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B 9318 E
01-02 2014
Company Report Company Report
DVBViewer The MAY FAIR Hotel
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What a Great Idea: 01-02/2014
since 1981
Alexander Wiese
Publisher
alex@tavmag.com
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HQ in Munich, German
Dear Readers,
In this issue of TELE-audiovision we are introducing a creativity. You might think that everything that could
number of surprising new developments. For example, have been invented has already been invented but as
we have a report on a product that lets you carry TV you’ll see in this issue we’re once again reporting on
signals over a network cable. With that, all of the old something uncommonly new: the automatic generation
ideas vanish, for example, the thought that if you’re of channel lists based not only on your own viewing
carrying TV signals, you’d better use the proper coax habits but also those of other viewers.
cable. This statement is no longer true; you can now use
cable that was never meant to be used for that purpose. Will there ever be an end to surprising new developments?
Another example is a miniature antenna that you can Not a chance. It will always be possible to build on
position any way you want to; we are introducing it here something that already exists.
in a test report.
It’s a never-ending process; every new idea leads to yet
Yet another example is a filter that can reduce the another new idea. There’s no end to it and that means
potential errors in an SCR network to zero. These are that TELE-audiovision will always have something new to
all new products that go to show that beliefs that have introduce. There’s no end in sight!
been held for quite some time don’t always last forever.
And you can never be sure if some new development or
new product opens up possibilities that had never even
been considered before. Even something as common as
“F” connectors can be surprisingly improved as you’ll see
in another test report in this issue of TELE-audiovision.
Alexander Wiese
Even with digital TV receivers there’s no end to innovative Editor-in-Chief TELE-audiovision Magazine
Skyworth HS1H014
Twin Tuner Satellite Receiver Vitor’s Workshop..........130
with PVR Function...................... 18
Macab
Catline TVB-02
TV to RJ-45 Filter and Amplifier
with Equalizer.................................... 32
DVBViewer......... 144
Fernsehfee 2.0
Satellite Receiver with
Ad Blocker................................ 48
FLEMO by Yagi
UHF Terrestrial
Antenna........... 64
Deviser
DS2400T
Professional
DVB-T2
Signal Meter...... 72 The MAY FAIR Hotel...... 154
SPAUN SMA 8 F
Filter for SCR
Distribution System....... 78
Global Readership of
TELE-audiovision Magazine............... 12 TigerTech...................... 172
AWARD Winning:
Digital Receivers of 21st Century........... 94 Vitor’s Workshop Overview: DXer Report:
How to get the Most Satellite DXer Flavio Pairol, Brazil........ 190
AWARD Winning: Out of Technology.............................. 142
Signal Analyzers of 21st Century......... 104 Satellite DXer Overview:
Company Report: Hall of Fame of Satellite
AWARD Winning: PC Card Software from Enthusiasts of the World..................... 200
IPTV/WebTV Receivers DVBViewer, Germany ........................ 144
of 21st Century.............................. 112 Uplink Overview:
Company Report: Best Satellite Uplink
AWARD Winning: Fibre Optic/Coax Hybrid TV Installation, Earth Stations................................... 208
The Best Cable TV Equipment May Fair Hotel, London....................... 154
of 21st Century.............................. 118 TELE-audiovision History:
Company Report: TELE-audiovision in 1983................. 218
Digital Technology: Logistics and Satellite Products Provider,
New Developments............................ 124 TigerTech, USA.................................. 172 TELE-audiovision History:
TELE-audiovision in 1993................. 220
Vitor’s Workshop: Global Company Directory:
Multi Satellite Reception with The Decision Makers in TELE-audiovision History:
4 Antennas – Perfectly Hidden............. 130 Worldwide Digital TV Industry.......... 180 TELE-audiovision in 2003................. 222
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AB IPBox Prismcube Ruby
Perfectly equipped receiver for multi satellite
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MAGAZINE
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Global Invacom Optical LNB
The first worldwide optical satellite
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Offers a double-shot of innovation for the
future of TV with its channel streaming and
separation of hardware and software
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01-02/2014
Macab Catline TVB-02
Clever solution to use network cables
to distribute TV signals
www.TELE-audiovision.com/14/01/macab
Skyworth
HS1H014
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• Very fast channel switching times
• Fast Blindscan finds new channels on its
own
• Timer can be started directly from the
EPG
• PVR can record two individual channels
at the same time
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tures are quite exceptional: 25. RSS Reader
two recordings can take place 26. The YouTube client showed
the lists correctly but there
at the same time while a third
were problems trying to play
broadcast can be watched back clips
live. The Timeshift function 27. Two video games are
also performed perfectly in available to pass the time
our tests such that there‘s no during commercial breaks
unexpected event that could 28. Sudoku
ruin your evening of watch- 29. Information via the attached
ing TV. USB memory stick
To round everything off, 30. PVR settings
the Skyworth HS1H014 also 31. Adding a new satellite
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expert
OPINION
Thomas Haring
Test Center
Austria
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ENERGY
DIAGRAM
Apparent Power
Active Power
Macab
Catline
TVB-02
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• Distributes analog and digital TV signals using a
standard network cable
• Perfect if only CAT-5/CAT-6 cable was installed
instead of coax cable
• Very easy installation; perfect for beginners
• Existing network cable can now do double duty: for
data and also for regular TV
TV Signal Distribution
via Network Cable
No, this test report is not you could simply fashion a • There‘s the ability to the TVB-02, power supply,
about IPTV. Rather it‘s about cable adapter that would compensate for skew in or- four special RJ-45 termi-
the distribution of HF signals connect the center conduc- der to obtain the best pos- nations and four screws to
in the 47 to 862 MHz range tor of the coax cable to pin 7 sible results across the 47 to mount the TVB-02 on the
through a network cable. and the coax shield to pin 8 862 MHz spectrum. wall. A detailed user manual
This kind of cable was not of the RJ-45 plug. is available online for down-
meant to be used for this • The conversion from net- load from the Macab web-
purpose; it was originally But this doesn‘t work since work cable to coax cable is site:
meant to carry data. For dis- the cable and the signal have accomplished through an
tributing TV channels in the totally different properties adapter, the TVB-01, that in- www.macab.tv/en/catline/
47 to 862 MHz range, you‘d and impedances. If you were cludes a balun on the anten- products/download.
normally use coax cable. to use a CAT-5/6 network na connector which adapts
cable with an adapter and the signal (see notes). The principle behind this
But what should you do if connect it to the coaxial out- and the installation is quite
only network cable was in- puts, the signal would not be The Catline TVB-02 is es- easy and can even be han-
stalled in a home or office usable. sentially a cross between dled by beginners - without
with no coax cable for TV? a standard network switch the manual no less.
The company Macab came Therefore Macab utilizes and an HF signal amplifier. It
up with a very clever solu- three technologies in their is shipped in a see-through You merely connect the
tion: the Catline TVB-02. You TVB-02 to make it possible blister package that contains CATV cable to the HF input
simply route the TV signal to use a network cable with
through the network cable. HF signals:
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on the TVB-02 and then con- for the difference in imped- watching TV right away with- 1. Block diagram of the Cat-
line TVB-02. The input signal
nect up to four network ca- ances between the two cable out having to install any new is amplified and goes through
bles that go to the different types. coaxial cable. And yes, it is an adjustable attenuation.
After the second stage ampli-
rooms to the four RJ-45 out- really that simple. The Cat- fication, there is the adjustable
puts. At the other end is your This TVB-01 cable is of- line TVB-02 was connected equalization to make sure that
typical RJ-45 port. fered as an accessory. De- to the test center‘s main the RF signal has flatness over
the desired frequency range
pending on your require- control cabinet and sure rather than being tilted. For
Here you plug in the spe- ments, you would need from enough analog CATV, DVB- easier signal amplification and
equalization adjustment, a test
cial TVB-01 cable that has an one to four of these cables. T and even DVB-C could be point is provided, which has a
RJ-45 plug on one end and a The supplied RJ-45 termina- transported easily through -20dB signal loss relative to the
input signal. After an additional
normal HF connector for the tions would be plugged into the existing network cable. amplification stage the signal
antenna input on the other any of the unused Catline is divided into the four outputs,
where it passes a fourth ampli-
end. Inside this normal HF TVB-02 RJ-45 outputs. The installed cable here in fication stage and another indi-
plug is a built-in balun (see the test center has lengths vidually adjustable attenuation
at the RJ-45 balun output port.
notes) that compensates And that‘s it! You can start of roughly 20-30 meters (65-
2. This picture shows the sche-
matics to mix the network
signal with the TV signal. For
3 networks up to 100MBPS only
four of the eight conductors are
used, so Macab decided to use
conductors 7 and 8 (normally
brown/white and brown) for the
TV signal.
3. You don’t have to worry
about making your own special
custom cables, though. Just
use a RJ45 splitter. This will
allow you to connect two net-
work cables and attach them
joined to a single cable. All
pins are connected with each
other among the three invol-
ved cables, however this does
not matter at all, as long as you
don’t use any gigabit switch
within your network. The good
news: all different RJ45 split-
ters I tried have always the
same configuration, so you can
just buy any RJ45 splitter and it
will work.
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4. You can order suitable front plates from Macab to pro-
perly mount the Catline TVB-02 in a rack. Instead of just
4 placing it inside the rack, as I did, this will look much
tidier. Again, Macab was thinking ahead and the rack
front plate allows to fit up to two Catline TVB-02, so that
you can inject the signal into eight separate networking
cables.
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5. Close-up view of the Catline
TVB-02. Setup is simple – you just
plug it in, attach the RF cable with
CATV, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, etc. Attach
the network cable on one of the
four RJ-45 connectors and that’s it.
Make sure to fit the special RJ-45
terminators in the vacant slots.
6. The solution looks very tidy and it
does not matter which cable (network
or TV) is inserted in which port of the
RJ45 splitter. It just works.
7. Does it work? Yes it does! The
meter shows the whole spectrum
and all channels can be received.
Readers paying attention will notice
that I have not perfectly equalized
the tilt: transponders decrease their
levels slightly as the frequency goes
up. Fortunately the Catline TVB-02
provides a TILT knob to adjust this.
8. To prove that the TV signal can
really be used, I tuned into several 7
analogue CATV channels and DVB-C
transponders. Too little or too much
amplification will both result in a not
so good signal. Also, equalization
with the TILT knob makes much
difference. Having the separate TEST
connector is a blessing: it provides
the signal with -20dB attenuation. This
makes it possible to setup the signal
while you are actually working at the
Catline TVB-02. Hook up the meter
and tune the amplification and TILT
for perfect results. A clever idea by
Macab as otherwise you would have to
constantly run back and forth between
the Catline TVB-02 and the network
socket.
9. Satisfied with my quick test I wanted
to put the Catline TVB-02 to use in a
bigger networking environment, so I
set it up in one of the network racks
in the office. Again, as long as you
can provide the original TV signal in
a coaxial cable, setting up the Catline
TVB-02 is a quick job. Just plug in
the network cables and off you go.
This time I just unplugged the cables
from the switch and into the Catline
TVB-02. The network socket provides
now a TV signal instead of the network
signal.
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Testing
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10. Time for to put the Catline TVB-02 under a stress test.
In order to take amplification systems to the limit we use
a cable reel with 100 m of class A coaxial cable. This will
attenuate the signal considerably and allows to test for
example HF amplifiers. It would be quite unusual for a
home or business building to require such a long cable,
but we do like to be on the safe side. We started by testing
a DVB-T2 signal without any amplification. The signal
power was -30dBm at the source, but at the end of our
100m long cable no suitable signal could be found.
11. Hence we attached a simple amplifier to increase the
signal prior to feeding it into the cable reel. This time we
could get the signal at the other end of the cable.
12. The spectrum shows the DVB-T2 transponder at
754MHz with -39.8dBm. This alone is not sufficient to
evaluate the signal quality.
13. The measurements, however, indicate that there is a
lock and the LBER value (Bit Error Ratio after the error
correction) of under 1.0E-8 is pretty good. It means that
you will get less than one erroneous bit in every ten
million bits. The CBER (BER before error correction)
however, is just acceptable at 1.1E-04, it could definitely
be better. The signal power is -30.8dBm, so after the
amplification and the natural attenuation due to the cable
itself we are just 0.8dBm worse than without the 100m
long cable.
14. The constellation diagram of the DVB-T2 signal shows
a near to perfect pattern. Notice that the tilting of the
DVB-T2 constellation is done at the DVB-T2 modulator and
has nothing to do with the tilting obtained by a Barscan.
This is done because at this high modulation schemes a
tilted constellation is more robust and efficient than the
non-tilted modulations of QSPK, QAM or COFDM.
15. Nothing beats the visualisation of the TV live image to
really make sure that the signal is received in full quality.
No problems here.
16. Just to make sure we repeated the test, but this time
with a DVB-C signal. This is a less problematic signal. The
spectrum looks all right.
17. After 100m the signal has a power of -37.9 dBM. Notice
the PRE-BER and POST-BER: absolute dream values.
As a side note: it pays off using quality class “A” cable.
The golden rule is: never try to save money by using low
quality cable to save a bit of money – you will later on
spend much more to compensate for that.
18. Perfect constellation diagram of the DVB-C signal.
This concludes that we can indeed distribute the HF
signal over a 100m long coaxial cable, provided that we
use an amplifier.
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27. What about joining network signals to the TV signal? I just fitted
two RJ45 splitters at both ends of the 100m network cable reel
and on the input side I connected the Rj-45 cable from the Catline
TVB-02 carrying the TV signal and the network cable coming
from the router. On the other end of the cable reel I attached a
regular network cable which I connected with the RJ-45 input
connector of the Deviser S7000 meter. Also, I connected the special
TVB-01 cable on the other port of the RJ45 splitter. The aerial
connector with the integrated balun was then connected with the
RF connector of the Deviser S7000. As a side note: having such a 31
meter is great, since you can simultaneously measure TV signals
and verify network, as well.
28. The constellation diagram reveals that there is indeed a slight
modification of the signal quality when networking signals are
carried on the same cable. However, after 100m the constellation is
still pretty good. There was a drop in BER but again, this I could be
partially recover by fine tuning the amplification and tilting at the
TVB-02.
29. After fine-tuning for best results PRE-BER decreased slightly
when the network signal is present in the cable, but most
importantly the POST-BER is perfect and that’s what the error
algorithm is there for, anyway.
30. Time to verify if the network signal is working, too. The Deviser
S7000 allows to ping other networking appliances and I simply
pinged the router. No surprise: all five packets reached the router
without delay or problems and hence 5 responses came back. 0%
packet loss means that indeed one can just add the TV signal to 32
pin 7 and pin 8 of existing network cables and transport it along.
Please bear in mind that this will not work with 1000MBPS (“Gigabit
LAN”), as in such case all 8 conductors of the network cable are
being used. Also, I tried to see if the TV signal would survive a
network switch. The results were not clear. At some tests I could
indeed pass the signal from the Catline TVB-02 over a network
cable into a switch and then from the switch to the receiver using a
second network cable. However, this did not work always. I believe
that this depends on all other devices connected to the switch: if
one has a gigabit network card, then chances are that it will not
work.
31. Transporting analogue CATV channels is of course possible,
as well. The picture shows the result of the signal received when
amplification and equalisations are not properly setup.
32. After an increase in amplification and increasing the tilt
slightly the result improved clearly. Remember, that this signal just
travelled through 100m of network cable.
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■ TELE-audiovision's Test Bench: During the
test my desk got overloaded with technology.
It is not easy to maintain control of so much
equipment. Fortunately, the Catline TVB-02
is very easy to operate with.
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expert
OPINION
Vitor Martins
Augusto
Test Center
Portugal
+ ● Easy to setup
● Allows the use of existing CAT-5 or CAT-6 network cable to
distribute analogue and digital TV signals (47-862 MHz)
● Simultaneous data network over the same cable (up to
100MBPS)
● Adjustable amplification to different cable length
– ● No printed manual included
TECHNICAL
DATA
Frequency range 47–862 MHz
Flatness ±0,75 dB
Impedance Input 75 Ohm
Output 100 Ohm
Gain (47-860MHz) 35 dB (max)
Noise <8 dB
Adjustable attenuation Input 0–20 dB
Output 0–20 dB
Adjustable slope 0–18 dB
Output level 122 dBµV (DIN45004B)
107 dBµV (42Ch CENELEC)
Return loss (47–862 MHz) >13 dB
Isolation, port-port >20 dB
Group delay <30 ns
Testpoint –20 dB
Power (via included adapter) DC 5 V
Power consumption 800 mA
Temperature range –20 to +60°C
Screening Class B
Connectors Input – F-female
Outputs – RJ-45 female
Dimensions (LxBxH) 200 x 41 x 38,2 mm
The
Fernsehfee
Blocks Out
Commercials
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30. External storage devices can be connected via the USB ports
so that they can be used for recordings
31. If desired, the Fernsehfee App can be set to automatically start
when the box is turned on
32. Information on the currently received channel
33. Audio, video and pictures can be presented from local storage
media
34. Photo viewer
35. A Google account is needed so that all the Android operating
system functions can be used
36. The Fernsehfee provides easy access for the user to the
Google Play Store
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Fernsehfee
31 34
32 35
33 36
37 42
38 43
39 44
40 45
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Fernsehfee
example, display movie or then directly transferred to operational concept; the lon- nels at the same time for
sports programming without the Fernsehfee where it is ger we played around with it, several weeks in advance in
any undesired results from processed with the TV chan- the more fun and pleasure it a grid format. The TV Pilot
other categories. nels EPG (that is available gave to us. EPG shows only those favor-
Personal TV can do even for up to three weeks in ad- We especially liked the in- ite channels and provides an
more: you can provide your vance) so that a customized tegrated EPG that was avail- overview of the highlights of
interests in the smallest channel list is created with able in the modes Fernsehfee the day.
detail to the manufactur- all of your desired channels. EPG, TV Pilot and Sat EPG. The Fernsehfee‘s best
ers website (such as, ball With so many design op- While the Sat EPG merely fo- feature is the integrated Ad
games, comedy series, polit- tions, we couldn‘t wait to see cuses on the data provided Blocker that allows the box
ical dramas, cartoons, etc.). the first picture on the TV by the broadcasters on the to recognize commercial
You can even identify your so that we could finally start satellite and always shows breaks and automatically re-
favorite actors or directors our tests. just one channel, the Fern- act to it. The box can be set
to the website. It took us no time at all to sehfee EPG displays the pro- to mute the audio or switch
All of this information is get used to the Fernsehfee‘s gramming from nine chan- to another channel as soon
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Fernsehfee
46
47
48
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Fernsehfee
ENERGY
DIAGRAM
Active Power
The FLEMO -
Made by Yagi
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• gives better results than a 4-times
bigger Yagi-style antenna
• can be mounted horizontally and
vertically
• arms can be folded for
omnidirectional reception
• requires strong transmitter signals
• very easy to transport in laptop
bag
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not break when operated in ■ The FLEMO mounted on top
a normal way. Evidently, it of a full grown UHF antenna
during our tests. Reception of
has been made of good qual- the FLEMO is only 8 dB less
ity materials. compared to the big antenna.
In our test location in
Western Poland we receive
relatively weak terrestrial
TV signals. Therefore, we
weren’t surprised that the
FLEMO was not able to pick
up a useful signal indoors.
We moved out to the bal-
cony where our huge multi
element wideband yagi is
mounted. After installing
FLEMO next to its big brother
we could conduct a parallel
test. We connected a signal
analyzer to both antennas
and checked signal quality.
After checking different
frequencies we found that at
634 MHz the FLEMO’s output
signal was about 8 decibels
weaker than that of the big
antenna (49.5 versus 57.3
dBμV). Carrier to noise ra-
tio was 36.8 dB compared to
44.2 dB. Difference in MER
readings was also ca. 8 dB
(23.5 vs. 31.4). So, to our
big surprise, the FLEMO’s
antenna gain was just 8 dB
below that of a multi ele-
ment yagi 1 meter long and
0.5 meter wide. A sign of the
well thought of design of the
FLEMO.
We felt it was a bit unfair to
use a fully grown up antenna
to compare with the minia-
ture FLEMO so to make the
competition a bit more fair
we took another set of meas-
urements with a single ele-
ment yagi-type antenna with
a center frequency of 565
MHz and about 1 meter wide.
We wanted to check if such
an antenna - 4 times bigger
than the FLEMO - would pro-
duce comparable results.
And this time the FLEMO
was an indisputable winner.
