₦airaland Forum

George_D:
@toxnaija,
Why don't you hook up with F-Marshal now that you're in the UK? It seems to me that your best bet for FTA enjoyment over there is to enlist his help so as to get started.[color=#990000][/color] This online FTA you're into now may not be as convenient as watching it live on tv. Besides, with your wealth of experience so far, you could be our man on ground for experimenting with what is obtainable in out-of-footprint birds like Astra 2D using 90cm dish or less.

That will be a heck of a trip! In as much as I would enjoy hosting Toxnaija, but location, logistics and geography can't allow that from his present location. Toxnaija and I are oceans apart. He's in the UK, while I'm in North America. USA to be precise. Enigma would be a better person to help with Tox's FTA needs. This is assuming Tox is a close distance to Enigma.

@ Toxnaija,

How are things? Reading from your posts it seems you're now in the diaspora. I hope all is well. Keep warm and stay safe.

@ Pitodenz,

How nah? Thanks for all your help to my buddy!!

George_D:
@F_Marshal,
Nice pics. Maybe a little size increase from 1.2 to 1.8m for the dish could have made all the difference, don't you think?

Thanks, but as I stated earlier, I just did it for fun. Wasn't actually interested in getting anything bigger than 1.2m, as it would have a negative impact on my property value, and least to say my neigbours too. Secondly, there are almost Identical C-band signals scattered around the KU band over here in North America. So, for what it is worth, it was an experiment which I very much enjoyed.

Oh, BTW, I enjoyed reading your take on the Power inveter stuff. NEPA, abi na PHCN have no holds on anyone who goes the route you suggested.

This is my Mini-Bud C-band Summer Project. The Dish is 1.20M Dish, pointing at Galaxy 16 @ 99.0°W. I got all the strong transponders, but wasn't able to receive all the C-band frequencies on that bird, because of the dish size limitation. It was nice to get C-band signals with a 1.2M dish. Mind you, it was just for fun. If you have a 1.20M dish and a C-band LNB, maybe you could try it. You also need the Conical Scala to make (boost) the signal stable. Enjoy the photos:

Adeexy:
@ Olofofo
I got this from dishpointer.com when i searched for my location with a stab HH 100 motor for true south and true north, though i planned to apply it over d weekend.
Your Location Satellite Data Dish Setup Data
Latitude: 40.8100°
Longitude: -73.9620° Name: Stab HH100
Distance: 37572km Motor Latitude:  40.8°
Declination Angle:  6.4°
Dish Elevation:  24°
Azimuth (true):  180.0°
Azimuth (magn.):  193.2°

@ the red highlighted: Azimuth (magn.):  should be  183.2° not 193.2°. Please, make a note of it. This 10° discrepancy will be a problem when aligning your dish.

Happy Belated B'Day to my very good man Olofofo!








Good to know that FTA Nairaland is still going strong!!!

Dejsam:
@ fmarshal,

it means cutting off the base of the lnb with a saw.just as u rightly said.if u look at the picture of my dish set up i posted few weeks ago,u will see it

boldly.the digisat lnb i use has been cut,likewise the pauxis lnb i used as an attachment for nss 7 has been cut too.the cutting helps ur signal

strenght.like wise when u are using a c band lnb.when u cut a glass of the same size with ur dielctric and use it, it boost ur signal with 10%.u can

confirm by giving it  a trial urself.and for easy installation of your 1.8m or 2.4m set up,the distance between the base of ur lnb and the centre of ur

1.8m dish should be exactly 27 inches when measured with a tape,and that of the 2.4m dish should be exactly 36 inches.if u use these

measurements,it will save u a lot of stress when setting up ur dish.these two measurements are the required focal lenght for the two different dish

sizes.and as for the fuji lnb issue,u cannot get an original fuji like the old fuji available in the past.except u can hunt for a fairly used original

lnb.digisat as far as i am concerned is a very very good lnb and can perform even better than the fuji available in the market these days.i even had

to buy and keep the 2way digisat as its always very scarce in the market .

Dejsam, thanks for the expalanation.

@ the Red highlighted: It should be noted that those figures you stated should only be applicable to a particular manufactured or Brand of dish. Those shouldn't be a standard Focal point measurement for 1.8 and 2.4m dishes forall brands and instances.

[size=14pt]EDIT:[/size] Are these the LNBs you were referring to? I can't see the area(s) that was sawed off!

microgiant:
Nagra 3 is not foolproof, it's already broken. Although it may take time before EMUs are available as it may come out in cards.

Where? How? When? Over here in North America it has been dark for all Nagra 3 encrypted Signals for almost a year now.


Note: I don't condone or advocate soiling of encrypted Satellite TV signals. All discussion relating to Nagra 3 was only for educational purposes.

