What sat now.

[Mr Tony]

84e

best I ever got was 74/79

 

[willie8605]

Does the 75e have a smaller minimum degree separation than the 84e b/c the 75e is elliptical?

 

[italsat1]

DVB-S2 is a new format that some broadcasters are using. Need a receiver that can handle it

105 is mainly feeds. There are 2 channels up 24/7
Macys (that use to be at 93W)
a test card

but at night it can fill up....and weekends even more

thanks Iceberg!!! :up

 

[freezy]

Many other options for folks: (Especially if you are Spanish speaking and live South of The Rio Grande)

Try Everything from 30w to 71.8w

 

[Tron]

I think we get pbs on local channels but not sure. I have coolsats and they will do the ac3 but I do not have surround sound. I may be wrong but I think that is what ac3 is. Isnt it? thanks for input

The nice thing about the PBS on AMC-21 is that it is the source HD national feed that all of the local affiliates receive and re-distribute. As the source feed, the quality is amazing. It is a great way to get PBS, since individual local affiliates often run different programming that they originate instead of the national feed. In addition to the national feed, there are also a handful of HD and SD state-run feeds on AMC-21 that are an interesting alternative.

AC-3 is another term for Dolby Digital. It can be surround sound (5.1 channel), but more often than not, its simple two-channel stereo (2.0). Dolby Digital is used since it is a compressed audio format, and therefore saves some bandwidth.

The Coolsat 5000 will pass Dolby Digital (AC-3) through its digital out port(s), but will not decode it. To hear the sound, you will need to connect the digital audio out on the Coolsat to a device that will decode Dolby Digital. Most modern sound systems will, but if you need a cheap solution, the Cyberhome Sonic Voom works very well. Here is a recent thread on the subject.

 

[italsat1]

Last night I did the blind scan on 105.
Found the test card, no Macys.

Also during scan, found several tp with good signal but did not pick up anything on them, I mean, no channels or sounds of any source the signals were up to 89% on quality!!!

weird or am I missing something?

 

[1ADAM12]

I can no longer pick up rabbit ear tv because I don't have one of those stupid converter boxes. So no local TV for me at all anymore.

You still can request a converter box coupon 1-888-225-5322
Walmart still sells them. I paid $10.00 with coupon.

 

[Mr Tony]

Last night I did the blind scan on 105.
Found the test card, no Macys.

the test card is much stronger than Macys...check thelist at the top for the Macys info

Also during scan, found several tp with good signal but did not pick up anything on them, I mean, no channels or sounds of any source the signals were up to 89% on quality!!!

weird or am I missing something?

yes there are a couple TP's (12173 H 17780 and 12000 V symbol rate escapes me right now) that are strong but those are data transponders. They wont show anything

 

[TRG]

Is there a channel on satellite for weather?
Hurricane season is here and I'm on the Gulf Coast.
I can no longer pick up rabbit ear tv because I don't have one of those stupid converter boxes. So no local TV for me at all anymore. How brilliant of them to shutdown an important lifeline like old fashioned tv.
I can not afford a new tv nor can I afford one of those stupid converters either.
And I've seen how terrible digital tv works (or actually DOESN'T WORK) during bad weather, like hurricanes. Digital TV only works in perfect weather.
Pretty useless on the coast when you live dead in the middle of hurricane alley.

Hello Dee Ann. I personally think its important to have local weather on TV. Especially if you live in an area where severe weather can occur frequently. Digital TV is every bit as good as analog (old fashioned tv) and in many cases better. You may wind up with MORE channels like most areas. My local NBC affiliate broadcasts weather 24/7 on one of the sub channels. This has come in very handy during the stormy season.

I have never had signal loss during bad weather. You may do OK with rabbit ears but in my experience an outside antenna makes for a much better overall experience. That is of course if you own your own home and can install one. If you tell us your zip code we might be able to help you get a good signal in your home. There is a handy tool here; TV Fool to help you find out whats available and what kind of antenna you should use.

Don't give up on digital TV so fast. In most cases if you were able to receive an analog signal before you can get digital TV now. Its well worth the small effort to do a little research. We can help. Just post your zip code and we can get started.

 

[Anole]

Does the 75e have a smaller minimum degree separation than the 84e b/c the 75e is elliptical?

5 degrees minimum on which Primestar dish? It seems like I remember reading that it was 4 degrees minimum for the 75e.

Never too late to answer a good question!

The "e" in the name means both are ellptical (quite wide compared to their height).

A 75e is a smaller dish, so it's likely the thing is scaled down on all dimensions. (likely, not mandatory)
So, the smaller dish would have a shorter focal length.
That is what would make LNB placement closer for two satellites in the sky, compared to a dish with longer focal length.

