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From: tl@cbnews.cb.att.com (thomas.l.du.breuil)
Subject: BTSC stereo modulator design?
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 02:51:00 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: BTSC MTS stereo modulation

Does anyone have a schematic that shows the implementation of a consumer
level BTSC stereo modulator?  Or does anyone know of a chip that implements
most/all of this function?  I'm only aware of a few consumer satellite IRDs
that implement it, including the Chapparral Monterey 50 and 90 and an HTS
Tracker model.  This may be more familiarly known as MTS stereo;  from what
I can gather, terminology usage is to call it MTS on the demodulate/decode
side and BTSC on the encode/modulate side.

And if any of you happen to have one of these IRDs or another product with
BTSC modulation, how does it sound compared to broadcast BTSC?

Thanks for your help,
Tom du Breuil
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: juergenb@ecs.comm.mot.com (Juergen Bartels)
Subject: Re: Data Service to Begin
Organization: eng
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 06:50:50 GMT

In article <mWcbe-W74@lopez.marquette.MI.US> flash@lopez.marquette.MI.US (Gary Bourgois,Hamshack) writes:
>
>We are starting at 300 baud.  Yes, like I said, primative, but it worked for
>the C-SAT people, and it will work for us.  We plan to expermiment with other
>modes and speeds later, but for now, if you wish to participate, all you need
>is a home computer and a simple interface cable.  
>

The Dutch domestic radio for more than 10 years now, transmits data via FM & MW
once a week in a show for hobbyist. They use 1200 Baud. For many computers
only a comparator at the input and software is needed, in my case I build
a hardware decoder (a few simple chips) which connects to the serial port.
The higher speed more than offsets the extra little bit of hardware.
In the beginning they broadcasted BASIC programs, later on it was mainly
written material of their show.

Jurgen


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Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: killer@sandman.cs.hut.fi (Kalle Kivimaa)
Subject: Re: One LNB and Two Receivers?
Organization: Helsinki University of Technology, CS lab
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 20:54:34 GMT

>In <9208251553@ltrnativ.UUCP> adammot@ltrnativ.UUCP (Adam Mottershead) writes:

>>How can I use two block receivers from a single LNB?  I realize that one
>>receiver will have polarity control and the other will not, but what do I
>>need to split the signal, keep the LNB powered, but not damage any
>>equipment?

If you want to get two channels with the same polarity at the same
time, you need a signal-divider.  Here at OUBS we use models made
by Salora(?), but you probably need some U.S. model that does the same.
Check with your nearest satellite system dealer, he should be able
to sell you one from the shelf.

If you cannot find information easily, contact Teleste and ask them
about their model FJS 804 4-way power divider.
Tel. +358-21-605611, fax +358-21-446928
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From: lesnyd@monsanto.com (Larry E. Snyder)
Subject: Re: VideoCipher II Extra Functions.
Organization: DSC
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 21:22:46 GMT

In article <HOMESAT%92083115535101@VM1.NODAK.EDU>, ACHS@ECUVM1.BITNET (Howard F Speight,jr) writes:
> 
> More than likely it is due to your use of SuperGuide? SuperGuide stores
> all kinds of information about the channel even if you're not subscribed.
> Less memory will be used if services you're not subscribed to are deleted,
> download time "may" be decreased and deleting services you can't get will
> definitely clean up the display.

I don't have a SuperGuide and I sometimes get the VIEW box on unsubscribed
channels. Maybe that's something in the VCII+ datastream to be a kind of
teaser, showing what's going on behind the black screen?

Larry
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: bote@access.digex.com (John Boteler)
Subject: Re: S.12/H.R.4850
Organization: Express Access Public Access UNIX, Greenbelt, Maryland USA
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 18:05:10 GMT

mech@gdlvm2.VNET.IBM.COM (Robert P. Mech) writes:
>I have never heard of a
>cable system offering a free local broadcast station tier or similar.
>If that was the case, then they'd have a point.  In this case, turnabout
>is fair play.  Cable has been making large amounts of money from the
>broadcasters, so they (broadcasters) now want a piece of the action.

