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Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 11:16am On Jan 02, 2010
Happy new year once again everybody.

@olofofo

I sent you an email about google group, thanks.
Christianity EtcRe: Paying Tithe To Widows And Orphans by Enigma(m): 11:18pm On Dec 30, 2009
[quote author=Tonye-t link=topic=97533.msg5217397#msg5217397 date=1262185701] The original purpose of tithe meant an act of worship, inquiry, appeasement and appreciation to a deity (God) hence the root hebrew term "ma'aser". This to me is quite different from you opinion on the general use/purpose of tithing for the levites and the poor (to feast people as you put it). For the origin of your purpose of tithe ascertion i'll say started from Moses and not from Abraham. How do i mean: The scriptures never told us that the tithe Abraham gave was given to any poor person or widowed for that matter neither was it used for feasting. Rather he gave it to a Priest, and the reason for this was not because The Priest never had any inheritance (like you think is the reason why levites take tithes) or whatever but because he stood in place on YHWH.[/quote]1. How many times in his life did Abraham ever pay/give "tithes"?

2. Apart from Melchizedek, to whom else did Abraham pay/give "tithes"?

3. Why did Abraham not continue to pay/give "tithes" to Melchizedek every month (or every year if you like)?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: English Premier League Manager Caught In Brothel by Enigma(m): 8:49pm On Dec 25, 2009
Smart money is Avram Grant ------- his name is widely associated with this on the Net with some reasonable logic.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 8:45pm On Dec 25, 2009
@ George_D

Yep, if they are all DSTV receivers and you only need channels on one polarity, well it may be that the loop-through arrangement will be okay. Certainly, however, the loop-through does have the limitation I mentioned.

@Gangsta101

How now, long time indeed; merry Christmas to you and yours.

@badaru

Happy birthday and many happy returns

@ All

Once again, merry Xmas and a happy new year.

cool
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 4:53pm On Dec 25, 2009
enitan2002:
@ enigma, what i noticed about operators on satellite is that for a particular location they are no matter the number of frequencies, they still try and maintain the same polarity. Check out dstv on eutelsat w4 they are on the horizontal polarity. So, with what you said, i think am covered to some extent for the reason i just mentioned. One thing i noticed about the dstv decoder is that it has no lnb output port, how can i achieve that looping out?
Enitan, you have misunderstood. I am talking about individual channels not just one operator on a satellite. Say a channel is on 12522 V and the master receiver is tuned to it, the slave receiver in many loop-through arrangements will not be able to view a channel on e.g. 12722 H. It is a well known shortcoming of loop-through arrangements. In many instances, an operator's bouquet will include channels on both H & V polarities. Although if all the channels of say DSTV are on one polarity as you say, and you only want to watch that operator's channels, then you may get away with it.

Question: what channels are currently watchable on the different receivers?
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Warch Free Satellite Tv Station On Your Pc by Enigma(m): 11:05am On Dec 25, 2009
Don't ever pay anybody for this kind of thing.
Christianity EtcRe: Who Says Tithing Is Not New Testamental? by Enigma(m): 10:56am On Dec 25, 2009
[quote author=Tonye-t link=topic=307798.msg5173324#msg5173324 date=1261580990]@ Enigma,

does that make the practise of tithing wrong? huh huh
[/quote]The modern teaching and preaching of "tithing" is certainly wrong. If you check several other threads, I have in the past argued very strongly against it. A very short summary:

1. Tithing is not a compulsory requirement for a Christian
2. Tithing does not have any greater spiritual significance (or attached blessing) than voluntary 'grace' 'giving'.
3. Nevertheless, if a Christian knows the truth (as in 1 & 2 above) and yet chooses to "tithe", that is perfectly fine.
4. However, bear in mind that many so-called pastors and preachers who teach the compulsory "tithing" nonsense are fraudulent and, as the Bible says, their god is their belly.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 10:45am On Dec 25, 2009
@ enitan

Do you require each receiver to be able to access all channels available from the dish at any time? If so, one problem you might have with a loop-through arrangement is that -- if the master receiver is tuned to one polarity e.g. V, then the other receivers will only be able to receive channels from that same (e.g. V) polarity.

