Self-adjustment of a satellite dish to receive HOTBIRD. Self-tuning a satellite dish on HotBird (continued) How to set up channels on a hotbird

Using an example, let's look at setting up a Euston 5000PVR receiver for a group of HotBird 13E satellites for the city of Moscow. Geographical coordinates of Moscow: latitude: 55°45 s. w. longitude: 37°37 in. d.

This group of satellites is located in Moscow at an azimuth of 208.81 degrees, and open space in this direction will be required to receive them. There should not be any shading objects in the form of houses, trees, pillars on the path. If there are obstacles nearby, then you need to calculate whether their height will be significant to create an obstacle to the signal, based on the distance to the obstacle and the satellite elevation angle of 23.17 degrees.

To configure, we need a universal Ku band converter, top scores reception is achieved using the Euston U3 converter, among other inexpensive universal converters. I have tested the operation of these converters in practice for several years; over the years, I have not noticed any problems with them, nor fluctuations in the signal level that would require replacing the converter itself.

A satellite antenna is also required, based on the broadcast coverage maps of this satellite http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/europe.html, the optimal offset antenna for the city of Moscow is 0.6-0.9 meters in size. To receive a signal taking into account weather conditions, it is recommended to choose a satellite dish with a gain margin, that is, an offset antenna of 0.9 meters will be optimal. It is best to use an aluminum or fiberglass antenna, which is lightweight and less susceptible to corrosion than steel.

The antenna is supplied with a wall mount, with which the antenna is installed. To secure the fastening, you will need anchors; based on personal experience, when attaching to a concrete (or brick) structure, it is better to use anchor bolts with a nut measuring 120x10mm.

You will also need a high-frequency cable and two F-connectors to connect it. If the cable length is 10-50 meters, then you can use an inexpensive RG-6 cable with a characteristic impedance of 75 Ohms.

After purchasing all these elements and a Euston 5000PVR digital satellite receiver, which will allow you to watch more channels from satellites, you can begin installing and configuring the system.

Installation is not labor-intensive, although if you are experiencing this for the first time, you may think the opposite. First you need to select an open space in the direction of the southwest where the antenna will be installed, fulfilling the conditions specified at the beginning of the article and preferably with the shortest distance to the installation site of the receiver. This may be a wall of a house, a concrete balcony frame, a suitable roof structure, or another structure that can support the antenna to accommodate the maximum wind load. After choosing the location for installing the antenna, you need to rigidly attach the wall mount to it using anchors, which should be installed perpendicular to the ground.

After this, assemble the satellite dish with extreme care to prevent the appearance of dents on the antenna mirror, which reduce the antenna's gain. Install the Euston U3 universal converter on it with the feed facing the antenna, the cable connector should face down. Connect the high-frequency cable using the F-connector, which is put on it without soldering, to the converter. Then you need to install the antenna on the holder and fix the mount so that it is possible to rotate the antenna left, right, up and down by the corresponding edge of the antenna, but the antenna itself does not move arbitrarily.

Next, we connect the other end of the high-frequency cable with the F-connector attached to the “IF IN” tuner input of the Euston 5000PVR receiver, and connect the receiver to the TV with a “SCART-SCART” cable. After that, turn on the TV, switch it to “AV” mode and turn on the receiver. How to turn on the receiver and quick setup“Quick Setup” can be read in the user manual for the Euston 5000PVR receiver.

After these manipulations, to tune to a group of HotBird 13E satellites in the receiver you need to set the parameters of a strong transponder, for example, you can select 11034 V 27500 - 3/4, where 11034 is the frequency in megahertz, V is vertical polarization, 27500 is the symbol rate, 3 /4 – error correction code. This can be done by entering the “Installation/Single Search” menu, where we select the name of the satellite Hotbird 1/2/3/4/6 in the “Satellite” field; for a hint, the remote control buttons with which the selection is made are displayed at the bottom of the menu. Then we go to setting up the converter in the “LNB Settings” submenu, where we indicate in “LNB Type” - “Universal”, “22K” - does not turn on when selecting a universal converter, “DiSEqC1.0” - “Disable”, “DiSEqC1.1 ” – “Disable”, “Positioner” – “Off”, “Polar.” – “Auto”, “Tone” – “On”, press the “Menu” button and confirm the selection “OK”. Then select the transponder number in the “TP Number” field – “17/109”, which corresponds to a frequency of 11034 megahertz, channel scanning type “Open” – “No”, which will allow you to scan all channels, “Channel search” – “TV + radio” , “Search mode” – “Scan by preset.”

