I am aware that channel list files (such as ndf files for Technomate/Clark Tech receivers) store lots of information about transponders which can be seen by using various channel editor software. I have a rough understanding of frequency, symbol rate, polarisation etc., but am not sure what these are for:
NID ("Network Identifier?)
TID ("Transponder Identifier?)
Pilot
GMT error
Frequency drift
A little googling has revealed that the top two stand for "Network Identifier" and "Transponder Identifier", but the descriptions given about what they actually do are rather vague. I also don't know what the Pilot flag, GMT error and frequency drift are used for.
(1) Please could someone give me an explanation in layman's terms, or point me to a good link?
(2) Also, if this information is wiped/not included when editing/creating channel lists, does this have any adverse affect on viewing the channels afterwards? (I have the suspicion that receivers automatically pull in this information somehow, without the need to actually scan the satellite.)
Thanks,
Sam.
PS: In case it's relevant, I have a Technomate 5402-HD and am viewing the channel lists with Cecelife's Clark Tech Editor (very good software)
NID ("Network Identifier?)
TID ("Transponder Identifier?)
Pilot
GMT error
Frequency drift
A little googling has revealed that the top two stand for "Network Identifier" and "Transponder Identifier", but the descriptions given about what they actually do are rather vague. I also don't know what the Pilot flag, GMT error and frequency drift are used for.
(1) Please could someone give me an explanation in layman's terms, or point me to a good link?
(2) Also, if this information is wiped/not included when editing/creating channel lists, does this have any adverse affect on viewing the channels afterwards? (I have the suspicion that receivers automatically pull in this information somehow, without the need to actually scan the satellite.)
Thanks,
Sam.
PS: In case it's relevant, I have a Technomate 5402-HD and am viewing the channel lists with Cecelife's Clark Tech Editor (very good software)