I know that the quattro-multiswitch arrangement may be more expensive and I don't know if you can get a quattro LNB in Nigeria, but that arrangement is much neater, not to say safer, and each receiver will operate independently as if it is connected to its own dish and LNB.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 4:25pm On Dec 23, 2009
Quattro LNB

The quattro LNB provides four outputs, each with a single band/polarization specific to that output.  The band/polarization available at each output is fixed at the time of manufacture.  It is not possible to switch the band/polarization with a tone or switching voltage.

A quattro LNB is normally used to feed a large distribution system.  A single dish with a quattro LNB fitted and a multiswitch (or IRS) is able to feed anything between 4 and 100 locations. The multiswitch (or IRS) is able to provide any of the input signals at each output, depending on a tone/voltage sent up the cable by the receiver at each location.  It's as though the receiver at each location has it's own dedicated LNB.

The outputs on a multiswitch (or IRS) are able to be controlled with a 22Hz tone and switching voltages in the same way that the outputs from normal universal LNB can be, i.e. to change band and polarisation.  The satellite receivers in each of the locations behave as though they are connected to their own dedicated dish and LNB, but in reality are just connected to a multiswitch (or IRS) output.

Quattro LNBs are considered to have a better lifetime than quad LNBs as they are not being continually switched.
From: http://www.xtendedplay.co.uk/techtip-quatro-quad-lnb-differences.html
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 4:14pm On Dec 23, 2009
Enitan, how now; yes, long time --- I have just been preoccupied and have only visited very very occasionally and for a few minutes.

As far as your project: i will check some more with experts in that particular side and get back to you. From what I know, the way they do such projects is by using something called a "quattro" LNB (quite different from a quad) with a multi-switch and through these you can feed several receivers. This is common here for blocks of flats or for hotels and things like that. As i said if I get any better ideas, I will come back and post.

PS
You can also google 'integrated reception system'. smiley
Christianity EtcRe: Who Says Tithing Is Not New Testamental? by Enigma(m): 4:06pm On Dec 23, 2009
ogajim:
Our people get screwed double: by the people they elect and by some of the people that they believe can lead them to the promised land, heck, they seem to work together to screw the average man.


Free your self from these PIMPS in suits, trust God only cool cool cool cool
I really like this way of putting things. cool

Happy Christmas and prosperous new year to one and all. smiley
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 3:54pm On Dec 23, 2009
enitan2002:
@ badaru,
i dont want my employer to feel uncomfortable towards me if i proffer that suggestion, am still trying to explain how it is still possible to browse for free on my PC for now, i dont wanna add that to it again ooooooooooo.
I think George_D is right that as this is a corporate organisation, it is better to do things correctly and as 'legally' as possible.

Meawhile happy Christmas and prosperous new year to all. smiley
TV/MoviesRe: Dstv A Fraud? by Enigma(m): 3:43pm On Dec 23, 2009
[quote author=mama-gee link=topic=315425.msg5168134#msg5168134 date=1261513779]All these unknown cable networks are fraudsters. tongue[/quote]Interesting -  On Satellite Television Rebroadcast - Piracy and The Law in Nigeria

wink
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 3:20pm On Oct 30, 2009
Hmmm, I see that interest is developing in the Diseqc/USALS motor (aka H-H motor); i predicted some time ago that this would happen.

Actually there are instructions, pictures and videos in some of the threads from last year; one that I found on a quick search (there are others, I know) is from the following link especially post numbers 848-855.

www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-7715.832.html



PS @ enitan in the photo 2 pages back, you will need to be careful that the cables into the motor do not keep snagging out as the motor moves; see how this is handled in the photo in the link above.

I may only be able to pop in here once in a while like this because of busy-ness.

cool
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (part 4) by Enigma(m): 5:13pm On Oct 04, 2009
Hi all; long time; I see many new names too.

Well done for keeping the flame alive; hope to be contributing again every now and then.

cool
Christianity EtcRe: Which Is The Greatest Among These Three: Faith, Hope And Love? by Enigma(m): 5:03pm On Oct 04, 2009
Faith and Hope and Love we see
Joining hand in hand agree;
But the greatest of the three,
And the best, is Love.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/r/gracspir.htm
TV/MoviesRe: Does Anyone miss NTA Of The 80's? by Enigma(m): 10:47pm On Jul 28, 2009
Caustic adative soda! Jerusalem! wink
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 4:22pm On Jul 16, 2009
For those who can receive Intelsat 905 @ 24.5w, apparently there is a feed for Channels on 4061 R 2848 2/3.

