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Date:         Mon, 31 Aug 1992 12:46:39 EDT
From:         Gary Bourgois <flash@LOPEZ.MARQUETTE.MI.US>
Subject:      Re: Data Service to Begin
X-To:         HOMESAT@VM1.NoDak.EDU

>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.

I would like more information on this.

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From: detrolio@andromeda.rutgers.edu (David De Trolio)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Beginner Needs Help
Date: 30 Aug 92 17:48:22 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

I live on the second floor of a two family house, and am curious if there
is an inexpensive way to hook up a small antenna or dish outside my
window.  I have a ledge on the east side of the house which is stable,
and I do not think the owner of the house would have a problem with it.

I would like to get some of the stations my cable system (worthless!) is
unable to hook up.  Things such as the SciFi Channel, BBC, SABC and most
other real channels not available in my area (Hudson County, New Jersey).

Thanks very much in advance.


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From: exumfox@exu.ericsson.se (Mike Fox)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: Temporary Dish Mounting - Is it possible?
Date: 31 Aug 92 22:06:16 GMT
Reply-To: exumfox@exu.ericsson.se
Organization: Ericsson Network Systems

I mounted a 7.5 dish without using concrete for testing purposes
without problems.

I dug the hole only as wide as absolutely needed and drove wood
"shims" into the hole to secure the pipe. Also, I used 3 heavy duty
nylon straps attached to strategic points (fence posts, trees) to
plumb the pole and give it more stability (real eyesore).                                                         
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Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 1992 15:31:37 PDT
From:         "Vijay Vaidyanathan" <zycad!yoda!vijay@SUN.COM>
Subject:      Janeil SP2000 Available from SAH
X-To:         HOMESAT@VM1.NoDak.EDU
              23 Aug 1992 10:32:24 -0700 <9208231733.AA27464@Sun.COM>

> Speaking of the SP2000, did anyone EVER get a schematic on it? Vijay was
> in the process, but nothing seemed to turn up.  If I can get ahold of

Yes, I have the scehmatics and I have made a master copy (this was
tricky since I had to find a copying machine that would copy the
two large schematic sheets) since I didnt want to make copies of a
part of it and then glue it all together.

I have a short list of people interested, so if you already sent
me mail, consider yourself in the list. I will make copies at
Kinko's and put it all in a binder and mail it out. The whole
thing should cost about $10, since its about 35 pages, half of
which are "double sized" and two are huge!

Send me your snail mail address if you are interested, and I'll
send you mail telling you how much it worked out to.

I'll just divide up the cost amongst us all.

- VV
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Date:         Sat, 22 Aug 1992 12:25:00 EDT
From:         Gary Bourgois <flash@LOPEZ.MARQUETTE.MI.US>
Subject:      Re: Sci Fi Location
X-To:         "HOMESAT - Home Satellite Technology" <HOMESAT@VM1.NoDak.EDU>

>Does anyone on this list know the location of the
>science fiction channel?  When will they begin
>broadcasting? This may have been mentioned before
>but I am new to this list.  Thanks for your help.


G5/04.

Transmitting promotional programming now.

Regular programming begins 9/24.

Scrambling begins in six months.

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From: ron@pageworks.com (Ron Creamer)
Subject: FAQ Available? / Novice Getting Started
Reply-To: ron@pageworks.com (Ron Creamer)
Organization: PageWorks Electronic Publishing Centers
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 16:52:47 GMT
Keywords: beginner novice questions

Hello rec.video.satelliters.

I've just joined this group because I am buying a building and I need 
to get up and running as quick as possible on satellite dish 
technology so that I can install one in this new office building 
within the next 2 months.

My main concerns are:

o I've heard that dishes are either now out or just about to be 
released that are small (dish size) but really powerful. Is this true?
o I need a reference to an up-do-date satellite dish primer which I 
can study so that I know and understand all the components & basic 
technologies involved.
o How do you split the satellite input to 2 or more rooms w/in a bldg?
o What channels are available without any special 
decoders/descramblers or licensing fees (if any)?
o Who is the best source from which to buy the systems?
o Which vendors make the best systems, etc?
o What size dish do I need, given that I'm in Cambridge, MA?

As you can tell, these are probably all novice questions. If you can 
e-mail me a FAQ or direct me to a book, magazing, etc. I'd really 
appreciate it.