The yagi-style single ele-
ment antenna produced only
37 dBμV of output signal
while the FLEMO delivered
a very similar results to the
first test: a channel power
of 50 dBμV, C/N 36.3 dB and
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MER 24 dB. The FLEMO’s cal realities (dimensions) -
expert
noise margin was 2.7 dB the FLEMO can not produce OPINION
which means that even in results comparable to a big
slightly inferior weather con- external wideband antenna. FLEMO by Yagi RECOMMENDED
ditions it should guarantee a However, the FLEMO can UHF Terrestrial Antenna PRODUCT BY
solid reception. yield much better results
Finally, we changed the than a random narrow band
configuration of the FLEMO yagi-style antenna; even if
to the omnidirectional mode such a antenna is much big-
by folding its flexible arms. ger than the FLEMO. The
The output signal dropped FLEMO is indeed designed in Jacek Pawlowski
Test Center
down by about 3 dB and TV a very perfect way. Poland
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Highlights
BluBox SOTx
• Up to 16 SAT IF levels and
terresstrial over a single fiber
optic cable
• 19" base unit with redundant
switch mode power supply
• Distribution to up to 32 optical
nodes possible
• Configuration and monitoring
via LAN / IP
WhiteBox
• Modular headend for multiple
conversions
• 19" base unit with redundant
switch mode power supply
• Configuration and monitoring
via LAN / IP
Deviser
DS2400T for
DVB-T2
• new tuner allows
DVB-T2 measurements
• features all tried-
and-tested software
functions of the
preceding model
• tuner with very low
threshold for extremely
weak signals
• new OLED display
• extended frequency
range
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TEST REPORT Professional DVB-T2 Signal Meter
How to Make
a Professional Meter even Better
The DS2400T from Deviser new display generates less from Deviser that its me- MER, as well as CBER and
is one of the most exemplary heat and offers even better ters are a perfect match LBER (VBER) values. All oth-
meters for terrestrial sig- colours. for measuring all terrestrial er relevant functions such as
nals, and our in-depth test The voltage of the built-in DVB signals and once again BER measurements or con-
report in TELE-audiovision battery pack was increased the model at hand lives up stellation diagrams are now
09-10/2012 had nothing but from 11.1V to 12.6V, which to those promises: All active available for DVB-T2 as well.
praise for this handheld me- was a technical change re- DVB-T and DVB-T2 frequen- It was by chance that we
ter. It was and still is a per- quired for the new tuner and cies were detected, locked in detected a very weak DVB-
fect tool for checking DVB-T display. In return for this and measured. It only took a T2 frequency during our
signals – but not for DVB-T2! slightly increased voltage few seconds for the DS2400T test, with a signal that was
The updated model has battery life was reduced by to display the signal level, hardly noticeable at all –
changed all that: It is now half an hour and now cov-
fully compatible with DVB-T2 ers 4.5 hours of continuous
and we gave it a try in our operation. But make no mis-
Vienna test center. Live DVB- take about it, 4.5 hours is
T2 signals are readily avail- still an excellent result and
able at that TELE-audiovision you’ll hardly notice the miss-
test center, which is all the ing 30 minutes in real life.
more reason to look at the DVB-T2 is gaining mo-
changes of the DS2400T – mentum all the time. Sev-
even though you wouldn’t eral countries have already
note an outside difference adopted DVB-T2 as their ter-
from the model it replaces. restrial standard, and many
No surprises there, since other regions still using DVB-
both the shape and the low T are working on the transi-
weight of the meter have re- tion to DVB-T2. One thing
ceived accolades from hun- is for sure: Sooner or later
dreds of professional install- DVB-T2 will become the de-
ers in the past. fault terrestrial transmission
The situation changes, standard and – obviously
however, when we look be- – installers will have to up-
hind its first appearance: grade their equipment as
The DVB-T/DVB-C tuner that well. The DS2400T from De-
had been used before was viser comes into play quite
replaced with a next-genera- nicely at this stage.
tion tuner for DVB-T, DVB-T2 Not much has changed
and DVB-C. This goes hand as far as functions and op-
in hand with an extension tions are concerned, which
of the receivable frequency means the results of our test
range that now goes from 5 report in TELE-audiovision
to 1052 MHz rather than to 09-10/2012 are still valid.
1000 MHz as before. The software used for the
Even though the previous- DS2400T has also remained
ly used TFT display sported the same, except that it now
perfect readability, Deviser offers all DVB-T2 functions
has now opted for an OLED as well. So this test report
display for its new model – only looks at the new DVB-
offering the same resolution T2 features.
with 320 x 240 pixels. The We have come to expect
01-02/2014
Deviser DS2400T
Perfectly equipped to measure
all terrestrial DVB standards
www.TELE-audiovision.com/14/01/deviser
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even though our large outside antenna
maxes out on reception as far as possi-
ble. A look at the constellation diagram
for this frequency looked like a shot in
the dark: dots without a clear focus and
lying far apart in different squares. No
wonder we could hardly achieve recep-
tion. The DS2400T, however, helped us
optimise our antenna’s alignment so
that the signal quality could be slightly
improved. Nonetheless, the overall sig-
nal was too weak for reliable and inter-
ference-free reception.
The new DS2400T from Deviser with
its DVB-T2 compatibility is absolutely fit
for future use and ready for DVB-T2 re-
ception, which will be rolled out in many
countries in the near future.
5 6
2
7
3
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More about this company
www.TELE-audiovision.com/TELE-audiovision-1307/eng/deviser.pdf
SPAUN
Socket Filter for Single Cable
System According to EN50494
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• blocks unwanted carrier numbers in a SCR
system
• fix setting of the carrier number for the
connected SCR receiver
• greatly enhances reliability of a SCR
distribution system
• makes finding a faulty receiver settings
very easy
01-02/2014
SPAUN SMA 8 F
Enables the creation of an error-tolerant
SCR distribution system
www.TELE-audiovision.com/14/01/spaun
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In our TELE-audiovision fected. As can be seen in SCR distribution system and at all by any wrong configu-
test we checked perfor- our graphs, neither signal makes it practically error rations anywhere in the SCR
mance of the SMA 8 Filter. strength nor its quality were free, since only the receiver distribution system.
After we confirmed that it affected. So there are abso- which does not work needs This yet simple but so
was working as expected lutely no penalties in using to be checked and the in- useful device invented by
we then took some meas- this device and at the same staller can rest assured that SPAUN greatly enhances any
urements to see if the sat- time this small filter im- the remaining parts of the SCR distribution system for
ellite signal itself is not af- proves the reliability of any system will be not affected best performance.
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TEST REPORT F Connectors for Coax Cable
PerfectVision's
"F" Connector
Program
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• Completely secure cable
connections
• Watertight for exterior applications
• Suitable for professional
installations
• Perfect connector installation
through use of corresponding tools
• Large selection of connectors for
various types of cables
■ PV6UE-05
■ PV6U-EUR
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1
4 5
6 7
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8
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In our tests we were able shielding is rated at around
to successfully test all the -90dB. Since this connector
PerfectVision connectors is manufactured to the SCTE
without any problems. standard, it can be used not
And the two installation only indoors, it can also be
tools left us with an excep- used outdoors thanks to
tionally solid and high-qual- its weather resistance and
ity impression. moisture protection.
This was not only con-
firmed during the course of PV6UE-05: Thanks to its
our tests, the quality of the slightly larger size, this „F“
connectors and the installa- connector can be easily used
tion tools far exceeded our with somewhat stronger tri-
expectations. ple shielded 75 Ohm coax ca-
Next we‘ll present the in- ble. Of course, the PV6UE-05
dividual connectors that we is also manufactured to the
tested in much greater detail same SCTE standard and is
as well as exact product fea- thus also perfectly suitable
tures. for use in outdoor applica-
tions.
PV6-PV: This „F“ connec- Thanks to the secure O-
tor fits on any triple shielded rings the manufacturer
75 Ohm coax cable and pro- achieves the highest pos-
vides a good hold on the ca- sible integrity that protects
ble thanks to its well thought the coax cable‘s inner con-
out construction. The ribbed ductor as well as the wire
center ring provides the user mesh shielding from dirt and
with a solid grip of the con- moisture. This connector is
nector. The PV6-PV is de- nickel-coated (as is the PV6-
signed to be used in the 2 PV) to help protect it from
MHz to 3 GHz range and its corrosion.
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with, the PV6UE-UM is com- The PV100 is characterized
pletely nickel-plated while in particular by its high qual-
the PV6U-EUR has a center ity workmanship; it is made
ring made out of plastic. from steel components with
Compared to a metal ring, the handles covered in plas-
this - coupled with its ribbed tic grip that is comfortable
surface - has the advantage and slip-resistant.
of providing the installer with
a better grip on the connec- The VT200 tool is also
tor while working. made out of high-quality
In addition the opening steel components with slip-
through the PV6U-EUR‘s in- resistant handle covers. This
ner ring is somewhat larger tool can work with larger „F“
making it especially suitable connectors that have higher
for heavy shielded coax ca- compression depths.
ble. Thanks to the removable
Both connectors are suit- „F“ connector holder, this
able for use in the 2 MHz to tool can also be used with
3 GHz range and the shield- „F“ connectors that have
ing is rated at better than 21mm (0.8-inch) compres-
-90dB. sion depths.
expert
OPINION
Thomas Haring
Test Center
Austria
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Manufacturer Skyworth
PVR
1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3
● Expert
S-Video/HDMI
Scart/Digital Audio
—/●
●/● Opinion
www.TELE-audiovision.com/14/01/skyworth
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1H014
Sk ywor th HS eiver
Easy to use rec ily
whole fam
for the
0.62
Manufacturer AB IPBox
Website www.abipbox.com TELE-audiovision
Function
HDTV PVR Satellite Receiver
with Internet Media Center
International
/LAN —/● Magazine
Expert
PVR ●
Opinion
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio —/●
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/11/abipbox
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by
ismcube Ru multi
AB IPBox Pr ped receiver forworldwide
Perfectly equipn plus for all the
tio
satellite recep Internet TV
0.60
Manufacturer Amiko
Website www.amikostb.com TELE-audiovision
Miniature / PVR International
Function Receiver with external IR
remote control Magazine
Expert
/LAN ●/●
DiSEqC 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3
Opinion
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio —/●
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/11/amiko
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HD
AMIKO MINI
sful receiver
Perfect succes mat
in sm all for
0.53
Manufacturer Icecrypt
Website www.icecrypt.com TELE-audiovision
Function 2x & / International
/LAN
PVR HDTV Receiver
●/●
Magazine
DiSEqC
PVR
1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3
● Expert
Opinion
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio ●/●
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/11/icecrypt
11-12/2013
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Icecr ypt S370 with
are in tandem ftware.
Excellent hardwt easy-to-use so
ica ted bu
sophist
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Manufacturer Gotech
Website www.gotechcn.com TELE-audiovision
Function
& Combo International
/LAN
Receiver
●/●
Magazine
DiSEqC
PVR
1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3
● Expert
Opinion
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio ●/●
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/09/mktech
09-10/2013
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MK Tech IS1-19and local TV in
for Satellite
Well equipped uth America
So
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Expert
/LAN ●/●
PVR ●
Opinion
S-Video/HDMI —/—
Scart/Digital Audio —/—
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/07/tenow
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ing Box MOI ion
TBS Stream isolat
streaming and
Program offers d software, a double
are an
of hardw ure of TV
ept for the fut
innovative conc
0.54
Manufacturer Gotech
Website www.gotechcn.com TELE-audiovision
Function Satellite Receiver International
/LAN ●/● Magazine
Channel Memory
DiSEqC
unlimited
1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 Expert
Opinion
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio ●/●
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/07/mktech
07-08/2013
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MK TechHD ceiver
Mini Scart Re
Fully featured HDMI
with HDTV via
0.61
Manufacturer Changhong
Website www.changhong.com
TELE-audiovision
Receiver,
International
Function
Mediaplayer, Android Apps Magazine
Expert
/LAN —/●
PVR ●
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio —/●
Opinion
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/05/changhong
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Smar tcenter
Changhong essful
Very succ
for digital TV
hybrid receiver
0.55
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Manufacturer Panodic
Website www.panodic.com
TELE-audiovision
Function / Receiver
International
/LAN ●/—
Magazine
PVR
S-Video/HDMI
●
—/● Expert
Opinion
Scart/Digital Audio ●/—
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/03/panodic
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75C
Panodic HDT-2 HDTV era
for the new
Great receiver trial TV
in digital terres
f DVB-T2
in future-proo
0.53
Manufacturer Tsinghwa
Function Receiver
TELE-audiovision
LAN —
International
PVR ●
Magazine
S-Video/HDMI
Scart/Digital Audio
—/●
—/● Expert
Opinion
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/03/tsinghwa
03-04/2013
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Tsinghwa GT llent
eiver with exce
Rock-solid rec on time
sp ee d rea cti
0.53
Manufacturer Skyworth
Opinion
www.TELE-audiovision.com/13/01/skyworth
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A6
Sk ywor th HT HDTV
eiver for
A rock-solid rec trial antenna
over the terres
0.45
Manufacturer Jiuzhou
Expert
PVR ●
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Opinion
Scart/Digital Audio —/●
www.TELE-audiovision.com/12/11/jiuzhou
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100
Jiuzhou DTP2 thanks
receiver
Cutting-edge
eratin system
g
to Android op
0.55
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Manufacturer Panodic
Website www.panodic.com
TELE-audiovision
Function / Receiver
International
/LAN ●/—
Magazine
DiSEqC
S-Video/HDMI
1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3
—/● Expert
Opinion
Scart/Digital Audio ●/—
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Panodic HDS2 eiver
mini-rec
Best designed
reception
for the best HD
0.58
Manufacturer AZBox
Website www.azbox.com TELE-audiovision
HDTV / Miniature International
Function HDTV Linux Receiver with
Multimedia Features Magazine
Expert
/LAN ●/●
Channel Memory unlimited
Opinion
DiSEqC 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / USALS
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio —/●
www.TELE-audiovision.com/12/09/azbox-mini-me
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ME
AZBox mini with Network
receiver
Excellent mini-al for a home network
features - ide
0.57
Manufacturer Panodic
Website www.panodic.com
TELE-audiovision
Function Small HD PVR International
/LAN
Receiver
—/—
Magazine
DiSEqC
S-Video/HDMI
—
—/●
Expert
Scart/Digital Audio ●/—
Opinion
www.TELE-audiovision.com/12/07/panodic
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06-07-08/201
27A DVB-T
Panodic HDT-1 DVB-T
Well-equipped r
Mini-Re ive
ce
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Manufacturer Panodic
Website www.panodic.com
TELE-audiovision
Mini Receiver with International
Function
HDMI and PVR Magazine
Expert
/LAN —/—
DiSEqC —
S-Video/HDMI —/●
Scart/Digital Audio —/—
Opinion
www.TELE-audiovision.com/12/05/panodic
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1E DVB-T
Panodic M360 eiver with
all rec
Extremely sm
y HDTV tuner
high-sensitivit
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signal
analyzers of
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International International
Magazine Magazine
Expert Expert
Opinion Opinion
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DEVISER DS2400T HORIZON HD-CM+ for DVB-C
Well equipped for the measurements Extremely easy to operate,
in all terrestrial DVB standards for professional installers
TELE-audiovision TELE-audiovision
International International
Magazine Magazine
Expert Expert
Opinion Opinion
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Manufacturer Tianjin Deviser Electronics Instrument Manufacturer Tianjin Deviser Electronics Instrument
Website www.devisertek.com Website www.devisertek.com
Function Professional TV Signal Anaylzer Function Satellite Antenna Meter
Frequency Range 5 - 1050 MHz (TV); 950-2150 MHz (Satellite) Frequency Range 950~2150 MHz
Video Output HDMI Video Output —
Built-in Monitor 7” TFT LCD, 800×480 pixels Built-in Monitor LCD display
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DEVISER S7000 Highly accurate handheld meter optimized
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Function Digital Satellite Meter for and Signals Function Digital Meter & Receiver for and Signals
Frequency Range 950 ~ 2150 MHz Frequency Range 47 ~ 862 MHz & 950 ~ 2150 MHz
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HORIZON Nano-S2
Very easy to use instrument
11-12/2012
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for HDTV reception Very easy to use signal meter
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Function Digital Meter for Analogue, and Signals Function Optical Power Meter
Frequency Range 48 ~ 862 MHz Frequency Range -43 dBm ~ +25 dBm
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HORIZON HD-T2 Optical Power Meter
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SPAROS SAT HD
Very useful meter for setting up critical
satellite systems
12-01/2012
Horizon HD-STM
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Manufacturer AB IPBox
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Function
HDTV PVR Satellite Receiver
with Internet Media Center
International
/LAN —/● Magazine
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PVR ●
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no
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Function Streaming Player International
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HDTV
no
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WIFI /LAN ●/— Magazine
Internal Storage
HDTV
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CVBS/HDMI ●/●
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Multimedia Player for local International
WIFI /LAN
media and Internet
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HDTV
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CVBS/HDMI
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HDTV / Miniature International
Function HDTV Linux Receiver with
Multimedia Features Magazine
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/LAN ●/●
Channel Memory unlimited
Opinion
DiSEqC 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / USALS
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Manufacturer Logitech
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Function IPTV Receiver International
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Function IPTV Set-Top-Box International
Stream Protocol UDP Magazine
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HTML4, Javascript 1.5, Java
Menu Standards
Virtual Machine
WLAN ● (via USB stick)
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Manufacturer macab
Website www.macab.tv
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Model Macab Catline TVB-02
TV to RJ-45 filter with a built in adjustable, high
Magazine
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Function performance amplifier with equalizer
Frequency range 47–862 MHz
Opinion
Flatness ±0,75 dB
Impedance Input: 75 Ohm; Output: 100 Ohm
Gain (47-860MHz) 35 dB (max)
Noise <8 dB
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Output level 122 dBµV (DIN45004B); 107 dBµV (42Ch CENELEC)
Connectors Input: F-female; Outputs: RJ-45 female
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Macab Catline TVB-02
Clever solution to use network
cables to distribute
TV signals
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Website www.spaun.com
Model SPAUN SMA 8 F
Function Filter for SCR Distribution System
Inputs/Outputs 1/1
Through loss 1 dB
Ambient temperature -20 ... +50 ºC
Dimension (mm) 61 x 49 x 19
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Enables the creation
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Model
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PV6-PV, PV6UE-UM, PV6UE-05, PV6U-EUR
F Connectors for Coax Cable
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Function
PV100
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for Standard 21.0mm Connectors
Model VT200
Professional Compression tool:
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well as 320QR mini hard line cable
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F Connectors for Coax Cable
Ideal solution for perfect
coax cable connections
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Model
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RF Signal Generator
Output impedance
-45 dBm to -5 dBm
0.5 dB
50 Ohm
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KLA-110 Launch Amplifier &
Model
KCC-110 Channel Convertor/Processor
Filtering, amplifying and converting DTT
Function
channels to new frequencies
Input / Output frequency range 44 – 862 MHz / 44 – 862 MHz
Input level range 65 – 95 dBµV
Output level adjustment (KCC-110) 60 – 80 dBµV
Gain adjustment (KLA-110) 14 – 45 dB
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KLA-110 Launch Amplifier &
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Professional handling
of DTT signals
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NDS3975 DVB-S2 HD IRD
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Model DTE-3137
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DekTec DTE-3137
Perfectly equipped professional satellite
receiver for use in networks and for
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Model VAM 420 NG PAL
Function VSB Twin Modulator
Frequency range 110 … 862 MHz
TV standard B/G/D/K/I/L
Output level max 90 dBµV
Output level adjustment 0...-10 dB
Spurious level <-60 dB
C/N ratio ≥ 50 dB
Input level 1 ± 0.1 V p-p
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FibreIRS DTT Processor
Delivery perfectly clean
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Model BluBox 16
Function / to Head End
/LAN ●/●
Number of inputs 4 (cascadable)
Input frequency range 950 ... 2150 MHz
Allowable input signal power 64 ... 94 dBµV
Number of outputs 2 (cascadable)
Output frequency range 47 ... 862 MHz
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Self-made IPTV Self-made IPTV
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Digital Terrestrial TV - 2nd Level DVB-S2: Hide the SD inside the HD
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How a Silicon Tuner Works How the SFN Modulation Works
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY New Developments
Testing Horizon to Horizon Actuator Matching LNB with Dish
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Relation between Dish Size and EIRP How MPEG Works
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Multi Satellite Reception
4 Antennas
– Perfectly
Hidden
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• no permanent installation required
• not visible from the street since the system is lower
than a balcony wall
• better reception than with a single multi-feed
antenna
• easy set-up since only one antenna needs to be
aligned
• low-cost thanks to standard components
If you live in a rented apartment building structure. But let’s be honest, four positions anyway: 28.2E, 19.2E,
or in a condo the following might multi-feed reception with a 60cm off- 13.0E and 30.0W. This requires at least
ring bell: You prefer the endless set antenna is not exactly the perfect two antennas, and this was also why I
possibilities of satellite reception solution and – come to think of it – I was on the lookout for a second pole
over cable or terrestrial channels, originally wanted to receive a total of in the first place. One that I could use
but you’re not allowed to install a
satellite antenna on your balcony,
let alone on the building’s facade.
If you believe you’ll be stuck with
that situation forever, we have
news for you. We’ve come up with
a real treat that should even im-
press the odd satellite DXer. But
let’s not get over-excited and
rather start right from the begin-
ning.
