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Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 1992 13:38:33 EDT
From:         Bill Jones <wejones@CRDEC7.APGEA.ARMY.MIL>
Subject: Re: Ku frequency adjustments
X-To:         "HOMESAT - Home Satellite Technology" <HOMESAT@vm1.nodak.edu>

> |> I've begun to play around with Ku more recently and have noticed that
> |> I need to fine tune most if not all the transponders on SBS6, GSTAR2,
> |> and GSTAR4.  I need to adjust many of them up as much as 20Mhz
>
> What you're seeing are half-transponders.  The Ku-band transponders are
> much wider than those on C-band and it is possible for two narrow-band
> video uplinks to share one transponder.  This is done frequently by
> remote news uplink trucks.  The video center frequency of half-transponders
> is offset from the full-transponder center frequency by 15 or 20 MHz
> depending on the satellite being used.  On SBS-6, it's 20 MHz.  On
> GStar satellites, it's 15 MHz.  For example, SBS-6/17's center frequency
> is 12.166 GHz.  17-lower would center around 12.146 GHz and 17-upper
> would center around 12.186 GHz.  You should also notice the picture
> getting better when you narrow the video bandwidth down to 20 or 14 MHz,
> especially when both halves of the transponder are in use.
>
> |> Note that no adjustment
> |> has been necessary on any C band sats, or on Ku K2 or K1.
>
> I don't believe I have ever seen half-transponders used on K1 or K2.
>
On K2, the odd-NBC channels and the 2 "regular" even channels never
need adjustment, but I have seen on many occasions college hockey and
basketball games running split transponder on K2 during the last 2-3
winters.  Haven't noticed anything this summer, though.  Also, only
yesterday there was a hurricane feed on K1 that needed quite a bit of
adjustment, but this was probably an off freq truck.

>
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Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 1992 12:07:11 EDT
From:         Gary Bourgois <flash@LOPEZ.MARQUETTE.MI.US>
Subject:      Re: need SHARP TV source
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>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.

Arlene.  There is rec.video back one directory from where we are all sitting
now.  That would be the appropriate place to ask, although I am sure some
folks on here also know such things...

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From: gerry@bluemoon.rn.com (Gerard M. Foley)
Subject: Re:      PBS Channel Shift
Organization: Blue Moon BBS ((614) 868-998[024])
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 92 22:43:05 EDT

        Mike Gingell <aurs01!aurw6b!gingell@CONCERT.NET> writes:

> 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

The transponder used for PBS channel D has often been used
for other programming,  PBS don't have 4 feeds all the time.

 This is from
     gerry@bluemoon.rn.com
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From: lrk@k5qwb.lonestar.org (Mr. Lyn R. Kennedy)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: Radio Shack SR2012 input frequency
Date: 30 Aug 92 17:23:25 GMT
Organization: Radio Amateur k5qwb

rwb@alexander.VI.RI.CMU.EDU (Robert Berger) writes:

> The manual for the Radio Shack SR2012 lists the input frequency as
> 970-1430 Mhz. That must be a typo, since it's only 460 Mhz. Do they
> mean 930-1430, which I've seen in some LNB catalogs?

Looks more like the center freqs for the lowest/highest channels on 
C-band. With a 40 MHz wide receiver, the range would cover 950-1450 
which is what LNB typically convert to.


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Date:         Fri, 28 Aug 1992 13:20:00 EST
From:         CRISTIAN PANTEA <PANT6245@SNYPLAVA.BITNET>
Subject:      Trivia games on satellite

Hello everyone, the other day I noticed something interesting.  I went
down to one of the local bars O'Tools for happy hour and noticed
that on one of their tv monitors there were trivia questions.  The people
playing the game were scattered aroud the bar with remote controls
choosing their answer.  At the end of the 15 trivia questions there
was a list of the highest scorers from across the country, not just
the bar.
Now I am wondering how are all these people in bars all around the
country playing this game.  Is this game on a particular satellite,
 and then some bars that have the equipment receive the game via
satellite and the responses from each player is uplinked to a database?
I have also noticed that the bar has 2 or 3 satellite dishes on the roof.
I know at least one of them is being used for C band, mostly sports.
The other 2 dishes are solid and very small not larger than 30".  I am
thinking that maybe this trivia game or the data for the game is on Ku band,
 and with special receivers, bars are able to receive this data.
Also during intermissions between trivia games there are up to date sports
scores, and some advertising.

If anyone knows any info on these trivia games please post.

