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DervMan · 15-03-08, 01:01 AM

Hi there,

This is my first satellite system which makes me think I'm doing something stupid!

I bought the portable kit from Maplin which comes with a comag SL65. I've located the Astra28E and ran an auto tune. It found loads of channels including the BBC and ITV channels. Problem is I just get a black screen when I try to view BBC1 or ITV. The other foreign channels work ok. The signal strength is around 70%.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

robbo71 · 15-03-08, 01:12 AM

Hi Dervman,

Welcome to Techwatch

I have a sneaking suspicion I know what the problem is, but to be sure, could you list a few of the other foreign channels you are getting and the frequencies they are on?

Robbo

DervMan · 15-03-08, 01:14 AM

I did have the dish rigged upto the bedroom window, I've had to take it down so my wife can go to bed!

I do know I could get BBC World, but I can't tell you the frequency until I connect it back up tomorrow :-)

robbo71 · 15-03-08, 01:17 AM

BBC World is not on 28E,you were pointing at the wrong satellite.

Robbo

kerrywez · 15-03-08, 01:18 AM

I reckon I got the same thoughts you have robbo, he is on the wrong satellite, if he weren't how would he be getting foreign channels. It will be interesting to hear what channels he is getting, then we will know what satellite he is on, for sure.

Very best regards Wez

DervMan · 15-03-08, 01:20 AM

There must have been over 400 channels, most of which were German! I think I was using Astra28E but I'm not sure how to check that.

kerrywez · 15-03-08, 01:24 AM

Hi mate, by the sounds of it you are indeed on Astra, Astra1 not Astre2. Astra1 is at 19.2E and Astra2 is at 28.2E, so you got to move your dish 9 degrees further East to get to the right Astra. I am sure robbo will confirm my thoughts when he answers.

Very best regards Wez

robbo71 · 15-03-08, 01:25 AM

Astra 1 at 19.2E then.

From behind the dish you need to swivel it left by about 10 degrees and down a bit.

Robbo

EDIT:
Yes Wez, I must type quicker.

and I'm on broadband v your dial-up, shame on me.

DervMan · 15-03-08, 01:26 AM

Thanks guys,

I'll try that tomorrow.

robbo71 · 15-03-08, 01:33 AM

The easiest way to check since your receiver does not have the capability of telling you what satellite it is receiving from is to have a look on LyngSat - Lyngemark Satellite.

Also kingofsat has a very useful channel search facilty:-

Channel Search - KingOfSat

Just type in a few channel names and check the frequencies that correspond with what you're finding them on.

15-03-08, 01:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
DervMan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SL65/12 BBC channels won't display Hi there, This is my first satellite system which makes me think I'm doing something stupid! I bought the portable kit from Maplin which comes with a comag SL65. I've located the Astra28E and ran an auto tune. It found loads of channels including the BBC and ITV channels. Problem is I just get a black screen when I try to view BBC1 or ITV. The other foreign channels work ok. The signal strength is around 70%. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. Steve

15-03-08, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
robbo71 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 4,240 Thanks: 15 Thanked 343 Times in 332 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display Hi Dervman, Welcome to Techwatch I have a sneaking suspicion I know what the problem is, but to be sure, could you list a few of the other foreign channels you are getting and the frequencies they are on? Robbo __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM1000D.Triax TD110.STABHH-90 motor. DigitAlb movie package. Virgin Media Cable TV, Phone & Broadband subs.

15-03-08, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
DervMan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display I did have the dish rigged upto the bedroom window, I've had to take it down so my wife can go to bed! I do know I could get BBC World, but I can't tell you the frequency until I connect it back up tomorrow :-)

15-03-08, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
robbo71 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 4,240 Thanks: 15 Thanked 343 Times in 332 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display BBC World is not on 28E,you were pointing at the wrong satellite. Robbo __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM1000D.Triax TD110.STABHH-90 motor. DigitAlb movie package. Virgin Media Cable TV, Phone & Broadband subs.

15-03-08, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
kerrywez Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 240 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display I reckon I got the same thoughts you have robbo, he is on the wrong satellite, if he weren't how would he be getting foreign channels. It will be interesting to hear what channels he is getting, then we will know what satellite he is on, for sure. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master on ground mount and 18 Ins. Super Jack and Super Jack V-Box. Humax Foxsat Freesat HD box.


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15-03-08, 01:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
DervMan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display There must have been over 400 channels, most of which were German! I think I was using Astra28E but I'm not sure how to check that.

15-03-08, 01:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
kerrywez Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 240 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display Hi mate, by the sounds of it you are indeed on Astra, Astra1 not Astre2. Astra1 is at 19.2E and Astra2 is at 28.2E, so you got to move your dish 9 degrees further East to get to the right Astra. I am sure robbo will confirm my thoughts when he answers. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master on ground mount and 18 Ins. Super Jack and Super Jack V-Box. Humax Foxsat Freesat HD box.

15-03-08, 01:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
robbo71 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 4,240 Thanks: 15 Thanked 343 Times in 332 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display Astra 1 at 19.2E then. From behind the dish you need to swivel it left by about 10 degrees and down a bit. Robbo EDIT: Yes Wez, I must type quicker. and I'm on broadband v your dial-up, shame on me. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM1000D.Triax TD110.STABHH-90 motor. DigitAlb movie package. Virgin Media Cable TV, Phone & Broadband subs. Last edited by robbo71 : 15-03-08 at 01:27 AM.

15-03-08, 01:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
DervMan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display Thanks guys, I'll try that tomorrow.

15-03-08, 01:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
robbo71 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 4,240 Thanks: 15 Thanked 343 Times in 332 Posts	Re: SL65/12 BBC channels won't display The easiest way to check since your receiver does not have the capability of telling you what satellite it is receiving from is to have a look on LyngSat - Lyngemark Satellite. Also kingofsat has a very useful channel search facilty:- Channel Search - KingOfSat Just type in a few channel names and check the frequencies that correspond with what you're finding them on. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM1000D.Triax TD110.STABHH-90 motor. DigitAlb movie package. Virgin Media Cable TV, Phone & Broadband subs.

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