Recent content by Chappers

Bit of a timewarp here... I know nothing of DSB and VSB and don't know what modulation is being used for the transmitted multiplexes here. I only know that regardless of someone saying the channel list was out of date in a previous message, the same channels were used for the new digital...

Ah, it's all making much more sense to me now. While on the subject of DTT, I have become quite conversant with the MATV system at work as they like me to keep it running as well as I can, and so I've been educating myself (and still am, right now for example) but find searching for information...

Thanks for that info, it'll be very helpful. Out of interest, the one I remember seeing did show some channels together, saying something like 21 and 22 are okay, 23 and 24 are not ok to use together, etc. Does that sound right or like anything you've ever heard before? The transmitter we're...

Hi everyone, I found a website months ago and didn't save it, that stated which UHF channels that could be next to each other, and which should have a gap, for instance, it might have said ch. 21 and 22 can be used together, but not ch. 23 and 24, thereby indicating that you'd use 21, 22, 23...

I've now discovered that although the standby LED remains red, the 'remote command' LED is permanently lit up and the green circle is lit constantly, it does actually come out of standby and I can use it normally with the remote control. However, trying to use any of the buttons on the front...

Hi, Just acquired a Pace BSKYB 3000 sky+ box but it's stuck in standby. I've connected the hard drive to my computer and found it's a FAT32 filesystem and in fine condition, also tried other hard drives in the box to no avail. I'm thinking maybe it's not hard drive related because of the...

Thanks for the info. Altogether it does seem to be a good meter for the money. Next thing is to try and convince the boss O-no I know I'm a pain, but could you recommend a good website that helps someone like me learn more about such systems? I've gained a huge amount of knowledge since sort of...

Thanks for that recommendation. Probably still too much for our stingy general manager at the moment - he'll buy expensive items after receiving his 6-figure bonus for the year. But, I will try nonetheless. I couldn't see anything that told me whether you can actually view the pictures on the...

Hi, For the MATV system at work, I'm looking for a meter that will give me a readout on signal levels for the Freeview signal being picked up alongside the analogue that's pumped around the park. We currently have a Promax meter from years ago with built-in b/w CRT monitor, and all I can find...

Thanks for that. I've emailed them as I'm at work all day for a while. That was a few days ago and still no response. Might be because I'm not in the trade and a holiday park (where I work) doesn't quite count as the trade, but they have a massive MATV system.

Hi everyone, A few weeks back, I asked on here for advice on where to buy connectors and tools for compression fittings and had lots of help. Now I need to source some more things, if anyone could please advise? I need to get hold of RG11 cable, or if there's an equivalent or the RG11...

Got the bits (F connectors, tool and cutter) and also got a little Draper hot air blower, two or three times the size of a cigarette lighter, from eBay. Works a treat. Thanks for providing me with that little tip, it allows me to get the connectors on easily and produce excellent connections...

Well I've gone for snap and seal RG11 connectors from ashcomms.com along with the tool and a cutter. I'm looking at the kind of device you've got to blow hot air in order to help get them on. I think there will be lots of practising...

Using a hairdryer just isn't going to be viable where the connections are located, so looks like it must be compression. JWHardy does not do outdoor compression connectors, which are the only alternative. The other place seems to be bulk only, but I'll see what they say if they bother to get...

Considering this is underground RG11, the outside is very solid, and my attempts at pushing one of the connectors on that we already have (with the inner sleeve and center pin) are completely futile, it doesn't even go 1mm into the area between sheath and foam. In this situation, is that what...