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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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ekagwamba wrote:do you get local channels as well Seems like this query was missed, my apologies. There're no local channels on Nilesat as the satellite is intended for the MENA region. However, local channels are currently receivable as FTA on NSS12 @57E Ku-band, Eutelsat 5 West A (c-band, KTN only), Eutelsat 10A @ 10E c-band, Intelsat 902 @62E c-band and Intelsat 904 @60E. The Kenyan DTT / DVB-T2 signals are available on Intelsat 22 @72.1E but these require specialized receivers with multistream capabilities (hence not receivable with ordinary DVB-S2 decoders) some of which are mentioned here.Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/27/2010 Posts: 266 Location: Nairobi
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@ Rankaz, thanks for your tips here. I had my FTA installed last month and I'm able to get the CNN,Bloomberg and the EuroNews channels.
I also bought the JSC Irdeto Sports card and it's joyful viewing, only that there is no Formula 1 in that package. My challenge is that the picture cracks or the signal disappears whenever there's strong wind or slight rain.
Also, i can't catch the Al Jazeera sport +1,+2,+3,+4 & +5. (I'm able to access AJ+6 to +10 and all the HD channels) .
My dish is 130cm
My decoder is the Astrovox VSR9000 Premier HD
I'm on Mombasa Road, near City Cabanas area.
I would be grateful if you could offer me some advice on how to eliminate the cracks in picture and loss of signal.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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Caramba wrote:@ Rankaz, thanks for your tips here. I had my FTA installed last month and I'm able to get the CNN,Bloomberg and the EuroNews channels.
I also bought the JSC Irdeto Sports card and it's joyful viewing, only that there is no Formula 1 in that package. My challenge is that the picture cracks or the signal disappears whenever there's strong wind or slight rain.
Also, i can't catch the Al Jazeera sport +1,+2,+3,+4 & +5. (I'm able to access AJ+6 to +10 and all the HD channels) .
My dish is 130cm
My decoder is the Astrovox VSR9000 Premier HD
I'm on Mombasa Road, near City Cabanas area.
I would be grateful if you could offer me some advice on how to eliminate the cracks in picture and loss of signal.
Glad you appreciate. A few queries: 1. What LNB type are you using? 2. What cable type? 3. What is the distance, in meters, from the LNB to your decoder? Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/27/2010 Posts: 266 Location: Nairobi
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Rankaz13 wrote:Caramba wrote:@ Rankaz, thanks for your tips here. I had my FTA installed last month and I'm able to get the CNN,Bloomberg and the EuroNews channels.
I also bought the JSC Irdeto Sports card and it's joyful viewing, only that there is no Formula 1 in that package. My challenge is that the picture cracks or the signal disappears whenever there's strong wind or slight rain.
Also, i can't catch the Al Jazeera sport +1,+2,+3,+4 & +5. (I'm able to access AJ+6 to +10 and all the HD channels) .
My dish is 130cm
My decoder is the Astrovox VSR9000 Premier HD
I'm on Mombasa Road, near City Cabanas area.
I would be grateful if you could offer me some advice on how to eliminate the cracks in picture and loss of signal.
Glad you appreciate. A few queries: 1. What LNB type are you using? EUROSTAR, Universal Digital KU Band LNBF2. What cable type? NEOSTAR RG63. What is the distance, in meters, from the LNB to your decoder? About the20-25 metres
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/27/2010 Posts: 266 Location: Nairobi
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@Rankaz, just to clarify on the LNB, It's a EUROSTAR QP4-HD
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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Caramba wrote:@Rankaz, just to clarify on the LNB, It's a EUROSTAR QP4-HD From lyngsat.com it looks as though the +1 to +5 channels are available only on the North West African beam which is a bit too far for us to catch. Still, you can use the information available from dishpointer.com to fine tune your set up. This you can attempt by checking on elevation, azimuth and lnb skew in an attempt to maximize your signal reception. You may use either the Dubai One tp or the CNN tp to guide you in this. There have been previous reports of compatibility issues between the JSC sports card and Astrovox as well as SkyBox F3 decoders but I do not think this could be the problem in your case, or else you would be unable to open any of the channels. Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/27/2010 Posts: 266 Location: Nairobi
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Rankaz13 wrote:Caramba wrote:@Rankaz, just to clarify on the LNB, It's a EUROSTAR QP4-HD From lyngsat.com it looks as though the +1 to +5 channels are available only on the North West African beam which is a bit too far for us to catch. Still, you can use the information available from dishpointer.com to fine tune your set up. This you can attempt by checking on elevation, azimuth and lnb skew in an attempt to maximize your signal reception. You may use either the Dubai One tp or the CNN tp to guide you in this. There have been previous reports of compatibility issues between the JSC sports card and Astrovox as well as SkyBox F3 decoders but I do not think this could be the problem in your case, or else you would be unable to open any of the channels. Indeed, I'm using both the Astrovox and SkyBox F3 and I'm able to watch all the other AJ Sports channels. I'll pass the info about dishpointer to my installer and see whether there will be any success. Thanks again bro.