[quote Author=pitodenz]@ all am going to miss cheater in etv if etv eventually go off. Anyway i ve too many alternative even though they went off is only cheaters i enjoy watching. In the other hand i like etv to even go so that our pple ll stop settling easily for one satellite that has very little or nothing at all to offer. Let the fighting spirit of all go high so that many ll start looking for alternative for 90cm dishes. That the spirit of FTA.     @ George D i finally nail my badr. As i always say i believe in trying new things. At first a refused to use fuji  lnb but after you advice for it,i tried it and it failed me. So i return back my shop 2.0db lnb and continue enjoying my precious fox movie. It was yesterday i came across Old Master Digisat 2.0db,it was  already cut by me long time ago,so i fixed it and still NoWay. I now removed it and cut it exactly the way i cut the shop lnb and fix it and wam! for the first time my mbc jump to 50% bbc,euronews,dubai one,all the jsc came out. So u see we mustnt always depend on fuji afterall is very expensive. Imagine fuji being sold for N5,500 here in ph and i got digisat from north for N800. And this time digisat performed better. Maybe fuji is good for fiber dishes but that i confirm once i used this my latest cutting on fiber dish with digisat.     @ emeystan  if srt 4910 is sold for 9k in alaba then my name is James Bond lol.[/quote] Pitodenz, can you clarify the red highligted above? When you say you cut the LNB, do you mean removing the LNB cover, or physically (sawing off) cutting the LNB feed horn or what? Can you post a good picture of the "cut LNB?

@ George_D, Twinstaiye and Dejsam and All:

Regarding the upgrade from Analog TV to Digital TV signals by NTA; I'm quite surprised that they're actually starting the conversion this early. We all know how Nigeria Authorities wait until the last minute to implement planned projects. In my previous posts and tips on this forum, starting from season 1, (i believe)  I have been telling people to get ready for this change from Analog to Digital Signals and also for users to buy Mpeg 4 compliant receivers and TV. Here is where  I talked about USA's switch from Analog to Digital Signals, and a link to an article discussing when Nigeria will convert to Digital TV signal.

@ Pitodenz,
Please, check your listed email accounts. I tried your listed phone line numerous times on Thursday and Friday, July 22 & 23,  but for some reason recording says your line was not available.

toxnaija: F-Marshall,
The columnist wrote a mild apology through his column.The newspaper's editors have apologised and asked me to file a complaint formally.The guy has called me to apologise.In fact,we are now friends.I have dropped all charges against him.Here is the apology link-  http://thenationonlineng.net/web/articles/10588/1/Searching-for-elders-with-conscience/Page1.html

I'm glad that he came to his senses!! My question then is this, why? Why did he write the piece in the first place? Why didn't his Editor(s) question the integrity of his story before publishing it? What or who gave him the idea to write such a reckless slander? Anyway, that should be a lesson for him.

toxnaija:
Dejsam,
I called my installer a few minutes ago to contact you.He has always been on the lookout for the splitter.How about the 3.5m assembled steel dish you said a guy was working on in Kano?Can I also get the frequency where Orbit is operating on on Nilesat?any development on ab4a channels that disappeared?

Lagos/Southern Nigeria members,
pls can anyone help look for a place where we can get cheap and good mpeg4 decoders.Enitan/Olofofo,I know both of u are really good in hunting for stuffs like that.We need to add it to our collections.Is it only Daarsat decoder that can pick its signals? [size=15pt]If no,do we need an HD lnb to pick HD signals?[/size]

all,
atlantic bird 3- ortb,Benin republic 4157 h 2600/Africa no 1 4163 h 1500 all on C-band.I will try the Channels feed on Intel 905 Enigma posted on Sunday.Is RTB still on Intel905.Cant pick the signal.I will try it again.

@ the highlighted:
Your regular LNB can & will receive MPEG 4 signals. Don't fall for the sale's pitch of some greedy vendors. Use the current LNB that you have, it will work. As I said earlier (in one of my previous posts) make sure you buy a decoder capable of decoding MPEG ,2 & 4:2.0, 4:2:2. Don't foget Blindscan is a must, but many of them don't have Blind scan feature. I hope this helps.

toxnaija:
all,
where can I get mpeg 4 decoder in Lagos?

Ekoonibaje,
I think you should tell the house the price ur g+ is going for.pls help me make enquiries about mpeg4 decoder in Lagos.

all,
See me see trouble ooo.See what my past friendship with Gov.Daniel landed me into.I am now being branded an assassin by a newspaper columnist over the Ogun state brouhaha.Please read the full column through this link.Read the last paragraph.what do I do to this stupid columnist-court or, ?this is the link- http://thenationonlineng.net/web/articles/9813/1/In-Ogun-Ziggy-politics-continues/Page1.html

[Quote] Through the instrumentality of Ziggysm, he deceived ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo twice, fought with his daughter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, cheated Ibikunle Amosun, and disagreed with Jubril Martins Kuye, Senator Lekan Mustapha and others. This emperor called OGD compels his commissioners to kneel down when addressing him. He should by now no that his days in power are numbered. The nude picture of Alausa published in Compasss is a continuation of Ziggy politics in Ogun and it would certainly lead to a chain of events the end of which OGD would gnash his teeth over very soon.

