Any satellite / freesat installer(s) / troubleshooter(s) out there

Discussion in 'Other Trades Talk' started by Welshdragon1, Jan 23, 2015.

  1. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    First let me explain my equipment & setup

    Freesat box is a Digital Dragon with firmware up to date (as far as I can tell using the info in the link), the same as this one on flea bay for reference only http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271651558626 it is coupled to a MK4 Sky dish with Quad LNB, the same as Sky uses, it is the coupled to a screened wall-plate which also has a RF socket & the external TV-Aerial fitted.

    From the Wall-Plate the RF cable goes to the (ANT-in On) the Freesat with the RF fly lead from the (TV-Out) to the (ANT-In) on the TV, with the F-Plug fly lead from the Wall-Plate to the (LNB-In) then (HDMI-Out) to the TV's (HDMI-In)

    I get quite a good signal on the Satellites & DVBT

    For example: Using CH5 for consistancy

    DVBT


    Signal Intensity 86%
    Signal Quality 90%
    Transponder 738000KHZ/8K/64QAM
    PID V 1601/ A 1602/ P 1601
    LCN (On)
    LNB Power (On)
    FTA Only (No)

    DVBS Installation

    LNB1 (Fixed Antenna)
    FTA Only (No)
    Network Search (No) (Greyed out)

    KU_ARABSAT 2/3A

    Satelite 1/5
    Signal Intensity 87%
    Signal Quality 76%
    Transponder 10964/H/22000
    PID V 2305/A 2306/ P 2305
    LNB Frequency Universal(9750-10600)
    DiSEqC1.0 (Disable)
    DiSEqC1.1 (Disable)
    22K Auto (greyed out)
    0/12V (On)
    Polarity Auto

    NILESAT 102, 102

    Satellite 2/5
    Signal Intensity 87%
    Signal Quality 76%
    Transponder 10964/H/22000
    PID V 2305/A 2306/ P 2305
    LNB Frequency Universal(9750-10600)
    DiSEqC1.0 (Disable)
    DiSEqC1.1 (Disable)
    22K Auto (greyed out)
    0/12V (Off)
    Polarity Auto

    HOTBIRD 1,2,3,4

    Satellite 3/5
    Signal Intensity 87%
    Signal Quality 76% - 77% Fluctuating
    Transponder 10965/H/22000
    PID V 2305/ A 2306/ P 2305
    LNB Frequency Universal(9750-10600)
    DiSEqC1.0 (Disable)
    DiSEqC1.1 (Disable)
    22K Auto (greyed out)
    0/12V (Off)
    Polarity Auto

    C_ARABSAT 2/3A

    Satellite 4/5
    Signal Intensity 87%
    Signal Quality 76%
    Transponder 3936/H/22000
    PID V 2305/A 2306/ P 2305
    LNB Frequency 5150
    DiSEqC1.0 (Disable)
    DiSEqC1.1 (Disable)
    22K (Off)
    0/12V (Off)
    Polarity Auto

    ASTRA2

    Satellite 5/5
    Signal Intensity 87%
    Signal Quality 76% - 77% Fluctuating
    Transponder 10964/H/22000
    PID V 2305/A 2306/ P 2305
    LNB Frequency Universal(9750-10750)
    DiSEqC1.0 (Disable)
    DiSEqC1.1 (Disable)
    22K Auto (greyed out)
    0/12V (On)
    Polarity Auto

    The digital dragon freesat came in English, however I had to go into the Menu > Installation > DVBT Installation > DVBT Auto Scan > Country & choose United Kingdom from the default Germany, before it would find any channels.

    I get pretty much every channel in this list http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_free-to-air_channels_at_28°E , with the exception of Meridain / Granada unless not listed as Meridian / Granada as (For Example there is a load of just ITV's without their regions listed


    Now onto the issue(s) at hand with the EPG which has been happening since day 1 of install in December 2014

    On DVBT / it lists all the days programs including the previous aired daily programmes (as it should)

    On the Satellites the EPG only lists the Now & next, the rest of the days listing(s) are blank

    1. Is this most likely to be an alignment issue
    2. Is this most likely a firmware issue
    3. Is this common / Known issue
    4. Is this a setup issue
    5. Or other issue

    I am leaning mostly towards (Firmware)

    Where would you suggest I start & what further info (if any do you require)

    All connections are fine & there was Petroleum Jelly AKA Vaseline, put on the external connections (to protect from the elements)
     
  2. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    If this is a Firmware issue,

    Could you point me in the right direction to a known fully EPG working Freesat / FTA box as cheap as possible, preferable with 2 USB's for simultaneous recording
     
  3. Allybally

    Allybally Member

    And the worlds longest post goes to...

    ;-)
    Ally
     
  4. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    I did try to provide as much info as possible ;)
     
  5. Biffo

    Biffo Member

    Technomate TM-Twin-OE Enigma 2 Linux HD PVR Twin Tuner Satellite Receiver
    you dont need 2 usb
     
  6. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

  7. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    Way out of price range tbh , but thank you for trying ;)

    Cheers FatHands ;)

    I've downloaded some of their material to read later
     
  8. Biffo

    Biffo Member

    you can get intro level for £100 then get a good server supplier everything sky has to offer and more for £50 per year no brainer
     
  9. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    No problem mate!
     
  10. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    Whilst I appreciate you trying

    TBH I wouldn't pay out the £50 per year or any other subscription, (Bad enough paying for a TV Lisence) & since it's supposed to be FREEsat I never did have to subscribe to anything with FREEview, & since I get all the channels on a <£25 box but not a full EPG clearly does not warrant excessive money for a unit & or subscription

    I have asked in another forum & was informed https://www.avforums.com/threads/fta-freesat-epg-issue-s.1935860/

    Here in a brand new, Freesat Approved Receiver for <£60 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Manhattan...e-Receiver-Astra-28-2-7-Day-EPG-/261369344788 therefore your £100 pricing, for entry level needs to be reviewed & updated. ;)

    F.Y.I

    It is only the EPG on the satellites that are affected :confused: as the Freeview (DVBT) Works fine
     
  11. Biffo

    Biffo Member

    JOG ON
     
  12. Welshdragon1

    Welshdragon1 Active Member

    Well well well, I never expected that attitude, & expected better from member(s) on here :(

    Just because I friendly refuted your £100 price tag (with proof) for entry level :confused: as why you are Shouting @ me to "JOG ON" (your words, not mine) in my thread
     

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