Media General in Fairfax County, Virginia offers DC area
broadcasts as part of their 'Basic' service, for which
they charge.

The thing which fried me the first time I ever saw cable
networks like ESPN and TBS was that they are 'cable networks'
ostensibly, yet they still run commercial advertisements.
I don't know what the contractual agreements are, but
I can assume that cable systems pay these networks
for taking their signals. And I have to PAY to watch
commercials? Are they kidding me??


-- 

bote@access.digex.com (John Boteler)

Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: wizz@bnr.ca (Boris Volk)
Subject: RE: re PBS Channel Shift should be RE: One LNB - 2 receivers
Reply-To: wizz@bnr.ca (Boris Volk)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 14:59:08 GMT


 Sorry, the reply to One LNB - 2 receivers was sent as a reply to 
re PBS Channel Shift


Boris Volk
From: adammot@ltrnativ.UUCP (Adam Mottershead)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Temporary Dish Mounting - Is it possible?
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 22:57:44 EDT
News-Software: FSUUCP 1.2 R4
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Reply-To: adammot@ltrnativ.UUCP (Adam Mottershead)
Distribution: world
Organization: The All Ter Nah Tive Un Der Groend

The header about sums up the question.

Is it possible to put a dish in the ground some how for about a month, without
having to use concrete?  If so what guidelines should I follow.

The dish is a 10' mesh unit with a 3.5" pipe.

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From: einhorn@apsicc.aps.edu (The Einhorn Family)
Subject: Re: Janeil SP2000 Available from SAH
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 92 03:11:00 GMT
Organization: Albuquerque Public Schools - Career Enrichment Center
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    

In article <9208231233.AA12436@lopez.marquette.MI.US>, flash@LOPEZ.MARQUETTE.MI.US (Gary Bourgois) writes...

>If your receiver has NARROW bandwidth, this unit by itself won't give you
>more stations.  It is designed for older mono only receivers or those without
>narrow bandwidth.
> 
>It connects to the RAW VIDEO out (BASEBAND) and Not the IF LOOP.
> 

New cheaper IRD's may only support mono subcarrier audio so you may need to
spend the 39.95 to listen to ITC satellite stereo.


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Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 1992 08:06:39 -0400
From:         Mike Gingell <aurs01!aurw6b!gingell@CONCERT.NET>
Subject:      PBS Channel Shift

Last night I saw a slate on G6 transponder 21 (if I remember the # right) for
PBS Channel D.  Moving over to S4 there were only 3 PBS channels and where
the 4th usually is on transponder 12 there was a testcard for Keystone
Communications offering transponder time.

Anyone know what is going on?  It looks like they have done a trade.
Of course, if they happened to be uplinked from the same site it could
be that the uplinker got his wires crossed temporarily.

Mike Gingell, Alcatel, Raleigh, NC USA  (919) 850-6444
UUCP:       ...!mcnc!aurgate!aurfs1!gingell
Internet:   gingell%aurfs1%aurgate@mcnc.org
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Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Date:         Sun, 23 Aug 1992 21:46:36 +0200
Comments:     Internet address: bimacs.cs.biu.ac.il. Bitnet address:
              bimacs.bitnet. Old internet address (bimacs.biu.ac.il) is
              available only temporarily.
From:         Yaacov ben-yaacov <yaacov@BIMACS.CS.BIU.AC.IL>
Subject:      Intelsat K

Does anyone see anything on Intelsat K?
Here in Israel I see a very weak picture in NTSC of
Deutche Welle.  Is it a beam to the states leaking thru?
Or is it the beam to this area and I will not receive Intelsat K
well?
Any info appreciated.
		 	Yaacov Ben-Yaacov
			Internet : yaacov@bimacs.biu.ac.il
			Bitnet   : yaacov@bimacs.bitnet
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: aj008@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Aaron M. Barnes)
Subject: New Sony 696HF VCR's for $329!
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 92 19:17:01 GMT


Thats right-NEW 696HF's for $329.