In conclusion, OGD once sends assailants after me when I was the editor of National Life newspaper. A guy who identified himself as Tokunbo with phone numbers; 08023337877 and 08052424406 came with his gang to look for me in the office. We later traced him to be working for a notorious serving commissioner in OGD’s cabinet. If anything happens to me, OGD should be held responsible.[/quote] This is really sad! Politics in Nigeria has turned into the harassment and killing of opponents instead of looking out for the well being of the country. Tox, as long as you're innocent of these accusations, I advice you take this matter to court. This is a serious accusation and should be treated as such. Sorry for all these nonesense.

Usually, I advocate freedom of written expression and use of abbreviations, but some of the postings here lately have been a nightmare to read and understand. Can people try not using single alphabets or just numbers when communicating very intricate and otherwise important sentences? Don’t get me wrong. I didn’t say they shouldn’t be used, but there should be a limit.

« #2310 on: June 20, 2009, 02:23 AM »

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Adewest baba,
It's my birthday.please send some signals to my end.I miss you.pls let's talk especially on the g+.I'm just leaving the office for home.I will try ur lines now.

@ Toxnaija, I'm using this medium to wish you a happy birthday (belated)

@ Olofofo & Twinstaiye, I say Congrats on the arrival of your individual new bouncing baby girls!!

For the Analog Over The Air TV signal it is Bye Bye for the USA. This is what Analog TVs look like here in the USA today! Bye!! Bye!! Analog TV!

Oh, don't forget, Nigeria Analog TV Signals will suffer the same fate on December 31, 2012. Get ready folks!

adewest:
Peace be upon u all, i arrive ikeja 2 days ago and now in base, bauchi. Just planing to pay visit to my parent at Ilorin. Nairaland fta long life.

Atteeeeeeeennnntttion! Adewest! Welcome Back to the Officers Mess (nairaland FTA Forum)!!!!  As you were! Carry-on Soldier!! Good to see you Back on NairaLand again!!

spaceman:
@ all.
just a little of brainstorming here.
two receiver systems with nose figure ratings 0.9dB and one of 0.3dB, which has the best perfomance?How would you relate these values to their ability filter your signal from the noise?
Your time starts now!

Teacher wey no sabi ansa to de kweshon wey im ask. Hia na de ansa o!


The key to db noise ratio is this; The lower the noise ratio, the better the receiver processes the signal received. Therefore, a .3db rating is better than a 0.9db rating. I hope this helps.

@ 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.

Enigma:
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)

salamander:
@Enigma, George_D, all

I just checked lyngsat and Flysat. Though I know Intelsat 7/10 C and Paksat require di-electric, the polarisation there are either H or V. Where does the theory of R and L comes in?

@All,

Dielectric polarisation only applies to  C-band fequencies when (R) Right =(V) or Vertical and (L)=left or Horizontal.  For example 4075(R) on C-band will translate to 4075 (V) vertical using a dielectric plate. I hope this makes things clear.

@3V1LW0LF
What is the meaning of that Crap!!!!  Moderators, please delete that Freaking nonesense

emeystan #2009 on: June 04, 2009 at 03:53:05 PM »]Hello house, i just installed a 90cm dish, i am using strong receiver, also gotten some fta channels on mytv(intelsalt 7/10)
Most of the stations are christain channels. Pls how can i get stations (fta) that shows quality programs. I reside in ajegunle lagos. I am ready to pay anyone who can do it for me. Thanks one love[/quote]

emeystan #2015 on: June 05, 2009 at 03:04:39 AM:
Hello house, i just installed a 90cm dish, i am using strong receiver, also gotten some fta channels on mytv(intelsalt 7/10).
Most of the stations are christain channels. Pls how can i get stations (fta) that shows quality programs. I reside in ajegunle lagos. I am ready to pay anyone who can do it for me. Thanks one love

[quote author=emeystan:
Hello house, i just installed a 90cm dish, i am using strong receiver, also gotten some fta channels on mytv(intelsalt 7/10).
Most of the stations are christain channels. Pls how can i get stations (fta) that shows quality programs. I reside in ajegunle lagos. I am ready to pay anyone who can do it for me. Thanks one love

Emeystan, abeg take it easy ehn? Posting multiple times will not get you a faster response.