                                                         Thanks
                                                        Cristian
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Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 1992 08:16:15 -0400
From:         "MICHAEL KRAMER, TSUTC, (410) 830-2591" <E7L8KRA@TOWSONVX.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Status of CNN Airport/Checkout channels

>I know that CNN Checkout Channel has appeared on S1(Ku)/24, and
>I have heard that the Airport Channel is on S2(Ku)/24 but I haven't
>been able to confirm it due to my tree situation.

Robert -
        That is confirmed on S2-24 - The Airport Channel, a service of CNN, IS
on that transponder.

Michael Kramer
Towson State University
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Date:         Sun, 23 Aug 1992 23:51:48 EDT
From:         AMSEL-GS-1 <cg024@MONMOUTH-EMH3.ARMY.MIL>
Subject: Re: G1R
X-To:         "HOMESAT - Home Satellite Technology" <HOMESAT@VM1.NODAK.EDU>

Got the answer, Thanks
Gary
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From: roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers)
Subject: Status of CNN Airport/Checkout channels
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 92 23:22:15 GMT
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
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I did some skyscanning this afternoon for Hurricane Andrew telecasts
and I noticed that CNN Airport and CNN Checkout channels have left
GSTAR-4.  

I know that CNN Checkout Channel has appeared on S1(Ku)/24, and
I have heard that the Airport Channel is on S2(Ku)/24 but I haven't
been able to confirm it due to my tree situation.

Robert

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From: roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: some notes on GSTAR-4, SKYPIX, and a few other goodies
Date: 4 Sep 92 18:28:14 GMT
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Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque


On the Satellite Services Chart... It should be coming out this weekend.  
I've had some school work so I wasn't able to get it out on Sept 2/3
as I had planned.

On GSTAR-4... I myself have noticed no video activity on GSTAR-4 this
past week.  I tried calling GTE Spacenet, but their system is 
automated and I wasn't able to get a human.  

On Skypix...  Skypix this past week has officially terminated its
"week-by-week" lease of one transponder on SBS-6.  Skypix officials
were not available for comment on where Skypix would be broadcasting.
Skypix continues to have financial problems and they are currently
going through "involuntary" bankrupcy proceedings in Seattle.  With
the termination of the lease, Skypix no longer has any transponders
for service delivery on SBS6.

Next satellite launch...  GE Americom Satcom C3 is going to be    
launched on September 10 assuming no delays.  The launch vehicle
will be provided by Arianne and the launch will occur in French
Guinea.  The launch vehicle will put two satellites in orbit --
C3 and Hispasat 1A (Spain).  Interesting concept on this "dual-
satellite launch".  As it has been explained to me:  Both satellites
ride together in the payload section (end-to-end, separated by
a disk so one satellite is on one layer, and the satellite is
on the other layer).  

C3 will have 32 transponders... 24 active, and 8 spares.  Each
transponder will have an output of 17 watts.  The launch window
is from 7:04 to 7:49 pm ET.  The satellite is the design that
has two solar panals coming out from the center (not the 
"garbage can" design).  C3 will be located at 131 degrees west.

Interesting note on Hispasat 1A... It will have 8 Ku band
transponders aimed at Spain, and one Ku band transponder
that is aimed at the U.S.  The U.S. beam should be able
to cover the eastern 1/3 of the U.S., according to the SBCA
talk show I listened to.

KTLA has signed a five year deal to carry 50 Los Angeles Dodgers
games starting in 1993.  KTLA will also continue to broadcast
California Angels games.

Robert

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From: roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers)
Subject: G1R Situation, other neat articles from SBCA talk-show
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 92 23:39:44 GMT
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
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On G1R... Hughes Communications is planning to move G6 over to G1's   
slot in late 1993/early 1994.  To take over G6's slot, Hughes will    
have Galaxy 4H (assuming the launch goes right).  Galxy 4H is a hybrid
(C and Ku transponders on one bird).  SBS-6 will be replaced by       
the Ku transponders of G4, so SBS-6 will either be parked or          
it will move to another part of the sky to serve the Ku band          
telecommunications needs.  Meanwhile, while the "fleet spare" G6      
is delivering cable programming in G1's old spot, Hughes is planning  
to a) build another satellite just like the G1R that was lost, or     
b) build a different type of satellite (HS-601) that is a hybrid,
but that would need FCC approval to put it in the 133 degrees west
orbital longitude spot.

