Last wrote: » One option is to add a second receiver that has diseqc capability. Swop the existing lnb for a twin and install a ka band lnb offset by 19 degrees. Feed one output of twin lnb to existing system and use this as normal to drive the motor. Connect the new receiver via diseqc switch to 2nd output of twin and Ka band. If you cannot get the 19 degrees offset needed to view both 28 and 9 without moving the motor then set it where ever you can, say for example at 7 degrees offset and just remember to move your motorised dish to 16 degrees in order to view saorsat. Not the ideal solution but possibly a much cheaper one.
The Cush wrote: » This from the latest RTÉNL-Saorview FAQ rev.6 - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=76732189#post76732189 RTÉNL has been transmitting test signals on this new satellite service since December 2011. RTÉNL expects the channel line up to be confirmed, and the SAORSAT service to be formally live, in February or March of 2012. Suitable consumer equipment (Set-Top-Boxes and dishes) will be available in retailers by this time. Short piece on this in Broadband TV News today
RTÉNL has been transmitting test signals on this new satellite service since December 2011. RTÉNL expects the channel line up to be confirmed, and the SAORSAT service to be formally live, in February or March of 2012. Suitable consumer equipment (Set-Top-Boxes and dishes) will be available in retailers by this time.
3.1 When Will SAORSAT Be Available? SAORSAT is available now.
4.3 When Will More Services Be Added To SAORSAT? This is a question for the television and radio service content providers / broadcasters rather than SAORSAT or RTÉNL. Capacity is available on the SAORSAT platform carry a number of additional services. RTÉNL will be happy to facilitate any content provider / broadcaster that seek carriage on SAORSAT on a Fair Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory basis.
7.3 How Big Dose My Dish Have To Be? See the map below. RTÉNL recommend a standard 80 cm dish in the green areas and a standard 100 cm dish in the shaded areas . In many situations smaller high performance or Ka specific dishes can be used, talk to you local installer.
Tony wrote: » Guess they do not have proof readers , at least one spelling mistake on there. "7.3 How Big Dose My Dish Have To Be?"
talk to you local installer.
78cm TRIAX TD Satellite Dish 25cm Wall mount Inverto Twin KA Band HD Ready LNB Saorsat Compatible 4 Fixing bolts and plugs GT DiSEqC 2.0 2x1 switch Golden Media Universal Single LNB 0.1 db FULL HD 3D Ready Triax TD Multiblock LNB Holder for 4 LND 20m RG6 Coax Cable 10 f-connectors
I am 5 miles from Larne and using a Spiderbox 7000HD with a Lenson Heath 80 cm dish and Inverto LNB. At best Signal 90% and Quality 56% on Saorsat. Quality varies quite a bit even with a clear sky. I have only been watching the tests over the past couple of days but haven't had any loss of picture although quality has dropped to 24% when raining. Spiderbox would normally loose picture when quality drops below 34% as happens here sometimes on Badr 4 @ 26 E.
i know its still testing but - i'm in newtownabbey with an inverto ka lnb on a triax td78 - for weeks it has been perfect - even when raing heavily and as im using a spiderbox i'm getting 80% signal 44% quality - (that means nothing ) however im watching right now an it breaking up quite a bit rte jr just has a test page up and i'm getting random signal drop outs - i take it its just still testing? it this happening anywhere else?
RogerThis wrote: » Would this setup work? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Irish-Saorsat-Free-Air-Satellite-KIT-TRIAX-TD78-78cm-Dish-/150769192143?pt=UK_ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL&hash=item231a8b4ccf#ht_959wt_952 Price seems ok at €98.98
Mr. Rabbit wrote: » Sounds as if it's going to be crap in the North, especially in areas such as north and east Antrim.
zg3409 wrote: » Signal may increase by 7dB once testing is complete, however for much of the north the RTENL dark green/light green map seems to suggest an 80cm for some parts and a 1M for more north east parts.
bigVee wrote: » I understand RTE may also be available from Divis after changeover,
The Cush wrote: » Not Divis. NI Mini-Mux Sites 1. Brougher Mountain (1kW ERP) 2. Black Mountain (Max 2kW ERP – min 1kW ERP); and 3. Carnmoney Hill (16W ERP).
watty wrote: » I get the impression RTE don't want the general public to use Saorsat unless there is absolutely no alternative. I could be wrong.
