Re: DTV antennas?

On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:20:36 -0700, Joerg
<notthisjoergsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

So it's dragging the spectrum analyzer up there just because the TV
designers could not figure it out. Sad. Maybe they should teach them
what the letters RSSI mean.

I am guilty of running a long cable down to my spectrum analyzer from
the DBS dish. Now way am I going to drag my HP140T monster up a
ladder and onto the roof. Certainly not for a customer.

I've tried various "satellite finder" type of indicators. As usual,
the simplest and cheapest seems to work the best.
<http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Accessories/Meters/SF95L-DSS-FTA-Satellite-Signal-meter.htm>
I think I paid $8 on eBay. However, there's a problem. I bought 5 of
these last year and found that they all tend to oscillate. The result
is some hysteresis in the meter indication, which makes positioning
rather entertaining. I butchered one unit into acting fairly normally
by adding some bypasses and ferrite beads, but haven't confirmed that
my butchery will work consistently on the others.

I also have part interest in a more elaborate satellite finder (forgot
maker and model number). It's nice because it shows the transponder
name, so I don't have to guess if I've found the right bird. Multiple
inputs are also nice for simultaneously aiming dishes with dual (or
more) LNB's.

Converter boxes? You do not get to pick. It's calling the stores every
day until one has stock. Then get there as fast as legally possible.
Step on it. It's almost like when tomatoes or bananas show up in Moscow.

Dunno. The local Radio Shock store had a pile of the Zenith ATSC
converter boxes in stock. About $75. I may have timed my visit
perfectly, but they were certainly available about a week ago. I'm on
satellite TV so I don't qualify for the government subsidized coupon.

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