BTW, they said the satellite was worth $80 million and it is insured.

on Spice PPV... Spice is uplinked to F4R/18 by IDB Communications
in Los Angeles.  GE Americom owns the F4R satellite and the contract
with IDB Communications runs out in March 1993.  Spice PPV executives
feel that due to the nature of the programming (soft-core adult)
that Spice will not be able to be transmitted on F4R come March.
The contract between IDB and Spice is a long term and is not about
to run out anytime soon.  300 cable systems (about 6 million
subscribers) have access to Spice (not counting home dish onwers).
In March, it should be interesting to see if Spice will continue
to transmit.  

Sportschannel announcements... SportsChannel America took out a 
large add in a major industry publication.  Satcom C4 is about
to be launched (scheduled August 31) and the SportsChannels will
move off of F4R around January/February 1993.

Here is the new schedule of Sportschannels (effective Jan 1, 1993)
according to the ad.

SC Ohio  F4R/16  =>  Satcom C1
SC Chicago  F4R/9  => Satcom C1
SC Cincinnati F4R/16 => Satcom C1
SC New York F4R/7  => Satcom F2R
SC Philadelphia F4R/1  => Satcom F2R
SC New England  F4R/23 => Satcom F2R
SC Florida  F4R/14  => Satcom C1

They should be dual-illuminated through most of January, and transponder
assignments are TBA.


Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Tibideau (sp!!!) for his great
channel.  Very informative, the news I like to hear.

Robert
roberts@triton.unm.edu

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From: doconnor@sedona.intel.com (Dennis O'Connor)
Subject: Re: Free Disney Channel 27th-31st
Organization: Intel i960(tm) Architecture
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 19:35:06 GMT


hoffman@cs.pitt.edu (Bob Hoffman) writes:
]In article <>, 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 ...
]
] 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.  :-(

My two-week-old VCRS has no problem getting the fixed-key Disney preview.
I believe VCRS and VCII+ currently have the same data stream and encrypt
algorithm ? If so, the problem may be in your equipment.
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Date:         Fri, 4 Sep 1992 09:51:14 -0400
From:         Ron Gomes <rrg@PROLOGIC.COM>
Subject:      Re: VideoCipher II Extra Functions

Monty Solomon (monty%roscom@think.com) writes

	It is quite annoying that the VC II blacks out an unsubscribed
	channel.

	Is there any easy way to disable this feature?

Actually I like it because it's a good solid source of video black,
which you can record at the beginnings of videotapes or between
segments.  But it's getting harder to find services that just give you
a reliable solid black if you're unsubscribed; so many of them now put
up some barker text telling you how to subscribe, and I sure don't want
to record THAT on my videotapes.

If you don't want to see the black and would like to peek at whatever
picture they're hiding from you, you can always invert the video for
that channel, or turn the sync off; this can be done with the Monterey
receivers and I expect others as well.

			Ron Gomes
			rrg@prologic.com
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Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 1992 14:31:14 -0700
From:         Bob Wier <rrw@TURING.CSE.NAU.EDU>
Subject:      Sony 696HF
X-To:         homesat@vm1.nodak.edu

 Does anyone have specs on this VCR handy?

 THANKS

--Bob Wier rrw@naucse.cse.nau.edu
From: hughes@gary.enet.dec.com (Gary Hughes - VMS Development)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: Galaxy 1R launch update
Date: 31 Aug 92 16:46:02 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


In article <v8=nvmk@lynx.unm.edu>, roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers) writes...
>In article <9c8ZPB1w165w@ijpc.UUCP> ianj@ijpc.UUCP (Ian Justman) writes:
> 
>>There are at least TWO dormant C-Band birds that I know of.
>>Comsat's Comstar 2 & 4 come immediately to mind.  I believe both
>>birds are at the western end of the arc.
> 
>I don't think the Comstar 2 and 4 will be available.  They are
>in drastically inclined orbits and therefore not really
>usuable for cable TV (CATV sites would have to install very
>special dishes to track the up/down and side/side motions of
>an inclined orbit satellite -- probably not worth the expense).

Comstar D2 and D4 are not dormant. I got junk mail from >Comsat last week
including a brochure for their Domestic Satellite Capacity, which consists of
Comstars D2 & D4 and SBS-2 and 3. All are operating under Comsat's inclined
orbit patent.

FWIW, D2 has 20 active transponders, D4 has 23.

