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MMDS Set-up Complete Beginner
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eamong
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23. October 2008 @ 18:09 |
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Hi All
I have an EYEtv hybrid usb connected to MMDS i can scan from the eyetv software and receive all the channels on my pc but they are encrypted is there any way to decrypt the channels on the PC??
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wiseguy25
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27. October 2008 @ 12:45 |
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hi guys,
there seems to be a lot of people looking for the downcoverters that cho**s supply. Just got off the phone with the American divison of Transystem ( the company that supplys the downconverters to cho**s) and they sell indavidual units for $28 plus p&p...
hope this helps...
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mulvihc
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28. October 2008 @ 17:18 |
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In Mayo N*L are using cable boxes. What downconverter range is used and where can these be sourced.
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mulvihc
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28. October 2008 @ 17:18 |
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In Mayo N*L are using cable boxes. What downconverter range is used and where can these be sourced.
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28. October 2008 @ 18:20 |
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Originally posted by mulvihc:
In Mayo N*L are using cable boxes. What downconverter range is used and where can these be sourced.
I could be wrong on this, but I think you don't need the downconvertor for N*L mmds, I am sure I saw a thread about this recently, and I think the downconvertor was the reason you needed a TX box for Ch@@us mmds but not for N*L mmds. But this a bit technical for me so don't take it as gospel!!
Whatever you say, say nothing when you talk about you know what for if you know who might hear you, you know what youll get. Youll be sent off to you know where for you would not know how long. Maybe I could search through the threads so you dont have to ??
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Fano
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28. October 2008 @ 22:10 |
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Originally posted by SG8:
Originally posted by mulvihc:
In Mayo N*L are using cable boxes. What downconverter range is used and where can these be sourced.
I could be wrong on this, but I think you don't need the downconvertor for N*L mmds,
You need a downconverter for any form of mmds.
The signal is being transmitted through the air at ~2.5Ghz.
The grid picks it up then its downconverted to a lower frequency range so as it can travel through coaxial cable without major loss.
A 2.5Ghz signal wont travel far through coax cable without huge loss and reflection.
The downconverted frequency range is formed by subtracting an intermediate frequency IF from the input frequency.
This lower frequency spectrum is then fed to the set top box which can decode it.
The actual signal contains data coded in different formats.
Chorus MMDS uses the DVB-T transmission format while NTL MMDS uses the DVB-C format,that is why different receivers are used.
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suse103
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2. November 2008 @ 17:48 |
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Anybody know the network number for NTL mmds for input to a sagem box (cable) to receive RTE etc . Box is asking for this and the frequency and symbol rate. I know the symbol rate and the starting freq of my aerial.
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6040vec
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2. November 2008 @ 18:11 |
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@ wiseguy25
How do I get in contact with the Transystem guys. Do you have a code number for the aerial I need to rec C*****s.
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wiseguy25
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3. November 2008 @ 04:08 |
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Originally posted by 6040vec:
@ wiseguy25
How do I get in contact with the Transystem guys. Do you have a code number for the aerial I need to rec C*****s.
google "transystem downconverter" click the first result (not the sponsored links) on that page the first downconverter is the one we use "AiDC+ Integrated MMDS Downconverter" click the "contact us" button at the top of the page. then under the U.S.A heading use the telephone number for the east coast divison. when your talking to him he will tell you that the downconverters are made in ireland just tell him that dosent matter that you would like to go ahead and order one anyway...
Hope this helped...
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mcgarry89
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3. November 2008 @ 12:55 |
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I live in a Ch***s MMDS area, we had an old chorus aerial(moon shape)from many years ago which I reinstalled on the roof at the weekend, using the Box-t and power supply from s&c I could get no signal on the auto-scan or on any of the frequencies mentioned on here. As the box-t works fine in my brothers house with Ch***s MMDS subscription I am putting it down to the downconverter on the old aerial being busted. I have ordered the downconverter recommended on here. Am I missing anything or if I replace the downconverter, should I be good to go ?
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6040vec
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3. November 2008 @ 14:00 |
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@ wiseguy25
Thanks
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satguy99
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3. November 2008 @ 15:36 |
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you can buy down converters in Ireland google "downconverter Ireland"
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3. November 2008 @ 17:07 |
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Wonder who owns that site must check whois. Just checked bit pricey and they actually give their name,address and phone number.