If you're already getting legitmate "FTA" channels, what other quality FTA channels are you talking about. Remember, we don't condone piracy of Satellite signals here.

anothny:
I have had problems with free to air satellites, I just found this press release

NTA: The Nigerian Television Authority, by the authority of Nigeria’s Federal Government has formed a partnership, and signed an agreement with Suncastv to broadcast NTA programming in the United States. Suncastv is the only authorized IPTV broadcaster of NTA programming in the United States.

I have been watching NTA programming on http://mynigeriatv.com/

if you have a chance check it out

As far as I know and can confirm, NTA is Legally FTA in NorthAmerica on Galaxy 19 @ 97.0°W. Whenever, I tune to it, it never lasts more than 6 minutes on the average due overall poor quality. As I have said many times on this forum before, unless NTA improve the picture & sound qualities, Program content, Camera work & Editing, and overall presentation, NTA is not worth paying 1 Kobo for to watch. I admire your courage and sentiments, but the NTA of old is a lot better that the current NTA. If you're part of NTA tell them to go back to basics. Thank you.

toxnaija:
all,
Canal 3 (Niger) is new on Intel901 C-Band(same position with AIT and Gambian TV) frequency 4112 H 1808.
I am waiting for my august visitor in the studio-Ifende!!!!!!
A lot of things are happening in the fta world.I believe very soon all forum members will forget pay-tv.I must confess that this hobby turned into a quarrel between me and a friend who felt we were cheating the pay-tv providers with our adventures.what do you think

George-D,
I tried calling you with the mtn line you used in calling me but I couldnt get thru.I want to know how you were able to fine tune your Showsports and CNN?

Tox, how you dey? 

As long as we don't condone, promote, aid and abate in the compromising of Pay-Tv providers' signals then we're not cheating. Remember, we're always only interested in legal free to Air satellite signals. Any other talk outside of legally obtaining FTA signals are merely for educational purposes.  NairaLand FTA forum members abi na lie I dey tok?

Enigma:
Yeah, the AZ Box is one of the receivers exciting hobbyists currently (others include the Cube Revo and the DM 800). I haven't had a play with any of the three yet but there is a good thread (link below) on one of the UK forums on the AZBox.


http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/azbox-english-language-section/

Thanks, Enigma. I will follow the AZBox developments very closely. It seems it may be the one that has all the goodies to really enjoys Satellite hunting.

@ Enigma
Have you heard of a Linux FTA Box called "AZBox" already in Europe and capable of HD, DVB-S2 4:2:2, MPEG-4, Internet youtube connection among other features? See AZBox webpage here. Any comment or insight will be appreciated.

spaceman:
@ F Marshal.
Thanx a lot.
I took tym 2 read HDTV on wikipedia, jst immediately after that post, and I grabed alot. just as u said, they are MPEG-4 coded. the difference between it and the standard/traditional systems we currently use I was able to decode. these are d kind of things that are left to those who want to know.
whats up in yankee now bros?
just enjoy shaaaaaaaaa!

@ Dejsam.
I hope say u code and decode too?

U're Welcom Bro.  Ol'boy we dey o! I happy sey Old man winter is now history for now, until next time. Now, I can have time and good weather to work on my Pet project, "Mini BUD" 1.2m Offset Dish with C-Band LNB. If and when I'm done, pictures will be posted.

spaceman:
@ all.
please enough talk about this WOMAN. lets continue business.

can any 1 tell me the position of the bird which DAARSAT is on?

Dejsam:
@ spaceman,

this is where it is.u can also use the link below

Intelsat 907 at 27.5°W

http://www.lyngsat.com/intel907.html

Spaceman,
Note: Your regular MPEG-2 receivers will not work with those DAARSAT channels. Those channels on DAARSAT are MPEG-4 encoded. I hope you have an MPEG-4 HD, DVB-S2 - 8PSK receiver capabale of processing the signals. Just thought you should know.


EDITED: MPEG-4 receivers are backward compatible with MPEG-2 signals (they can handle from MPEG-1 to MPEG-4 signals), but many of them now out in the market don't have have good blind scans.

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For RG-6 coaxial cable, the main issue for copper is whether the center conductor is solid copper or copper-clad steel. Since an installation of RG6 cable may later need to be moved or switched to another use that requires some power, it's definitely better to use a solid copper center conductor.

Copper-clad is referring to a center conductor that is made from steel, and then the steel gets a very thin coating of copper. Copper-clad has the distinct advantage of greater cable stiffness to withstand insertion forces repeatedly. The cable is less likely to kink or bend when the cables are being pulled around during their installation. With copper clad steel, the signal travels on the surface of the conductor, not in the center of the conductor.  See attachment for the rest of the info:

Dre_lu:
F_Marshal,
Picture as requested

Thanks!! The more info and illustrations the better!!! Keep up the good work.  Click Here for Dre_lu's setup.