1 3
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without permanent installation. Be- though, and frankly I had some doubts As it turned out, it was a very tight
cause my landlord would never allow as to whether 60cm antennas could be job with only a couple of centimetres
that. Period. mounted on them at all. And whether clearance between antenna and bal-
Disappointedly, I trotted away, pass- those antennas would actually allow cony floor. Nonetheless, I had a signal
ing a display of workbenches along decent reception in the end. coming in, which proved that recep-
my way when all of a sudden my eyes
wandered towards this foldable base
which was meant to support a height-
adjustable table. This would do nicely
for hanging wallpaper, but in actual
fact my thoughts had long gone from
home improvement to something en-
tirely different: What if I turned that
foldable base by 90 degrees and used
it as perfectly suitable antenna poles
for four individual antennas? A quick
look at the attached price tag meant
that it could be mine for 23 euros, and
so a decision was taken on the spot.
Minutes later, I carried home an incon-
spicuous foldable base that would be
turned into excellent stand-alone an-
4
tenna poles. The base looked a bit low,
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three antennas. Taking into account
8 the extremely low clearance between
the individual antennas I had to figure
out the best possible arrangement.
For position 1 I chose ASTRA2 (28.2E),
followed by ASTRA1 (19.2E) for posi-
tion 2, HOTBIRD (13.0E) for position 3
and finally HISPASAT (30.0W) for posi-
tion 4. This way no single antenna was
blocked by another one and – equally
important – antennas in the front were
not in the way of the two antennas be-
hind. What’s more, this set-up seemed
to be a logical choice to begin with.
With the help of professional signal
meter SPAUN SPAROS 609 precise
alignment turned out to be child’s play
and did not take more than 15 minutes
for all four satellites. Once I had com-
pleted that job I went about laying out
and tailoring the required coax cables.
The four cables from the antennas
9 10
11
8. Antenna pole base
with a single prime
focus flat antenna:
Due to uneven weight
distribution the
set-up is still slightly
shaky.
9. Adding the second
antenna: To make
sure the pole base
does not tip over
I continued with
position 3 rather than
position 2.
10. Once the second
antenna was installed
the base has become
sure-footed and
could not fall over
any longer. At this
stage it did not make
much of a difference
whether antenna 2 or
4 would be next.
11. Finished. With
each of the four
antennas taking its
space the overall
situation is quite
tight, but each
antenna has an
unobstructed line of
sight.
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were first fed to a 4/1 DiSEqC switch
and from there to our AZBox ME test 12
receiver (see test report in TELE-satel-
lite 02+03/2012). The moment of truth
came when I initiated a channel search
on all four positions, which yielded a
total of 2230 TV channels and 442 ra-
dio stations. Unfortunately, the BBC
transponder on ASTRA2 did not come
in strong enough due to the small size
of the prime focus flat antenna. While
this did not come as a real surprise I
should mention at this point that the
position is very worthwhile nonethe-
less, with channels such as Channel4
HD, among others.
The entire set-up is lower than my
balcony wall and the adjusted 4-pole
base is extremely robust. When a ma- 12. The SPAUN SPAROS 609 signal meter was
jor thunderstorm moved through the used to individually align each antenna. This
area the antennas did not even move a job did not take longer than 15 minutes, since
single millimetre. the first aligned antenna can be used as a
point of reference for the additional antennas.
One of the huge benefits of the con- from the balcony wall I was able to 13. Fully cabled set-up: Doesn’t take up much
struction is that the antenna array is achieve perfect reception quality, space and is lower than the balcony wall.
freely positioned on the floor with- provided the view towards south is 14. Shown for comparison: An offset
out any screws or additional fixtures. unobstructed – but this is a general antenna requires an extra 50 centimetres
for its feed arm.
A surface area of approximately 1.4 rule for all antenna installations in the
15. Antenna array on a small balcony:
by 1.4 meters is occupied and total northern hemisphere. Even with restricted space available it was
height does not exceed 80 centime- In order to fully check out the en- possible to receive signals from all four
tres. With a distance of 1.2 meters tire antenna array I also moved it to a positions.
15
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much smaller second balcony. Thanks
16 to its southern exposure, it was once
again possible to catch signals with
all four antennas. And what’s more,
since the height of the balcony wall
is 30 centimetres higher than that of
the antenna construction, the array is
completely hidden from outside view.
There are other advantages as well:
Two persons can easily carry the
completed structure and if you turn
it by 90 degrees it even fits through
a standard balcony door. This means
the antenna array can be stored away
when not in use to free up balcony
space.
Thanks to all four antennas be-
ing tightly attached to the base you
can also just move the whole thing in
any direction without having to worry
that the four antennas might need re-
alignment afterwards.
In actual fact, not even a signal me-
ter will be required: Simply move the
array until you have reception with one
antenna. The remaining three anten-
nas will then automatically be aligned
as well, since their positions towards
each other have not changed. I don’t
know about you, but to me that’s re-
ally clever…
As you can gather, I am totally over
the moon with this set-up. Obviously,
17 you could also go for two 60cm mul-
ti-feed offset antennas (antenna 1:
28.2E, 19.2E and 13.0E; antenna 2:
30.0W), but due to the ‘cross-eyed’
LNBs which would have to be used the
actual signal gain would be inferior to
this array.
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DVBViewer
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• Light version available
at no cost since 2002
• Regular software
updates
• Can receive all digital
TV standards
• Preconfigured for
UHDTV
The Specialists
for TV Reception ë Erfurt
on a PC
One of the most well-known software
programs for reception of digital chan-
nels on a computer is DVBViewer. This
program is so popular because most digi-
tal TV PC card manufacturers include this
software with their products; this has al-
lowed DVBViewer to become the market SatIP Viewer for MAC
leader. So, who‘s actually behind this suc-
cess story? Who better to explain all this
■ Screenshots of the brand new SatIP Viewer for MAC. For now the SatIP Viewer
to us than the programmers themselves: only comes bundled with the Windows version of DVBViewer. A MAC version is in
the father and son team Hackbart. We the works. Here are screenshots of the Beta version.
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2002.“ Now the question was, what to do
with this software? They discussed this
amongst themselves; his father suggest-
ed a commercial distribution but Chris-
tian thought that because of his hobby it
should be distributed as freeware. In the
end they compromised: a light version
was made available for free and a Pro
version could be purchased for a moder-
ate price of 15 Euros. This price is still the
same today.
At the end of 2002 it became a little
more serious for this product that essen-
tially came about because of his hobby. A
PC card manufacturer came to the two of
them and offered to buy a dedicated ver-
sion of the software under license for his
PC cards. „Back then there simply wasn‘t
any software that was good enough to re-
ceive TV channels with a PC card.“
So, an especially stable running ver-
sion of DVBViewer was developed that
didn‘t have all of the features of the origi-
nal version and was only available from
the PC card manufacturer in a bundle
with the PC card: the DVBViewer TE.
Back then the software had to be
matched to each different type of PC
card. „In 2005 the Windows BDA drivers
became popular so we matched DVB-
Viewer to these drivers.“ This move led to
the breakthrough; now PC cards from ev-
ery manufacturer could work with DVB-
Viewer as long as these PC cards used
the BDA drivers.
Even more programming took place in
2005: „Up until then, DVBViewer was only
compatible with DVB-S. We expanded it
to include DVB-C and DVB-T as well as
ATSC and ISDB-T.“ And just like that,
there was nothing anymore to stop it;
demand grew and grew.
Bernd Hackbart, responsible for ad-
ministration and marketing, recalls, „Our
best year was in 2008 when our sales
were in the lower six-digit range.“ Since
then the market slowed down somewhat;
the number of downloads had pulled back
a little. But that didn‘t stop the DVB-
Viewer team - development work contin-
ued. Programmer Christian Hackbart: „In
2009 we added plug-ins for MHEG and
this year DVBViewer will also be suitable
for HbbTV.“
So where is the DVBViewer software
used the most? Bernd Hackbart has the
overview: „65% of DVBViewer users are
in Germany, 10% are in Scandinavia and
another 10% can be found in France and
Italy. Outside of Europe there are quite a
few users in China, including Hong Kong
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and Taiwan with the remaining 5% in all fering TransEdit as a plug-in. With it you esting since the number of mobile device
of the remaining countries.“ DVBViewer can analyze and record data streams. users continues to rapidly increase and a
has not had much luck in the USA since Right now we‘re considering offering a viewer program for this group should be
the popular satellite operators use their professional version of this software.“ hugely successful.
own proprietary technology there. The SatIP viewer is already available. In addition to DVBViewer development,
What future plans does the DVBViewer With it you can utilize the new SatIP tech- Christian Hackbart has been working
team have? „Since 2006 we‘ve been of- nology. „For now this software is only together with Lars Gehre on a program
available for Windows; a MAC version is called ‚Recording Service‘: „It can be
being developed and versions for iOS and used to automatically record channels.“
SatIPViewer for iOS Android are in the planning stages“, re- Unfortunately, Lars Gehre passed away in
veals Christian Hackbart. It‘s the last two 2013. Since then Christian Hackbart has
■Also being developed: SatIP Viewer for platforms that promise to be quite inter- been continuing development on his own.
the Apple operating system iOS. Here
are some initial screenshots of the Beta
version for the iPhone. ■First screenshots of the iPad version.
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It works like this: the software auto- the rerun.“ Especially unique with the ‚Re- Everything is set with a DVBViewer ver-
matically searches through the TV chan- cording Service‘ is that the PC being used sion as soon as regular broadcasts in
nel‘s EPG data and records all those pro- doesn‘t even have to be turned on: „With H.265 (ultra high definition) start. The
grams that match the search keywords. a Wakeup Call the software turns on the DVBViewer team is continuously working
As an example, Christian Hackbart points PC by itself, records the TV program and on software updates and adapting what-
out that, „You can automatically record then, after the recording is complete, ever new requirements come along. „By
movies with a specific actor or record shuts down the PC automatically.“ In this the way, we can also program custom
every movie that matches specific key- way it would be possible, for example, to versions for special requirements“, we
words.“ The software can also recognize record your favorite programs even while learned towards the end of our visit. If
reruns. „If the EPG data from a rerun is away on vacation. you want to take advantage of the spe-
identical to an original broadcast, the Naturally, the DVBViewer team is quite cial skills of the DVBViewer specialists, all
software can recognize this and skip over familiar with all of the new technologies. you have to do is contact them directly.
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COMPANY REPORT Fibre Optic/Coax Hybrid TV Installation, London
Luxury 5-Star
May Fair Hotel
Installs
GlobalInvacom‘s
FibreIRS
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■ The May Fair Hotel in London.
Stars and other prominent
people stay at this hotel which
is located near Piccadilly.
in Every Room
The May Fair Hotel in London is
among one of the very first addresses
in London. London‘s Fashion Weeks
take place here and many well known
stars stay here as well. One of the
suites even has its own elevator that
takes you not to the lobby but rather its
doors open to one of the side streets.
This lets prominent figures make their
way to their hotel room without having
to pass waiting fans and Paparazzi.
The May Fair Hotel lies north of Green
Park not far from Piccadilly. It‘s a 5-Star
hotel and is part of the Carlson Rezi-
dor Hotel Group. This group operates
more than 1300 hotels around the
world. Radisson is one of the brand
names of this hotel group and Radisson
Blu represents the 5-Star luxury ho-
tels of this group. In Great Britain the
Carlson Rezidor Group operates 14 ho-
tels under the name Radisson Blu; the
best of these hotels is the May Fair Ho-
tel. There‘s no doubt whatsoever: the
guests of this hotel only get the best.
So, how did the hotel proceed to offer
its guests the best TV service?
The answer to this question was pro-
vided by Nick Kalsi. Since 2000 he has
been the hotel group‘s IT adviser - he
is responsible for anything and every-
thing that has to do with electronics in
the hotel. This includes the hotel‘s own
security system as well as the automat-
ic detection of the mini bar contents.
As far as rooms go, Nick Kalsi is also
responsible for the audio systems in
the rooms, that is, the 5.1 sound sys-
tem that you‘d naturally find in a hotel
of this class, plus the Internet access
and above all the TV service.
“Up until now we‘ve been operating a
system based on IPTV but we haven‘t
been satisfied with its performance“,
reveals Nick Kalsi, „there were simply
too many problems.“ Every time a TV
system in a room failed, guests were re-
luctant to pay for the cost of the room.
„The failures were simply too high.“
There was yet another reason why to
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■ In the luxury Suite 901: IT
specialist Nick Kalsi shows us how
to use the SAMSUNG SmartTV
that is connected to the hotel’s
new Hybrid TV system. It provides
guests with access to over 400
TV channels. Underneath the TV
is a Soundbar from SONOS that
provides the sound from the TV
and is part of the room's Surround
Sound system.
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dropouts. „The most important thing is that the installation had to take place
the satisfaction of our customers“, em- on the opposite end of the roof. With
phasizes Nick Kalsi. conventional technology we would have
Hypex‘s Neil Kumar, who created the first had to revise the entire plan, but
technical design of the hybrid system, the optical LNBs give us great flexibility
highlights another aspect of the fibre allowing us to immediately implement
optic system that from the practical this change.“
side of things is extremely important: Even during the upgrade work there
3. If you don’t feel like watching TV,
you can choose from a huge variety of „With the FibreIRS system a change in were unforeseen changes to the instal-
music titles and listen to it all over the plans is not a problem at all. For ex- lation location but since cable lengths
built-in 5.1 sound system.
4. If you brought your own CDs you ample, the installation of the four sat- are not a factor in fibre optic systems,
can simply insert them in the Bose ellite antennas was originally planned these changes did not create any prob-
player. You can even plug in your MP3
player into the Bose player.
for one of the corners on the roof. With lems. “You don’t often think about the
relatively short notice it was decided great flexibility of a fibre optic system,
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programming to their guests reliably
and without any dropout in service. The
implementation of GlobalInvacom’s Fi-
breIRS is even more appealing owing
to the fact that any future changes to
the existing room distribution could be
made at any time without any prob-
lems. Since fibre optic cables can be
split (nearly) as often as necessary,
changes would be simple and extreme-
ly easy to implement.
Clearly, the May Fair Hotel has found
the ideal technical TV service solution
for their guests thanks to the Hybrid
system.
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■ He handled the actual installation work:
Steve Cowling has been doing this sort of
thing for 25 years and has been installing
GlobalInvacom’s fibre optic systems since
2009. This picture shows the distribution
for Suite 901. The four FibreIRS GTUs
(top) each receive a satellite signal via
fibre optic cable. The converters provide
the four satellite polarization levels to a
multiswitch and from there it’s with coax
cables to the individual TVs or antenna
jacks. The terrestrial signal converter is
at the bottom of the picture and is also
supplied by a fibre optic cable and then
combined in the multiswitch through a
coax cable. Because of this the TVs have
two tuners; one for DVB-T2 and the other
for DVB-S2.
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10. The BADR at 26E is
being received with a
1.8-meter dish
11. The UHF antenna
is aligned with the
broadcast tower Crystal
Palace
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COMPANY REPORT Logistics and Satellite Products Provider, USA
In the Service
of DISH:
TigerTech
Media
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• Ensures the smooth supply of satellite products for
DISH
• Produces and procures many of DISH's products
• Organizes the stocking of DISH products according to
special marketing activities
• Processes a number of TV channels from Asia for DISH
The Unknown
One of the largest providers of sat-
ellite TV programming is DISH in the
USA. As a PayTV provider, DISH‘s busi-
Satellite Operator
the necessary reception equipment at
no cost; it‘s actually built into the cost
of the subscription. DISH even installs
the equipment and because of the large
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the DISH installers. If DISH plans any
marketing action or technical changes,
TigerTech organizes the preparation
of the products. In this way TigerTech
acts both as a producer and as a con-
tractor to third-party companies as
ë
well as a logistics specialist.
TigerTech was founded - it should
come as no surprise - by „Tiger“. That
is the nickname of the founder who was
Los Angeles born in Taiwan; his parents came from
Shanghai. Tiger came to San Francisco
as a student and quickly began set-
ting up businesses. Today he lives in
Shanghai where his parents came from
and it’s from there where he runs his
business empire which in the meantime
has grown very large. Shanghai is also
the location where some of DISH’s sat-
ellite receivers are manufactured. On
the other hand, the satellite dishes and
LNBs are made in Taiwan.
These products are stored in large
quantities in four warehouses in west-
ern USA. The main warehouse is locat-
ed coincidentally enough near DISH’s
headquarters outside of Denver, addi-
tional warehouses are located in Houn-
sville, Sacramento and in La Verne in
Los Angeles right across from the Fair-
plex Race Tracks. And it’s this ware-
house that we here at TELE-audiovision
got a closer look at and for good rea-
son: this is where the hub for a large
number of Asian TV channels can be
found. It’s these channels that DISH
incorporates into their international
programming packages.
■ A look in the enormous TTM warehouse. These channels used to find their way
The palettes in the foreground are loaded from Asia to the USA via satellite feeds.
with satellite dishes for DISH. Further back
are palettes full of antenna masts, LNBs Those days are over; today fiber-optic
and satellite receivers. From here TTM cables laid across the ocean floor are
delivers to DISH's warehouses.
used to transport these channels from
one continent to another. In DISH’s
case it works like this: all the fiber-op-
tic lines from the various Asia-Pacific
telecommunications companies land in
es, LNBs, etc. from? And how did DISH their authorized contractors. But what Los Angeles in one single building: One
organize this? takes place before these products even Wilshire located at 624 South Grand in
First of all, DISH outsourced the tech- reach DISH‘s distribution warehouse? Los Angeles. Here every company op-
nical side of the company to ECHOS- And who is responsible for the procure- erates a cage in which their own fiber-
TAR. They deal with all of the hardware ment and manufacturing of these re- optic lines end up. From these cages
which includes everything from the sat- ception systems? the links with the fiber-optic lines of
ellites in orbit, that are used not only One of the companies in the back- those companies that will further dis-
for DISH programming but are leased ground that manages and organizes tribute these channels takes place.
out to other customers as well, all the all of this is TigerTech. They are re- TigerTech operates one of these cag-
way to the reception equipment for sponsible for product procurement for es where it collects the lines from the
DISH‘s subscribers. The satellite recep- DISH’s customers in the western por- TV channels out of Asia - currently al-
tion systems are stored in a large ware- tion of the USA. TigerTech stores all the most 50 TV channels. Some of these
house near Denver, Colorado ready for products in four very large warehouses. channels are routed live to DISH who
delivery to DISH’s own installers or to The products are sent from here to all then redistributes these channels to
■ One of the TV channels that DISH includes in one of their many international programming packages: a business news channel from
Taiwan that passes through TTM's media room before reaching DISH.
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■ This is where the data lines for
the west coast of the USA come
together: the optical cables from
the Pacific telecommunications
providers land here together
with the optical lines from US
providers of which TigerTech is
one. The building can be found in
central Los Angeles
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R Manu Marketing Software
Distr
R Whol
Bernd Christian
R Shop
R Serv Hackbart Hackbart
• Light version available at no cost since 2002 • Can receive all digital TV standards
• Regular software updates • Preconfigured for UHDTV
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3. View from the roof of the DEVISER
company headquarters towards the
production buildings. The houses of
the city of Tianjin can be seen in the
COMPANY REPORT Signal Analyzer Manufacturer DEVISER, China
Manu
background.
Founder Founder
R Distr DEVISER with new and
R Whol
R Shop
modern company
Baldur Sigurour
R Serv headquarters Sveinsson ë Tianjin
Gunnarsson
■ In TELE-audiovision issue 06-07/2011 we introduced DEVISER
for the first time.
Click on the following link to read the full story:
• successful in the home electronics segment • focus on IPTV for sustained business development
www.TELE-audiovision.com/TELE-satellite-1107/eng/deviser.pdf
ing export success. Founded almost 25 export figures in store for us: “40% go
• all antenna installation material always in stock years ago to supply meters to the Chi-
nese market, DEVISER has long since
become a global player. “By now most
to the USA, 25% stay in Southeast Asia,
20% are shipped to Europe and 15%
are sold in India.” For the US market
• sizable repair shop for home electronics equipment
of our products are sold outside China,” DEVISER sells its products under the
explains Jason Wu and also has some brand name of a local cooperation part-
Manu
In July of 2012 DEVISER moved into its entirely different strategy for Europe:
new and spacious company headquar- “We are currently in the process of es-
DEVISER
• new company headquarters streamlines
ters in the industrial zone of Tianjin, a tablishing a repair and logistics centre
2
production and administration at a single
site
R Distr
port city in Eastern China not far from in Mechelen, close to Brussels (Belgium)
• expansion of a dedicated repair and
Success
logistics centre in and for Europe
• strong growth in export markets
Manager
Beijing. DEVISER has been a manufac- in cooperation with Technetix.” This way • state-of-the-art test benches for EMS and
overvoltage protection
COMPANY REPORT
turer of signal meters since 1990 and
Digital TV Head-end Manufacturer DEXIN, China has worked up a substantial base of loyal
DEVISER customers will not only receive Triggers
Whol Expansion
new products considerably faster, they
customers. The reason is obvious: DE- will also benefit from shorter turnaround
Professional
available in China at first. Signal meters
• new company headquarters streamlines production and administra- • strong growth in export markets
completely new building. Sun Yu is not
for cable TV were the major sellers at
only General Manger; he’s also a part
the time, and have stayed right on top
owner of DEXIN. He explains to us: “My
TV Distribution
up to this day. “65% of our signal meters
tion at a single site • state-of-the-art test benches for EMS and overvoltage protection
two brothers are also part owners but
are designed for cable TV,” according to
they don’t take part in the company’s
Jason Wu, who heads the International
daily activities. “
Sales team and whom we already met
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all departments under a single roof. The
shiny new and huge headquarters are
ready to tackle continued growth, and
Manu
■ Zhong Changgan is founder and Jason Wu gives us some details about
R GM
COMPANY REPORT Digital TV Head-end Manufacturer DEXIN, China
该独家报道由高级编辑所作
Manager. Just like all the expect substantial increases in the me-
Distr ë
other employees, he also ter segment for fibre-optic cables as well
wears a jacket with the
company's logo. as for the telecommunications business.”