Can't receive it, so can't confirm it.

Edited
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 7:44pm On Jun 30, 2009
@toxnaija

Try these links: _http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/accommodation/bed-and-breakfast

_http://www.bookdirectrooms.com/Brighton-East-Sussex-Hotels/
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Free To Air Satellite Tvs by Enigma(m): 3:24pm On Jun 26, 2009
@ seunoluomo

Please post your question on this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-242036.2464.html

Many more people including sellers/dealers/installers will be able to give answers.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 10:54am On Jun 23, 2009
Thanks odilibe; that is very helpful.  cool

Edited: indeed from your post and further thought, I am coming to the conclusion that the CRTV is truly probably from the African beam of 28 east.

Further edit: here is the footprint map of the Nigerian beam of Astra 2B 28.2e; it is evident how signal from that beam will be booming strong in Nigeria/Ghana/W Africa: http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/maps/astra2b_nigeria.html
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 9:52am On Jun 23, 2009
I think our Ghana-based members will probably be in a better position to find out more info about CRTV as it seems a considerable part of their facilities are there; it also seems that their business services are run from there.

So, Gh folks pick up a phone and start enquiring!

http://www.crtv.org/facilities.html

http://www.crtv.org/contact_us.html


PS The CRTV folk do not put the satellite from which their transmissions can be downlinked on their website; maybe, they are afraid of FTA-folkhuh grin
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 9:29am On Jun 23, 2009
dvbguy:
@ Enigma

There is in fact a steerable beam for Astra 2b over west africa manned by SES-NEW Skies see link: hxxp://www.ses-newskies.com/ASTRA2Bcoverage.htm
Yes,   I reported that here quite some time ago!

Edited: perhaps to clarify ---- it is indeed possible that the 12599 CRTV is coming from the African beam of (edited) Eurobird 1 28.5e Astra 2B at 28.2e; but at least one member here is receiving it from Eurobird 2 at 25.5 east; hence, my suspicion that it is actually beaming from Eurobird 2. Hope that clears things a little.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 9:20am On Jun 23, 2009
JMS:
Bonjour! Today was a lovely day for me, being in touch with african bros for FTA birds, could you help me in giving the links of other african FTA forums? at last i noticed that in Nigeria people mostly use Strong decoder, so is strong 4663X PVR already on the market there and how can i get it from my country?
I hope the moderator will help. thanks & kind regards from J Banga
Try this one: http://www.rdi-board.com/showthread.php?t=36090&page=106
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 9:11am On Jun 23, 2009
@ toxnaija

Belated birthday greetings and best wishes!   cool


@ All

Regarding this CRTV and "Eurobird".

I have said previously in this link that CRTV is not on 28.5e (i.e. Eurobird 1). From what members receiving it have said, I believe it is on Eurobird 2 at 25.5e. Yes, some receivers may mislead by seeming to get it on 28.5 east when in reality the signal is from 25.5 east. This is a well known phenomenon i.e. bleed over of signal from a strong satellite overriding a weaker satellite and seeming to come from the weaker satellite. Just to add to this point, it is inconceivable at present that one will get signal from 28.5e in Africa with a 90cm dish! Generally, you need at least a 2.4m dish.

Edited: I did suggest at the time as well that the CRTV might be on the African beam of 28 east but in the end I thought the better conclusion was that it is on 25.5 east.
Christianity EtcRe: The truth your pastor would not tell you about tithes by Enigma(m): 10:28am On Jun 17, 2009
Allta:
To Pilgrim.1

You still haven't answered my honest question.

You still haven't given an example of pastors who teaches pro-Tithe, but doesn't quote Mal 3:9

I don't know the answer to my honest question, still searching though. But I can give examples of Churches pro-Tithe and teaches Mal3:9 - RCCG, LightHouse, 4square, New Waters Christian Fellowship, Hopewall Envagelical Church etc. I can even give 100 if you want.

I feel you're beating about the bush, ok if Deut 14 is half-way, begin from the genesis of Tithe to it's revelation. Pastors shouldn't use just Mal 3! That's my point, why do you have to mask the point by looking for holes?
Whether these points have been discussed or not, they should be taught by Pastors in Churches, that's my point! They are truths(contrary to what you will say), and should be taught.
Peace Out!
Allta
I have highlighted this post and bolded a part of it because it captures my attitude to some of the discussions of tithing on this thread and others and why I refuse to engage in debate on irrelevant or secondary issues. I too have found that looking for small mistypes or minor inaccuracies or even misrepresenting what people had in fact said quite accurately, when put in context, totally detracts from the essential issues.