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/15/2009 Posts: 371
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Caveman wrote:This is the full list of the current free to air channels in Kenya. YAOJIN 1807 decoder from Jolini brings you all these when in Nairobi but note that as soon as you move further away from the outskirts on Nairobi, some channels may not show. All these channels and plus others will show in the whole country in due course. •KASS TV, •KBC TV , •KTN TV, •NTV TV, •CITIZEN TV, •KISS TV, •K24 TV, •HERITAGE TV, •EATV, •EDUCATION TV, •BUNGE TV, •MOTHER AND CHILD TV, •GBS TV, •SAYARE TV, •ADVENTIST TV, •JOY TV, •KINGDOM TV, • AATV, •REVIVAL TV, •ELIMU TV, •HOPE TV, •2CBN TV, •GETV, •HORIZON TV, •FOUNTAIN TV, •AVIATION TV, •FAMILY TV, •GOR TV, •3 STONES TV, •VISION TV, •LAKE VICTORIA TV •UNJIRU TV •EXPRESS TV http://jolini.co.ke/
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/11/2006 Posts: 972 Location: Home
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nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:I have seen several diy post about installing the free to air satellite, I would like to take this up as a project, a small challenge that will probably keep me busy for the time being.
where in Nairobi can I get the needed equipments, i.e the right size dish, decoder and the other tu gadgets for checking signal strength and stuff.
Walk around the general neighborhood of Luthuli Avenue and get into shops such as Riwara, Spikes Spares and Electronics, Mwalimu Communications, Alpha Sounds, etc. In general, you'd require; i. Decoder. Strong SRT-4922HD currently going for around 6.5-7k. ii. Satellite dish. Cost depends on type (whether prime focus or offset) and size. iii. C-band and Ku-band LNBs. Different brands exist, make sure you buy one right for your dish. In general, the feedhorns for offset and prime-focus type lnbs are different. iv. Cable. Always aim at grade RG6 cable and above. In general, cable run from lnb to decoder should not exceed 30m or else an in-line amplifier will be necessary. Approx cable cost is 35-45bob/m. v. DiSEqC switch, generally costing 1-1.5k. vi. F-connectors. Usually cost around 10bob each. If you want a satellite signal finder/metre, please go for one that is at least able to decode DVB-S2 signals of at least 32APSK. Unfortunately, such are not available in Nairobi (a good example being SatLink WS-6918P) and one would have to import, preferrably from China, at a general cost of at least US $ 300. Have a look here for general idea on prices.All the best pal. Ahsante sana, managed to complete the set up with a 90cm offset dish, srt 4922 receiver and inverto single lnb, currently pointed to the 7w nilesats. You're most welcome pal. Are you able to get the CNN/Bloomberg tp (11977v) and the EuroNews tp (12015v)? no, those two tps proved hard to get - I got a flicker of green on (11977v) but could not get it at a stable point, guess i will need a bigger dish than my 90cm Comrades, i want to nail any TP on this bird, which frequency is easy to receive, i've checked Satstar.net and i am hopeful. My LNB has been out in the Sun for 4 years, hope its still good enough for the duty.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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holycow wrote:nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:I have seen several diy post about installing the free to air satellite, I would like to take this up as a project, a small challenge that will probably keep me busy for the time being.
where in Nairobi can I get the needed equipments, i.e the right size dish, decoder and the other tu gadgets for checking signal strength and stuff.