After setting these settings, we proceed to searching for a satellite. First, you need to use a compass to direct the antenna in an azimuth of 208 degrees, and using the markings on the antenna mount, set the tilt angle to 23 degrees. If the antenna does not have a scale for the angle of inclination, then it can be set using a protractor or protractor. Next, while monitoring the level of the “Quality” scale on the TV, you need to slowly turn the antenna to the left (right), literally one degree at a time, until a green bar appears. If, when turning the antenna to the left (right), you do not achieve the appearance of a green stripe, and the azimuth is indicated correctly, then you need to move the antenna up (down) by one degree and repeat the search. After the strip appears, you need to smoothly turn the antenna to the left (right) to achieve the maximum possible level of the “Quality” scale, which will be displayed as a percentage. Next, we carefully fix the antenna mount, which allowed it to be moved to the left (right) and, tracking the level of the “Quality” scale, we move the antenna up (down) to the maximum value, which, ultimately, we also fix. After making these settings, an increase in the signal level will also be achieved by rotating the converter around the axis of the holder until it reaches the maximum value, which also needs to be fixed.

When the antenna is configured to the maximum signal level from HotBird satellites, it is necessary to scan the channels. To do this, in the same menu, go to the “Search” line and press the “OK” button on the remote control, as a result of which scanning information will be displayed. After scanning, you need to save its results. If, as a result of viewing, there are channels with a picture that crumbles into squares, then you can adjust the antenna according to the parameters of these channels (weak transponder), which is performed in the same way as searching for a satellite using a strong transponder, only with the parameters of the weak transponder, which can be seen in advance by clicking the “Info” button.

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I’ll say right away that the installation of ONLY an offset fixed antenna is being considered, and not a direct focus or motorized one. And yet, it is possible that no matter how hard you try, you may not be able to install and configure the antenna yourself. Then you will have to invite a professional installer. What is the difference between installing and configuring the system “by eye” and professional installation? Almost nothing. With the exception of a more accurate initial calculation (which allows significant time savings), the mounting system and the principle of antenna tuning are the same.

Warning!!! Warning!!! All work related to heights and electricity is life-threatening!!! If anything causes the slightest concern, do not take risks, trust the professionals!!! You perform independent installation at your own peril and risk!!! In any case, remember about safety precautions and that all dangerous work at height is carried out only by professionals with proven safety equipment!!!

List of basic concepts.

TV satellite- a spacecraft located in geostationary orbit of the Earth and sending television signal to a certain territory of the Earth via a transponder. All satellites are located in the equatorial plane, so they are at the same latitude, but differ in longitude. In addition to the name, they also have a longitude designation. For example, Amos 4W means that the satellite is called Amos and is located at 4 degrees west longitude (W is West). Hotbird 13E is a satellite of Hotbird, located at 13 degrees east longitude (E is East). Based on the fact that satellites are “fixed” at certain points in orbit, they also have certain coverage areas of the Earth.

Transponder- a transceiver located on the satellite. It is characterized by the width and direction of the sent beam and the broadcast frequency. Broadcasting is carried out in two main bands - C-Band and Ku-Band. Mostly American and Russian satellites broadcast in the C band (4 GHz), and European satellites broadcast in the Ku band (10.700-12.750 GHz). Broadcasting is carried out in linear or circular polarization. Which in turn differ into vertical (V) and horizontal (H) for linear polarization and left (L) and right (R) for circular polarization. When they say “signal from transponder 11766H,” they mean a transponder broadcasting at a frequency of 11766 MHz with horizontal polarization. There are from several to dozens of transponders on a satellite.

Satellite antenna- main element satellite system subscriber to receive a signal from the satellite. To put it in simple words, the antenna “collects” the weak reflected satellite signal over its entire surface and focuses it to a specific point where the converter is installed. The most common antennas are direct focus and offset. Direct focus ones are a parabolic mirror with a focus at the geometric center, while offset ones have a shifted focus (below the geometric center of the antenna). Accordingly, the converter for a direct-focus antenna is installed in the center, while for an offset antenna it is shifted to the bottom. Most widespread in ordinary users We received offset antennas. They are cheap, easy to install and configure. Antennas are produced various diameters and from various materials. The material is usually either aluminum alloy or steel. There are non-rotating antennas (rigidly fixed) and antennas with an actuator (motor suspension). The motorized suspension rotates the antenna at specified angles and allows you to receive signals from a huge number of satellites in the field of view. Setting up the latter is not very easy for a beginner. The antenna size is selected individually, depending on the signal strength needed to view the satellite. The antenna diameter must be selected with some margin, since precipitation (heavy rain, snow) creates significant interference with the satellite signal. This is especially true for the Ku-band. But there is no need to go to extremes - if an antenna with a diameter of 0.9 m is enough, it is not at all necessary to buy a 1.5 m antenna - it weighs more and its area is more exposed to wind.