Things like "Christianity is/is not a religion";  oh you opponent of tithing once said "tithing is perfectly OK" and several other examples of such pettiness, I find to be a waste of time not advancing discussion.

I think the central points being made by opponents of the modern teaching of "tithing" remain simple; overwhelmingly, "tithing" is being taught to Christians as an obligation (this is wrong and should be opposed); teach people the truth i.e. they have freedom whether or not to "tithe"; if a Christian does indeed know the truth and yet chooses to tithe then that is "perfectly OK". Very simple!!!

As the title of the thread clearly implies and as opponents of the modern teaching of "tithing" have said repeatedly - a main motivation for challenging the teaching is the clear evidence of the prevalence of abuse and false teaching of the "doctrine".
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 10:04am On Jun 17, 2009
olofofo:
@ll

The almighty allah blessed us with a beautiful baby Girl this morning. the floor is now open for a feminie FTA name for a girl, am tilting seriously towards eutelsat, cos it sounds exotic. anyone?
Congrats olofofo, Olorun a woo, a daa si o; best wishes to all your family.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Free to Air codes by Enigma(m): 4:35pm On Jun 11, 2009
Hi Allan Bumba

When you did the factory reset that made the receiver revert to its original software. You need to load an 'unofficial' software/firmware which is sometimes called a 'patch'. Such software can be found on some websites including
http://www.maldiviandigital.com/satellite-tv-receiver-section/satellite-tv-receivers/fortec-star/ (you will have to register before you can get the software).

NOTE be careful (a) that you get the correct software for your particular receiver (I think there are different models e.g. Plus/Lifetime/Ultra etc); (b) make sure you first read carefully and understand the tutorials on how to load the software to your receiver.

Good luck.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 8:21pm On Jun 10, 2009
[quote author=F_Marshal link=topic=242036.msg4007251#msg4007251 date=1244645969]@ All
The more I look at STRONG brand of receivers and their interfaces, the more they look like CoolSat receivers here in North America. It seems to me that Coolsat is Marketing their products in other parts world as "STRONG." Just a thought. wink[/quote]Indeed Coolsat, Technomate, Clark-Tech, Strong all belong to one family and sometimes even have the same/similar GUI and external casing (though, importantly, their softwares are not identical). It seems they are all made (normally?) by a company called Hubtech which operates mostly out of Korea (and possibly/allegedly also out of China or something).
SportsRe: French Open 2009: Nadal Loses In The Fourth Round!!! by Enigma(m): 6:13pm On Jun 07, 2009
Phony200:
I feel so happy you'd think I won a grand slam, lol. But it really was coming to place. No matter what haters say that it's because of Rafa's absence, any guy who get to a final four years in a row deserves to win once. A little devil in me would have loved Nadal to have been the losing finalist but i'd have also taken Ugly Betty if she was in the final grin. Whether he can win any other grand slam to add to his 14, i don't really know and frankly do not care. I'm just glad the tears he shed last wimbledon did not go to waste. It hurt me so bad, I've finally been comforted. Let's hear it for the World's greatest *active*Tennis player (i say active not to cause fight, lol)
Thank you so much for expressing my sentiments totally and completely! grin

Congrats to the G.O.A.T. cool
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Official Thread of Free-to- Air Satellite TV [part 3] by Enigma(m): 12:09pm On Jun 07, 2009
salamander:
@All

How do you know a satellite need a di-electric or not?
You use a dielectric when the satellite/transponder you are chasing use circular polarity e.g. instead of 11823 H you have 11823 R (i.e. Right); or instead of 11823 V you have 11823 L (i.e. Left). Sometimes, if the signal is strong, you might not need the dielectric.

Our regular 11823 H/V use linear polarity.

(PS I hope I've got all that the right way round)
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Free To Air Satellite Tvs by Enigma(m): 12:50pm On Jun 05, 2009
Why copy and paste someone else's work (and so long at that), when you can simply provide a summary and give the link: http://ftafilesforum.com/satellite-tv/ ?

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