African Satellite World and Sat Gear

holycow said:

My maiden post. Newbie/Noob here.
Thanks to all FTA community. I used to read from Kungu1, Lagat, Ogolla and a few others from Nairaland forum and RDI. They are the ones who made me get an idea on FTA. So in 2010, got myself a 90cm Ku offset dish, Astrovox 290, ordinary eurostar LNB 0.5 and managed to lock on to Eutelsat 7a and the SES 5 to date. In summarry, i know how to read Lyngsat charts, Azimuth, elevation but slight challenge on the skew.
Having gone through all the posts on this forum i have decided to try and nab Nilesat 201/Eurelast 7 West, i repeat, Eutelasat 7 West using an ambitious plan of 90cm Ku offset dish. I just want to lock on the bird, the other elusive transponders can wait for now. My location is Nairobi (1.3 S, 36.748 E) changing dish size is out for now. My experience is with single SD LNBs
From the posts, seems the best LNBs are

1. Inverto black twin LNB (does it have 2 LNBs fused which means 2 output ports and how do i connect it to my receiver? Do i have to buy the DicsEqc 1.1 gadget)
2. Inverto Single black LNB
3. Samson LNB
4. Stargold LNb, is it same as Fuji?

Having my dish size and location in mind, which LNB would achieve best signal from the bird (i want any TP from it). I visited http://www.satlex.de and i have an idea of how to skew my LNB and where to point dish. How do the HD LNBs work or any LNB can do provided the FTA receiver is HD? I am asking this because i see only 1 port for LNB and others for RF out, RF in Loop, etc.

I have a Eurostar 90cm dish, i confess, i don't know how much offset it has, read somewhere it is about 22 degrees. I am able to receive both Eutelast 7E and SEs5. For me to nail Eutelsat 7W/Nilesat 201, does it mean i have to lower my dish by 16.08 degrees? Working from known to unknown, i currently nail SES 5, so my "jua kali knowldege and calculations SatLex Digital :: Startseite indicates my elevation is 55.30 degrees for receiving SES 5, for Eutelast 7W, indicates 39.22 (55.30-39.22= 16.08) So should i use a Protractor,measure 16 degrees and lower my dish by that angle?

I want to upgrade my FTA receiver, from the discussions here, SRT 4922 is the king, had really wanted 4950 but seems most here are for the 4922. I have settled for 4922 unless someone has a better alternative(budget for a receiver is between 6-11k).
My 90cm D*S*T*V Dish been lying idle, so i want to deploy the same as a second dish to receive a documentary/news TV(not local news as i have a FTA DVB-T2), which bird would be ideal for me other than SES 5, Eutelsat 7 East(Africa beam) as i receive those. Not sure which one (forum members have mentioned Yahsat 1A, Amos, NSS12)

My cable been out for 3 years in the sun, i need to replace it with RG-9 (i read that on this forum) how do i identify i have been sold that grade instead of the normal 75ohm coaxial cable. Is it written on the cable?

Finally, i plan to do my shopping next week(2nd week of January 2014), i plan to concentrate on the following shops in Nairobi as suggested by forum members.

• Riwira electronics
• starlight tech
• Digital Life electronics

Any additions welcomed.

Looking forward to your answers. Cheers.

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Dongra said:

As a continuation to my earlier post. I have the following setup 90cm dish ,srt 4950h (software ver v227p date 20/12/2013),LNB Stargold Single. locked on Eutelsat 7A @ 7 Degree East . I can receive the african beam with Signal of 76-80% ,Quality of 60-80%) such as MUVI tv/I24 news.. I cannot receive the European Beam .
For the European beam i have searched the channels manualy ,i get a signal of 75-76% but quality is 0%.
ie, BBC Persia tps 10721H22000 (75,0),BBC Knowledge ,E2 Movies10804V29899 (76,0).
What adjustments do i needto make ,to get even a minor quality figure?

I noticed earlier posting by northumberland that he got the European beam on Eutelsat 7a @7E,I await your advise
Thanks in advance
location : Nairobi

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regiment jey said:

Holycow

first let me welcome you aboard.
just to answer some questions you asked, coaxial cable usually used for installation is RG-6 type. but they are of different brands, best being astel coz it can withstand tropic heat and last longer than other. there is another coaxial cable; RG-11, this is not used for simple installation but transmitting signal over long distance(notice zuku cable tv).
as for your 90cm dish, most offset dish have similar or equal offset angle. so if you are beyond equator towards south (kenya) you require 120cm and above to comfortably nab the like of CNN, BBC, etc on Eutelsat 7 west @ 7degree.
you can get more documentaries on eutelsat 7A if you have SRT 4922.

samson lnb is no longer available in the market, so you have to two option, stargold or invetro black but if you ask me, i would tell u to go for stargold. (stargold fuji is for prime focus dish)

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mrmwash said:

how much is the samson?

