Well, I think this is a notable progress on my PC software tool to remote control the KWS AMA 214S. It features: Main tab: selection of band and frequency or memorized channel; permanent signal level indication Settings Editor: download and upload of settings (200 channels); possibility to edit, save or load the channel list Spectrum … Read more
Bought a Hirschmann UPM 1800 recently (see my Youtube video). Unfortunately my model did not have the optional RS-232 interface. This adds a powerful functionality, as it makes it possible to fully operate the meter remotely! Since I did not find any data sheet of this device, I opened it anyway and took a good … Read more
Posted new videos on Youtube: Satlook Digital NIT Color by vma This video shows the spectrum from Hispasat at 30.0W to Astra2 at 28.2E. While my dish rotates, the spectrum changes. You can notice the satellites that the dish captures while moving along. The video also shows the constellation diagram, the NIT functionality and the … Read more
Today I tested if I could get a lock on transponders of Astra 2D. Since I live in Portugal, I am far off the footprint and the required diameter would be around 180cm. While I do actually own a 240cm dish, I don’t have it setup, yet, due to the difficulty of getting a secure … Read more
Because this blog is new, I am adding recent stuff I got and made, so things are a bit out of order… Sorry for that – I should have started this blog much earlier. Here is a cool add-on for my VDR project: a display. This particular one has support under Linux and some interesting … Read more
Been working on my VDR project. I am using the awesome yaVDR distribution. It features both VDR and XBMC out of the box! More info’s about it: VDR HomepageVDR Portal featuring forum’s for all known VDR distributions Current issues to be fixed: – S3 Suspend to RAM (nvidia wake-up does not work properly)– Channel scan … Read more
Thanks to a good friend, I got to exchange my Satlook Digital NIT with a Satlook Digital NIT Color. Seems just a few extra letters in the name, but makes a huge difference: this field meter now displays both analog and digital DVB-S channels on its huge TFT screen in color! Definitly a great device … Read more
Seems I just won this device at eBay… Let’s see how it turns out. Known flaw: broken battery. It is a custom battery, so I’m not sure if I will manage to replace/repair it. Let’s see… This is a full spec handheld CATV field meter. Specifications GeneralFrequency Range: 5 ~ 860 MHzInput Level Range: -45 … Read more