Thanks -Ron

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From: hughes@gary.enet.dec.com (Gary Hughes - VMS Development)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: need to split baseband!!!
Date: 1 Sep 92 19:41:25 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


In article <D2150040.cf9ee9@phunt.MV.COM>, phil@phunt.MV.COM (Phil Hunt) writes...
>Hi,
> 
>Since I  have a Superguide unit now  (I will post a review in a few days about
>it),  and I have 2 other decoders, I now have a need to split my baseband
>again.
> 
>Believe it or not, before, when I just needed 2 used a Radio Shack Y-adapter
>with no problems, but a 2nd Y-adapter does not work,  The items at the 2 and
>3rd ends do not see the signal...I set it up like this:

You could be seeing impedance mismatches, or more correctly you will be seeing
them and they may be affecting the equipment.

You should be able to use 75ohm splitters to split baseband and maintain
correct impedance.

gary
From: steveh@thor.isc-br.com (Steve Hendricks)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: Why Are Only Some Feeds Scrambled
Summary: Which raises the next question...
Date: 26 Aug 92 04:28:52 GMT
Organization: ISC-Bunker Ramo, An Olivetti Company

In article <p7an4kj@lynx.unm.edu> roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers) writes:
>In article <1992Aug25.153650.18119@isc-br.isc-br.com> steveh@thor.isc-br.com (Steve Hendricks) writes:
>>This raises a question I've wondered about for some time.  ABC feeds are 
>>routinely found on T1/10, 11, and 12.  In most cases all three feeds are
>>scrambled (using B-MAC, I believe.)   In some instances, however, one
>>or two of the three feeds is ITC.  How come?  I've always assumed that
>>when usually scrambled feeds are ITC it is because one or more of the 
>>network affiliates is having a problem with their descrambling equipment,
>>but what would account for having one of the feeds in the clear with the
>>others scrambled?
>
>As I have been told a few years ago, affiliates are told which
>transponder to get a feed from.  Since some affiliate (or affiliates)
>had trouble descrambling their assigned feed on T1/10, ABC put
>T1/10 ITC.

OK, I'll bite.  Why do they tell affiliates which of multiple transponders
to use from the same satellite.  If too many affiliates access the same
transponder will they use it up? :>

>
>As for identical feeds on NBC, CBS ... There are no identical
>feeds on NBC.  They are just time zone feeds (Eastern, Mountain,
>Pacific).  CBS has duplicate feeds of east and west on T2 with
>a re-duplication of one of each on T1.  CBS must also have this
>same policy of having an affiliate get their signal from a transponder
>that CBS assigns them.  If that weren't true, then CBS would need
>just two feeds (Eastern and Pacific).

Don't think so.  I believe there are multiple feeds for at least the
east and west coasts and possibly mountain, as well, on K2 for NBC.
>
>Robert
>roberts@triton.unm.edu



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From: phil@phunt.MV.COM (Phil Hunt)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: VideoCipher II Extra Functions.
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 10:37:38 EST
Organization: Howtek, Inc.
Reply-To: phil@phunt.MV.COM
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In article <jhansen.714928437@convex.convex.com> (rec.video.satellite), jhansen@convex.com (James Hansen) writes:
] 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.
] 

I have noticed that now, on channels that you do not subscribe too, under
the box saying 'There is no subscription for this program/channel', that the
description from a 'VIEW' box shows up on the black screen.  New feature?

Phil
From: serafin@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Mike Serafin)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: One LNB and Two Receivers?
Date: 26 Aug 92 15:33:14 GMT
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center

In article <9208251553@ltrnativ.UUCP> adammot@ltrnativ.UUCP (Adam Mottershead) writes:
>I asked this question earlier, but I posed it in a confusing way so I will
>rephrase it in the hopes I will get a response.
>
>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?
>
They do make splitters for this purpose.  They should be available from any 
satellite dealer or you can get them mail order.    
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From: oester@rchland.vnet.ibm.com (Bob Oesterlin)
Subject: J.C. Penney in Joint Venture to Provide Video in Stores
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1992 15:33:39 GMT
Reply-To: oester@vnet.ibm.com
Disclaimer: This posting represents the poster's views, not necessarily those of IBM
Organization: IBM Rochester Mn


Source:  NY Times, 8/20/92, pg C4 (Bloomberg Business News)

JC Penney, GTE Spacenet and Capital Cities/ABC formed a joint venture to
distribute video, audio and data communications to retailers at shopping
malls around the country