Walk around the general neighborhood of Luthuli Avenue and get into shops such as Riwara, Spikes Spares and Electronics, Mwalimu Communications, Alpha Sounds, etc. In general, you'd require; i. Decoder. Strong SRT-4922HD currently going for around 6.5-7k. ii. Satellite dish. Cost depends on type (whether prime focus or offset) and size. iii. C-band and Ku-band LNBs. Different brands exist, make sure you buy one right for your dish. In general, the feedhorns for offset and prime-focus type lnbs are different. iv. Cable. Always aim at grade RG6 cable and above. In general, cable run from lnb to decoder should not exceed 30m or else an in-line amplifier will be necessary. Approx cable cost is 35-45bob/m. v. DiSEqC switch, generally costing 1-1.5k. vi. F-connectors. Usually cost around 10bob each. If you want a satellite signal finder/metre, please go for one that is at least able to decode DVB-S2 signals of at least 32APSK. Unfortunately, such are not available in Nairobi (a good example being SatLink WS-6918P) and one would have to import, preferrably from China, at a general cost of at least US $ 300. Have a look here for general idea on prices.All the best pal. Ahsante sana, managed to complete the set up with a 90cm offset dish, srt 4922 receiver and inverto single lnb, currently pointed to the 7w nilesats. You're most welcome pal. Are you able to get the CNN/Bloomberg tp (11977v) and the EuroNews tp (12015v)? no, those two tps proved hard to get - I got a flicker of green on (11977v) but could not get it at a stable point, guess i will need a bigger dish than my 90cm Comrades, i want to nail any TP on this bird, which frequency is easy to receive, i've checked Satstar.net and i am hopeful. My LNB has been out in the Sun for 4 years, hope its still good enough for the duty. Begin with the Dubai One tp (11785) and Fox (11295). Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 6/11/2008 Posts: 892
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nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:I have seen several diy post about installing the free to air satellite, I would like to take this up as a project, a small challenge that will probably keep me busy for the time being.
where in Nairobi can I get the needed equipments, i.e the right size dish, decoder and the other tu gadgets for checking signal strength and stuff.
Walk around the general neighborhood of Luthuli Avenue and get into shops such as Riwara, Spikes Spares and Electronics, Mwalimu Communications, Alpha Sounds, etc. In general, you'd require; i. Decoder. Strong SRT-4922HD currently going for around 6.5-7k. ii. Satellite dish. Cost depends on type (whether prime focus or offset) and size. iii. C-band and Ku-band LNBs. Different brands exist, make sure you buy one right for your dish. In general, the feedhorns for offset and prime-focus type lnbs are different. iv. Cable. Always aim at grade RG6 cable and above. In general, cable run from lnb to decoder should not exceed 30m or else an in-line amplifier will be necessary. Approx cable cost is 35-45bob/m. v. DiSEqC switch, generally costing 1-1.5k. vi. F-connectors. Usually cost around 10bob each. If you want a satellite signal finder/metre, please go for one that is at least able to decode DVB-S2 signals of at least 32APSK. Unfortunately, such are not available in Nairobi (a good example being SatLink WS-6918P) and one would have to import, preferrably from China, at a general cost of at least US $ 300. Have a look here for general idea on prices.All the best pal. Ahsante sana, managed to complete the set up with a 90cm offset dish, srt 4922 receiver and inverto single lnb, currently pointed to the 7w nilesats. You're most welcome pal. Are you able to get the CNN/Bloomberg tp (11977v) and the EuroNews tp (12015v)? no, those two tps proved hard to get - I got a flicker of green on (11977v) but could not get it at a stable point, guess i will need a bigger dish than my 90cm Wasuans I need those Local Channels some Movie channels Kids channels..i.e cartoons. my cash flexibility is limited for now. who can help me with installation and with how much? or where can i buy the stuff and how do i install it? drop me an email on lennyirungu@yahoo.comFor in him (Jesus) we live and move and have our being-Acts 17:28
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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ali wrote:nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:nakujua wrote:I have seen several diy post about installing the free to air satellite, I would like to take this up as a project, a small challenge that will probably keep me busy for the time being.
where in Nairobi can I get the needed equipments, i.e the right size dish, decoder and the other tu gadgets for checking signal strength and stuff.