All you have to do is send your request for information to:

interpol@casbah.acns.nwu.edu

He told me about it,but did not specify which dealer.

I am sure he would appreciate any and all responses.

Thanks.
-- 
Aaron Barnes
aj008@cleveland.freenet.edu
Part 15 will take over broadcasting one frequency at a time!
Howard Phillips for President!
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Loss of G1R
From: flash@lopez.marquette.MI.US (Gary Bourgois,Hamshack)
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 14:19:58 EDT
Organization: Great White North/UPLink

It is going to be interesting to see how the industry deals with this major
loss.  Fortunately most G1 services have moved to G5.  But several remain.
This is going to be a fairly major blow.  Kind of like what happened back in
the early 80's when SATCOM 3 was lost.

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   ([-o ~ Tune FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!  S3/21 6.2. Fridays from 9-midnight ~ o-])
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From: jmb3+@andrew.cmu.edu (Juan Jose Mata)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: G6 reception question.
Date: 31 Aug 92 22:13:16 GMT
Organization: Sophomore, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Hello there!

So, here I am, another european soccer maniac stuck in the USA ... I
have heard that the G6 bird carries european and specially spanish games
and would like to find out if a 3 ft. dish fitted with a decent LNB
could get me pictures of the transponders that transmit these games
(G6-23 has been reported as one of them).

I would really appreciate if some of you could  help me here and tell me
if thios would be possible and what would be the LNB noise figure to get
decent reception of these transponders.

Thanks a lot!


		- J.J.


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#     Carnegie Mellon University - Freshman     # 
#     Electrical and Computer Engineering       # 
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#     Go L.A. Dodgers !   Go L.A. Kings !       # 
#     Go L.A. Lakers !    Go S. F. 49ers !      #  
#               ! Hala Madrid !                 # 
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"How terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the wise, Johnny."
				-Louis Cyphre (Lucifer)
				 (Robert DeNiro in Alan Parker's Angel Heart)
From: kenb@techsup.UUCP
Date: 27 Aug 92 08:10 CDT
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: Toshiba Tech Support
Message-ID: <960400007@techsup>
Nf-ID: #R:watson.ibm.com:25638:techsup:960400007:000:83
Nf-From: techsup.UUCP!kenb    Aug 27 08:10:00 1992


i could use the toshiba tech support number too!

ken brookner
kenb@qat.tandy.com


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Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Date:         Thu, 3 Sep 1992 11:46:16 EDT
From:         Gary Bourgois <flash@LOPEZ.MARQUETTE.MI.US>
Subject:      Re: World of Radio and Let's Talk Radio

>    World of Radio from WRNO on Sunday, Aug.30 dropped "International
>Vacuum" from sources for WoR, so maybe Glenn knows that LTR on Spacenet 3
>Tr 21 6.2 Wideband Audio has not been carrying him, and maybe they won't
>ever again.  Pity.

Glenn knows because he just stopped sending tapes.  He did not say why, he
just stopped.  When I spoke with the LTR program director he said he was not
going to "coddle" glenn, and so he put *SIGNALS* in that time slot.  One
thing is that Glenn was crying he wanted his tapes back.  Knowing how things
are at LTR, that is the last thing *I* would ever ask.

If you are not aware, Glenn is a very strange person.

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   ([-o ~ Tune FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!  S3/21 6.2. Fridays from 9-midnight ~ o-])
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        GEnie: SIGNALS   FAX: (906) 228-7477    GWN BBS: (906) 228-4399
From: hoffman@cs.pitt.edu (Bob Hoffman)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: Free Disney Channel 27th-31st
Date: 31 Aug 92 17:40:06 GMT
Organization: Univ. of Pittsburgh Computer Science

In article <1992Aug27.115526.12048@rchland.ibm.com>, oester@rchland.vnet.ibm.com (Bob Oesterlin) writes:
|> For those of us with a VCII, the Disney Channel is free thru the end of the month.
|> The VCII signal is still active, so you probably need a decoder to see it.