I have read elsewhere that Galaxy 6 will take over from Galaxy 1 when G1
reaches end of life (expected in late 93).

gary
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Date:         Wed, 2 Sep 1992 13:29:12 CST
From:         GE0233@SIUCVMB.BITNET
Subject:      Audio Levels

   I got my TVRO system in February 1992, and love it.  Never had
cable before either, so the abundance of programming has been
overwhelming.  Many things I have wondered about are eventually
asked and answered in this forum!
   Here's one I've not seen discussed yet.  Why are the audio levels
so diverse on the different services?  I am especially bugged by the
extremely low audio level on CNN and CNN Headline News.  Whenever I
turn to either of those, I have to crank the IRD volume control to the
max and usually bump the TV volume as well!  What is the story, why
aren't the levels more even among all services?
   Just curious.
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From: duncan@tecate.mips.com (Duncan Poole)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Question on using a IRD for receiving microwave TV
Date: 3 Sep 1992 00:15:21 GMT
Organization: MIPS Computer Systems, Inc.
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If the output from an LNB is in the 970-1430 Mhz range, and I *think* the frequency
of microwave TV is about 1.2Ghz, could one construct a simple antenna and patch it
into the back of the IRD?  Purely a mental experiment you understand, seemed like
I haven't demonstrated my ignorance in a while :-)

Dunc.
From: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: Re: Another reason networks should be ITC
Date: 3 Sep 92 03:08:42 GMT
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Organization: Vidiot's Hangout

In article <BtxH8B.4K6.2@cs.cmu.edu> rwb@alexander.VI.RI.CMU.EDU (Robert Berger) writes:
<
<Networks should provide direct feeds to home dish owners because
<of bozo affiliates like KDKA, which showed the first half of
<the "Jack the Ripper" miniseries Sunday, and then preempted the
<second half with a baseball game. If I didn't have a dish at work
<I would be real upset.
<
<They probably are showing it sometime during the week, but since
<Pittsburgh has no newspapers, I would have no way of knowing in advance...

Call the station to find out and to bitch.
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From: roberts@triton.unm.edu (Robert Smathers)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: FOX NETWORK EXPANDING... plus short comment on G1R mishap.
Date: 27 Aug 92 02:58:29 GMT
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Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque


FOX Television Network on Telstar 303 seems to be ready to expand.
I've seen FOX programming/newsfeeds with "THIS IS A TEST.  DO NOT AIR"
on T3/13, T3/16, T3/21, and T3/22.  It looks like they are going
to multiple feeds, similar to the routine ABC and CBS follows.  I'd 
be willing to bet that one of those will be a dedicated FOX NEWS
SERVICE newsfeed channel similar to the dedicated NBC NEWS CHANNEL 
feed on K2.

on G1R mishap... I was listening to the SBCA show tonight when the G1R
launch was discussed.  I have the SBCA show on tape and I will summarize
what they said.  I found it interesting.  About the best I can remember
now is that G6 may move over when G1 goes out of service.  

Robert

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From: david.hoisve@uuserv.cc.utah.edu
Subject: Re: Another reason networks should be ITC
Organization: The University of Utah
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 23:53:04 GMT

One other reason ...  

Some of the local affiliates do not carry all news programming from the 
networks.  All of our local stations (abc, cbs, nbc) do not carry the late 
night news (like CBS News "Up to the Minute") untill very late in the 
evening.

Fortunatly, all are carried, in the clear, starting at roughly 1:00 AM, 
EDT.  This includes the NBC show, which is carried on C-band F1 
transponder 9.

I've noticed that, in general, most news programming is carried ITC 
somewhere.  

== Dave.
From: cue@aol.com (Eddy Cue)
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite
Subject: GI 2770 memory and roms
Date: 27 Aug 92 22:53:26 GMT
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Organization: Apple Computer Inc.

Is there any way to expand the memory of the GI 2770? I want to be able to
save more satellites, name them correctly and name the channels. Secondly,
is there a rom upgrade for all the preset channels? With the satellites
switching so much, it is getting very out of date.

Eddy Cue (cue@apple.com)
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From: tj@gpu.utcs.utoronto.ca (Terry Jones)
Subject: Re: Mac TV Schedule
Organization: UTCS Public Access
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 15:45:25 GMT

Yes, I too find the posted schedule of great use. Pls keep it up.
tj
From: rkarlqu@hpscit.sc.hp.com (Rick Karlquist)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 02:57:51 GMT
Subject: Feed Info needed for Dick Bartley's show
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Santa Clara, CA
Newsgroups: rec.video.satellite

Can anyone tell help me determine the satellite and frequency of
the feeds for Dick Bartley's Saturday night radio show?  Is there
any general source of info for audio feeds?  

Rick Karlquist
rkarlqu@scd.hp.com
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