The satellite meter line of business can
Whol
also look forward to healthy growth,
Chengdu
while DEVISER does not envisage sig- Digital TV
Sun nificant potential for cable signal meters
Head-end
Shop
any longer.
One of the reasons for new and large Equipment
Yu Manufacturer
company headquarters was increas-
• Established in 1994 in Chengdu
Serv
• Specializes in professional tv
head-end equipment
• 50% of their production is
DEXIN
exported
• Intense quality controls
• Very large R&D team
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Signals need not be fed from a central
server any longer, but can be received
■ The Forcetech Sales team with TELE-audiovision editor-in-chief Alexander Wiese: (from
left to right) Sales Manager Ren Nan, Sun Wenya, Marketing Manager Lan Haidong, Wang
Qinghua, Dong Peng and Guo Tianwei.
Ultra-modern
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ë production Guan (Hebei)
R Manu Sales Marketing
COMPANY REPORT IPTV Solution Provider Forcetech, China
IPTV Systems
• offering technically mature and fully-fledged IPTV
equipment for
solutions
• large Chinese movie provider as showcase customer
and shareholder
R Distr by Forcetech
• small-scale IPTV systems can be realised on a tight
systems.”
Ren Lan
hardware such as encorders and set-
top boxes from there.
Nan Haidong
cial applications during the initial phase
• offering technically mature and fully-fledged IPTV solutions his first customers. Forcetech software
was implemented on the websites of
There was a time when a huge num-
ber of hard-working employees manu- • small-scale IPTV systems can be realised on a tight budget
■ factured large quantities of all sorts of
• large Chinese movie provider as showcase customer and shareholder • excellent video quality thanks to P2P technology
those customers for streaming video Lan Haidong is the
products. For most successful compa- Marketing Manager at
content. Lan Haidong gives the example nies, this has long become a thing of Forcetech. The official
of “lectures at schools and universities” the past, and Chinese satellite dish and name of the company
antenna manufacturer Tianditong is a is Force Innovation
that could be accessed online for viewing perfect example of that development. Technology Co., Ltd.
Manu
ogy, which means every client received
Production
by automatic equipment in the foresee-
R GM
COMPANY REPORT Antenna Manufacturer Tianditong, China
his or her stream directly from a central able future. All this results in roughly
Quality
• uses state-of-the-art production
machinery
• fully automatic quality control during the
Manager
short notice
when Forcetech launched a P2P (peer- pressive numbers – and reason enough
for the
• environmentally-friendly production
according to international standards
to-peer) version of its software. What for us to pay a visit to that company.
Global
Whol
Our first port of call is a small office
was different from then on? With P2P all right in Beijing. As little as 20 employ- Market
connected streaming clients at the same ees work at this site, with six members
Bang Xian Bang Xing
Shop time function as active multipliers and of staff making up the Sales team for
Serv
clients. Lan Haidong: “P2P improves the
quality of the received signal, above all.”
Peng Peng ■ Is this the command centre of a
large satellite dish manufacturer? Yes
indeed, on the 5th floor of the Newton
office building in Beijing’s south we
can find the administration staff and
the Sales team of the dish manufacturer
Tianditong. The production premises,
however, are located in Guan, in the
Chinese province of Hebei. A total of
180 workers are employed at the Guan
premises, with another 100 production
workers based at an additional
production site in the province of
Hunan.
• uses state-of-the-art production machinery • ready for production of large quantities at short notice
server any longer, but can be received
Distr ë
1. Jefferson Cruz runs the Sales Team. He would
ing success. Not only do they use top-grade materials, they also di-
love to be able to export ELDTEC’s products.
2. The Sales Team. Orders■for
Thumbs up cable
dishes,
Satellite
Bang Xian Peng.
for General
dish
rect their attention to immaculate workmanship for every antenna
and ManagerLIANXING has two owners, and both
manufacturer
He and histhey manufacture. A total of ten buildings are located in the beautiful
brother Manager ■ A look at ELDTEC’s production
facility in Aruja, in Brazil’s Sao Paulo
province.
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Tianditong.
ing success. Not only do they use top-grade materials, they also di-
Lio Wen Fei and Wen Lang Yuan are the founders of the company,
rect their attention to immaculate workmanship for every antenna
Shop ELDTEC
and still have a shareholding of 50% each. What started in 1993 with
they manufacture. A total of ten buildings are located in the beautiful
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The World‘sof 50 employees
Largest has
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Xing’an county in Guilin city. Guilin
Cruz
prises a staff of 170. “We started out with producing C band dishes
For
Serv
Lio Wen Fei and Wen Lang Yuan are the founders of the company, • Large market coverage within Brazil
and still have a shareholding of 50% each. What started in 1993 with
Brazil Only
• OEM production for other brand names
• Concentration on just a few product series
• Also offers antennas for 2.4 and 5.8 GHz (WiFi)
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prises a staff of 170. “We started out with producing C band dishes
LIANXING:
• using only top-quality
materials
• individually checking
each single component
With an enormous R&D department,
Professional
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• offering antennas for
the C and Ku bands
Manager Manager
Japanese market
ers1.of Brothers
large receiverBang Xian for
manufacturers
satellite, terrestrial TV and cable recep-
Peng (left)
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Satellite
and Bang Xing Peng (right) are the
Antennas
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tion. Quite a few different operating
founders of satellite dish manufacturer
systems can be found in these receivers
butTianditong.
Wen Liang Liao Wen
there’s one operating system that
Shop
2. Meet
everyone Bang
has been Xing
talking Peng.
about for the He is the
past several years: the Android system.
Production Manager, while brother and
2 Here at TELE-audiovision we also have
co-founder Bang Xian Peng acts as
Serv
been expecting that more and more
General
receivers
overall
with
wouldManager
appear on the
company
this operating
and is in charge of
market
system,strategy,
yet that marketing
Yuan Fei ■ Entrance to the vast
production premises of
LIANXING. The column to
the right of the entrance
displays the full company
name in Chinese: Guangxi
Lianxing Satellite
Equipment Ltd. Company.
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hasn’t sales.
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• using only top-quality materials • offering antennas for the C and Ku bands
- the DTP2100 from Jiuzhou, back in our
11-12/2012 issue. So, is the expected
Android receiver boom now going to get
• individually checking each single component • very successful on the Japanese market
off the ground?
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1. Project Manager GuiHuang Huang
■ The two co-owners presents SAT-LINK’s high-end success
of satellite dish model. This analyzer is available in various
manufacturer versions and will shortly also be available
Manu
LIANXING: as a combo unit with DVB-S2 and DVB-T2
R Product
COMPANY REPORT Android R&D
Distr
manager Liao Wen
limited basis
Fei (right).
requires higher quality
Manager
LIANXING: components that results
in higher costs
production manager
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• Android is well-suited
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manager Liao Wen
Yongjun
Fei (right).
Shenzhen
Shop 150 TELE-audiovision International — The World‘s Largest Digital TV Trade Magazine — 05-06/2013 — www.TELE-audiovision.com Jiuzhou´s
Zhang Android
COMPANY REPORT Digital Meter Manufacturer SAT-LINK, Quanzhou, China
SAT-LINK has
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• Installation of Apps on a limited basis • Android is well-suited for private users but only limited for cable
signal analyzers”, confirms QingZhang
group: digital
Lin, “and are exclusively involved in the
■ Yongjun Zhang is the Android export market.”
Product Manager. He’s familiar
The company was founded only five
• Android system requires higher quality components that results in network operators
with all the advantages and
signal analyzers
disadvantages of this operating years ago in 2008 with 20 R&D em-
system.
ployees and 200 production employees.
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ë Project Sales R&D ■ QingZhang Lin is
2. Nancy is Business Manager and is
always on the telephone taking orders
from customers from all over the world.
When she’s not at SAT-LINK’s headquarters
COMPANY REPORT Digital Meter Manufacturer SAT-LINK, Quanzhou, China
Distr
SAT-LINK’s General
traveling all over the world visiting them.
Signal
Manager
1 2
3. R&D Manager Han Guang Rong
Analyzers
1
COMPANY
is responsible for the function and
development ofProfessional
REPORT Equipment Manufacturer Tecsys, Brazil
1. Project Manager GuiHuang Huang 2
Whol
presents SAT-LINK’s high-end success
the signal analyzers. He model. This analyzer is available in various
Shop
as a combo unit with DVB-S2 and DVB-T2
as well as a very fast spectrum display.
With a new SMD line that has been
in operation since June 2012, theFive Bra- years later■it has Marcos
grown to 30 R&D
R Serv
• Only five years on the market
that this analyzer series is very popular curity camera. available with ATSC
increase their quality and improveees. their
(for North
is one ofAmeri-
the
• Focusing on the signal analyzer product group
• Offers signal analyzers in four function classes and four
founders of Tecsys
price classes
The next class of analyzers are those LINK also offers a simple Satellite ISDB-TBthemselves.
Finder everything
sys produces for the in Quanzhou’s
South American High Techmar-
company Park in the 152 TELE-audiovision International — The World‘s Largest Digital TV Trade Magazine — 03-04/2013 — www.TELE-audiovision.com www.TELE-audiovision.com — 03-04/2013 — TELE-audiovision International — 全球发行量最大的数字电视杂志 153
• Only five years on the market • Optimizes signal analyzers for every region
directly across from Taiwan. The pro-
ed keyboards. “These analyzers are es- parameters and therefore can partners who were
be of- all involved
our activities for Americas”, reveals
induction
the facilities with the latest SMT
many years in the TV reception indus-
pecially popular in the Middle East.” fered very inexpensively. “This instru- General Manager QingZhang
machines are in the Lin, “and suburb
Luojiang
try. Today the three founders wear dif-
northeast of the seven-million-inhabit-
• Focusing on the signal analyzer product group • Brand new: combo analyzers for DVB-S2 and T2 with fast spectrum
There are also two brand new Satel- ment is, for example, very ferent
well-suited we will
hats at Tecsys: CEOalso haveMar-
is Jose a greater presence at
ant city of Quanzhou.
lite Finder product lines: one of these for South America”, Business cosManager trade
Freire Martins, CCOshows
is Jorgein that
Alberto
Since area.”
SAT-LINK only exports their
handy models even has a camera input. Nancy tells us. Ganuza and CTO is While SAT-LINK
Rodolfo in their
Vidal.products,
CEO we first
wantedyearto was
know where
• Offers signal analyzers in four function classes and four price classes display
theyabout
all go. General Manager QingZhang
“This is actually in high demand in the And with that, SAT-LINK JosecoversMarcos
the Freire
onlyMartins
able explains
to sell to 10,000 pieces,
us how it all started: “Tecsys began Lin lists
as for us all the different regions:
Middle East since many people there four most important functions and pric- five years later“60% those production num-
a manufacturer of SMATV products. We of our production is shipped to
have installed security cameras. They ing levels and can therefore offer these bers have nearly Europe,quintupled.
20% travels to And it’s East,
the Middle
had seven employees and produced,
can use this new signal analyzer to very devices to all the regions of the world. especially their10% goesnew
brand to North America
combo and the rest
mod-
1 3
easily check the function of these cam- All of the signal analyzers also come
are shipped to the remaining regions.”
el for DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 that prom- 5
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different classes are
his shack: it’s a model from DX Antenna that he used the cable
3
with camera input even comes with a versions and combo models come with Since many of covered.
the countries in
The top-end Europe
and thus TV
mostchannel VCC and its com-
to receive his first TV channel back in 1985. 2. Nancy is Business Manager and is
12V output to supply power to the se- not only DVB-T/T2 but will soon also be and Africa are quickly switching petitor
expensive signal analyzer
toCV.with
overcomes It was also the state-run always on the telephone taking orders
2. Ricardo even has a bending machine in his work- the largest display and an illuminated COMPANY REPORT Professional
fromEquipment
customersManufacturer Tecsys,
from all over the world. Brazil
shop that he uses to bend mounts and attachments Canal 7 and the just-started private TV When she’s not at SAT-LINK’s headquarters
Manu ë
With a new SMD line that has been keyboard. One of the analyzers in this talking with customers on the phone, she’s
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Freire Martins
3. Ricardo’s homemade device for the recep- 6936 for DVB-S and DVB-T, was already
holding a circuit board
Distr
founders of Tecsys always on the taking checks the function of SAT-LINK’s devices holding a circuit board
reaction time to incoming orders. Tec- São José dos the“I could also us receive the channels on
produced by their new
and is CEO of the
nals. company
from customerssue. Business
from all Manager
over
When she’s not at SAT-LINK’s headquarters
Nancy tells
world. with oscilloscopes and other professional
test equipment.
SMD machine.
SMD
sys produces everything themselves.
4. In Cosmosat’s warehouse: Ricardo talking Campos
with customers on the phone, BRASILSAT
she’s A1 and GORIZONT.”
Tecsys was founded in 2000 by three
Tecsys
traveling all over the world visiting them.
is very happy with the AZURESHINE 154 TELE-audiovision International — The World‘s Largest Digital TV Trade Magazine — 03-04/2013 — www.TELE-audiovision.com It didn’t take long for him to realize ■ Jorge Alberto
partners who were all involved for
Line
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3. R&D Manager Han Guang Rong
dishes that he resells and also uses many years in the TV reception indus- is responsible for the function and that
that this analyzer his
series 2.5-meter
is very dish
popular curity was too small oneavailable
camera.
Ganuza is also
with ATSC (for North Ameri-
at his cable operator installations. try. Today the three founders wear dif-
development of the signal analyzers. He of the three
Shop
test equipment. with smaller displays and non-illuminat- with a display that only shows reception ket. “We’re in the process of expanding
SMDGanuza
feedhorn. cos Freire Martins, CCO is Jorge Alberto
ed keyboards. “These analyzers are es-parameters and therefore can be of- our activities in the Americas”, reveals
Ganuza and CTO is Rodolfo Vidal. CEO
lowing year 1988fered
pecially popular in the Middle East.”
he very
began working for
inexpensively. “This instru- General Manager QingZhang Lin, “and
Jose Marcos Freire Martins explains to
Serv
that this analyzer series is very popular curity camera. available with ATSC (for North
lite Finder productAmeri- lines: one of these for South America”, Business Manager trade shows in that area.” • Very good operational organization
Line
models even has a camera input. Nancy tells us. While SAT-LINK in their first year was reception products
The next class of analyzers are those LINK also offers a simple Satellite Finder ISDB-TB for the“This South American
is actually in highmar- in the that, SAT-LINK covers the only able to sell about 10,000 pieces, • IRD is their success product
ed keyboards. “These analyzers are es- parameters and grew very quickly.
therefore can be of-“Todayourwe have 97
activities in have installed security
the Americas”, reveals cameras. They ing levels and can therefore offer these bers have nearly quintupled. And it’s
ë IRDs (the 12V to supply power to the se- not only DVB-T/T2 but will soon also be and Africa are quickly switching over to
“This is actually in high demand in the And with that, SAT-LINK covers the only able to sell about 10,000 and LNBs and knew exactly what size
pieces,
company’s success product) to modula-
Middle East since many people there four most important functions and pric- five years later 156
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have installed security cameras. They ing levels and can therefore offer these bers have nearly quintupled. And it’s
São José
can use dos
this new signal analyzer to very
ily to the domestic Brazilian market;
devices to all the regions of the world. especially their brand new combo mod-
to receive a particular satellite.
Campos easily check the function of these cam- many
All of the signal of thealso
analyzers larger for DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 thatAfter
comeTV elorganizations prom- installing satellite systems in
utilizeand
Tecsys products. ises
Business is soa success for SAT-LINK.
eras.” This new satellite signal analyzer with DVB-S2 tuners the terrestrial to be quite his free time for years, he finally de-
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is also
berto one of the three is planning on
12V output to supply power to the se- not only DVB-T/T2 but Ganuza,
willfoundersTecsys
soon also is and Africa are quickly switching over to
andbe
moving into
CCOa much larger building.
COMPANY REPORT Digital TV Meter
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highlight Manufacturer, UK
at Tecsys is their SMD line.
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Manu
This work was previously outsourced to
R Owner
COMPANY REPORT Installer and Dish Manufacturer Cosmosat, Argentina
El Loco
own production line, Tecsys is now not ■ El Loco Ricardo in front
ë
of his 3.4-meter double
British Signal
reflector antenna.
R Distr
only much more flexible when it comes
for example, head ends.” The company
grew very quickly. “Today we have 97
to the customer’s requirements, but
they can also react more quickly to
• Concentration on professional satellite
reception products Ricardo
employees of which 28 of them are en- changes in their own products. The en- • In-house development department
R Whol Analyzer
gineers.”
Tecsys produces everything that can
tire production operation at Tecsys is
Harlow • IRD is their success product
be found in head ends, from IRDs (the
and
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His
Manufacturer with
tors and decoders. Tecsys ships primar-
• Learned everything about
ily to the domestic Brazilian market; satellite reception on his
Company
Ricardo
own
R Serv
for cable operators as well
Cosmosat
• Planning his own dish
Numerous New
production
good that, according to CCO Jorge Al- • Turned his hobby into his
career
berto Ganuza, Tecsys is planning on
moving into a much larger building.
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• Learned everything about satellite reception on his own This work was previously outsourced to
• Installs head end stations for cable operators as well as community • Turned his hobby into his career
only much more flexible when it comes
to the customer’s requirements, but
they can also react more quickly to
changes in their own products. The en-Paul Pickering founded the signal For the end of 2012 he is able to add that now cover every other DVB fre-
systems
tire production operation at Tecsysanalyzer
is manufacturer Horizon back in another surprising figure: “By then quency range.
2001. In 2011 the company celebrated we’ll have sold 160,000 analyzers in
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its 10-year anniversary and could be every DVB sector.” Horizon started as Paul Hardcastle, who has been with
proud of the 125,000 satellite signal a manufacturer of satellite signal ana- Horizon for seven years and is now
analyzers that they had sold thus far – lyzers but over the past several years their Technical Director, explains to us
2 4
OEM and under their own name
R Serv
• Focusing expansion to
emerging countries such as
the Way Up
South Africa and in South
America
• Specializes in easy to use
analyzers for installers
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— 01-02/2013
• Exports to every country as an OEM and under their own name • Specializes in easy to use analyzers for installers
be very reliable and
also easy-to-use signal
analyzers for daily use by
installers.
1 1 3 3
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Director and developer of many of Director and developer of many of
Horizon’s new analyzers. He’s been Horizon’s new analyzers. He’s been
the technical heart of Horizon for the technical heart of Horizon for
seven years now. seven years now.
2. Trevor Salter is Horizon’s 2. Trevor Salter is Horizon’s
Service Manager and is primarily Service Manager and is primarily
responsible for repairs and quality responsible for repairs and quality
issues, as well as assisting issues, as well as assisting
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R Distr Manager
■ Stefaan Cornelis with
one of SATSON’s super
products: a splitter that
distributes HDMI signals to
up to eight Ethernet cables.
■ Didier Debey is happy: he
conceived one of SATSON’s
success products – the Dual
Viewer DSB-0200, a product
for digital signage.
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COMPANY REPORT Antenna and HDMI Manufacturer, UK
Stefaan Didier
R Shop
■ Stefaan Cornelis with ■ Didier Debey is happy: he
one of SATSON’s super conceived one of SATSON’s
The HDMI
products: a splitter that success products – the Dual
distributes HDMI signals to Viewer DSB-0200, a product
Cornelis Debey
up to eight Ethernet cables. for digital signage.
Professionals
R Serv
• Conquers the new HDMI distribution niche with their
Over 70 Years
specialized products
■ Stefaan Cornelis with ■ Didier Debey is happy: he • Conceives their own HDMI products
one of SATSON’s super
from SATSON
conceived one of SATSON’s • Distribution of HDTV signals in private homes with HDMI
Extenders
products: a splitter that success products – the Dual • Compatible with coaxial cable as well as with Ethernet
distributes HDMI signals to Viewer DSB-0200, a product cables
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• Conquers the new HDMI distribution niche with their specialized • Distribution of HDTV signals in private homes with HDMI Extenders
of TV Antenna Experience
products • Compatible with coaxial cable as well as with Ethernet cables
COMPANY REPORT • Conceives
Digital TVtheir
Retailer own
USATel, HDMI
Sao Paulo, products
Brazil
Brazilians Come
Antiference, UK - Antenna and HDMI
reception, that for us today is a part of
Professionals
owner of the company, also comes from Syria. “We have sales of about
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The HDMI
• Conquers the new HDMI distribution niche with their
100,000 US dollars every year”, he reveals to us after taking a look at his
life, had a starting point. For England specialized products
books.