The general rule of thumb on how close you can put LNBs to get adjacent satellites, is based on:
- typical focal length of the dish (often a 36"). [longer is better]
Or, since there are a few common surplus Primestar dishe sizes, the 84e, 1.0 meter round, or maybe 1.2 m round.
- AND, diameter of common LNBs. [smaller is better]
So, the diameter sets a minimum nominal spacing.
Getting 'em closer requires mechanical mods to the LNBs, or maybe the use of small diameter LNBs, such as the GeoSat Bullet.

Using both tricks: using the 1.2m Primestar (Andrew) commercial dish with a long focal length, and GeoSat LNBs, it's possible (with some work) to get 2° separation.

 

[Anole]

Digital TV is every bit as good as analog (old fashioned tv) and in many cases better.
You may wind up with MORE channels like most areas.
My local NBC affiliate broadcasts weather 24/7 on one of the sub channels.
This has come in very handy during the stormy season.

. . . in my experience an outside antenna makes for a much better overall experience.
There is a handy tool here; TV Fool to help you find out whats available and what kind of antenna you should use.

I thought we'd had this discussion with Dee Ann in another thread, but it's still worth beating the horse. -

I get two or three stations with dedicated weather sub channels, myself.
Problem is, here there's rarely any weather to report. -
But, mudslides, hillside fires, and earthquakes are still good to rack up the ratings. -

I'm all for recommending TV Fool, too! - :up
It can tell you so much about signal strength and hills in the way.

Lastly, our HD TV Department is the proper place for this discussion, and they've got links to drawings for making your own very substantial TV antenna.
... from of common materials like coat-hangers and broom handles... talk about cost effective! -

AND, one of our rabid equipment evaluators has just taken possession of a new OTA antenna, and is experimenting with it now.
Not necessarily cheap, it -is- dragging in signals from quite far away.
We've just been discussing how to feed his 5 tuners, and get good signals to all.
For a single tuner solution, like you might have, the whole task would be much simpler: plug it in and aim it! -

TRG had another good point: if it's your house, you put the antenna anywhere you like.
Maybe just outside a second story window?
Elevation can help a lot, and mounting it high on the house is free.

 

[Larry1]

Heres a couple I have made. The 4 bay bow tie is currently in use for my RTN recording everyday. The 8 bay bow tie was used up untill a couple of weeks ago when I replaced it with a XG91. There was only a very small improvement with the new antenna. I'm 93 miles from the transmitter. (with a poor line of sight)

 

[Larry1]

We've just been discussing how to feed his 5 tuners, and get good signals to all.
For a single tuner solution, like you might have, the whole task would be much simpler: plug it in and aim it! -

What works great for me is a channel master CM7777 pre-amp, then a channel master CM-3414 distrubution amplifier (4 output). They also have an 8 output, CM-3418. I'm in extreme deep fringe so I do not have to worry about overloading the amps.

 

[mikekohl]

There's a new spacecraft at 63 West (TELSTAR 14), which has a much stronger coverage of the U.S. Lower 48 than its predecessor. PBS fans might consider pointing there and tuning 11959-H for the South Carolina 10-channel ETV package. Works on standard non AC-3 MPEG-2 receivers....picture quality is a bit stretched compared to 125 West, but it is an alternative that should work on the simplest receiver.

 

[italsat1]

Good news!!!!

 

[mikelib]

I have been viewing this satellite on and off and it is always a surpirse what turns up. On the 10 channel yesterday afternoon I got!!!!!!!!!!! ops ETV is on Lyngsat but not whats on the individual channels, I'll just say that there are steady channels with PBS and some of the other channels have foreign news in english.

 

[italsat1]

There's a new spacecraft at 63 West (TELSTAR 14), which has a much stronger coverage of the U.S. Lower 48 than its predecessor. PBS fans might consider pointing there and tuning 11959-H for the South Carolina 10-channel ETV package. Works on standard non AC-3 MPEG-2 receivers....picture quality is a bit stretched compared to 125 West, but it is an alternative that should work on the simplest receiver.

I looked on the chart that you linked and it says 11959-V
I'll see when I get home tonight.

 

[Mr Tony]

I show it at vertical polarity Mike not Horizontal

I wonder if its because its raining here but I can barely lock them

 

[phlatwound]

.......I wonder if its because its raining here but I can barely lock them

Earlier, with my CS6K/.9m Fortec I was getting a green Q bounce from 10-61% on

11959 V 11280

Now I get an occasional 10% with a quick bit of green on the meter.

Getting low-mid 90s on the NBC mux @ 72W.

Clear skies here all day.

 

[Mr Tony]

yep. So its one of them then where it might work during the day