Hi, This entry is a list of my field meters, which I will try to keep updated. I have manuals, firmware, software for many of them and the long term goal is to build a repository for field meters… Anyway, here we go: 8DTEK Combojet TSM8800 8DTEK Desired (http://www.tele-satellite-global.com/TELE-satellite-1201/eng/8dtek.pdf) 8DTEK Gifted (http://www.tele-satellite-global.com/TELE-satellite-1201/eng/8dtek.pdf) ComSonics Window Lite … Read more
Hi, I just received my latest meter: a SPM22 made by Sat-Kabel. I got it at a fair price on eBay and it is working fine. First thing I did, as usual, was to properly clean it, to make it look brand new – well, sort off, at least. I thought you might find the … Read more
Hi there, After a long time, I decided to update my blog again… I stopped updating my blog when I started to collaborate with TELE-audiovision, formerly known as TELE-satellite. During almost 3 years I wrote reviews for professional equipments (meters, receivers, modulators, signal generators, etc.) and workshop articles. Sadly, times move on and the demand … Read more
Hello! I got myself a new TV for the living room – the old CRT had to be replaced sooner or later. I searched around to find the best solution for my tight budget and came up with the LG 42LM620S. At this time, this TV is being sold out, as newer models were launched: … Read more
In search of knowledge regarding the DiSEqC protocol, I came across the “DiSEqC Monitor” article in the Elektor magazine, edition 2006/09: Click here to open the Elektor article from their website Since I don’t have an easy access to SMD components and the PCB seemed a bit expensive, especially considering shipping, I decided to build the … Read more
As the title says, today I tried to get a lock on Eutelsat 5 West A (5.0W) at 11509MHz. This transponder is modulated with DVB Newtec 8PSK. To make it short: none of my satellite meters was capable of getting a signal lock. Still, the Kathrein MSK 33 could at least give a hint on the … Read more
Viva, Para quem ainda não reparou, a TDT Portuguesa contem um novo canal. Trata-se do AR TV (Assembleia TV), que é transmitido em aberto em SD (baixa definição). Os parâmetros de recepção são: TDT Portugal em rede SFN Frequência: 754 MHz Largura de banda do sinal: 8MHz ARTV Video-PID: 0x0500 Audio-PID: 0x501 Dados extraidos da … Read more
Here is an update of my equipment so far: Analog Satellite Receivers Skardin MK-5000: Plain analog receiver, capable of switching with 22kHz Toneburst NoName 12V analog Receiver: Came with the portable satellite kit. Digital Receivers VU+ DUO: Currently my main system. AZBox Me: http://www.tele-satelite.com/TELE-satellite-1203/por/azbox-me.pdf AZBox MiniMe: http://www.tele-satellite-global.com/eng/TELE-satellite-1209/#/16/ Dreambox DM7000-S Dreambox DM500-S Dreambox DM500-C Dreambox DM100 … Read more
Fica o registo da última transmissão de televisão analógica no território Português: os paineis informativos sobre o apagão… Imagem 1: Espectro UHF – o sinal TDT em 754MHz é perfeitamente visível, mas continuam 3 emissores analógicos! Estes destingem-se pelo facto do pico vídeo ser acompanhado com um pico menor à direita, onde é transmitido o sinal … Read more
Ich habe ein Video vom letzen Tag des analogen Satelliten-Empfangs auf Astra 19.2E auf Youtube veröffentlicht. Bitte lest die Beschreibung. I have uploaded a video on Youtube, which documents the last day of analogue satellite transmission on Astra 19.2E. The video shows the remaining channels, which show a scrolling text alerting to the immediate switch … Read more