• Conceives their own HDMI products
that was in 1936 when the first regular rod manufacturing company was ac- antenna systems.” Not long after that
Manu
R
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from MD
SATSON Sales
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HereR Distr
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• Distribution of HDTV signals in private homes with HDMI
TV transmissions began. Broadcasting Extenders quired. This company was located in he expanded his activities to include 75 Years of
Professionals
took place on VHF channel 1 (50 MHz) Lichfield, a half hour train ride north
• Compatible with coaxial cable as well as with Ethernet
• Conquers the new HDMI distribution niche with their an antenna installation wholesale busi- TV Antennas
São Paulo cables
specialized products
of Birmingham in England’s Midland. In ness. “Today his company Bitek oper- from
and a system with 405 lines was used.
Their Whol
Digital TV from SATSON Trevor
Today SD uses 720 lines and HD 1080
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1998 the entire company moved to this
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ates five branch offices all across Aus- Antiference
• Distribution of HDTV signals in private homes with HDMI
location and it can still be found there tralia.” In 2007 Kaz Bialecki started his
Extenders
lines.
• Compatible with coaxial cable as well as with Ethernet Arnold
today. Antiference’s Managing Director own manufacturing: “In Guangzhou,
Shop is Trevor Paintain; he’s been with An- China, 150 employees produce anten-
Products
Serv Online
cables ■ Antiference’s administration
building in the Fradley
Distribution Park in Lichfield
near Birmingham, UK. There’s
also a logistics center in
tiference for 15 years now. He tells us nas and accessories, that is, things like
Paintain Boeijen
• Manufacturing TV antennas since 1937
• Provides all the components needed for TV
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who the current owners of Antiference LCD holders, antenna mounts, antenna
• Expanding into HDMI distribution, as well as
are: “Since May of 2011 Antiference has outlets and other installation material.”
• Offers their own products as OEM and private
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• Manufacturing TV antennas since 1937 • Expanding distribution network to the European market
and is now used for DVB-T2 and DAB+).
from Australia.” Now the connection is beginning to
■ Jose Manuel Pereira is USATel’s
At the Manager.
time, it The
wasworkshop can be sensa-
an absolute seen in
the background make sense. Bitek is one of the larg-
■ The company’s Financial Manager is Allam Almughrabi, who, just like the
azilians Come
on the main problem that existed back owner of the company, also comes from Syria. “We have sales of about Europe. He can be directly reached by
100,000 US dollars every year”, he reveals to us after taking a look ate-mail
his at Arnold@antiference.co.uk
■ Behind this unremarkable wall of a small
Villa can be found online shop USATel’s
headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Administration can be found in the right
R Distr
side of the building; the warehouse can be
re to Buy R Whol ë
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■ Trevor Paintain is Antiference’s Managing REPORT
São Paulo Original Equipment Manufacturer Topsignal, China
fectly matched
by those antennas that were not per-
to the frequency. The
Director. He is seen here holding the current
Actively Involved in Satellite
Jose Manuel
antennas from Antiference were the
Allam
eir DigitalRTV
84-page product catalog in his right hand
Shop
solution to that problem; they reduced
interference.
products from China
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he’s holding one of Antiference’s success
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• Sells and ships
almost exclusively to
and receptionist
end users
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Acworth,
• Imports all of its products from China • Sells and ships almost exclusively to end users
that have hung around for decades and of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, London
we Company Register and the two
at the same time are still in the same found Tim Heinrichs and his
Atlanta, GA, USA
l Pereira is USATel’s Manager. The workshop can be seen in young owners hired their first employ-
nd business segment. DMS International, wife Vicky, the President of
Ninghai
• Optimized assortment for digital TV needs in Brazil • Expanding into new business segments such as WLAN and IPTV
which has been in existence since the the company. We wanted ees.to Back then TV antennas were con-
very early days of TV reception via know how DMS International
satellite, belongs to that group. Tim became what it is today. sidered 1 real high-tech products (Ningbo) and
3
Heinrichs is Founder and CEO of satel- the number of customers they had was
ë
lite wholesaler DMS International and if Tim Heinrichs has been a DXer
very small.
you’ve been in the same business for so for a long time: he was excited about It all really began to take 1. Chaofeng Ge is General Manager. He
long, there’s absolutely no doubt that CB communications when it first start-
off in the communicate wirelessly with each other
1950’s when TVs became af- coordinates production and is always on
Manu
when talked to each
CEO President
manufactures of these products. The a production facility for these motors.
COMPANY REPORT Satellite Wholesaler and Meter Manufacturer DMS, USA
company actually started in a com- “Unfortunately, today there’s not much when truck drivers warned others of ra-
• Special focus on signal analyzers for the semi-
professional
sions in the 27 MHz range would skip quite heavy; they were made of fiber- President of the company.”
R Distr
pletely different product segment: ac- demand for these motors anymore”, started manufacturing dar traps on thesatellite
highways anddish- 1
of North America
headquarters. Tim was espe- ing for two-way communications over 400 pounds.” Tim still remembers today In 1991 another big decision had to
boom slowly cially faded but then in 1964
es. It’s an unusual development that us. Order quantities have steadily de- LNBs.” The quantities are with
huge: nearly
R Whol
fascinated the phenomenon
extremely long distances. “Back then I what an experience it was to be able to be made: the market in Nebraska was
we had a look at in the small city of creased, “but we can still handle any a half BBC started their second
of “skip” channel
transmissions: underincertain
the
million satellite dishes CB are pro- collected QSL cards from my contacts receive a TV picture with his new dish. covered so in order to better expand his
Tim Vicky
weather conditions radio transmis-
UHF band. That meant a renewed ■de-
The spirit of the
Ninghai. Ninghai is located near Ningbo kind of order since our storeroom is still duced monthly and even more LNBs. and managed to collect nearly 1000 of “It was an absolute sensation to be able business the decision was made to move
R Shop
company is secretary
which itself is a three-hour train ride fully stocked.” Themand,
reason thisthese
time for UHF antennas.
production numbers and receptionist
Letica Lacender
those cards.” to receive
Americasa signal from space from so
Busiest his company to Atlanta, Georgia. DMS
Satellite Enthusiast
far away.” International can still be found there to-
Heinrichs Heinrichs
south of Shanghai. Two other product groups are today’s are almost the same is simply that the
Tim Heinrichs from DMS
Serv The company went through a series Tim also worked for the railroad in day. “Transportation costs are cheaper
Zongbao King founded the company sales giants at Topsignal: “In 2008 we dishes and LNBs are sold in sets. A Nebraska and when word got around Then came the turning point in Tim here”, rationalizes Tim regarding this
of ups and downs in the demand for
among his friends and coworkers that Heinrichs’ evening job: a farmer bought
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antennas so they began to diversify. he liked to tinker with radios in his free that dish from him. “That’s when it all “Besides, the weather is much better
• Always working enthusiastically on new products This went so far that even a curtain
ica time, they began bringing him defec-
tive radios, TVs and CBs. At first it was
started, next I bought two new dishes.”
That was in 1980 and it was at this point
here.” Sure enough, the company expe-
rienced quite a boom in business. Vicky
• Special focus on signal analyzers for the semi-professional • Innovative expansion of signal analyzer models for 2012
tedious, but later on it became routine that Tim Heinrichs recognized that there provides us with a few sales figures: “In
■ Many of Antiference’s success
products are on display in their for him to repair these devices. “Even was a new business brewing. He sold 1991 DMS managed sales of roughly
showroom including HDMI the police came to me to repair their and installed these dish antennas at a $2.0 million.” The company’s best year
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Sales
COMPANY REPORT Original Equipment Manufacturer Topsignal, China
■ 2 lar job at the railroad and at nights and with one or two warehouse and admin-
Topsignal’s Founder and Success in the
• OEM delivering exclusively to Wholesalers
1. Vicky Heinrichs is the President of DMS weekends at my own company DMS In-
• Specializes in large production quantities
Millions From
Distr
• Majority of shipments go to South America
Zongbao King
CEO, in his office in Acworth, side of the company. ternational.” That only worked for a few 10 employees with a warehouse that is
• Expanding product palette to include high-quality
LNBs and VSAT
Whol
customer orders. (www.dmsiusa.com). If you call the
technical specifications and standards.” even those employees in marketing use outside of China to search for employ-
company, Ivy is your first contact. “My wife Vicky worked along side me on the North American market, “that
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James Youtoismake
Salesit Manager and counts
King Ge You
involved with receiver production or de- But that was still not enough for Anna
Shanghai
Serv
velopment of digital receiver software But Anna was not satisfied with one - in 2011 she founded yet another busi-
in Just 10 Years
could view and download all the neces- website. “The main site is just a base ness segment in her own company:
sary documents from Anna. website”, she explains, “but two other Digital Technology Ltd. develops digi-
■ Topsignal’s production plant in Ninghai, China.
The administration building is to the left and two
of the four production buildings are to the right.
Satellite dishes and LNBs are manufactured here in
large quantities.
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www.TELE-satellite.com had 80,000
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Since so many profes- diately
• OEM delivering exclusively to Wholesalers istered users”, remembers Anna about sional digital technical users have come with the additional 13 employees we
the quickly growing popularity of her together on DVBCN, it was actually quite had mentioned earlier, although they’re
website. “We also offered the source easy to provide them and digital TV not located in Shanghai. “10 engineers
• Majority of shipments go to South America
• Specializes in large production quantities • Expanding product palette to include high-quality LNBs and VSAT
It’s not easy to find women in lead- Shanghai’s Minhang District. Anna rent- Anna studied at the university in Shang- codes for DVB applications and DVB an- firms a platform where workers could work in an office in Hangzhou plus one
ing positions in the digital TV business ed expansive office space on the fifth hai. “I studied TV and radio journalism.” alyzer information.” find new jobs and digital TV companies additional engineer each in Shenzhen, 2 3
and it’s even rarer for women to actu- floor of a modern office building. 10 em- That was in 2001. And she was still a could find new employees: In 2005 Anna Chengdu and Beijing.”
ally start a company in this business. ployees work there although DVBCN has brand new student when she start-
A natural development of her down- started her new website www.51dtv.
www.TELE-audiovision.com/TELE-satellite-1207/eng/dvbcn.com.pdf
can find not only valuable information process of creating an English version see on a display screen, for example,
for their work on the DVBCN site, but that would make it easier for companies on a mobile telephone screen, can be
2 Ho oversees the
■Victor • Known by every digital TV
company in China
Distr
DVBCN. He is DVBCN’s Chief • Expanding in the areas of
recruitment and software
Editor. development
Editor
• Focusing in future technologies
such as OTT and IPTV
• Working on international
expansion
Xie Ho
offices on the fifth floor.
R Serv
DVBCN ad appeared in the TELE-satellite
issue that Anna is holding in her hand.
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• Known by every digital TV company in China • Focusing in future technologies such as OTT and IPTV 3. Some of the R&D engineers. A
total of 10 engineers work here.
• Provides all information regarding digital TV • Working on international expansion
COMPANY REPORT Professional Dish Manufacturer SVEC, China
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4. View of the four production
buildings as seen from the
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COMPANY REPORT Professional Dish Manufacturer SVEC, China
2
SVEC’s
• Large investment in Quality Assurance
• Expanding VSAT and Ka-Band
production
Distr Quality
• Opening a new fully automatic satellite
dish production line
• Focusing on top-of-the-line Quality
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Wang
The manufacturing facilities can be
found directly behind the administration
building.
administration building
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• Large investment in Quality Assurance • Opening a new fully automatic satellite dish production line
• Expanding VSAT and Ka-Band production 1 • Focusing on top-of-the-line Quality dishes
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North and South America
4. Betty Lee runs the sales team for India and Africa
Rod Hewitt
Rod
in Product Quality
5. A look into the SVEC sales team offices. To the left
Behind
is Belinda, responsible for The Far East and to the
Shop
right is Nina, responsible for The Middle East.
Hewitt
Serv TSReader:
• Wrote one of the most successful stream reader
programs
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channels for ‘Internet Archive’
SVEC (Sichuan Video Equipment dishes with diameters of 2.4 meters. We already reported on SVEC back in • Working on IPTV application programs
• Planning on a program for OCR recognition of
■ Rod Hewitt enjoys reading TELE-
satellite magazine. The picture of the
Eiffel Tower in his living room highlights
the fact the he can speak French fluently
and loves the French way of life.
Company) has been manufacturing sa- Lately SVEC is concentrating on expan- TELE-satellite 02-03/2010 issue. Even
BBC’s EPG data
Rod Hewitt
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tellite antennas of all sizes since 1993. ding their professional VSAT antenna back then we already mentioned how
• Wrote one of the most successful stream reader programs • Working on IPTV application programs
Production quantities are enormous: business. “We also offer Ka-Band di- SVEC was becoming active in VSAT and
SVEC manufactures several million shes for Internet-via satellite”, we learn the Ka-Band. Since then SVEC has in-
dishes each month. The most popu- from Becky, Manager of the Internatio- vested enormously to not only guaran-
lar dish types are 60 and 75cm off- nal Sales Team. And, really, that’s the tee production quality but also to raise
• Developed a technical solution to archive TV channels for ‘Internet set antennas. Next in line are 1.2 and
1.5-meter diameter dishes. But SVEC
also manufactures large segmented
reason why we came to pay a visit to
SVEC: professional products require
professional production.
the quality to new levels; levels that are
unheard of for a manufacturer that pro-
duces millions of dishes every month.
• Planning on a program for OCR recognition of BBC’s EPG data
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Professional
• Ships large dishes to Great Britain and
Europe
• Offers successful product lines from
ICECRYPT and GLOBALINVACOM
R
costs
• Consistent sales despite pricing pressure
a professional
dealer
Whol
Shop
■ An image from the old
days: Hypex resided here
up until recently. Now the
company moved into a 6000
square foot warehouse
only about a mile from here
in Wembley in western
London.
Serv Neal
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• Ships large dishes to Great Britain and Europe • Low prices thanks to minimal overhead costs
ki, USA • Offers successful product lines from ICECRYPT and GLOBALINVACOM • Consistent sales despite pricing pressure
10 Years
• celebrates its 10th anniversary
in 2012
• distributes AZBox's receivers in
North America
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feedhunter
• sees a good future for the FTA
market in North America
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Rick Rick
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Serv Caylor Caylor ■ A typical residential home in the USA. Looking from the street there
are no satellite dishes to be seen and there’s also no company sign to
suggest that there’s a successful online satellite shop hidden inside. A
knock on the door reveals Bobbie and Rick along with Ricks Satellite
which can be found in the Internet at www.rickssatelliteusa.com.
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Distr
Whol ACOMPANY
FamilyREPORT Company Scott
Headend Manufacturer Wadt, Brazil
Shop
R Serv in the Cable DistributionGreczkowski Field Scott's
SatelliteGuys
• Provides assistance with technical
satellite reception questions
• Founded by Scott as a non-profit
forum
• All advertising income is
reinvested in better technology
• New is the use of the forums
■ Scott Gerczkowski’s home in
Newington outside of Hartford,
Connecticut in the USA. Scott operates
his satellite forum SatelliteGuys.us
from here. On the street side he has two
motorized dishes installed; four smaller
fixed dishes are mounted on the wall.
To the left is a multifocus dish with five
LNBs for DirecTV, in the middle is a dish
for the DishNetwork eastern arc pointing
to 61.5W, 72.7W and 77W plus another
antenna for the DishNetwork western
arc at 110W and 119W. All the way to the
right is another antenna for 110W. This
A Family Company
dish is used for automatic scanning that
through Customer Service takes place every hour. It can instantly
identify when a new channel appears on
DishNetwork and posts this information
employees of digital TV companies in the forum thread Uplink Report.
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• Provides assistance with technical satellite reception questions • New is the use of the forums through Customer Service employees of
The company Wadt has been in ex- cessful for so many years, is all by it- would take - namely further in the
• Founded by Scott as a non-profit forum digital TV companies
in the Cable Distribution Field
istence for three generations. It was self interesting because of its success, direction of reception. When the first
founded by Nelson Wadt back in 1945. but since they manufacture cable dis- cable TV systems were being installed,
The company, that has been suc- The company founder’s grandson, “Wadt’s best times were before
www.TELE-audiovision.com/TELE-satellite-1205/eng/sowell-iptv.pdf
Joao Alfredo Wadt Miranda, who today 1994”, remembers the company
is the company’s Technical Director, founder’s Grandson, “Back then we
The company Wadt has been in ex- cessful for so many years, is all by it- would take - namely further in the
Hartford thinks back to the products that had 200 employees.” Those days are
R Manu self interesting
istence for three generations. It was started it all: “It wasbecause
car radi- of over;
its success, direction
Brazilianofgovern-
reception. When the first
GM
COMPANY REPORT Receiver Manufacturer Sowell, China
IPTV
founded by Nelson Wadt back in 1945. os butforsince they manufacture
Ford vehicles that my cable
ment dis-
lifted the high cable TV systems
import duties af-were being installed,
IPTV
Largest Distr
■ General Manager
Eagle Chain in
Sowell’s showroom
with one of the
It’s a story of emigration in that Nel- tribution equipment, it’s the perfect Wadt was
cameright in the middle of things
company’s success
is Future
son Wadt is originally from Germany. first.” for
reason It was already
us to ob- a
pay them country
visit. at lowManager
■ General prices.
offering the first cable headends.
■A successful couple: Rick and Bobbie together run the satellite online shop Ricks Satellite in Blue Springs, Missouri,
asm back then Whol
Eagle Chain in
A successful USA.couple:
timesIt’s anRick
areaand Bobbie
with 60,000together run the
inhabitants satellite
located eastonline
of KansasshopCity.
Ricks
It’sSatellite in Blue
an excellent Springs,
location: Missouri,
Kansas City likes to be
with one of the
path the company Wadt had to specialize and focused
Eagle
company’s success
ë
The company, that has been suc- The company founder’s grandson, “Wadt’s best were before
hen trove of
receivers.
experience; theShop
operation of all of theSão re- Joao Alfredo Wadt Miranda, who today USA.1994”,
It’s an area with
referred
remembers 60,000
the to as theinhabitants
company locatedit’s
heart of America; east
notofonly
Kansas City. It’s an excellent
the geographical center of location:
the USA, Kansas City
it’s also thelikes to be
mathematical center of
is Future
Paulo
the operation of all of the re-
is the company’s Technical Director,
referred
Chain to as the
USA’s heart of
population.
founder’s Grandson, “Back then we
America; it’s not only the geographical center of the USA, it’s also the mathematical center of
Serv easy.
• Already operating the first IPTV
project
ceivers was intuitively thinks back to the products that had 200 employees.” Those days are
• 3D planned for the future
USA’s population.
• Integration of TV reception with
IPTV
• 60% of all Sowell receivers are
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AZBox Receivers being the biggest TV market in North America is supplied satellite PayTV service. Rick says: “The
Distribution
■ The dish antennas on the roof provide a
clue to what goes on inside this building;
it caught the interest of the TELE-satellite
editorial staff: the company Eletronica
Wadt, which has been involved with
reception technology since 1945, resides
Bobbie supported
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him and said, “You have the AZBox Receivers being the biggest TV market in North America is supplied satellite PayTV service.Technology
Rick says: “The
company’s founder and takes care of seller.“ But receiver sales are
Director only one by two large PayTV providers that each Satellite Pay Services
from Wadt normally require a
orted him and said,
R really“You have
Whol like to do.”
Wadt’s finances. Joao, Neide’s son and
seller.“ But receiver sales are only one by two large PayTV providers that each Satellite Pay Services normally require a
to do what you the
She
company
was
founder’s grandson is
part of their business. “We also sell com- have their own reception systems. Rick two year contract and then after you sub-
you really like toShop
headend manufacturer Wadt’s Technical
do.” She was Director in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Neide Joao
right. In 2002 Rick and Bobbie started the part of their business. “We also sell com- have their own reception systems. Rick two year contract and then after you sub-
scribe to a basic package, you can then
plete systems for GALAXY 19 reception
Wadt provides us provides us with even more background:
• Involved in HF for more than 60
years
Wadt
• New allocation of cable
plete
projectsystems for GALAXY 19 reception with even more background: scribe to a basic package, you can then
• Specialized products for cable
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• Involved
in the beginning”, in “My
says Rick, HF for wifemore had than 60 at • Integration of TV reception with
97W. In 2011 it totaled 300
years vinced that exports will also pick “The
systems, up: last analog 1terrestrial
• Specialized products transmitters
for subscribe at an extra fee to the same
cable headends
were turned local channels that they used to receive
not a manufacturer
offareabout
that produces only
IPTV most of which were “With our newwith DVB-T275cmand DVB-S2 dishes, when there two
orders; they are contin-years ago. The
ning”, says Rick,
• “My allocation
New wife had of cable Jiuzhou’s
licenses most
in OTTof
Brazil which opens were up with
huge 75cm dishes,
opportunities
receivers we will increase our market
were turned
• Only off about
ships two
domesticallyyears ago.
uously active in further development.