Converter- a device designed to receive a satellite signal reflected from an antenna and installed on a corresponding holder at the focus of the antenna. The main purpose of the converter is to convert the frequency of the received satellite signal (for example, for the Ku-band it is from 10.7 to 12.75 GHz) to an intermediate one (900 - 2150 MHz), at which the attenuation of the signal transmitted in the cable will be less. Since the power of the received satellite signal is very low, the second important task of the converter is to amplify it to an acceptable level for the receiving path of the receiver. Since any converter introduces its own level of noise into the signal, but is also low-noise, it is also called LNB (Low Noise Block). Converters can be designed to operate in linear or circular polarization and are selected depending on which polarization the satellite is broadcasting in (for example, popular NTV+ packages are broadcast in circular polarization and a universal linear polarization converter, despite the name “universal”, is not suitable for reception). If the converter is universal, it switches to the specified polarization with a voltage of 13/18 V supplied by the receiver. 13 V - vertical polarization, 18 V - horizontal. One more nuance: converters come with 1 output, 2 outputs, 4 outputs, 8 outputs. Based on how many independent viewing points will be installed, a converter with the appropriate number of outputs must be installed, since all converter outputs are independent.

Multifeed- holder for additional converter. Since the satellites are located in geostationary orbit relatively close to each other (by certain standards), it is possible to simultaneously receive a signal on one antenna using a multifeed from several nearby satellites. A classic example is 3 satellites (Hotbird 13E, Sirius 4.8E, Amos 4W) received on 1 fixed antenna. As a rule, a converter configured for Sirius 4.8E is installed on the main (focal) antenna holder, a converter is installed on the 1st multifeed for Hotbird 13E, and a converter for Amos 4W is installed on the 2nd multifeed.

Disek (DiseqC) is a device that switches a signal from several converters to 1 cable. Since the receiver can only receive a signal from one satellite at a time, the converter corresponding to this satellite must be connected to the receiver. This is exactly what the disek does - it connects the currently needed converter to the receiver. There are different discs, designed to work according to a specific protocol. The DiseqC 1.0 protocol is unidirectional and is used when the number of converters is no more than 4. DiseqC 2.0 is the same, only bidirectional and compatible with 1.0. DiseqC 1.1 is used to connect more converters. Protocol 1.2 is used to control the positioner.

A coaxial cable is connected to the inputs and output of the disk via F-connectors. I think there is no need to talk about connectors and cables - everything is clear here. However, the cable must have a characteristic impedance of 75 Ohms, be made of high-quality materials that can withstand severe temperature changes and have a good shielding braid. The material of the core is steel, copper, copper-plated steel - it’s clear that it’s unlikely to work out better.

Antenna bracket- a simple metal holder that is attached to the wall (usually) and to which the antenna is attached. It must be made as securely as possible so that the wind does not tear off the antenna.

Satellite receiver- a device that receives a satellite signal from a converter and outputs it to the TV in the form of a familiar picture with sound :) Choosing a receiver is the most difficult task when choosing a satellite system. Receivers come in both open uncoded channels (FTA) and encoded ones, with card readers, with slots for additional decoding modules, with an emulator, with various video outputs, with hard drive and other useful and not so useful functions. Here, as they say, there is something for every preference and every budget. There is one important point: today satellite broadcasting in HD format is being actively put into operation (video high resolution) and MPEG4. Receivers that support these formats are usually much more expensive than regular ones. Therefore, before purchasing a satellite system, you need to decide what content you will watch and what kind of receiver you need for this. Cheap receivers are usually no different high quality image and sound, great functionality and fast channel switching. Although there are exceptions. A separate nuance is the emulator in the receiver. As its name suggests, the emulator is designed to software emulate the operation of a smart card. What is it for? A huge number of channels from different satellites are protected by encodings. There are different encodings - Viaccess, Seca, Irdeto, Nagravision, Biss, etc. For example, some package of channels in Biss encoding is broadcast and you want to watch it (the antenna is tuned to the desired satellite), but you do not have a smart card. Then look for a software emulator in your receiver (usually this is listed in undocumented capabilities) and turn it on. Enter the channel's access keys, and if everything is in order, watch it. As a rule, emulators in modern receivers support several encodings. Another application of the emulator is a phenomenon popularly called “sharing” or “card sharing”. Yes, and also, when choosing a receiver, you should pay attention to the availability and regularity of the output software. In other words, firmware. New firmware, as a rule, removes errors that occur, adds parameters for satellites, transponders, new codes for the emulator, etc.

What will be used and what were the selection criteria:

Offset antenna 0.95m, produced in Kharkov. Painted steel. For receiving signals from Amos 4W, Sirius 4.8E, Hotbird 13E.

Offset antenna 0.85m, produced in Kharkov. Painted steel. To receive a signal from Eutelsat W4 36E.

Receiver Openbox X-810. Firstly, Openbox has the most powerful technical support (new firmware comes out almost every couple of weeks), secondly, excellent picture quality, thirdly, a built-in emulator, fourthly, LanComBox support (for fans of “sharing”).

