RTV 123w and upgrading to a openbox maybe? [Archive] - satFIX.to

Newpleasure

10-13-2011, 01:57 AM

I am a very happy camper with my Ilink 9500Hd,mIlink 9000P,Sv8000,Nfusion Hd ,X-Fusion

I have a 10 foot C/KU band with actuator and would like to scan the skys atads....
I had a Pansat 2500 and it was alright before I started with my sv8000.

Question
Would it be best to buy a Openbox receiver for $99?
I loved RTV that used to be on 123w a few years ago
watching all the old classic shows from at least 7 - 10 Rtv stations.
Are there that many Rtv stations anymore since 123w satellite not there anymore?
And how many HD stations are really broadcasting everyday?
I tried my extra SV8000 and Nfusion Hd but the only stations with loads of stations are satellite at 99w.
Would it be best to buy a Openbox?.Thanks NP

Gold

10-13-2011, 01:07 PM

Yes for the money the openbox is a great buy.
RTV is on 137 (DVB-S2), 120 (DVB-S), 87 (DVB-S2), C band & 83 (DVB-S) Ku band... IMO they do not have the best programming anymore.
The openbox is the only one mentioned that will decode DVB-S2

Costactc

10-13-2011, 04:35 PM

Openbox is probably the best bang for your buck but there are also the manhattan rs-1933 and azboxes which will open s2 channels.

sneerboy

10-13-2011, 09:07 PM

RTV is available on AMC9 @83w along with Tuff tv. I got it with an old 30" SC dish (linear ku LNB) until my neighbor built a two storey addition onto his house and blocked my signal.

Just so ya know.

cheers, sneers

Newpleasure

10-14-2011, 12:55 AM

So the key to these new receivers are DVB-S2???
Don't think the Ilinks,Nfusions and Dv8000s have it?........NP

Gold

10-14-2011, 01:06 AM

No none of those can decode DVB-S2

Terryl

10-14-2011, 01:24 AM

Newpleasure

10-14-2011, 03:19 PM

I was saying that the Openbox has DVB-S2 and thats the Key factor
While the Ilinks,Nfusion and Sv8000s don't have DVB-S2.
I am sure from reading about DVB-S2 that many stations will be changing
to that format?
When I used to scan true Fta I never seen Fox News or Msnbc,,,Are they pretty much common
if they are not scrambed?And are the many Locals (abc,cbs,nbc and fox Locals}that are in the clear?
I just hate buying a box where my older boxes will be as good......Thanks.........NP

river

10-14-2011, 04:06 PM

There is a new pansat 9500 HD that gets dvb-s2.

Costactc

10-14-2011, 04:08 PM

Msnbc can be scanned in on T12 at 15w if you can go that far east and the NBC mux can be seen on Amc6 at 72w. Fox channels on c band on Galaxy 16 at 99w, one of them is in hd.

Gold

10-14-2011, 04:17 PM

There is a new pansat 9500 HD that gets dvb-s2.

Also this receiver can decode 16APSK, & can change polarity on an LNB

Msnbc can be scanned in on T12 at 15w if you can go that far east and the NBC mux can be seen on Amc6 at 72w. Fox channels on c band on Galaxy 16 at 99w, one of them is in hd.

Agree totally! What he said...LOL DVB-S2 is HD

jvvh5897

10-14-2011, 04:52 PM

The other key on the newer recievers is that they can do mpeg4 as well as the older mpeg2 compression.

Newpleasure

10-15-2011, 12:32 AM

Msnbc can be scanned in on T12 at 15w if you can go that far east and the NBC mux can be seen on Amc6 at 72w. Fox channels on c band on Galaxy 16 at 99w, one of them is in hd.

I think the only way to get those satellites are with a Horizon to Horizon 10 - 12 foot dish
I think I can only go as far as 50w with my 10 footer lol..........NP

Costactc

10-15-2011, 11:41 AM

I think the only way to get those satellites are with a Horizon to Horizon 10 - 12 foot dish
I think I can only go as far as 50w with my 10 footer lol..........NP

Where do hail from? Most of what you will want to see is west of 50w. I haven't finished the hd thread yet but have a look to see if anything interests you:

http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php?80773-HD-Channel-Chart-American-Sats-C-Band

Newpleasure

10-16-2011, 12:28 AM

Where do hail from? Most of what you will want to see is west of 50w. I haven't finished the hd thread yet but have a look to see if anything interests you:

http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php?80773-HD-Channel-Chart-American-Sats-C-Band

I think my dish can go from 139w too 50w(10 foot dish}........NP

Costactc

10-16-2011, 12:36 PM

Then your good to go. Most hd programming is on c band and if you noticed in my channel thread, there is always something worth watching.