The local channels that they used to receive Internet services and terrestrial/sat-
to have a second job on the side.” • 60% of all Sowell receivers are
already HD some shipped with share
90cm antennas.” ë
and the upcoming football world
Rick problem is “We
that the new digital terrestrial
are cooperating with many indus-
for free with an terrestrial antenna when
ellite TV are constantly merging closer
together. Many current digital receivers
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receivers is
Manu
integration with the Internet is moving
R Vice Vice GM
COMPANY REPORT Digital TV Manufacturer Jiuzhou, China
to us, “This means that end users Vice Manager and tells us what it’s all good enough to truly take advantage of
about: more
Over-The-Top by Jiuzhou
and formore to the forefront.
Distr
digital receivers OTT compatible.” their normal TV channels terrestrially, receiver that has an older chipset with
work themselves upuseinto the group of
Marketing
via satellite or cable, they can now OTT, you might not be able to enjoy
Even though it appears that this can these OTT services interference-free.”
top
the same five
device manufacturers
to enjoy video and au- in just a few
ë
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■ The OTT
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Development
Team works on
COMPANY REPORT
two things have to be kept in mind: the The end result is that it would be far
in Nanshan’s
just
Hightech Park in
Shenzhen, China.
■ Richard is Vice General first has to do with a license since there a few founding team the company has grown better to upgrade a new digital receiver
of Panodic
examples according to Jimmy
Jimmy
Manager and runs the
Jiuzhou R&D team with 200 are many Internet services that have Zhang. The end user doesn’t really care with OTT services; only then would the
to over 1500 employees and there’s no
Shop
to be paid for. The second is that even menu operation and the speed and ca-
Shenzhen
engineers. how the video and audio makes it to his
• Developes Digital TV receivers
optimized for OTT
endasinlongsight.
as heAlan Yu: “We are constant- pabilities of the built-in chips be optimal
• Dedicated OTT development team
TV screen, can use one • Market for OTT in Europe and
North America
that’s available.
Serv
Growth Through ë
higher quality products. This includes, The Jiuzhou development team is
working feverishly on the best possible
above all,
Unfortunately, hybrid
a weak spot receivers.”
in the These are
OTT technology is the bandwidth of the solutions for OTT.
receivers
Internet that are mostly interesting to
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becoming
sales
TV Trade Magazine exports will pro-
figures largest
— 04-05/2012 are
— also pick up:
supported also operate five retail stores
by an-
www.TELE-satellite.com not a manufacturer that produces onlyManager Richard who is responsible for
1
■ Company founder: fessional installer “With our
other in
new
Slovakia
important
DVB-T2 and and
reason: at TURBOSAT DVB-S2
from which end users can buy when there are orders; they are contin-consists of 200
the R&D Team. “Our entire R&D Team
1. Huang
engineers”, Wei is
One of the
one of the founders
clarifies ■Panodic’s Marketing
■ The administration and
R&D teams of OEM/ODM
Distr
manufacturer Panodic can
be found in the futuristic
Whol founded MICO inwanted to cup will increase ISDB-T salesmarketing invisitSouth trial in partners, such as, NDS, in charge of the company’s daily
will Conax, Department operations
is also responsible for the
know canmore be found about in SORTEC’s
the superstores of the stores
their OTT
from units. in person, you can buy more■Receptionist
shops Yan the east.” SORTEC Manager Yongjun andZhangcan reveal to us: “In
1999 and Panodic in
You Zhen Huang
America.” Jing
SuperNovelTV
greets visitors
as well as chipwithmanufac-consisting
by Luo Shigang
is in charge of the Application Team
success story. Their headquarters
TESCO, in the MAPLIN and electronics from them online. Ľuboš Bezák, Man- then inhave Slovakia nicely
the lobby covered 2011 we achieved sales of 70 million
2003. of ten engineers. This is
Shop
It’s located
becoming USD and in 2012 we’re expecting an
main shop are shops, in CPC, in clear
the
Dixons,
that Panodic
capital
John Lewis, ager of is the E-shop, tells us more about
at their satellite turers ST and
stores where Ali. you We’ve canalsofindreceivedwhere the functioning increase of the software
to 100 million USD.”
city of Bratislava withinand sight large them: “At the moment four of these
of aothers.” in addition licenses
to all the from Sisvel DivX
necessary and Inview.”is
satellite
tested and optimized so that end us-
things can be Sure foundenough, a TESCO hyper- kiamod- with the fifth one in the east. But in restrial reception. “Slovakia is currently
• Continuous product palette
three receiver
expansion
such as IPTV. phaseThanks to the appearance The best part is that OTT is only being
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market. els make up nearly 75% of all2012 receiv- we are planning to open up two in the transition from analog to
• Multiple quality control points before, during and after production • Cooperating with many license providers
of more and more hybrid receivers, the
erdigital
sales: terrestrial
“For—the reception”,
national market explains
in integration with the Internet is moving
1. Pavol Macko is SORTEC’s General Manager
2 4
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Ľuboš Bezák. 2. Ľuboš Bezák SORTEC‘s E-shop Manager.
Great Britain it’s the T5000 for DVB-T
• Concentrating on digital TV products • Continuous product palette expansion
more and more to the forefront. 3. It’s always busy in SORTEC’s satellite store
and it’s brother the T2400 with PVR for And that’s how Panodic managed to where end-users shop. Three sales personnel take
But these retail stores only make up care of the customers' needs.
DVB-T2 as well as the ICECRYPT 3000 work themselves up into the group of
about 15% of SORTEC’s business. “The 4. Two of the four SORTEC Sales Managers:
for the European market.” The latter top five manufacturers in just a few
largest portion of our sales comes from Alexander Záhončík (left) and Pavol Lukáč (right).
1 receiver we already introduced to instal-
you 3
our wholesale business and our years. From the original three-man
Manu
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100 Mio US$ explains E-shop Manager receivers that are mostly interesting to
R Whol
complete satellite systems that include Ľuboš Bezák, “From our wholesale ac-
Production Certificates
operators.
RoHS, DVB, EMC
tivity 90% of sales comes from instal-
dish, LNB and receiver. 1lations
Sales at TURBOSAT are divided into
Ladislav Pavol
The expansion of their product pal-
Alexander Pavol
Production Categories
Shop
Main Products Slovakia
two regions: “Half of our sales are from our cooperation with large store ette suggests that Panodic will continue
• Success through distribution of well-
Receivers for DVB-T/T2, DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, ISDB-TB, IPTV, DVD known, high-quality brand names
Players, Projectors
domestically here in Great Britain; to climb higher in the ranks of top class
fiber optics and IPTV
name, just not the Panodic name. “We80cmthe DVD an- players video screen Internationalin the
In 1999 three technically enthusias-
Šmárik Macko Záhončík Lukáč
large electronic chains SORTEC delivers
Slovakia are the and 90cm 130 TELE-satellite — The World‘s Largest Digital TV Trade Magazine — 02-03/2012 — www.TELE-satellite.com
Serv
the other half is to Europe.” Interna- 1.complete
A look in satellite systems that include
the Technical companies.
tennas; they make up about 90% of
tic young entrepreneurs founded the export as an OEM and tional ODMSales manufac- car.” WardRear tells seated passengers unitscanare use
■ Wholesaler SORTEC’s
Manager Chris
space and will move to their own
new building in 2012.
our dish sales”, says Ľuboš Bezák. “The quickly repaired here..
Wholesaler and Manufacturer
that foraSlovakians remote
TURBOSAT,
thecontrol
company MICO in Hong Kong. Their turer and don’tCOMPANY useREPORT our name at all.” Great “The Britain to change channels
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• One of the largest wholesalers in Slovakia • Move to their own building in 2012
are the 80cm and 90cm an-
make moreupattractive about 50% of our can sales with Gargiulo. One of his main 90% of
2
first product: a DVD player. Since then In addition to the production facility channels while bethe found car tasks istennas; inis to motion.”
they make up about
check production The driver
our onCAM’s ASTRA accounting
at 23.5 east for aboutbut there 20%.are our dish sales”, says Ľuboš Bezák. “The
ë
on ASTRA at 23.5 east but are
TURBOSAT
Manufacturer)”, he explains,
also many free-to-air (FTA) channels
to see”,such
ponents continues our Ľuboš Bezák. That’s
receiver manufacturers in China with engineers work there primarily onas our ownto LNB series.”
make this “Our product own Manufacturing
on ASTRA at 19.2
Sittingbourne
Engineers design available
east that they want
the receivers; in the
The why these larger
quantity of LNBs dishes
may are be fitted
consid- with to see”, Tradecontinues Ľuboš 1. Huang Wei is one of the founders
then Bezák. That’s
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more than 1200 production employ- IP receiver’s software. The domestic first lowquarter ofthe 2012.receivers are
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2 Ľuboš
theseBezák. 4 of MICO/Panodic. He takes care of the 2. Ľuboš Bezák SORTEC‘s E-shop Manager.
monoblock LNBs soofthat both satellites why larger dishes are fitted with
Turbosat, UK - Receivers
erable but because their sales manufactured based on these 3. It’s always busy in SORTEC’s satellite store
www.TELE-audiovision.com/TELE-satellite-1203/turbosat-icecrypt.pdf
monoblock LNBs so that both satellites strategic orientation of production.
ees and over 100 R&D engineers. The sales team can also bevalue found there.” have much“We’re of an im- also working can be received. on projectors”,
can be received. designs.” where end-users shop. Three sales personnel take
they don’t But these retail stores only make up care of the customers' needs.
■ International Sales about 15% of SORTEC’s business. “The 2. Xu Hai Bin is Panodic’s CEO. He’s 4. Two of the four SORTEC Sales Managers:
technology and marketing departments For the Chinese Manager Chrismarket,
Ward in Panodic
pact
SORTEC offers
on overall sales.
was founded in 1992 by
said Alan Yu surprisingly. Sure enough,
largest portion of our sales comes from
SORTEC was business
founded in our
1992 by in charge of the company’s daily Alexander Záhončík (left) and Pavol Lukáč (right).
Manu
front of small sampling our wholesale and instal-
operations and can reveal to us: “In
R Sales Technical
COMPANY REPORT
receivers and LNBs. He The high SmartCard sales figures USD and in 2012 we’re expecting an
• 50% of sales outside Great Britain
Distr Valuable“
LNBs
another TURBOSAT busi- lations and the remaining 10% comes increase to 100 million USD.”
R
• 80,000 receivers a year
dealers in Europe
sional systems such as those for entire
cessful with the installation of profes-
• produces Dolly Buster TV programming
Director
other areas. from our cooperation with large store
via HOTBIRD
half hour car ride away in Fuyong in the ing closer and closer together; ness branch.
sional systemswe“We are
such have projectors.
as the
those for entire “A projector
exclusive housing
chains.” For these hyperreally markets makes
blocks in larger communities. and
R Whol
large electronic chains SORTEC delivers
rights for blocks
the Dolly Buster adult-ori-
Bao’an District. We paid a visit to both integrating Internet services housing with our
in larger HD beautiful”, he
communities. This
comments
MATVsatellite
complete (Mastersystems
Antenna)
and
that installa-
include
then
ented TV service”, reveals Chris Ward.
Chris Ray
dish, LNB and receiver.
facilities to see for ourselves how Pan- DVB-C receivers.” “We— Thehave five channels promises,
on HOTBIRD “The first “The mostsamples are al-
Shop
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This MATV
World‘s Largest
(Master
Digital
Antenna)
TV Trade Magazine
installa-
— 02-03/2012 — www.TELE-satellite.com requested dish sizes in
odic managed to get this far. Panodic started exporting and wetheir DVB ready completed tennas; withtheyproduction
make up about 90% set to■SORTEC’s
Ladislav Šmárik is
Slovakia are the 80cm and 90cm an-
sell our Dolly Buster Smart- of
Founder and
So, obviously
R Serv the first
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World‘s Largest Digital in 2005.
Magazine — 02-03/2012 “TheCards
— www.TELE-satellite.com first to any country where HOTBIRD
can be received.”
receiver begin in the second reason forquarter
Ward
our dish sales”, says Ľuboš Bezák. “The
of 2012.”
this is that for Slovakians
more attractive channels can be found
the President
Gargiulo
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this: is the company name MICO or that we manufactured for export was 3D can’t be all that far away then. “In
in Sittingbourne south east of
London
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Panodic? Marketing Director Alan Yu a DVB-T receiver for Great AndBritain”, re- backthe thirdmot- quarterto of 2012 we’ll also be
• own receiver line ICECRYPT • 80,000 receivers a year
on ASTRA at 19.2 east that they want
now we come to the see”, continues Ľuboš Bezák. That’s
has the answer for us: “The company members Alan Yu. Thatto was that we alsohighlighted the earlier, “Small
introducing receivers with integrated
why these larger dishes are fitted with
monoblock LNBs so that both satellites
• 50% of sales outside Great Britain • produces Dolly Buster TV programming via HOTBIRD
and Valuable”. TURBOSAT has placed
MICO Hongkong still exists and is the time that Panodic expanded into the 3D converters.”
can be received.
the Panodic Group’s financial manage- introducing a new combination products receiver such as receivers, in China. small The remaining 2 90% were ex-
This MATV (Master Antenna) installa-
Panodic itself was founded in Shen- DVB-S2 and ISDB-T.” A 150 Linux-based
TELE-satellite International IP — The 20% World‘s domestic
Largest Digital TV Trade andMagazine 80% export.”
— 02-03/2012 Alan
— www.TELE-satellite.com
zhen in 2009 and sold their products box was also completed just now. Yu is expecting to see an increase in
under this name to the local market in “An interesting niche is DVB-T mod- DVB-C as well as ABS, the Chinese digi-
China. The company’s products are also ules for reception in a car.” This mod- tal satellite TV standard.
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is connected to But the Marketing Director is con-
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ë Jundiaí
(São Paulo)
Benni‘s
Distr BSD
Whol
Marcus
Shop Anyone, whether it’s a manufacturer
or a dealer, who has something to sell
to this problem is P-SAT in Hun-
gary. The founder and operator of
R Serv
has the same problem: how do you this company, Tibor Posta, gave us
Bernardini
• Operates Brazil’s largest digital TV website
• Engaged in the further education of digital TV
antenna installers
win new customers? What good is the some insight into how he solved the
• Planning his own IPTV channel all about digital
technology
• Living his dream with his own worldwide radio
best product if no one knows about it? problem of winning new customers. erecting TV antennas”, he remembers,
station
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What use are all those sensational of- “This was at the same time when Hun-
Posta
store
portalbsd.com.br website
• Planning start of own
Serv
branded TV services
• Operates one of the
most well-known web
■ Since November 2010 wholesaler and retailer P-SAT Kft has been leasing
this 330 square meter building in northern Budapest; the 150 square meter
warehouse in the background also belongs to P-SAT. The company also
COMPANY REPORT
under the name SAT.HU. The company has six employees.
interests in Brazil. 184 TELE-satellite International — The World‘s Largest Digital TV Trade Magazine — 12-01/2012 — www.TELE-satellite.com www.TELE-satellite.com — 12-01/2012 — TELE-satellite International — The World‘s Largest Digital TV Trade Magazine 185
which countries DVB-T2 will actually be ers with integrated 3D TV not add WiFi capability to satellite re-
"My Hobby is
• Optimized complete product
launched. As a matter of fact, nobody newly developed 3D boxes are sched- ceivers? “These boxes are based on the
assortment plus service
• Own receiver line for semi-
Distr
professional applications
knows at this stage because every coun- uled to hit the market in the first quarter Ali 3606 chipset which is particularly
My Occupation"
R
• First provider of OTA-SSU FTA
receivers in the USA
ë
• Offers the smallest LNB in the world
Conquering
try will decide independently whether of 2012. In the previous issue of TELE- fast,” Juraj adds. • Develops first Android hybrid satellite
and IPTV receiver for North America
and how to introduce DVB-T2, and these satellite we presented the stand-alone
R Whol
■ Brian Gohl is
decisions are not always easy to under- 3D converter, whose software will also Thanks to all these Founder
achievements
and PresidentAB-
of SatelliteAV. The
Topolcany
the marketBrian
stand. be used in the AB 3DBox receivers. COM Europe has takencompany
only two years to
distributes
the GLORYSTAR system
Shop
become a significant manufactures
player
and that
as a wholesaler
and
is ac-
The LinkBox series features another The recently introduced AB-COM tively tapping into various product
distributes the
GEOSATpro brand name.
seg-
Serv
ing about boxes we produce for Czech has a very special treat in store: As ex- the key to success and a cornerstone
pay TV provider Skylink, which uses the tremely good-value receivers targeted for a successful expansion path. Even ■ SatelliteAV along with their partner company PowerON can be found in a section
of Roseville’s enormous industrial park near Sacramento, California in the USA.
You can see the tip of a C-band dish mounted on the roof. There are 10 different
C and Ku band antennas installed on the roof ranging in size from 45cm to 3m
Irdeto encryption system.” These receiv- towards the pay TV market, all receivers the company name has turned out to be
covering the entire arc from 58W to 166E.
receiversplus service
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ers are particularly inexpensive, Juraj from this line include CA and a CI mod- wisely chosen: The acronym AB appears
• Optimized complete product assortment says and adds “we’d be ready to offer ule. The truly special feature, however, on all new brand names whenever a new
this box to other content providers using is a USB interface which can be used to products series is launched. This way
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• Offers the smallest LNB in the world
• Own receiver line for semi-professional applications • Develops first Android hybrid satellite and IPTV receiver for North
Irdeto as well.” If you need further proof connect a WiFi dongle, Juraj Masaryk ex- AB-COM is able to grow and prosper for
for AB-COM’s orientation towards future plains. He knows that fully cabled Ether- a long time to come!
• First provider of OTA-SSU FTA receivers in the USA Slovakian receiver manufacturer AB-
COM has found its firm place in the
Central European market within an
by Juraj Masaryk in the year 2002. In
the beginning the business acted as a
wholesaler for satellite components and
alongside and is the official distributor of
all AB-COM Europe products in the com-
pany’s home markets of Slovakia and
America
impressively short time. Based in the it was only in the year 2010 that AB- the Czech Republic.
little-known town of Topolcany, some COM Europe was established as an inde-
R Distr first DVB-T2 receiver,” he hints at some consumer applications you need not look net networks are gradually disappearing
interesting plans for the future. The only further than to the brand new AB 3DBox and that almost every household these
Manager
R Whol
question that still begs an answer is in receiver line which features HD receiv- days has set up a WiFi network. So why
■ Michal Krajcik’s passion which countries DVB-T2 will actually be ers with integrated 3D TV converter. The not add WiFi capability to satellite re-
launched. As a matter of fact, nobody newly developed 3D boxes are sched- ceivers? “These boxes are based on the
R Shop
of design and looks after the and how to introduce DVB-T2, and these satellite we presented the stand-alone
website of AB-COM. decisions are not always easy to under- 3D converter, whose software will also
stand. be used in the AB 3DBox receivers.
Thanks to all these achievements AB-
COM Europe has taken only two years to AB-COM:
R Serv
The LinkBox series features another The recently introduced AB-COM tively tapping into various product seg- • Particularly successful in Central Europe
Guaranteed
• Products for different applications such as 3D and
range of receivers: “Here we are talk- CryptoBox receiver line from AB-COM ments. For Juraj Masaryk, innovation is pay TV
• Focus on cost-efficient product range
ing about boxes we produce for Czech has a very special treat in store: As ex- the key to success and a cornerstone • Products optimised for individual applications
pay TV provider Skylink, which uses the tremely good-value receivers targeted for a successful expansion path. Even
Irdeto encryption system.” These receiv- towards the pay TV market, all receivers the company name has turned out to be
Made in USA
for AB-COM’s orientation towards future plains. He knows that fully cabled Ether- a long time to come! co-owner of Applied Instruments. on the roof are all used by Applied
• Products for different applications such as 3D and pay TV • Products optimised for individual applications Instruments to develop and test their
signal analyzers.
1
■ General Manager Tom Haywood in the showroom with
a selection of products from Applied Instruments. He
www.TELE-audiovision.com/TELE-satellite-1111/appliedinstruments.pdf
TELE-satellite.
2. Pavol Blaho is Sales Manager
Manu
■ Michal Krajcik’s passion
R GM Engineering Sales
COMPANY REPORT Signal Analyzer Manufacturer Applied Instruments, USA
25 Years
should be, as he is the head
Managing Director of AB-COM.
• The power of this company is its robust
1
of design and looks after the signal analyzers
website of AB-COM.
Here he is seen explaining all the
• Company plans worldwide expansion with
its internationally compatible analyzers
Applied
Distr
features of the 3D converter that
• Special test signal generators for receiver
R
manufacturers
Instruments
• Technical customer service an important
highlight of the company
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Tom Scott
Shop
R Serv Haywood Jeff Haas Haywood ■ Applied Instruments leases two suites in this
industrial complex from which digital TV signal
analyzers are produced.