This must have been for VCII only and not for VCII+.  I was hoping to
be able to tape Tron on Saturday night but my VCII+ stayed black all
weekend.  :-(

	---Bob.

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Pitt Computer Science    hoffman@cs.pitt.edu    FAX: +1 412 624 8854
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Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Date:         Sat, 22 Aug 1992 12:24:08 EDT
From:         Gary Bourgois <flash@LOPEZ.MARQUETTE.MI.US>
Subject: Re: Schedule for Let's Talk Radio
X-To:         "HOMESAT - Home Satellite Technology" <HOMESAT@VM1.NoDak.EDU>

>At last!. - Thanks Gary.  A question - whatever happened to Mark Long.  I
>used to enjoy his show. His regular Weds 9PM timeslot is marked TBA in the
>new Lets Talk Radio Schedule.

Mark left the country to do some consulting work.  I don't know what
happened, he may not be back yet.  You would have to contact Frank directly
on that.

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Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: anthony@lpi.liant.com (Anthony Beissner)
Subject: Receiver and LNA for sale
Organization: Liant Software, Austin, TX
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 16:24:59 GMT

I have recently upgraded my electronics and have the following stuff for sale:
    STS-SR Satellite Receiver and remote control
    STS-AA Antenna Actuator
    Drake 100 degree LNA
    Downconverter

All works, $150 obo.

I can be reached at (512) 343-1010 during the day, (512) 346-9852 evenings.
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From: hughes@gary.enet.dec.com (Gary Hughes - VMS Development)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Satcom C4 launched
Date: 2 Sep 92 20:25:51 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


Satcom C4 was successfully launched on Aug 31, from LC17 at the Cape aboard a
Delta. The report did not say if the apogee burn has occurred yet (for a
typical Delta ascent, the apogee burn is on the first orbit).

Anyone have any further status?

gary
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: meha@iis.ethz.ch (Balz Meierhans)
Subject: Videocrypt
Summary: Where can I get the KENtucky Fried Chip?
Organization: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, CH
Distribution: rec
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 16:09:00 GMT


Hi there..
Does anyone know where I can get a decoder using the new
KENtucky Fried Chip?
Thank you,
 Balz (NOT BALLS!) Meierhans
 (meha@iis.ethz.ch)
Organization: Freshman, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 10:40:10 -0400 
From: Juan Jose Mata <jmb3+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: >>$265 Ku-band System<<

> I'm working on getting an order of small Ku-band 
> satellite dish systems so that I may save money
> and get my system.

> If people are interested in buying the following system for
> $265+shipping+COD, please let me know.  Here are the 
> included components:

> o 3 ft dish with offset feedhorn (not a primary focus dish)

> o Ku-band LNB (made in Japan)

> o Compass (for locating satellite)

> o Two RG-6 cables (60ft, 5ft)

> o BR1000 Receiver with manual knob tuning 

> o Installation manual

> This system only receives Ku-band.  

> I must get at least six systems for this order.

> Please send email if you're definitely interested in buying.

> scott.hou@pace.medtronic.com

> Note: I'm not a dealer.  I just want to get a system
> at a lower price. All equipment are distributed by
> Pro Brand International in Georgia. The list price
> is $299+shipping+COD.

> --
> Scott Hou
> Consulting at Medtronic, Inc.      email: scott.hou@pace.medtronic.com



I'd be very interested if I could receive G6 (which I beleive is the
best satellite for european soccer) from Pittsburgh, PA.
I don't even know what the footprint of that satellite's specific
soccer-carrying transponders are, but would trust you if you could find
out those broadcasts.

Thanks a lot!

		- J.J.