Newpleasure

10-16-2011, 03:46 PM

I gottaaaa look at your HD channel guide
I always thought C band was useless (Kind of} a few years ago
Then I always thought KU band was the In thing with Fta for the last few years....
But I guess C band is back or it never left..........NP

Costactc

10-16-2011, 03:52 PM

Ku band was always more popular because of the size of dish required. C band kicks ku bands butt easily but not just anybody can put up a 10' dish. Although I have a 6' dish for ku band, 99% of my scanning is on c band. Getting back to the main topic at hand, an openbox would be a great investment and you'll definitely won't regret it.

Newpleasure

10-16-2011, 04:49 PM

river

10-16-2011, 05:03 PM

What other receiver will get 4:2:2 besides AZBox? Openbox and the new Pansat 9500 will not.

Costactc

10-16-2011, 05:36 PM

Presently, only the azbox will decode 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 video compression.

Gold

10-17-2011, 12:18 PM

Thanks,I am ordering a Openbox in a few mins.
For $99 its a pretty good deal.
I want it if My Ilinks9500hd,Sv8000s goes down.........
I used to enjoy the Feeds on C and Ku band butttt thats all gone
Hope to enjoy the openbox more then when I tryed useing the Nfusion hd lol.........NP

For True FTA the Openbox is far superior then those others mentioned.
I have/had both the SV8000 & nFusion HD. Out of those I like the SV better because it has Blind Scan, but many channels I like to watch on my BUD are DVB-S2, which leaves the SV out.
My Openbox is an S9, but if I were to replace it, I would go for the S10. My S9 has an excellent picture

Newpleasure

10-18-2011, 12:19 AM

Costactc

10-18-2011, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the feedback
I ordered my openbox 10 sunday $99 and hope to have it by weeks end....
It will go along well next to my Sv8000 and Ilink 9500
Only problem that I will have to play with my 10 foot dish since I am
going to look for other satellites lol........NP

I have to differ on your problem. Playing with my 10' bud is awesome, no problemo on my end-it's what the hobby is all about.

Newpleasure

10-19-2011, 12:57 AM

All Dik and Bev satellites come in welllll
Problem is C band here and there...............NP

sneerboy

10-19-2011, 02:19 AM

My neighbor complimented me on my 10 foot bud yesterday...said the grass is really growing well through it, wait, maybe the Iphone can catch a picture of it at night. brb

lol

lol it worked:

Gold

10-19-2011, 12:18 PM

All Dik and Bev satellites come in welllll
Problem is C band here and there...............NP

Hmm. I'm not sure I understand your post.

DN & Bev wont work with a standard C/Ku LNB/LNBF I use a DMX741 & a DMX741U. The frequencies are 5150 for C Band & 10750 (DMX741) 9750-10600 (DMX741U)
DN & Bex need 11250 feq LNBF.

C Band is loaded with channels & there are sats almost every 2° I watch from 72° AMC6 - 137° AMC8 & get what radio there is on 139°
For DN & Bex you need an Offset dish & a subscription or an IKS box

Newpleasure

10-19-2011, 03:23 PM

I thought I said I had a Sv8000 and a Ilink 9500? lol
My Feedhorn has a C and Ku band on it and there is also a Dik lnb hooked
up to the feedhorn.
Will have to adjust the dish atads since I know the dish is a tads off since the Home shopping newwork,QVC does not come in along with
C-span,but the shaperds station comes it ...........NP

Costactc

10-19-2011, 04:28 PM

My neighbor complimented me on my 10 foot bud yesterday...said the grass is really growing well through it, wait, maybe the Iphone can catch a picture of it at night. brb

lol

lol it worked:

What a waste. I'm a bit puzzled, why are you even posting in the fta forum if your input has absolutely nothing positive to add to this thread.