APPLIED INSTRUMENTS
Signal Analyzer Manufacturer, USA www.appliedin.com
Company Details
Engineers in Research & Development | Total Number of Employees
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• The power of this company is its robust signal analyzers • Special test signal generators for receiver manufacturers
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Production Certificates
DVB
• Company plans worldwide expansion with its internationally compati- • Special attention to ergonomic operation
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own brand
Main Products
Cable TV Signal Analyzers, Satellite TV Analyzers, Noise Signal
A small family business has managed son Tom Haywood explains to us where From here the path to satellite signal not all that much different from being to noise testing”, comments Tom Hay- USA and Canada, with only the remain-
Manu
the perfect reason for us to go and pay plied Instruments.” ments Tom Haywood. When his mother, the wife of founder plains to us their product palette: “80% comments Scott Haywood.
R Product Marketing
“CLIK!’ system brochure here in
COMPANY REPORT Fiber Optic Distribution Systems Manufacturer HUBER+SUHNER, Switzerland
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diana, USA, a visit only to find out that The new company originally began The Sat Buddy quickly became known issues, his father decided to leave the signal analyzers, 10% are test genera- But this is what will change in the
Switzerland
Distr Manager
the company is expanding into the in-
ternational market with its products
that are Made in USA.
with three employees, one of whom was
Manager
David Poelstra, a research engineer
that worked together with Doyle Hay-
and loved by North American satellite
installers and over the years was con-
sistently improved and fitted with new
company and sell 50% ownership of the
company to Tom Haywood. The other
50% was sold to Jeff Haas. Both are en-
tors with the remaining 10% made up of
complete systems consisting of signal
generators and signal analyzers.” And
company’s 25th year of operation: “We
are actively looking for competent dis-
tributors in Europe, The Middle East
COMPANY REPORT
Whol Wholesaler and Manufacturer MEGASAT, Germany wood in the first company. In 1990 they features. Scott Haywood, Tom Hay- thusiastic with the opportunity to fur- as far as sales figures go, he tells us, and Asia.” It is critical for Applied In-
Shop
It really is a family-owned business. uct to the market – a cable TV signal company, is a sales manager at Ap- been stable at about US$ 5.5 million partners: “Our products are not throw-
It was founded exactly 25 years ago analyzer that not only was easy to use plied Instruments and tells us about the But the company doesn’t only manu- but for 2012 we are expecting roughly a away products; they are solidly built
Fiber Optics at
Zaina Fuchs
MEGASAT wholesaler and
in 1986 by Doyle Haywood, the father but was also affordable. Over the years newest Buddy version: “It’s the Super facture signal analyzers that are used 10% increase.” and can be repaired if the need were to
• One of the leading fiber optic companies in the world
R Serv
• New CLIK! System for easy installation
of the current General Manager Tom other analyzers appeared. “In order to Buddy 29 and in addition to letting you at the receiving end. An especially in- HUBER+SUHNER ever arise.” Technical customer service
• New market segment that will make coaxial cable
distribution systems obsolete
• Now available: economical alternative with
distribution systems starting with eight users
Haywood. His son Scott Haywood also test long cable lengths, we produced a measure satellite TV signals, it can also teresting highlight is the Noise Power Where will this increase come from?
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is actually quite important when deal- 139
Return Path Test Set”, remembers Gen- be used to install the Wildblue Internet- ing with products like signal analyzers;
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works for the company as a sales man- Ratio testing product that manufactur- Sales Manager Scott Haywood has a
• New CLIK! System easy installation ed, we find out that there’s even more
history behind the company’s founder
cable and a receiver at the other end.
In this way we could check the quality • Now available: economical alternative with distribution systems start-
name.” their products. It consists of a noise
generator that sends its signal to the
quarter of 2011. We are also working
on terrestrial signal analyzers for ATSC
ability and help with technical problems
are excellent reasons why an installer
iPONT, Hungary - 3DTV Where is it, the much-proclaimed heart of Germany? How do you de-
erators for CATV, he quickly founded a
new company: Applied Instruments. His
plied Instruments was there provid-
ing the appropriate signal analyzers.
and the ergonomic products have al-
ways fascinated me”, he reveals, “It’swww.TELE-audiovision.com/TELE-satellite-1109/ipont.pdf
turers and satellite service providers to
simulate rain fade and conduct carrier
until now, 95% of our products have
been shipped to North America, that is
wood referring to his nine production
employees, “Our R&D team consists of
3D
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solution converts 3D
for use with auto-
stereoscopic monitors
Distr
annoying glasses
• Potential for receiver
manufacturers to
Niederlauer
• Compatible with the
■To the left is the
“Allee” shopping mall
variety of manufacturer
Whol
already installed their
3D system. To the right monitor solutions
is the “Allee Corner
Office” building in
which the startup
company iPONT can be
found .
R Serv
right in the centre of Germany.
1
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monitors gineers.”• OnCompatible with inthe admin-variety of manufacturer auto-stereoscopic moni-
gineers and our technical customer service has four en- connectors. Here we see
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him in front of a professional
top of that are three employees distribution cabinet
Production Certificates
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istration as well as two sales managers so that a total of fiber optic splitters. The
own brand CLIK!
Main Products
Connectivity solutions for Radio Frequency, Low Frequency and
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one of iPONT’s “3D without glasses” auto-stereoscopic monitors. “I’m especially interested in1. The
an online calculator thetwo satellite DXer reports”, reveals ready to plow into the international market. The en-
The company that currently has 40 employees operates two other friends and business partners: CTO Andor Pasztor and
offices in Hungary: the software engineers are in Szeged while the that installers Scott,
can use“It shows the enthusiasm CEO Zoltan they Korcsok have in their for headquarters
their hobby.” It’s in front of
in Budapest 2
thusiasm of the engineers and the requirements that
creative team can be found in Bekescsaba. to determine exactly
an enthusiasm that Scott shares one of iPONT’s “3D without glasses” auto-stereoscopic monitors.
andthat that can has be 40
readily seen in two other
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customers have for their signal analyzers provides this
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2. Ervin Farkas takes care of customer service for iPONT’s the would
company’s signal analyzers.
professional customers. components they
2. Diana greets visitors at the
need for a specific
offices in Hungary: the software engineers are in Szeged while the
creative team can be found in Bekescsaba.
reception desk.
company with an excellent chance to grow in the world “In the Heart of
Germany”
andDistr
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■ MEGASAT founder distribution system. “The market over the next 25 years with their robust signal
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professional customers.
3. Camille
lets the Edmonds keeps track of finances and organizes the
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every endpoint.” You can • 80% of distributed products come from
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in-house MEGASAT brand
clikulator.com
The official company name is
b2c Electronic, even though
MEGASAT is used as brand
name vis-à-vis the outside • distribution to the whole of Europe
world.
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expanse of forest for its enormous
First the USA, perfectly withand
this
his own company. He then started as
company:
“WScompo-
keting. “In 2002”, remembers Robby,
it cost efficient for customers in the the US east coast. working there was as a Sales
very Manager.
ence or background, coura- ceivers”, says Robby and then explains to Los Angeles himself. “Since then I go4 SAPRO
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receivers. InWestern
his
four brand names
part of the USA and Canada. Young Robby came to a newgeous world, in thisAfter a few months his father became
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countries
hand is the flagship decision and had at the that a DVB-S2 variant of this receiver back to visit the Atlanta office every two
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satellite reception of English-language under his own label. “This includes 5000 square feet in size but only has
Direct Contact to Sales Manager
programming in the USA is generally dishes as small as 75cm to as large as three employees: Sales Manager Jo-
Republic, not too far from Ostrava.
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• Covers every price segment with its four brand names • In-house design and production (assembly line)
monopolized by DishNetwork and Di- 4.5 meters”, lists Robby, “and in ad- seph Bassala, who Robby can speak to
recTV, Robby looked around at other dition to cables and receivers, all the in Farsi, Shipping Manager Jeff Bynum
2012.” For the HD-Box and Dreamsky only puts out products that meet his requirements. SAPRO where The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland meet.
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analyzer that SAPRO distributes under its own brand name.
produced locally in the USA, can be re- customer orders primarily from
• Successful Young Company with
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exporting his thisdishes
third plant, is Thomson’s
Boiingsat was TV insets.
controlNot Hoawen
long after Chiang
that, to us. These two coun- of Ku-band LNBs looks quite a bit differ- SAPRO s.r.o. SAPRO SK s.r.o.
(Oran, Algeria) Robby got right to work. From Mari- Konská - Podlesí 455 SUPERSAT
of every
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small city near analog satellite
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Čadca
SLOVAKIA
• Manufacturer of Satellite Components • Inexpensive Products Thanks to Efficient Production and Distribution
needed
Slimane Ait Yala: “I with the SMD components
receivers which
100,000 followed they
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that he thereafter
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reason: BYA is not a small ë sons together make for Thomson still existed in France and
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quite an argument that
Dishes from
BYA started off as an assembly line for
Ain El Bia exporting his dishes is Thomson’s TV sets. Not long after that,
(Oran, Algeria) a good move to make. they began assembling analog satellite
Slimane Ait Yala: “I receivers followed shortly thereafter
Algeria
was just at the Canton by digital receivers. “Back then we had
trade show in south-
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90 employees”, remembers Slimane Ait
course, we want to know where but demand has recently taken a strong North African market will pick up quite
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are competitive.” And
there’s still another
reason: BYA is not a small
company; they produce
quite a few other products
ter of 2011 we’ll be coming out with reception hobby, he tests all the products himself and is 1. Alina Proboszcz is responsible for SAPRO’s bookkeeping and is
and thus have plenty of experi-
ence as a manufacturer.
an Android based receiver under thereby able to immediately recognize any weak spots.
ants, is located about 35km east of the
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second largest city in Algeria: Oran with
roughly 1.6 million people. The Port
Arzew harbor is right next to Ain El Bia;
Dreamsky brand name; this will 2. Petr Zwrtek is Sales Manager for The Czech Republic. He is
And this is the first reason why Sli-
mane Ait Yala is confident that the
dishes he manufactures will be suc-
Slimane
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cessful in the export market: “Algeria is
an oil-producing country”, he explains,
ence as a manufacturer. to Indonesia and Thailand”, explains ing that 35% ofbeour LNB production
followed by a DVB-T2 will Middle
receiver in East, 5% to South In this Africa, way 10% he can tobe confident that the production line showing us on the map where Třinec is located: right at the point
“and that means that the energy costs
in Algeria are very low.” He follows right
away with the second reason: “Wages
in Algeria are also very low; the official
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minimum wage is about 100 Euros.”
be delivered to 2012.” For the HD-Box and Dreamsky only puts out productsrest that meet his requirements. SAPRO where The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland meet.
Aside from that, the necessary
■ Slimane Ait Yala is General Manager (PDG: Président Directeur Général) and
of the world.”
RoHS, DVB
Ait Yala
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The 16,000 squaremeter production
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econd largest city in Algeria: Oran with currently passing have good contacts in Brazil.” That along ▼
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5. Service Technician Milan Martynek tests a satellite signal
analyzer that SAPRO distributes under its own brand name.
oughly 1.6 million people. The Port through
Lubomír’s schedule a number is full. With witha the steadily increasing demand in
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varietyof ofstations
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DVB
rzew harbor is right next to Ain El Bia; 4 returns land with Customer Service Manager Ester Vrábelová,
Production Categories who Numerous
Boiingsat’s
remembers Hoawen Chiang. “Two of the
investors have in the meantime moved
tion plant which they used to manu-
facture 240,000 C-band LNBs
Production Facilities
Qin, is still here and is in charge of Pro-
his is where Algeria’s national oil com- scans the bar code of all incoming problem items.
bulent: “We sold our first
The main reason for moving from production facility and
Main Products ë Taiwan to China was obviously the costs. then built a new one for
3
in South America more satellite component manufactur- “In 1996 I was a Production Manager The next expansion
ers. at an LNB manufacturer in Taiwan. But “Back then we started with 30 employ- step took place in 2008:
• In the Works: LNB things didn’t go exactly as I had planned ees and produced 20,000 C-band LNBs “We constructed our third
tional and
Sales. He breaks love down It’s common knowledge how prices for
every month”, he says looking back. In factory this time for produc-
with Two Feed Rings
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1109/eng/sapro.pdf turers was Boiingsat; it has been in exis- founded Boiingsat in Zhuhai, China”, 2002 Boiingsat started a second produc- tion of die-cast housings.” With
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uced domestically. All of these rea- Bia was converted to BYA. Bomare Company:
The industrial city of Birtouta is very
conveniently located: the airport, harbor
and numerous highways are all within
enough: one day it dawned on him that
he could assemble these receivers on
his own production line. Together with
especially proud of our LCD TVs with
integrated DVB-T tuners”, commented
Tewfik Lamrani whose five-member R&D
a new OEM
easy reach. It is an excellent location a South Korean manufacturer that sup- team developed this TV. “Now we also
especially for a company that wants to ported him with not only the components manufacture HD TVs”, says Tewfik and
ë expand its export business. but also the “know-how” in setting up an explains why now is the right time to
Manufacturer
It all started many years ago with assembly line, Ali Boumediene started begin exporting their products: “In the
Birtouta the distribution of satellite receivers. his own production in 2001. Back then 20 past several years we learned how to
(Algiers)
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The founder, Ali Boumediene imported employees assembled digital receivers start a production line.”
receivers from South Korea and sold using the supplied components. Today The old adage holds true: “You learn
them locally. But for him it wasn’t Bomare Company has 120 employees. from your mistakes”; Bomare Company
Right from the start Ali Boumediene has accepted all of the setbacks and over
had a great idea: he chose the brand time has become a professional manu-
In 2005 the European Union entered into an
Manager
name “Stream System” for his line of facturer.
agreement with the Democratic Peoples Republic receiver products. An excellent choice “Now we have the right products and
considering that in today’s IPTV age now we know how to make them”, says
of Algeria to support economic cooperation between
everything revolves around streaming. Tewfik Lamrani, “And now the time has
the two. This agreement provides an interesting But lets get back to the beginning: come to start exporting.” Bomare Com-
in 2003 Ali Boumediene took the next pany is not only going to export their own
opportunity for satellite receiver manufacturers
expansion step. He created his own products such as HD receivers and LCD-
and, in the case of the Algerian Bomare Company, also production line for power supplies and TVs in various sizes from 19” to 47”, but
for TV manufacturers. Actually, Bomare Company produces both products. For 2011 then in 2006 he took one more step by they are now ready to become an OEM or
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investing two million Euros and install- ODM maker for other manufacturers and
Bomare Company has decided to take their products and service capabilities to the ing an SMT line in a new production distributors primarily in Europe.
Tewfik
duction numbers: “From 2001 to 2007 Europe, we provide a high-quality prod-
tion.
petition with imported receivers. But Ali cially critical for the export market: “Five
Shop
Boumediene also managed to find a solu- engineers are directly involved with
tion to this: he simply started a second quality control during production (pre-
assembly line to produce TVs. “We are production) and five additional engineers
Lamrani
OEM, ODM
Saturday).
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COMPANY REPORT Fiber Optic and CATV Manufacturer Prevail, China
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Manager
A recipe for the continued success of a manufacturer is a well-
organized operation. A perfect example of this would have to be
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the Chinese manufacturer Prevail located in Hangzhou, the capital
of the Zhejiang Province which is south of Shanghai. This company
Hangzhou manufactures fiber optic products, CATV components and profes-
sional digital TV modulators and accessories for signal distribution.
The first thing you notice when you visit Prevail is how neat and
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detail are the uniforms that the employees wear. It’s not out of the
ordinary to see workers on an assembly line wear uniforms, but
at Prevail the office workers also wear uniforms. For the visitor it
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plined and organized. And of course the products themselves
would also be associated with this high standard.
To confirm this we paid a visit to the three manufacturing
plants and had a look around; a fourth factory is currently
under construction.
Shop
Necy-xu is General Manager Sales & Marketing and provides
us with a little history about the company: “Prevail was founded
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domestically in China; exports have increased markedly. To
what countries and regions does Prevail export to?
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• Jiuzhou starts HbbTV
boxes for Europe
units in 2011
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major exhibitions in ■
2011, 10 in all
3 4
zhou is very well known by our readers.
Huang Jimmy
The company originated in Sichuan and
has been in existence since 1958. In
2008 they celebrated their 50th birthday
(see TELE-satellite issue 02-03/2008).
In 2009 the company expanded into
HDTV and in 2010 terrestrial TV was
Shop 1 2
on taking a huge step further into the
IPTV market with enormous production
numbers. Huang Wei is Jiuzhou’s Sales
1 2
Director and reveals to us what Jiuzhou
has planned for 2011.
at Prevail. But for 2011 Necy-xu is extremely prefer to tackle this on their own. This is not
building in Shenzhen’s High-Tech Park. The
engineers are here continuously working
excited: “The number of our employees will true for accessories although cable operators such as, at trade shows and in the
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2011, 10 in all
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many other tasks, in charge
contact with customers all over
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can be on the Shanghai Stock Exchange these products. German Deutsch ofwww.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/deu/jiuzhou.pdf
the IPTV boxes‘ development,
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can often million!”
found What? Is he serious? of the previous three rings in the feed.
Spanish in 2012. That’s quite an achievement for such
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at trade shows at the Prevail
French Français www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/fra/jiuzhou.pdf lion. For 2011 we expect a fallback to And then he surprised us for a second For the fourth quarter we’re planning on
Shop numbers. Huang Wei is Jiuzhou’s Sales products require a great deal of installation
Director and reveals to us what Jiuzhou
System brandname. in Columbia and two in Brazil.” This provides production process at Prevail.
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Wei took us on a trip into the past: “The
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New Markets
best for last: “We are currently
also offering a quad tuner
card for DVB-T MPEG-4 recep-
tion!” This particular product
was developed for an Austral-
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ian provider. “The quad tuner
card is a huge seller in regions
with a large DVB-T offering.”
R New Markets
Tevii – while being young of age – has already Once again, Tevii has waited
worked up a solid reputation for its PC cards and for the right moment. Up until
very recently DVB-T had not
USB boxes and is now in the progress of launching been fully rolled out in many
a new range for new markets. Matthias Liu is the countries, and the regions with
more than four DVB-T frequen-
founder of Tevii and the company’s top-scoring cies had been few and scat-
sales director. He reveals some future plans in tered.
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gut feeling is telling him. “At
To start with, Matthias Liu scratch and the first item on Matthias Liu can truly be proud used wisely. Deciding on the
the beginning of 2011 we will
gives us a brief account of our to-do list was the develop- of what he has been able to right time is the key to eco-
launch our first fully-fledged
where he comes from: “Up ment of our own products. It achieve in such a short period nomic success.
conventional receiver!” It will
until 2006 I was employed was only in the following year, of time. But what exactly is
be called B600 and will sport
as sales manager for a major 2007, that we were able to gen- Tevii all about? A closer look at the Tevii
a DVB-S2 tuner, Linux operat-
company in the satellite indus- erate a modest turnover.” In product range lends additional
ing system, PVR functionality,
try. When this company was case you’re curious about the “We have always focused on support to that theory. When
USB and Ethernet interfaces
taken over by another player exact figure: it was 250,000 PC cards for satellite reception. the company was established
and – of course – HDMI, even
Matthias
I took the decision to become US$ in 2007. Tevii has come And for laptop users our range in 2007 it offered two prod-
though two scart euroconnec-
self-employed.” Some of his a long way since and expects includes USB boxes as well,” ucts: the S400 DVB-S PC card
tors will guarantee compatibil-
former colleagues were equally sales reaching 2.2 million US$ Matthias Liu explains. Inciden- and the S600 USB box for use
ity with older TV sets as well.
impressed with his envisaged in 2010 and even 3 million US$ tally, Matthias himself has no with laptop computers. “Both
CI and CA slots will round off
business strategy and so they the year after. Talk about rock- engineering background, but products came with a tuner
the package. What made Tevii
decided to jump on board solid business! Obviously, staff a dependable gut feeling for sourced from Sharp, which was
expand from the PC card seg-
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ment to the receiver market?
total workforce of only eight so that “today we have 28 each product we sit down and Serit at the beginning of 2008.”
“It’s actually quite simple,”
people,” Matthias recalls on employees, a whopping 18 evaluate whether expected Since then the product desig-
Matthias Liu replies. “PC
his walk down memory lane. of which are engineers in sales will justify – and ulti- nations have changed to S420
cards are products for a niche
“It’s never easy to start from Research and Development.” mately pay for – development and S630. When the DVB-S
market and now that we have
costs,” he explains. It comes era slowly came to an end
achieved a rock-solid reputa-
TEVII Company Details as now surprise, then, that and DVB-S2 was just around
tion in that niche market it’s
PC Card & Receiver Manufacturer, Taiwan www.tevii.com the R&D department is the the corner Tevii launched suc-
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This does not mean, how-
Production Certificates manufacturers in Taiwan as And – wouldn’t you know it –
ever, that the PC card and USB
Liu
RoHS
well in Shenzen in mainland the Tevii S470 was introduced
Production Categories
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‘band’. All of the data is linked together
and you can reach almost any informa-
To start with, Matthias Liu scratch and the first item on Matthias Liu can truly be proud used wisely. Deciding on the
user-friendly. “But above all I want to
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gives us a brief account of our to-do list was the develop- of what he has been able to right time is the key to eco-
onto Google Maps. You can zoom into and out of the map with the footprints matching each
individual map. Satbeams has created an electronic version of the footprint of every satellite. their footprint overlaps with footprints of
Professional users can license the data and then use the data on their own website. other satellites.” So Alexander is think-
ing of the best way to overlay multiple
in 2006 and after few months of hesita- towards satellite DXers, in other words footprints on the worlds map which would
tion he decided to implement this idea. towards hobbyists. He implemented the make it easy to see what satellites cover
where he comes from: “Up ment of our own products. It achieve in such a short period nomic success.