Walk around the general neighborhood of Luthuli Avenue and get into shops such as Riwara, Spikes Spares and Electronics, Mwalimu Communications, Alpha Sounds, etc. In general, you'd require; i. Decoder. Strong SRT-4922HD currently going for around 6.5-7k. ii. Satellite dish. Cost depends on type (whether prime focus or offset) and size. iii. C-band and Ku-band LNBs. Different brands exist, make sure you buy one right for your dish. In general, the feedhorns for offset and prime-focus type lnbs are different. iv. Cable. Always aim at grade RG6 cable and above. In general, cable run from lnb to decoder should not exceed 30m or else an in-line amplifier will be necessary. Approx cable cost is 35-45bob/m. v. DiSEqC switch, generally costing 1-1.5k. vi. F-connectors. Usually cost around 10bob each. If you want a satellite signal finder/metre, please go for one that is at least able to decode DVB-S2 signals of at least 32APSK. Unfortunately, such are not available in Nairobi (a good example being SatLink WS-6918P) and one would have to import, preferrably from China, at a general cost of at least US $ 300. Have a look here for general idea on prices.All the best pal. Ahsante sana, managed to complete the set up with a 90cm offset dish, srt 4922 receiver and inverto single lnb, currently pointed to the 7w nilesats. You're most welcome pal. Are you able to get the CNN/Bloomberg tp (11977v) and the EuroNews tp (12015v)? no, those two tps proved hard to get - I got a flicker of green on (11977v) but could not get it at a stable point, guess i will need a bigger dish than my 90cm WasuansI need those Local Channels some Movie channels Kids channels..i.e cartoons. my cash flexibility is limited for now. who can help me with installation and with how much? or where can i buy the stuff and how do i install it? drop me an email on lennyirungu@yahoo.com ??  You've got mail pal. Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/25/2009 Posts: 68
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@ Rankaz Hi, I would be interested especially on sports channels like Epl though I have no idea on How installation is done. My email is sokokwetu (at) gmail.com. By the way,is it possible to instal outside city like in nakuru? Thanks
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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junior wrote:@ Rankaz Hi, I would be interested especially on sports channels like Epl though I have no idea on How installation is done. My email is sokokwetu (at) gmail.com. By the way,is it possible to instal outside city like in nakuru? Thanks
Hello. For EPL, you'll have to get an AlJazeera Sports card (yearly subscription costs about the same as what you pay for supersport on dstv) coupled to a decoder of your choice such as Strong SRT 4922, SRT 4950, Skybox F3, etc. Currently I do not know of anyone in Nakuru who I can refer you to. Kindly check on the link below and see if there's someone near you who may assist. It is a forum where we meet to discuss principally FTA satellite stuff and we gave some members from countries as varied as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, etc. http://www.jamiiforums.c...-world-and-sat-gear.htmlLife is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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@Caramba, JSC Sports rebranded to BEIN SPORTS with extra channels added on 12245V, 12475V & 11449H, namely 7HD, 8HD, 9HD, 10Hd, 11HD,12HD, 13HD, 14HD, 15HD, and SD channels 11 and 12. Channel 10HD is FTA. http://www.en.beinsports.netLife is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/27/2010 Posts: 266 Location: Nairobi
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Rankaz13 wrote:@Caramba, JSC Sports rebranded to BEIN SPORTS with extra channels added on 12245V, 12475V & 11449H, namely 7HD, 8HD, 9HD, 10Hd, 11HD,12HD, 13HD, 14HD, 15HD, and SD channels 11 and 12. Channel 10HD is FTA. http://www.en.beinsports.net Noted indeed @Rankaz. Soccer on their HD channels are a treat. Can't wait for Australian Open.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/11/2006 Posts: 972 Location: Home
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Caramba wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:@Caramba, JSC Sports rebranded to BEIN SPORTS with extra channels added on 12245V, 12475V & 11449H, namely 7HD, 8HD, 9HD, 10Hd, 11HD,12HD, 13HD, 14HD, 15HD, and SD channels 11 and 12. Channel 10HD is FTA. http://www.en.beinsports.net Noted indeed @Rankaz. Soccer on their HD channels are a treat. Can't wait for Australian Open. Rankaz13 Managed to Nail Nilesat using 90cm KU dish, 0ver 700 channels, the movies very good. My real experience with HD was on one of the Bein channels, damn clear. So where can i get the JSC/Bein HD sports card, send me mail at holycowazua@gmail.com
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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holycow wrote:Caramba wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:@Caramba, JSC Sports rebranded to BEIN SPORTS with extra channels added on 12245V, 12475V & 11449H, namely 7HD, 8HD, 9HD, 10Hd, 11HD,12HD, 13HD, 14HD, 15HD, and SD channels 11 and 12. Channel 10HD is FTA. http://www.en.beinsports.net Noted indeed @Rankaz. Soccer on their HD channels are a treat. Can't wait for Australian Open. Rankaz13 Managed to Nail Nilesat using 90cm KU dish, 0ver 700 channels, the movies very good. My real experience with HD was on one of the Bein channels, damn clear. So where can i get the JSC/Bein HD sports card, send me mail at holycowazua@gmail.com Sent. Talk to that guy, @meria mata for details on the same. Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/15/2009 Posts: 371
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I know someone selling Openbox S10 (ksh5,500) and Skybox F4S (ksh7000).
These are capable of receiving all FTA satellite channels and are easily configurable.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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Caveman wrote:I know someone selling Openbox S10 (ksh5,500) and Skybox F4S (ksh7000).
These are capable of receiving all FTA satellite channels and are easily configurable. That's true, they work ok and picture quality is good. Those two are actually like twin brothers and I think they both run on the same basic software with a few subtle differences. Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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