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Digital USB 2.0 DVB-T HDTV TV Tuner Recorder & Receiver

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    #152
    patrickpc
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭patrickpc


    Ghost Train wrote: »
    frequencies are here... three rock is 738000khz
    not sure what bandwidth settings would be
    http://www.mpeg4ireland.com/dtt-muxes

    For what it is worth I also managed to get the USB Dongle to work with VLC.

    The frequency I used in VLC for the Greystones Transmitter is 722000 and the Bandwidth was 8.

    It is definitely a smoother reception than the BlazeTV software but a bit less user friendly with less features.

    BTW - the remote control I got with the unit doesn't appear to work with it. The remote is working ok as it changes the channels on my ipod dock radio but it does nothing for the USB dongle - anyone else have this problem?

    Thanks.


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    #153
    paddyp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭paddyp


    Jimmyboss wrote: »
    What is the frequency and bandwidth for Saorview mas e do thoil e ?

    Depends on the transmitter, if you have blaze installed right click on a channel and open properties the bandwidth and channel frequency is listed.

    dvb dream works well too ..

    http://www.dvbdream.org/


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    #154
    patrickpc
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭patrickpc


    KetchupKid wrote: »
    Scout,

    How did you connect the dongle to the roof aerial since the connectors are very different, much smaller on the dongle?

    +1 on this query.

    From what I can tell the aeriel connector is an MCX or MMCX type. I did a bit of research today and wasn't able to get an adaptor for this to a regular coax/F-Type connector. I tried Maplin and Peats at lunchtime but neither could help. I think it is possible to get MMCX plugs online which could be used to make an adaptor.

    Anyone got an easier solution or know where I could get an MMCX to F-Type adaptor?

    Thanks.


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    #155
    Trevord
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭Trevord


    patrickpc wrote: »
    +1 on this query.

    From what I can tell the aeriel connector is an MCX or MMCX type. I did a bit of research today and wasn't able to get an adaptor for this to a regular coax/F-Type connector. I tried Maplin and Peats at lunchtime but neither could help. I think it is possible to get MMCX plugs online which could be used to make an adaptor.

    Anyone got an easier solution or know where I could get an MMCX to F-Type adaptor?

    Thanks.

    I cannot get the thing to work at the moment (not convinced my dongle is alive), but I note that the small antennae that came with it unscrews at the base and leaves a small 5mm screw tip exposed. Maybe that tip could then be connected to a conventional coax cable and the signal would then pass from the UHF roof top aerial or rabbit ears and down the wire of the small antennae to the dongle ??

    Worth a try anyway

    Edit: Tried it and that actually works alright. Got a signal with a UHF rabbit ears, seems like the signal in my area is not strong enough to allow the small black aerial supplied to do the job. Did not have fitting shown in Spunj's post below but used one of those coax joiners like this http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1620 to connect rabbit ears to the tip of unscrewed part of the small black aerial.

    Thing is that if you are not in a strong signal area you really need to have the aerial spot on before you do the scan with the blaze software. I have an Mpeg4 TV so was able to mess about to get the aerial in the right place before doing the scan. Also recommend doing a custom scan as its much faster. You can get the frequency for your area here http://www.mpeg4ireland.com/dtt-muxes


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    #156
    Spunj
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭Spunj


    On mine, the aerial connector pops out and it came with a coaxial connector to pop into its place.

    Here's a pic of the socket/ connector.

    tv1.png

    tv2.png


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    #157
    patrickpc
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭patrickpc


    Trevord wrote: »
    I cannot get the thing to work at the moment (not convinced my dongle is alive), but I note that the small antennae that came with it unscrews at the base and leaves a small 5mm screw tip exposed. Maybe that tip could then be connected to a conventional coax cable and the signal would then pass from the UHF roof top aerial or rabbit ears and down the wire of the small antennae to the dongle ??

    Worth a try anyway

    OK - I unscrewed the aeriel from the base as suggested and just pushed/screwed on a straight through standard TV coax female coupler and it worked perfectly. It's a fairly tight fit as well so it should be fine.

    Thanks for the help.


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    #158
    patrickpc
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭patrickpc


    Spunj wrote: »
    On mine, the aerial connector pops out and it came with a coaxial connector to pop into its place.

    Here's a pic of the socket/ connector.

    tv1.png

    tv2.png

    That looks just like what I was looking for- where did you order your USB Dongle from ?

    Thanks.


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    #159
    Spunj
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭Spunj


    I got mine off a HK seller.

    I had a look at his store and didn't see any more for sale.


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    #160
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,955 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Trevord wrote: »
    I cannot get the thing to work at the moment (not convinced my dongle is alive),

    This might be of no help but just in case you had the same problem I did...

    Did you try running the driver directly from the driver folder on the cd rather than through the autorun that pops up with the blaze software when you put the cd in?
    The driver would not install from the autorun for me at all although it gave a "driver installed" message.

