)
Yeah, about what I expected. ;)

The good news is that I learn something every time I log in! If I read your answer correctly and understand the wiki on DVB, then C-band also uses DVB. Is that correct? I did not know that.

I know we tend to interchange terms dealing with transport, compression, bands, etc so I often have to step back and think things through carefully. I was thinking of DCII as encryption rather than compression - which would have made it a candidate for the list that includes Viaccess, PowerVu, Nagravision, etc.

Thanks for sending me off to learn more about the technology.

Cheers,
Red
 
C-Band can use a few different types of setup
-analog (need a C-Band box)
-Videocipher II (VCII)....analog subscription
-DCII...digital subscription or can be free
-DVB..what FTA boxes normally use

only thing that can use DCII are 4DTV boxes (905,920,922) and the 410...VCII there was a module you put in the analog box.
 
Yeah, about what I expected. ;)

If I read your answer correctly and understand the wiki on DVB, then C-band also uses DVB. Is that correct? I did not know that.

Ku band and C Band are frequency bands like VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency).
You can broadcast using any format (Analog, DVB, DCII, and many other ones) on any of the frequency bands as long as you have the right equipment, a broadcast license and follow the transmission rules, mainly that you do not interfere with other broadcasters.

EDIT- Iceberg beat me to it :)
 
Thanks guys! I appreciate the info. Maybe someday we can assemble a Satellite 101 section with write-ups covering all the different terminology and technology.
 
The FTA / MPEG2 FAQ's section has some information.
Right, I wish we had more of this type of info. I can't tell you the number or hours I have spent searching and reading threads. Of course, that is part of the fun of Sat Guys! Sometimes it is fun to follow the conversations, other times when looking for specific info the conversations can be a nuisance. Like this one for example... ;)

Thanks for reminding me of the FAQ. I checked and not much is new since last time I checked, but I re-read a couple anyway.
 
Missing Bird on the List!!!

The is a satellite called Nahuel 1 its at 71.8 East. It has 11 In the clear channels. It is on the list. Please ADD!
 
can I get that in English please?

If I decipher it,. Nahuel 1 is at 71.8 WEST (not East) and that footprint is for South America. There is part of a footprint for that satellite that will reach the Southern US (border states)

thelist only shows channels able to be received from North America
 
Nahuel used to have channels that were receivable in Southern US but they were moved to 45.0°W Intelsat 1R Ku & 53.0°W Intelsat 707 Ku.

Currently Nahuel does not have any "Strong Transponders" , but there are occasional feeds.

Also updates will be delayed a few more days until my FTA receiver comes back from the hospital :(
 
very accurate...and the strong transponder is a great idea...

PS: matches my new/hand done list well.....
julian
 
Please let us know what you think about TheList, please also understand that we will have more channel information soon.

All suggestions are welcome.

The main goal of TheList is to make satellite information available in a easy to access way for all users.

The database that TheList uses was created by SatelliteGuys users scans.

Please follow the site rules and please do not talk about feeds or "HACK TALK" as Iceberg puts it ;).

Thanks.

I think the idea of a collaborative, community-updated list is perfect.

A couple ideas. They may or may not be practical, but hopefully will stimulate some thought about this.

1. Some kind of Wiki arrangement might be cool. It may not be quite as pretty, but if registered users here could log in with their site password and make changes as new channels are found or old channels change status, it would really help "share the load" and increase the rate at which the list updates with changes -- and thus its value to the FTA community at large.

2. Perhaps if a Wiki-like user-editing capability is implemented, viewers could click on the name of the channel and add notes about language, content, maybe recommend particular programs that they liked, to help others know what's up with that feed.

The virtue of a user-modifiable page is that its value to everyone increases the more everyone participates. (Just take a look at the mind-boggling Wikipedia for a perfect example of what it can evolve into)!

The obvious drawback is that an "open" wiki is subject to vandalism and abuse. It seems like the solution there is to pick a Wiki that has logon security and the ability to back out individual edits in the case of vandalism (and since the user has to log in, you know who did it.)

Anyways, just a wild idea.

-- ross
 
Thank you Woofle for your suggestions, I have been thinking about adding a system where users can submit information that we would review and then post to TheList.

If anyone can provide more C-Band information we would appreciate it.

So I guess I will ask the question again: "What else can we add to make TheList better" :D
 
Iceberg's list was much much better. It wasn't broke , wonder why you guys fixed it. I can't read this one, so guess I will have to shoot over to Lyngsat to find out where stuff is. Why is encrypted stuff listed?
DRAT BOO HISS PHOOEY SHAME ARGGGH

Nasty post to follow!!!!
 
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