“In the Fall of 2007 I contracted several solution that satellite DXers could click the same area.
talented programmers who helped me on their location via Google Maps and
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develop the necessary software as well then enter in realistic reception results. He sees the future of Satbeams with
as electronically convert the satellite But he wasn’t satisfied with the results specialised applications. “Interested
footprints”, he explains. In the middle of and decided to redesign the website. In companies could license the footprint
until 2006 I was employed was only in the following year, of time. But what exactly is
2008 the web site went online with its July 2009 the new version of Satbeams data from me”, says Alexander Derjugin,
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first version. Initially, Alexander wanted went live. “with the monthly licensing fee the foot-
to use the domain name “satcoverage” print updates are locked in.”
but a friend suggested that “satbeams” Now almost every satellite footprint
would be better. “That name is short, from around the world was digitized and What kind of companies could use his
as sales manager for a major 2007, that we were able to gen- Tevii all about? A closer look at the Tevii
easy to remember and gets right to the could be projected onto Google Maps. services? “First and foremost would be
point”, he says. “Dozens of volunteers help me keep Internet-via-Satellite providers”, com-
all of the satellite data up-to-date”, he ments Alexander Derjugin, “Satbeam’s
At first Alexander Derjugin wanted to says. So in addition to satellite technical first customers came from this sector.
gear his web- details and footprints all of the associ- The footprint data would also be interest-
Alexander
company in the satellite indus- erate a modest turnover.” In product range lends additional
site more ated transponder data is also displayed. ing for uplink stations, for satellite pro-
viders and also for SNG operators who
Now he’s in the process of need to find the proper footprint for their
making his website more VSAT systems.”
user-friendly. “I am focused
try. When this company was case you’re curious about the “We have always focused on support to that theory. When
on ‘usability’ to improve Alexander Derjugin discovered an
interesting market segment with Sat-
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explains, “you can search beams. A website geared specifically
by channel name or your towards the satellite professionals seems
Brussels address and filter the to be a very good idea!
■ Alexander Derjugin, founder and operator of
taken over by another player exact figure: it was 250,000 PC cards for satellite reception. the company was established
Alexander Derjugin has set some lofty goals for himself. the satbeams website. In the lobby of a hotel in
Brussels, Belgium, he uses his laptop to explain
He is the founder and operator of the satbeams.com the functionality of satbeams.com.
website the main purpose of which is to reach the
professionals. That’s a rather ambitious goal so we in satellite reception. “My first satellite
I took the decision to become US$ in 2007. Tevii has come And for laptop users our range in 2007 it offered two prod-
system consisted of an 80cm antenna
wanted to find out from him personally how he intends
that I used back then to receive SIRIUS
to reach it. We met up with him in Brussels, Belgium, the
Derjugin
at 4.8 east and HOTBIRD at 13 east”,
city he calls home. he explains. Not long after that, he
expanded his system to 100cm.
self-employed.” Some of his a long way since and expects includes USB boxes as well,” ucts: the S400 DVB-S PC card
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“I’m originally from Moscow. I worked Managed Web Service consultant. technology. As his colleagues and friends
there as an IT manager for a big ‘Fast also learned of his interest they began
former colleagues were equally sales reaching 2.2 million US$ Matthias Liu explains. Inciden- and the S600 USB box for use
Moving Consumer Goods’ company. The Working in another country is a big asking him more and more questions
company transferred me with my family challenge and it was very important related to satellite reception. One thing
to their European headquarters in Brus- for Alexander to setup his first satel- led to another and he eventually became
sels back in 2001.” lite dish to receive Russian programs! a satellite specialist.
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Kurt Olesen is the smart brain behind The new SmartWi has made a quan- considerably faster and much more
Kruså SmartWi. He founded the company in tum leap, which can be clearly seen responsive. But there is more.
(Padborg) 2005 and when we visited him for the even from the outside. Kurt Olesen’s
the R&D department is theHerethe corner Tevii launched suc- Provider Market
first time in 2007 he was riding a gigan- son Jens Glad is responsible for technol- “The built-in antenna is now arranged
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transmitting data from a pay TV provider’s subscription card exhibition we will launch the second gen- technical gadget. time,” according to Jens Olesen. Models
Average Turnover (Previous, This, Next Year Estimates) eration SmartWi,” Kurt Olesen explains that are currently shipped are not acti-
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single SmartWi. TV wherever you like – and a smart idea like that deserves a
proper name too: smart Wifi, or SmartWi in short.
unit and are then able to watch pay TV
on a second TV using an additional card
which is connected to the main device
thing is the faster processor and the new
program memory, which has doubled in
capacity from the previous version.” This
tion were mainly sold to end customer,
and Kurt Olesen is determined to enter
uncharted territory in this area too. The
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Denmark, right across the border from Germany, hosts
SmartWi. Three flagpoles proudly carry SmartWi flags
and catch the attention of passers-by.
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Production Categories
OEM, ODM China. “The trick is to come up in 2009 just when the whole
that coax cable could be a profitable SmartWi was introduced as part of Main Products
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too: a power supply unit which is required to lite dish to receive Russian programs! a satellite specialist.
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of the most renowned quality manufactures of
marketing receivers under its own label. Europe”, comments Sanjeev Jain. He
the market there are a number of dif- of the day, even this requirement was around the new production facilities. The
ferent electrolytic capacitors with dif- not enough to guarantee the quality new company has been up and running
signal distribution. He tells us what it‘s all about. fering product lives. Less expensive SPAUN demanded. for two years now. „We‘re in a position
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of Jinhua in the eastern Chinese province ing actually takes place. Jeffrey Zhao which hosts an outstanding technical
be able offer the SmartWi under viders leave these customers in the dark manifest: „Slovak provider SATRO is
of Zhejiang. With a population of around has the answer: “Our manufacturing university,” Jeffrey Zhao explains.
made by
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by Chinese standards. the beginning both administration and BOXSAM’s pride and joy are four SMT
production where at the same place, lines for assembling circuit boards with
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sales to content providers and network rently we are in the process of setting up Panasonic,” Jeffrey Zhao tells on a tour
operators. He tells us that back in 2004 a second manufacturing hall with some around the hall. Naturally, all SMT lines
– the first year of receiver production – 40,000 square meters, which should be are located in a clean room which can
BOXSAM can easily be considered an
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a few months ago, today
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03/2008.
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in Germany’s
Aluo-sat
Luo has named his company Aluo-sat
for a simple reason: In the Cantonese
dialect spoken in southern China an ‘a’
Knows Everybody!
is often prefixed to the first name of a
person. So Luo becomes Aluo.
Originally, Luo comes from Sichuan in
China’s southwest. He studied electri-
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a company producing electronic com-
Somebody active in the satellite field in China can
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zhou City in the northwest. Among other
hardly get around meeting Luo Shi Gang sooner or things, his first employer also manufac-
later. Not only because he’s been distributing TELE- tured satellite equipment.
Luo experienced genuine satellite
satellite in China for many years, but also because he
Black Forest
reception for the first time when he
is a high-profile figure in many other satellite areas received signals from EKRAN at 99°
East, which transmitted on the UHF
as well. Since China is entering the DTH age in 2009
now is a good time for visiting Luo Shi Gang in his
office in Shenzhen.
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he was hooked to satellite reception. He soon started to write kept rising all the time and his work also
articles for the weekly ‘Electronics Newspaper’ which at that involved meeting more and more satel-
time was the only available publication on the topic of satellite lite insiders. Finally, in 1995 he set up his
own business: “Together with my wife I
founded Aluo-sat in Shenzhen in 1995.”
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competitive. surveillance (e.g.- AWACS planes) which
What exactly does MFC produce ? Scott caused problems to many more C-band
refers to one of MFC’s more popular prod- dishes. This surveillance increased sharply
uct lines, “Our series of C-band bandpass after the 9/11 attacks and it seemed as
filters are used on C-band receive dishes though every C-band dish in the US was
throughout the world. These filters are being affected, along with many other
Jakarta’s
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receiver brand: “I found a manufacturer How do the connectors get into the housing? The protection. With larger housings, this level of protec-
“F” connectors are screwed into the punched out Switzerland, Austria,
an antenna shop and when satellite reception ideas into reality.” In addition to the improved
Power
Carl Fahrenkrug isSupply Units Made by
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began at the end of the eighties, Marcel Hof- customer service, in particular the after-sales
holes.
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Microwave Filter
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use the network camera as a security device. outside. On this picture we can see
thing a specialised satellite dealer needs,” manual or adapt the on-screen menu to the products. Some of these will already be
your hands the company Smart Electronic explains Peter Löble. local language.” After all, Smart lives by its available by the time this issue of TELE-
will only have been in existence for less
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stationary.
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03/2008.
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found in extreme southwestern Germany. The Spaun was only an OEM manufacturer for other roof of their office building. Both of
corporate identity.”
them operate Spaun as a team.
founder of the company, that today has nearly German firms. In 1980 supply line amplifiers for
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too: a power supply
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would raise the signal-to-noise ratio. “I con- Spaun as he shows us the outside walls made
structed an amplifier board that was installed in of aluminum: “For many years we were a refer-
the indoor antennas supplied by a large manu- ence point for the manufacturer of these walls.”
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Flavio Pairol,
Brazil
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■ Hardly visible from the road: Flavio
Pairol’s 3-meter satellite antenna in
Sao Jose dos Campos, province of
Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Flavio Pairol had his first encounter States and in order to watch US channels his patience until he was able to buy his
with satellite reception back in 1984 in in Mexico they set up large satellite dish- first mesh antenna in 1993: “I remember
Mexico. “At the time I was employed by es in their housing areas.” This is when that it set me back 100 US dollars, but
large multi-national corporation Philips Flavio Pairol caught his first glimpse of at least that amount also bought me an
which was in the process of setting up channels such as CNN and Playboy via LNB and a receiver.” With this equipment
a production plant for TV sets. Some satellite. For him, one thing was for sure: he was able to receive channels broad-
members of staff in charge of the con- “I want to watch that at home, too!” cast from the recently launched BRASIL-
struction project were from the United Nonetheless, Flavio Pairol had to test SAT – which, unfortunately, did not carry
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CNN or the Playboy channel. BRASILSAT
transmitted signals with linear polarisa-
tion, but in 1995 Flavio Pairol observed
that some satellites also provide circular
signals. Not one to run away from a chal-
lenge he wanted to receive those signals
as well and began to experiment.
One day he accidentally held a screw-
driver right in front of the feed in a
precisely upright position when all of a
sudden the extremely weak signal of a
circular channel turned into a perfect pic-
ture. Flavio Pairol had discovered how to
receive circular signals. “Rather than us-
ing the usual teflon disc – like everybody
else – a piece of metal in perpendicular
position to the feed worked just as well.”
One of the most circular-happy sat-
ellites was EXPRESS from Russia, and
since Flavio Pairol had got the knack of
it Russian emigrants all over the place
heard through the grapevine that there
was a fellow around who would be able
to bring Russian TV into their Brazilian
living rooms. “I began to offer suitable
LNBFs for this group of people and, if re-
quired, I even took care of installation.”
By 2003 EXPRESS 14°W was wobbling
to an extent that reception with standard
antennas had become all but impossible.
“So I went about constructing a two-axis
control mechanism using two actuators.
This way it was possible to follow all
wobbles of the satellite.” At first it was
necessary to readjust the dish manually,
but Flavio Pairol eventually equipped his
invention with a fully automatic control
system. “I imported those controls from
the USA.” At the time you had to invest
around 2000 US dollars for such state-of-
the-art equipment. Naturally, most peo-
ple could not afford to spend that amount
of money. “In 2006 all this came to an
end anyway, since the EXPRESS satellite
was not used any longer.”
What followed then was the Internet,
and with it the whole world at your fin-
gertips, so to speak. The fascination of
receiving satellite channels from far-
away countries gave way to the possibil-
ity of receiving TV from around the globe
via IPTV. “Admittedly, I’ve always wanted
to receive CNN and the Playboy channel,
but to be honest, I hardly ever watched
them.”
After all his experiments with Russian
satellite channels Flavio Pairol had be-
come an avid follower of Russian TV. “I
remember the time of the Cold War, and
it never ceases to amaze me that today I
can watch channels from a country that
was considered the communist enemy
of the western world for so many years.
Back in that time, Russia seemed cor-
doned off from the outside world.” Flavio
Pairol frequently watches repeats of pro-
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■ Flavio’s second dish is a 2.6-meter
mesh antenna, which currently also
points towards EXPRESS at 11° W.
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Tenerife
Flavio
Sao Jose dos Campos (SP)
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Campinas (SP)
Juan Carlos
Santiago
Lasmotos
Oscar Campos Buenos Aires
Santiago
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Amsterdam
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Sunke Rainer Schulz and Berndt
lichheim Rosenberger, Tröbitz
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Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
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USA DX-Ralf Ralf Sunke, Emlichheim, Germany
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Benni
Marcos Eduardo Bernardini, Jundiaí (SP)
Brazil DXer Daryoush, Mehdi, Saeed, Davood, Milad
Iran
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Laszlo Toth, Püspökladany
Hungary Jang Lee Jang Lee, Gangwon
Korea
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Ken Wong
Ken Wong, Hongkong
Hongkong Keito, Takao Keito Takahashi and Takao Kameda, Tokyo
Japan
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Ponny Germany Siddharth
Rainer Schulz and Berndt Rosenberger, Tröbitz Siddharth Gautam, New Delhi
India
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Pepsi
Pepsi, Mengyang, Sichuan, China
China Astra Fan Cahit Nuri Or, Adapazari
Turkey
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Jiri
Jiri Vanek, Jablonec nad Nisou
Czech Satheesan India
Satheesan Puzhakkara, Thiruvananthapuram
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Hakan
Hakan Kasli, Antalya
Turkey Stone ShiToy, Beijing
China
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Yahya
Yahya, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Roy Roy Carman, London
UK
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Vincent
Vincent, Jakarta
Indonesia Applesat Applesat, Beijing
China
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SATELLITE
UPLINK
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STATIONS IN
THE WORLD BT
CASTOR
Burum
CBC
Madley Netherlands ▼
Cologne
UK ► ◄ Germany
ESPN ► SES ASTRA ► ◄ MEDIA BROADCAST
Bristol, USA Luxembourg Usingen, Germany
PTS
Taipei
SHENZHEN TV ► ◄ Taiwan
Shenzhen
China
◄ Nivalod da Silva
Speedcast ► São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil ◄ TV Bandeirantes
Campinas (São Paulo) ◄ TELEMEDIA
Brazil Johannesburg
South Africa
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Speedcast
Sao Paulo
Brazil
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ESPN
Bristol
USA
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São Paulo
Brazil
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TELE-audiovision
These Companies Started Their International
DXANTENNA ASTRA
1987 1987
MASPRO SHARP
1988 1989
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TOPFIELD MTI
2001 2001
HUMAX ARION
2001 2001
NDS DREAM
2002 2002
KAON SAMSUNG
2003 2003
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SVEC CABSAT
2003 2004
JONSA
2004
JIUZHOU CHANGHONG
2004 2006
Years Ago
Orkney Wireless Museum
High up in Scotland, on
the Orkney island, James
MacDonald manages a small
museum dealing with the
history of radio. He published
a book about his museum
and also tells the story how
television finally arrived at
this remote island.
"An Orkney Wireless
Museum" by James
Cover page of TELE-satellite 06-07/2002
MacDonald
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TELE-audiovision HISTORY TELE-audiovision in 1993
Years Ago
Mobile Antenna
Seemann introduced this
semi automatic antenna
for mobile homes.
Travelling it is folded.
At destination it is
erected to a predefined
elevation, then it is
automatically fine-tuning
azimuth with autofocus.
The correct elevation
can be found on a map,
Cover page of TELE-satellite 06-07/2002 which Seemann adds to
the package.
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TELE-audiovision HISTORY TELE-audiovision in 2003
Years Ago
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TEST REPORT
Mediamaster 260 S
lites. Later the NOKIA Navi Screen display fraction of a second. There are also three tooth, folders can be set up for their quick
can be activated with the push of a button high-resolution video games at your dis- and uncomplicated access and display on the
to choose between all channels or just FTA posal. screen.
channels. The scan of an 80-transponder
W
hy must a digital set top receiver tooth mode and the software download. On a manual transponder scan with or without in the background. The end of the program
always be in the shape of a the rear panel two Scart connectors link the NIT and also the ability to manipulate the you are watching will simply end a little later
four-cornered box? NOKIA has receiver to a TV and VCR. Digital audio (S/ video, audio and PCR PID’s. This is no prob- than planned.
proven with the unique design of the PDIF) for a Dolby Digital system is available lem for the 260 S.
new Mediamaster 260 S that it doesn’t on an RCA jack. If you want to use the 260 S But what if you absolutely want to get
always have to be that way. The 260 with a stereo system, you simply need to use Once the desired satellites have been back to a live transmission? This is also no
S is not all that big and so you would the two additional RCA outputs (audio L/R). read, the activated Navi Bars can be used problem. Simply fast-forward through the
guess that what goes on inside the box New receiver software can be uploaded via to continue working. These Navi Bars may unwanted parts of the recording until you
is typical of all receivers. That this idea the serial interface or via satellite. Unfortu- take a little getting used to at first, but after get back to the live transmission. Previ-
is completely false can be seen simply nately, the 260 S is not compatible with the a few minutes you will realize that they are ously recorded programs can be protected,
by taking a quick look at the features of up-to-date SatcoDX data. The LNB signal is much more practical and faster than going left unprotected or set so that it can only
this receiver. At first you will discover routed to a standard “F” connector. NOKIA through the menus within menus. The be viewed with a PIN code. In this way,
a normal digital receiver with 3000 included a noiseless fan so that the hard parameters for the type of TV and the digital important recordings cannot accidentally be
channels. Another look will reveal the drive can keep a cool head without disturbing audio format (PCM or AC-3), among other recorded over or deleted. If a protected pro-
80GB hard drive that is good for up to 80 the user. The silver-colored remote control things, can be set here. In the “Control” gram is no longer needed, it can be moved
hours of recordings. And it is not only doesn’t only stand out because of its elegant folder, channels can be moved, renamed or into the unprotected folder so that it can be
video and audio that can be recorded appearance but also because of its ergo- deleted. Popular channels can wander into
on the hard drive but also digital photos nomic configuration. Every single button user-defined Favorites lists for quick recall
from your PC or from a mobile phone’s can be easily reached with your thumb. The at a later time.
Conclusion
camera. How is this done? Via USB? icons for the individual functions are clearly
No, the NOKIA handles this with the recognizable and easy to read. Channel switching times are quite fast at
wireless Bluetooth technology. 0.5 seconds. An Info bar appears momen- Equipped with a sensitive tuner, 3000
Everyday Use
tarily at the bottom edge of the screen that channels on 28 up-to-date preprogrammed
As we mentioned, the modern looking, identifies the channel number, provider, cur- satellites, an 80 GB hard drive, Bluetooth
silver-colored cabinet looks very inconspicu- If the 260 S is turned on for the first time, rent time, current and upcoming program technology and Dolby Digital, the tiny NOKIA
ous. This allows it to fit in with almost any it responds with the language menu. After running times and the channel status (FTA Mediamaster 260 S definitely belongs to the
room environment. There are only two the desired language has been selected from or encrypted). A second push of the Info high-end receiver class. With so many fea-
buttons on its slanted front panel: channel a total of 13, the antenna menu appears. button displays brief programming informa- tures the question on everyone’s mind would
up/down and standby. The front panel can The receiver can be installed with a single, tion for current and upcoming programs. If undoubtedly be “how easy would it be to use
be flipped open to reveal one slot for a CA multifeed (Mini DiSEqC, 2 or 4 LNB’s) or more information is needed on a current this receiver?” The NOKIA Navi Bars help to
module (for all known encryption systems) DiSEqC motorized system. The motor can program or if you want to know what’s going make the operation of this receiver very easy.
and another slot for the SmartCard for the be a so-called SatScan or a normal DiSEqC up to seven days in advance, simply have a Even a beginner should be able to get the
integrated Conax card reader. Two LED’s in motor. The widely used USALS protocol is look at the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). hang of it very quickly. The very well written
the center indicate not only the receiver’s unfortunately not supported. The local oscil- This first-class designed electronic TV guide user manual will hardly be needed. The only
operational mode but also the return signals lator frequencies for all C-band and Ku-band magazine gives you a much deeper look into features missing are SatcoDX compatibility
of the remote control, any faults, the Blue- LNB’s are supported. If necessary the LNB what is available on satellite TV. The 260 and an S-VHS output.
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the world's largest
digital tv magazine
is also the world's
oldest magazine
in the industry
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