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#     Juan Jose Mata <jmb3+@Andrew.CMU.EDU>     # 
#     Carnegie Mellon University - Freshman     # 
#     Electrical and Computer Engineering       # 
#-----------------------------------------------# 
#     Go L.A. Dodgers !   Go L.A. Kings !       # 
#     Go L.A. Lakers !    Go S. F. 49ers !      #  
#               ! Hala Madrid !                 # 
#################################################

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				-Louis Cyphre (Lucifer)
				 (Robert DeNiro in Alan Parker's Angel Heart)
From: roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers)
Subject: Pre-season football feeds for August 27
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 92 04:19:25 GMT
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Distribution: na


N.Y. Jets/Philadelphia Eagles     ITC  KYW-TV 3 PHY  S4/11(C)

Saints/Dolphins (ESPN) LEITCH on SBS6/7

Rams/Chargers  (KGTV TV 10, San Diego)  ITC S3/18(C)

Robert

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From: roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers)
Subject: Re: Ku frequency adjustments
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 92 02:54:35 GMT
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

In article <16206@pitt.UUCP> hoffman@cs.pitt.edu (Bob Hoffman) writes:
>In article <1992Aug24.192141.21169@infonode.ingr.com>, dlb@dazixco.ingr.com (Dave Buehmann) writes:
>
>|> Note that no adjustment
>|> has been necessary on any C band sats, or on Ku K2 or K1.

K2 sometimes has half transponders, especially with the Conus
feeds there.  During the football and basketball season, I've
seen half-transponders used (especially with the UNM Lobo football   
telecasts).

Robert
roberts@triton.unm.edu


Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: bem@a.cs.okstate.edu (Blayne Mayfield)
Subject: Re: Tracks Ahead returns to PBS
Organization: Oklahoma State University, Computer Science, Stillwater
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 92 20:08:50 GMT

From article <1992Sep02.005623.6938@mixcom.com>, by Joe.Russ@mixcom.mixcom.com (Joe.Russ) (original posted to rec.railroads):
> 
> On November 14 (in the Milwaukee, Wis. area) the first of 13 new
> episodes of the Channels 10/36 [PBS] produced program "Tracks Ahead" will
> air on Channel 10 at 6:30 p.m.
>
> [...]
>      Joe R.
> -- 
> Joe.Russ@mixcom.com

Does anyone know when and where these episodes will be transmitted via 
satellite to PBS affiliates?

-- 
Blayne E. Mayfield
Computer Science Department                Email:  bem@a.cs.okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
From: rons@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 21:47:49 GMT
Subject: Re: One LNB and Two Receivers?
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Santa Rosa, CA
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite

Adam,
Skyvision in Fergus Falls, Mn. has the very thing you need in their
catalog. It is called a 2-way High Frequency Splitter(900-1500Mhz).
It is catalog No. 0008014 and it costs $10.87. The description is
'Used to split signal from LNB to multi-Receivers(Block). Passes
DC power thru to one port and blocks it from the other port.'
Their phone numbers are 800-543-3025 and for outside USA it is
218-739-5231. Address is 1010 Frontier Drive, Fergus Falls, Mn
56535-9973. They also have a four-way version.

Hope this helps,
Ron Stewart
Santa Rosa, Calif.

Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
From: jhansen@convex.com (James Hansen)
Subject: Re: VideoCipher II Extra Functions.
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 15:13:57 GMT
Organization: Engineering, CONVEX Computer Corp., Richardson, Tx., USA
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by a user at CONVEX Computer
              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
              not necessarily those of CONVEX.

In <1992Aug27.045017.9725@fcom.cc.utah.edu> dave@news.ccutah.edu (dave martin) writes:

>Supposedly a programmer can send a message to a specific
>videocipher id (your subscription is going to expire) but I've never seen
>one.  Also the TEXT system is supposedly so PPV channels can provide a
>schedule, or any other use a channel may want to use it for.  I've never
>seen any TEXT stuff.

The only service that I am aware of currently using the VCII+ datastream
is TVN.  As other services switch to VCII+, I'm sure we'll see more use of
these extra features.

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