Advanced Retail Communications will use both Spacenet & Penney facilities
  - GTE Spacenet and JC Penney satellite communications
  - JC Penney land communications
  - ARC is the 1st venture for GTE Spacenet:  Jean Davis, GTE spokeswoman
    . Spacenet is a subsidiary of GTE, the US' largest independent telco
o the operation will begin early 1993
  - broadcast of video programs to JC Penney stores in malls
  - specialized radio shows with in-house advertising, background music
  - Penney has 700 stores in malls:  Duncan Muir, JC Penney spokesman
   "We have more space in shopping malls than any other retailer"
o ARCs land-based system allows retailers to tap into the network
  - for data services like inventory control, credit card approval
o the satellite system is already used to send programs to 1,000 stores
  - catalogs are broadcast to allow buyers to order products
  - the venture will enable:
    . broadcast of training programs
    . promotional shows for stores
    . advertisements
o Stephan Soloman, ABC Sports senior VP
  - Capital Cities/ABC will provide the programming
  - music video commercials using ABC soap opera stars
  - radio programming via their radio network
  - Fairchild Resources, a Capital Cities/ABC subsidiary could be used
    . they publish Womens Wear Daily, W magazine
  - ABC already provides programs for 650 Penney's sports apparel depts
    . with advertising sold to credit-card companies, car dealers
o ultimately, a separate unit will be setup:  Soloman
  - coordination of promotional activities for retailers
  "We have very very positive expectations for what this may mean for us"

Rival Sears got a jump on Penney by announcing one day earlier
  - the formation of Advantis with IBM by yearend 1992
o Sears network already connects its 858 stores
  - all of their Allstate Insurance Group offices and 9,580 agents
  - 580 Coldwell Banker real estate offices
  - 340 Dean Witter Reynolds brokerage houses


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You are in a maze of twisty little #ifdef's, all alike.
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From: kincer@owgvm6.vnet.ibm.com (Mike Kincer)
Subject: Toshiba Tech Support		
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 19:18:58 GMT
Reply-To: kincer@owgvm6.vnet.ibm.com (Mike Kincer)
Organization: IBM FSC Owego

I own a Toshiba TRX-80 and need a ROM update.  Does anybody have their
customer support number?

Mike                              __  __o         / "Everythin's IMHO,
Kincer@owgvm6.vnet.ibm.com       __   \<,        /    irrespective of my
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~    ______()/ ()______/      employer's"
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From: dnadams@nyx.cs.du.edu (Dean Adams)
Subject: Re: Free Disney Channel 27th-31st
Organization: University of Denver, Dept. of Math & Comp. Sci.
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 92 01:19:55 GMT

In article <1992Aug31.184853.14416@rchland.ibm.com> oester@vnet.ibm.com writes:
>In article <16284@pitt.UUCP>, hoffman@cs.pitt.edu (Bob Hoffman) writes:
>|> 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.  :-(
>|> 
>
>Hmm.. I have a VCII-RS and it worked just fine. Didn't watch Tron, though.
>
>Bob
>
>

I have an old VCII and it would have worked OK for *watching* the
Disney preview, but since every 10 minutes or so they would throw
up a barker slate toting their "great prices" it was TOTALLY useless
for *taping* any of those shows...

-{ DA }-

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From: harry@cs.tu-berlin.de (Harald Brinkmann)
Subject: REALLY need actuator info
Organization: Techn. University of Berlin, Germany
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 19:07:01 GMT

OK, you lot! I see you have been preoccupied with other news this
weekend, so here it goes again:

Can anyone strongly recommend or disrecommend any make of actuator arm?

Any info is REALLY appreciated!

  Harald


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From: wpns@miki.pictel.com (Willie Smith)
Subject: Re: VideoCipher II Extra Functions.
Organization: PictureTel Corporation
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 19:36:51 GMT


Is there any way for a normal human being to send a text message to a
box, assuming you knew the ID of it?  I have in mind something like
calling someone in the datastream chain, giving them my credit card
number, and having "Merry Xmas" sent as a text message to my parents'
box.  Can I do this?  How do they 'recover' the message?

Willie Smith
wpns@pictel.com
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From: rwb@alexander.VI.RI.CMU.EDU (Robert Berger)
Subject: Re: Info Vicpher
Organization: School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 06:20:37 GMT

In article <9209031534.tn10145@aol.com> jasonl5493@AOL.COM writes:
> Does anyone know of any information on the InfoVicpher module model 1500  
M
> made by GI for the purpose of subscribing to the Express Information  
service?
> 
> I have called the Express's customer service which informed me that it  
cost
> $350 but I can get it for cheaper from satellite dealers.


When I talked to the Express guy I got the impression that I also
needed a VCII+ in addition to the Infocipher decoder. Is this correct?

Is the Infocypher a stand alone box, or does it require an IRD to 
plug into? 
 
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Date:         Thu, 3 Sep 1992 15:34:20 EDT
From:         jasonl5493@AOL.COM
Subject:      Info Vicpher

Does anyone know of any information on the InfoVicpher module model 1500 M
made by GI for the purpose of subscribing to the Express Information service?