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regiment jey said:

Holycow

first let me welcome you aboard.
just to answer some questions you asked, coaxial cable usually used for installation is RG-6 type. but they are of different brands, best being astel coz it can withstand tropic heat and last longer than other. there is another coaxial cable; RG-11, this is not used for simple installation but transmitting signal over long distance(notice zuku cable tv).
as for your 90cm dish, most offset dish have similar or equal offset angle. so if you are beyond equator towards south (kenya) you require 120cm and above to comfortably nab the like of CNN, BBC, etc on Eutelsat 7 west @ 7degree.
you can get more documentaries on eutelsat 7A if you have SRT 4922.

samson lnb is no longer available in the market, so you have to two option, stargold or invetro black but if you ask me, i would tell u to go for stargold. (stargold fuji is for prime focus dish)

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permie said:

With 90cm in Nairobi you cannot receive European beam, you need 120cm and above

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holycow said:

I once received BBC Persia in Nairobi in 2010, using a 90cm offset KU dish, by then i was so new in FTA, i touched my dish and todate,i have never received it again. I plan to upgrade my gadgets and hunt it once more.

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freddygaz said:

JSC Sports total rebranded to BEIN SPORTS with extra chanels added on 12245V,12475V & 11449H.....namely 7Hd,8Hd,9Hd,10Hd
11Hd,12Hd,13Hd,14Hd,15Hd
also Sd channels 11&12
10Hd is FTA


more to that HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.....let the hunting continue........

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Mirjangi said:

Namba yao ni "0728 841444"
Strong 4922 bei 6k, 4950M 3.5k, 4950H 6k. Shukran

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flybird said:

Blessed year 2014 brothers. The local tv channels on nss12 seem to have disappeared with exception of K24. Or is it at my end only?

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kungu1 said:

Good Morning Friends and Family.

Wishing you all A Blessed and Prosperous New Year Full Of GOD'S Favour and Love.

Thanks Freedygaz for the first update of year 2014.

More info about Bein Sports>>>

Al Jazeera Sport was renamed beIN SPORTS in the New Year (2014).

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The beIN SPORTS brand heralds the dawn of a new age of spectator interaction that successfully unites international networks across the MENA, European, Asian and North American territories under one umbrella for the first time.
It will grant viewers in the MENA region unmatched access to dedicated programming in English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
An astonishing 19 high-definition channels will allow fans unlimited viewing of premier sporting competitions including top European football leagues from England, Spain, Italy, and France, alongside the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, Africa Cup of Nations and the AFC Champions League.
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By changing the game, beIN SPORTS will truly set new standards in viewing experience for subscribers in 2014.

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."The networks unparalleled sports schedule includes, among others, football, tennis, basketball, handball, athletics, motorsport, cycling and rugby presented by some the industrys finest broadcasters and analysts. Meanwhile, the introduction of a range of multi-screen technology ensures beIN SPORTS subscribers can access exclusive broadcasting via television, computer, tablet or smartphone. In addition, an increased role for social media comment ensures that the network will offer greater interactivity than ever before.
The collective outcome is a single, coherent and global beIN SPORTS brand that combines superb content with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring fans a spectator experience unlike any other.
"This is a new age of sports broadcasting, and viewers will not miss any of the action with beIN SPORTS multi-screen digital platform.
Our HD channels, available on any device, offer fans an unparalleled viewing experience that caters to them not only at home but while they are on the move," said beIN SPORTS presenter Mohammed S. Al Kuwari.
"The launch of beIN SPORTS is changing the game with a more interactive experience.
Enhancing spectator engagement by offering more opportunities for our subscribers to share their opinions through social media makes this an exciting moment for me as a broadcaster live on air."Looking ahead to the key sports events of 2014, beIN SPORTS presenter Richard Keys said,
"This is going to be an incredible sporting year.
The English Premier League is more open than it has been for years and the Winter Olympics offers a chance to see if Russia will live up to Londons standards of staging an incredible Games."

beIN SPORTS analyst Essam El Shawaly remarked, "Sport is all about passion, and beIN SPORTS is changing the game by ensuring fans dont miss a precious moment.

From the FIFA World Cup Finals, Spains El Clasico or tennis at Roland Garros, beIN SPORTS will plunge fans into the live atmosphere with unmatched commentary, coverage and camera angles."Whether fans are cheering on Algeria, Spain or Brazil, there is no greater spectacle on the sporting horizon than the World Cup finals, and beIN SPORTS subscribers will see every match live and exclusively.

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