cjm

... trying to help a friend who has satellite TV via a decoder (TN2008) that is pre-programmed to Astra 1C/Hotbird et al. They want standard Freesat channels (French TV is via another source). I can input into the system to add 2D, (and fiddle the dish) but despite searches I cannot find the tech stuff to load into the decoder and save. Inputting 28.2 degrees for 2D not the issue, its the transponder and other code numbers that I need to add, e.g., the TP number ***** H/V *****, symbol rate. Various sites offer help, but unable to find simple list that I can input. Dish also changing to 60cm, which is what I use via a Humax box and get great signal and strength.
Any pointers most welcome.

Ka Ora!

http://www.lyngsat.com/28east.html its all there

cjm

Respect!

Andrew58

The bonus of using the Humax box is you get the Freesat EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

cjm

It's a very nice piece of kit.

The Guy

Sometimes, if its available in the menu system, all you need to do is a BLIND SCAN, for "Free to air / FTA" channels, and it will scan all the frequencies it finds from the satellitet he dish is pointing to.

Or, again if its available in the menu system, is input one of two frequencies, and do a seach, and make sure a NIT / Network search is enabled. Thisoption looks at the frequency lists on the satellite, downloads those frequencies, and searches those frequencies. Its usually quicker than the first option, which looks at all frequencies possible, rather than just those onthe satellite.

Of course, the link to lyngsat allows you to input a sel;ect few frequencies, but the above two options may save you having to manually input all 100+ frequencies on Astra 2a, 2b, 2d, 1n and Eb1!

cjm

So pleased at your response. KO's advice and link were spot-on, but there was a massive list of references and I was in process of pulling out the hair I haven't got. The thought of inputting them was daunting. I need to change the dish first as my friend has a very small one, the one I have is a 60cm, which ought to be good enough.
I also need to find and borrow a compass for a rough marker as to degrees east.

The Guy

also use www.dishpointer.com
select astra 2d form the list, find your self on the map, move the icon, and it shows you pretty well where to aim for..

cjm

Apologies for raising this one again. Saw on-line that Astra 2D is now with the Astra 1N cluster and have still struggled to find the relevant input numbers for the PMB box.
That said, I have not now replaced the sat dish. However, the current small dish is programmed via the decoder into Astra 1C and my friend was wanting Channel 5, which is not on this.
So, today I went through the decoder menu and checked out all the pre-programmed satellites and thought I would look at Astra/Euro and scanned it.
Here's the query, Astra 1C is on 19 degrees and Astra/Euro is on 28.2, yet I can get UK channels on both (except Ch 5). Any thoughts to help this bemused wannabe student ...

cyrian

Use your iphone.

cjm

If I had one .....