Not unusual but with the CC cracking down on those selling MMDS equipment stating that it can be used on "other" boxes isnt very wise.
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claret08
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4. November 2008 @ 07:28 |
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CHORUS COMPATIBLE MMDS ANTENNAS AND DOWNCONVERTERS NOW AVAILABLE AT
***link removed by loco***
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satguy99
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4. November 2008 @ 13:57 |
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Mayo and Galway N*L use the 214-400 mhz d0wn c0nvert3r if you need a spare one go and buy it online
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mgb17
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4. November 2008 @ 14:26 |
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There is the IF222 downconverter in use in Mayo and Galway and frequency scheme B.
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wiseguy25
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4. November 2008 @ 14:44 |
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ah deadly yea the ones on satandcable will do and the irish site slso mentioned,
typical i thought i had the whole downcoverter shortage thing sorted and now there everywhere...
ah well...
could anyone confirm the channel list to be expected from the woodcock hill transmitter in Limerick, as i am only getting 33 channels plus about the same in radio stations....
Cheers guys....
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satguy99
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4. November 2008 @ 15:09 |
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Originally posted by wiseguy25:
ah deadly yea the ones on satandcable will do and the irish site slso mentioned,
typical i thought i had the whole downcoverter shortage thing sorted and now there everywhere...
ah well...
could anyone confirm the channel list to be expected from the woodcock hill transmitter in Limerick, as i am only getting 33 channels plus about the same in radio stations....
Cheers guys....
130 channels for ch0ru$ would be typical, how many transponders are you picking up and at what frequency ?
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5. November 2008 @ 00:21 |
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yammagamm
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5. November 2008 @ 14:37 |
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hi wiseguy where abouts in limerick are you as im trying to setup my aerial receiving fom woodcock hill but not having anyluck using a old mmds mesh aerial and new downconverter. what dvb-t box you using and which mast is the chorus 1 on woodcock as i can see about 6, help appreciated.
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wiseguy25
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5. November 2008 @ 18:57 |
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Originally posted by yammagamm:
hi wiseguy where abouts in limerick are you as im trying to setup my aerial receiving fom woodcock hill but not having anyluck using a old mmds mesh aerial and new downconverter. what dvb-t box you using and which mast is the chorus 1 on woodcock as i can see about 6, help appreciated.
hi at night you can see a red light blinking on the tramsmitter on woodcock hill. have you tried turing your ariel 90 degrees as i was having trouble setting up mine untill i realised that woodcock hill is on "vertical polarisation"
Hope this helped
by the way i got a total of 92 channels plus radio...
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Jimme
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6. November 2008 @ 06:33 |
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Originally posted by Fano:
You have partial line of sight ,not enough judging from the symptoms you have described.
I had the same problem myself when there were trees blocking my line.
I could get the low freq channels but the higher end ones ,especially those with alot of channels on a single transponder,were unstable.
I had to use a larger grid and optimise the location of the grid.
Im back again! Ive increased the height of my antenna (at least as high as the neighbours a few doors down). And through a lot of work Ive also made it that bit more stable. The reception has improved, but it is far from tolerable. I often get 10 to 20 seconds of good reception. Then, as I get my hopes up it gets all pixelated for the next 10 seconds. Then the cycle starts again. Its very frustrating.
There are some trees in the distance. Maybe they are interfering when it gets a bit windy. Is there anything I can do? After 3 months of moving the antenna, changing downconverters and trying different frequencies - I'm out of ideas and almost ready to give up :(
The only other thing I can think of is getting a stronger antenna. The one I have is a standard Ch0ru$ antenna with a SatAndCable downconverter attached. Would purchasing a 27dB Gain Antenna get a steady reception or would it just be a waste of time and money.
Really appreciate all the advice. Thanks.
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satguy99
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6. November 2008 @ 08:15 |
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jimme, how long is your pole and is it strapped to the chimney??
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Jimme
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6. November 2008 @ 08:32 |
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Originally posted by satguy99:
jimme, how long is your pole and is it strapped to the chimney??
The pole is around 14 ft long. It is attached to the wall of the house using strong external wall brackets. There is no chimney on the house.
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satguy99
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6. November 2008 @ 08:40 |
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what is the distance from the top of the highest wall bracket to the aerial, which i presume is at the top of the pole
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