I have called the Express's customer service which informed me that it cost
$350 but I can get it for cheaper from satellite dealers.  However, all the
satellite dealers I've talked to had no idea of what I am talking about.

Does anyone know where I can get my hand on the module for cheaper, I'll even
settle for a used one.

The service is very promising and economical except the start-up fee.

I would also appreciate any suggestions or feedbacks of anyone who has such
service.

I've also heard that people can actually use the service for free by using a
9600 baud modem.
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Date:         Mon, 31 Aug 1992 08:59:17 EDT
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Comments:     Originally-From: Willie Smith <wpns@MIKI.PICTEL.COM>
From:         "Howard F Speight,jr" <ACHS@ECUVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: VideoCipher II Extra Functions.

I doubt it, since you have a TVRO system (Television Receive Only). I received
a message on my system Saturday (UST4800S). I pressed the messg key and to
my surprise I had been "randomly" selected to receive $135 of free programming
by calling the 800 number listed. Turned out to be Home Satellite Theatre.
They sell video on all the pay per view services (TVN, VCH1 & 2, Spice to name
a few). The guy I talked to said the $10 authorization fee was being waived
and I could get $125 dollars worth of movies. He also said that once I was
authorized the telephone connection must always be hooked up. For the life of
me I don't understand why? The telephone is used only to order the movie,
right? Any other time it can be disconnected? Anyone else receive this offer?
Oh well, I'll have it turned on this afternoon when I get home from work.
Anyone had dealings with this company? Thanks.
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Is there any way for a normal human being to send a text message to a
box, assuming you knew the ID of it?  I have in mind something like
calling someone in the datastream chain, giving them my credit card
number, and having "Merry Xmas" sent as a text message to my parents'
box.  Can I do this?  How do they 'recover' the message?

Willie Smith
wpns@pictel.com
From: hoffman@cs.pitt.edu (Bob Hoffman)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: One LNB and Two Receivers?
Date: 27 Aug 92 14:13:59 GMT
Organization: Univ. of Pittsburgh Computer Science

In article <9208251553@ltrnativ.UUCP>, adammot@ltrnativ.UUCP (Adam Mottershead) writes:
|> How can I use two block receivers from a single LNB?

You need a "high frequency DC-passive splitter".  These look outwardly
just like a cable TV splitter but they are good for the 950-1450 MHz
band, pass DC through one or both ports for powering the LNB, and cost
about $15.  If it passes DC through both, I suggest putting a DC block
in the side with the second receiver.

-- 
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Pitt Computer Science    hoffman@cs.pitt.edu    FAX: +1 412 624 8854
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From: robe@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (robert.g.egan)
Subject: Re: need SHARP TV source
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 17:22:59 GMT
Keywords: SHARP

In article <1992Aug25.123636.16526@cbnews.cb.att.com>, amo@cbnews.cb.att.com (arlene.m.osborne) writes:
> I'm interested in finding out the price of the BIG
> SHARPvision projection TVs....particularly the one
> that mounts on the ceiling and projects onto a big
> screen.  Saw a demo at the SHARP factory 2 years ago
> in Tennessee but no one mentioned price.  What
> board should I be posting for this info on?
> rec.arts.tv is merely tv programs.  I'm looking for
> the equipment.
> 
> BTW, was on vacation in Ohio, and stumbled onto the
> Drake factory!  What a surprise!  I'd just got my Drake IRD
> (and LOVE IT -- LOVE IT -- LOVE IT)....but was afraid
> to go in for fear they'd show me something else I couldn't
> live without!!!  :>
> 
> Arlene Osborne


The Sharp LCD units that are available so far will not display the best picture
possible from your satellite receiver. The Sharps are limited to around 
240 lines of horizontal resolution and the sat signal can put out better
than 330 lines. So if I were you I'd go for a large rear projection. They
are around $3000 vs. crt front projectors which are $5000 and up. I think
400+ lines LCD units are still a couple of years away.
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Date:         Fri, 28 Aug 1992 13:23:41 -0500
From:         U009@CS.CCIW.CA
Subject:      Jim Bass: Store-front or Home Office?
X-To:         homesat@vm1.nodak.edu

Does anyone know if Jim Bass has a commercial walk-in operation? I'd like to
drive down there this weekend if there is any chance that there's stock
to be purchased. I'd like to know if there are standard hours of operation.
He is, I take it, in Syracuse. Does anyone have instructions on getting
to his shop? (from I-90)
Thanks in advance.

Regards, Stu Beal, VE3MWM, U009@CS.CCIW.CA,
National Water Research Institute, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

"We'd made it through yet another nuclear winter and
 the lawn had just trapped and eaten it's first robin." - Kyle J. Spiller
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