The main advantage of satellite television is its cost and the ability to broadcast television channels anywhere in the world where the corresponding satellite is covered. In addition, many channels are free and the digital picture quality is on par with DVD. In addition, a satellite system, a dish + a computer with a DVB-card make it possible to receive satellite Internet packages where it is not possible to lay cable lines.
It is necessary
- - DVB-card (SkyStar 2);
- - Fastsatfinder 1.6 program;
- - Satellite Antenna Alignment program;
- - coaxial cable with F-connectors
Instructions
Step 1
Install the antenna on a wall, roof or just in the yard on a special pole. At the same time, observe the principle: there should be no obstacles in the direction of the satellite, for example, tall trees or high-rise buildings. You can use either a direct focus antenna or an offset antenna. The latter is used more often in the western part of the country. Mount the antenna securely so that a gust of wind cannot disrupt it.
Step 2
Place the converter on the rod of the offset antenna. Attach a coaxial cable with an F connector to it. In the future, you can tune the antenna to the satellite either using a computer with a DVB card installed with the appropriate software, or using any satellite receiver.
Step 3
Insert the DVB-card into the corresponding slot of the computer (SkyStar 2) or connect via the USB port (SkyStar 3). Install the software. Install the ProgDVB program, it will provide an opportunity not only to watch TV channels, but also to record. In addition, when using the appropriate plugins, for example, Vplug, S2emu, Yankse, you can actually view encoded channels, mainly in BISS encoding.
Step 4
It is most acceptable to tune the antenna to the sun. To do this, use the Satellite Antenna Alignment program. Enter the coordinates of your city (use https://www.maps.google.com/), in the "azimuth in the sun" tab, select a satellite from the drop-down menu, for example, Sirius 5E (E - means east longitude, W - west). The azimuth and elevation will be shown, i.e. antenna tilt. On the left there will be a table that indicates exactly the time when the sun will be at the desired degree. Aim the antenna in this direction
Step 5
Install Fastsatfinder 1.6 or higher, it will allow you to fine-tune the antenna to the satellite. Select a satellite (Sirius 5E). Enter the value of the corresponding transponder on it. The most powerful is 11766 N 27500, where the frequency, polarization (H - horizontal, V - vertical) and symbol rate are indicated, respectively. Find out the list of transponders for any satellite on the websit
Step 6
Loosen the satellite dish holder slightly so that you can move it up and down and left and right. Logically speaking, 5E is about 5 degrees from the surface of the earth (actually 26, which is still pretty low). Therefore, set the plate almost vertically. Turn it to the right until it stops.
Step 7
Press the red button in Fastsatfinder. Start moving it slowly to the left. When a signal is detected, the program will emit a sound and the percentage of its strength will appear. Get the maximum value.
Step 8
If the signal does not appear, raise the antenna mirror (change the angle) and repeat the procedure. Having caught the maximum signal value, fix the dish. Then, turning the converter, again achieve the maximum signal and fasten the converter. A good signal - from 70%, if less - there is a probability of the signal "scattering" in rain, snow or dense fog.
Step 9
Launch ProgDVB software, select a satellite and scan it. In the channel menu, select the required one and click on it with the mouse. An image will appear in the main window. At the bottom of the program window, you will see the quality and strength of the signal.