    Ghost Train told me to try it the direct way and it was a success.


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    #161
    paddyp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭paddyp


    Adapters available for 1.60 delivered with pigtail.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-RF-Coaxial-MCX-Antenna-Rooftop-Adaptor-DVB-T-/230536961778?pt=UK_CE_MP3Access_RL&hash=item35ad12def2#ht_3510wt_1082


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    #162
    Trevord
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭Trevord


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    This might be of no help but just in case you had the same problem I did...

    Did you try running the driver directly from the driver folder on the cd rather than through the autorun that pops up with the blaze software when you put the cd in?
    The driver would not install from the autorun for me at all although it gave a "driver installed" message.

    Ghost Train told me to try it the direct way and it was a success.

    Thanks. I got it up an running in the end.

    Great little toy for not much more than a fiver


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    #163
    dmeehan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,455 ✭✭✭dmeehan


    messinkiapina wrote: »
    Anyone who bought one from ellieshang get theirs yet?
    I only ordered mine yesterday, although I got a dispatched email from ebay


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    #164
    freeze4real
    Registered Users Posts: 2,540 ✭✭✭freeze4real


    Can you get stations from UPC with this?


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    #165
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users Posts: 1,875 ✭✭✭bittihuduga


    can we use the antenna which comes with this to connect to tv instead of receiver?
    i cannot get saorview channels with a internal antenna in maynooth


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    #166
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users Posts: 30,084 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    You'd probably be better getting a more standard tv antenna

    Maplin do a basic set top one or if you look in terrestrial forum you'll see what's recommended


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    #167
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    freeze4real wrote: »
    Can you get stations from UPC with this?

    No this is only for Irish DTT...

    You need a sub and a UPC box for UPC!


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    #168
    pissed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭pissed


    Ordered on the 1st and still no sign of it, emailed the seller and no reply either. Zero items listed for sale ....... looks like he done a runner.


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    #169
    m8
    Registered Users Posts: 905 ✭✭✭m8


    dmeehan wrote: »
    I only ordered mine yesterday, although I got a dispatched email from ebay


    dmeehan who did you order from?


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    #170
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,865 ✭✭✭Soarer


    I ordered from ellieshang late on Tuesday, and it was dispatched yesterday. How long it'll take to arrive is anyone's guess.

    'Twill be grand for watching the Champions League when SWMBO is watching the soaps!:rolleyes:


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    #171
    Pyro Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭Pyro Boy


    Can this pick up freeview from the north? If you live near there ;)


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    #172
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users Posts: 30,084 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Pyro Boy wrote: »
    Can this pick up freeview from the north? If you live near there ;)

    Should be able to as far as I know


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    #173
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Pyro Boy wrote: »
    Can this pick up freeview from the north? If you live near there ;)

    Yup it sure can!!

    Have talked to someone with it working on it and seen photos of it in operation!!

    Just checked the office still no package =(...

    9 days and counting!! haha..


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    #174
    Trevord
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭Trevord


    pissed wrote: »
    Ordered on the 1st and still no sign of it, emailed the seller and no reply either. Zero items listed for sale ....... looks like he done a runner.

    Order from Eunion4u on ebay

    Ordered on Nov 2
    Shipped on Nov 3
    Delivered on Nov 9


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    #175
    pissed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭pissed


    Trevord wrote: »
    Order from Eunion4u on ebay

    Ordered on Nov 2
    Shipped on Nov 3
    Delivered on Nov 9

    No I ordered from lucknetwork as per the OP's post.Still no sign of it, off to paypals resolution centre so.


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    #176
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    pissed wrote: »
    No I ordered from lucknetwork as per the OP's post.Still no sign of it, off to paypals resolution centre so.

    Its still too early give it the 14 days......


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    #177
    liamo22
    Registered Users Posts: 199 ✭✭liamo22


    Anyone feeling generous and would like to buy me one? ;)
    I dont have a credit card :(


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    #178
    paddyp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭paddyp


    Jeese people give these guys a break I've been buying stuff from hongkong since 2002 nothing to date hasn't turned up. Postage often takes a month or more particularly if it goes to customs in portlaoise.


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    #179
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    liamo22 wrote: »
    Anyone feeling generous and would like to buy me one? ;)
    I dont have a credit card :(

    I dont either... Get a 3V card lad...

    Thats what i use!!:D:D


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    #180
    iggy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭iggy


    Just bought one of these. Are they easy for a noob to use. Can I just plug this into my netbook and pick up channels ?


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    #181
    pissed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭pissed


    I have also been buying from hong kong a long time. My main concern is that the seller has not responded to my email and his list of items is now zero. He has also received a fair few negatives in the last couple of days. Anyway no big loss as its only $9.


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