... However, it is unlikely that the SAORSAT service will carry as many channels as SAORVIEW and for that reason, wherever possible SAORVIEW should be the preferred option.SAORVIEW advises speaking to a competent local aerial installer about your all your options for getting SAORVIEW before choosing SAORSAT.http://www.saorview.ie/what-is-saorview/saorsat/
GBCULLEN wrote: » once we get tg4 on saorsat we are flying, i dont watch 3 or 3e unless its a last resort ie the odd gaa game not on elsewhere. i think pic quality in saorsat is better but sound is better on saorview. gbc
Mr. Rabbit wrote: » Indeed, that's what I would have thought. To be honest, I would imagine most people up here that can't get either Saorview or the NIMM will simply put up with the Sky/Virgin subscription service. Can't see too many Satellite dealers offering Saorsat intsallation in NI.
warlikedave wrote: » Is there much of a difference in pcture and audio quality between saorsat and saorview? Are we able to fully compare as of yet may i ask?
givecredit wrote: » Also mixing up their Saorview and Saorsats... 4. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SAORVIEW FOR ME? 4.1 What Are The Benefits Of SAORSAT For Me? 4.2 What Services Are On SAORSAT? 4.3 When Will There Be More Services Added To SAORSAT?
The Cush wrote: » They may not have proof readers but they do read the posts here, Rev 1.1 of the Saorsat FAQ up on Mon, the above mistakes corrected - http://www.rtenl.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/RTÉNL-SAORSAT-FAQs-Mar-2012-Rev-1.1.pdf[/QUOTE] Excellent. Hopefully they will also know an increase in power would be a big help in the north east in areas where apart from Saorsat the only solution for RTE would be via a Sky subscription. Not many will opt for a 100 cm dish for FTA. I hope the 7db increase upon completion of tests is still proposed.
PR/16/12RTÉ Ireland chooses Eutelsat’s KA-SAT for its ‘SAORSAT’ free to air digital service The SAORSAT FTA service uses the KA-SAT Irish beam Dublin, Paris, 13 March 2012 – Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ, has chosen Eutelsat’s KA-SAT for its unique satellite based approach to ensure that all homes in the Irish Republic will be able to benefit from free digital reception of the RTÉ public service television and radio channels. In March of this year, and to complement its SAORVIEW terrestrial service, RTÉ is switching on a new digital satellite service which will provide service cover to the 1 to 2 percent of households which are beyond range of terrestrial DTT reception. Working closely with Eutelsat, RTÉNL has selected the service area of KA-SAT which is dedicated exclusively to the island of Ireland. The service will broadcast RTÉ’s five television channels RTÉ One, RTÉ Two HD, RTÉ News Now, RTÉ junior and RTÉ One +1 and ten radio stations. Eutelsat and RTÉNL have ensured that should any other broadcaster wish carriage provision, additional capacity on SAORSAT will be available for this future expansion. For RTÉ, the combined offering of SAORVIEW and SAORSAT is the only effective solution for achieving one hundred percent national coverage of the RTÉ free-to-air public television and radio services; additionally the KA-SAT solution carries the benefit of providing full national back-up cover in the event of an emergency or a catastrophic failure of the terrestrial network. To receive SAORSAT viewers will need a satellite dish equipped with a Ka-band LNB and a DVB-S2 set top box. The one-off cost should be within the region of €200 with equipment available from the majority of Irish retail outlets. Des Mac Giolla an Chloig, Ceannaire Digiteach (Head of Digital) RTÉNL, said: “The extremely close co-operation between Eutelsat and RTÉNL during the KA-SAT project enabled the teams to tailor a bespoke engineering solution, which presents RTÉ with a unique opportunity to extend the cover of its public service channels to all of the population on a free to air basis for the first time.” Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat, responded: “The integration by RTÉNL of the KA-SAT platform into its digital broadcast network is further evidence of how our new satellite is contributing to Europe’s digital infrastructure. We are delighted that KA-SAT’s service area and performance ticks all the boxes for RTÉNL and RTÉ, enabling the transmission authority and the broadcaster to put in place an efficient solution for ensuring nationwide access to free to air Irish digital.” About Eutelsat Communications Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 28 satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. As of 31 December 2011, Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting more than 4,150 television channels. More than 1,100 channels are broadcast via its HOT BIRD video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East alone which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group’s satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 700 commercial, technical and operational professionals from 30 countries.www.eutelsat.com For further information Press Vanessa O’Connor Tel. : + 33 1 53 98 37 91voconnor@eutelsat.fr Frédérique Gautier Tel. : + 33 1 53 98 37 91fgautier@eutelsat.fr Investors and analysts Lisa Finas Tel. : +33 1 53 98 35 30investors@eutelsat-communications.com Léonard Wapler Tel. : +33 1 53 98 31 07 investors@eutelsat-communicationshttp://www.eutelsat.com/news/compress/en/2012/html/PR%201612%20Saorsat/PR%201612%20Saorsat.html
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