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Physcogem · 23-08-08, 02:15 PM

what does it mean if i can get a signal on a certain tp and when i look for another transponder i cant see it, ie no signal bar, is this to do with dish size

ie one tp is available on a certain dish size but other require a bigger dish
or if you see one the you should see all,

Jimdefruit · 23-08-08, 07:16 PM

Are you absolutely sure you are pointing at the right satellite? Make sure the channel you are trying to get is the correct one. Different satellites transmit on some frequencies that are the same as other satellites. Hence when you try to get another transponder, there is no signal if you are pointing at the wrong sat.

In addition some satellites have transponders on different beams. Providing the transponders you are trying to get are on the same beam, you should get them all providing you are not on the edge of the beam zone.

madsod · 23-08-08, 07:17 PM

might be what sat what t/p might help us and 70 cm is small also

Physcogem · 24-08-08, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimdefruit

Are you absolutely sure you are pointing at the right satellite? Make sure the channel you are trying to get is the correct one. Different satellites transmit on some frequencies that are the same as other satellites. Hence when you try to get another transponder, there is no signal if you are pointing at the wrong sat.

defo pointing at right sat. im after discovery hd on thor

Thor 5 (0.8W) - 11434.00 V - Txp: C15 - Beam: EuropeDVB-S2 (8PSK) - 25000 3/4 - NID:70 - TID:38 (discovery hd)

here is some screen shots as you can see in settings im gettin tp 11357 very good but when i go to discovery hd tp the signal drops.

i get both horizontal and vertical well all through thor

i have this problem on hotbird aswell so its not exclusive to thor hence why i was wondering if some tp from same sat need a bigger dish.

thanks

Physcogem · 26-08-08, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimdefruit

In addition some satellites have transponders on different beams. Providing the transponders you are trying to get are on the same beam, you should get them all providing you are not on the edge of the beam zone.

edge of beam zone would that be relevent to the size of dish?

madsod · 18-09-08, 06:31 PM

in stb menu turn pilot off and scan h/d t/p you should then get singal works on both my h/d boxes like this

Physcogem · 19-09-08, 07:02 PM

Thanks big time i was abt to have a bigger dish put up saved me the money now and the hassle eurosport hd is fab im like a cat whos got the milk.

what boxes do you have

23-08-08, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Physcogem clueless but getin there Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: n.e lincs coast Posts: 253 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	is dish size the prob what does it mean if i can get a signal on a certain tp and when i look for another transponder i cant see it, ie no signal bar, is this to do with dish size ie one tp is available on a certain dish size but other require a bigger dish or if you see one the you should see all, __________________ 70cm dish motorised, Arion af8000hdci receiver, Diablo v2.3, cas 3+, Alsat super dark motor, 60cm fixed 19e anologue.

23-08-08, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: is dish size the prob Are you absolutely sure you are pointing at the right satellite? Make sure the channel you are trying to get is the correct one. Different satellites transmit on some frequencies that are the same as other satellites. Hence when you try to get another transponder, there is no signal if you are pointing at the wrong sat. In addition some satellites have transponders on different beams. Providing the transponders you are trying to get are on the same beam, you should get them all providing you are not on the edge of the beam zone. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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madsod Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 85 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: is dish size the prob in stb menu turn pilot off and scan h/d t/p you should then get singal works on both my h/d boxes like this

19-09-08, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Physcogem clueless but getin there Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: n.e lincs coast Posts: 253 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: is dish size the prob Thanks big time i was abt to have a bigger dish put up saved me the money now and the hassle eurosport hd is fab im like a cat whos got the milk. what boxes do you have __________________ 70cm dish motorised, Arion af8000hdci receiver, Diablo v2.3, cas 3+, Alsat super dark motor, 60cm fixed 19e anologue. Last edited by Physcogem; 19-09-08 at 09:42 PM.


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