Three universal linear polarization converters SINGLE TITANIUM TSX 0.2dB. Declared low noise level.

One circular polarization converter SINGLE Circular INVERTO IDLP-40SCIRCL for Eutelsat W4 36E (NTV+).

Two multifeeds.

Two antenna brackets.

Disc signal switch from 4 converters into 1 cable connected to the receiver.

Coaxial antenna cable, characteristic impedance 75 Ohm, coil 100m.

10 antenna screw-on F-connectors.

6 anchor bolts "under the nut" 8x72, washers, nuts and lock washers.

Plastic self-tightening ties.

Steel cable with clamps for fastening to it antenna cable and lowering him from the roof.

Plastic box for disc.

Lanсombox is a device for sharing (anyone who wants can search for the term “card sharing” with any search engine).

Installation.

The antenna must be installed in the line of sight to the south. Direct means that there should be no obstacles in front of the antenna in the form of houses, trees, etc. It is for this reason that the most optimal places to install antennas are balconies and roofs. Since my windows are on the ground floor and are not directed to the south, it was decided to install the antennas on the roof. Fortunately, the roof of my typical 9-story panel house is flat, thereby making installation easier (if free access to an antenna with a converter number greater than 1 after installing it on the bracket, see below *). What was needed on the roof besides the antennas and their mounts:

Hammer with drills with pobedit tips. The diameter of the drill is chosen slightly smaller than the diameter of the anchor bolt. Much less is not possible - the anchor will not fit into the wall. Any more - it will “lobble” and it will not be possible to tighten it properly.
- Phillips screwdriver.
- Socket wrench 10.
- Socket wrench 13.
- Adjustable wrench.
- Hammer.
- Paper cutter (for stripping cables for connectors).
- Wire cutters.
- Receiver with remote control.
- Small TV.
- 220V with extension cord for 3 sockets.

The most interesting questions are where to point the antennas? How to determine the direction? How to set up antennas without a satellite finder (a device for setting up satellite dishes costs from $400)? Since in my case it was decided to make the adjustment “by eye,” I determined the direction logically simply - I just looked at where the antennas on the neighboring roof were pointing and turned mine in the same direction.

An antenna with 3 converters - definitely Sirius, Hotbird, Amos - we have a lot of these and installers mainly install them. Looking at the neighboring houses, you can find many of them and they are all directed in the same direction. That is why I had no doubts. To the left of it with one converter - probably NTVshnaya - we also have enough of those. If you don’t have such guidelines, then the situation is worse. You need to determine the south direction and try to point the antenna there. Once again, an indispensable condition is that in front of the antenna there should under no circumstances be any visible obstacles in the direction of the satellite!!! Among other things, in a situation where the antenna is installed under someone’s balconies or canopies, make sure that streams of water or snow from the top canopy do not fall directly on your antenna. This does not bode well for the reception.

It is to this elevator shaft that I decided to attach my antennas:

It’s inconspicuous, of course, on the roof, but this is not a European-quality renovation of the apartment. I determined the installation location, marked the holes for the brackets, drilled them with a hammer drill, hammered the anchors inside and secured the brackets (I didn’t photograph the further steps, so almost all the photos will be from already installed systems). I won’t go into detail about fixing the brackets; I think that everything is clear about this, the work is mechanical. Still, if someone doesn’t know what an anchor bolt is, I’ll show you what it looks like:

It consists of a glass and a bolt located inside it. The bolt has a thread for a nut on one side and a thickening cone on the other. Exactly as in the figure, from left to right, carefully, so as not to damage the thread under the nut, it is driven into the drilled hole. I recommend loosening the nut, but not unscrewing it completely, otherwise the bolt risks completely falling inside the hole and then you won’t be able to get it out. The same applies to putting a bracket on the bolts (the nuts will still have to be removed) - make sure that the bolts do not fall inside the glass, I recommend that before putting the bracket on, pull them towards you as much as possible or tighten them a little with a nut - so that the cone fits a little into the glass and the bolts do not wobble . The glass should be flush with the wall, and the thread with the nut should be outside the hole. The principle of operation of an anchor bolt is as follows: when the nut begins to be tightened with a wrench, it pulls the bolt inside the glass outward due to the thread. The cone located at the end of the bolt enters the glass and expands it as much as possible inside the hole. As a result, tearing such a bolt out of the wall is far from a trivial task. That is why it is recommended to hang the bracket on self-wedging anchor bolts, and not on screws with plastic dowels. However, the choice of fastening is a personal matter for everyone. The only thing is, if you still choose anchors, look at their quality, in particular the material and thickness of the glass. Because the anchors are made too flimsily and will hold accordingly.

When installing on a balcony, you can even drill through the wall and thread threaded rods of the appropriate length through it (these are sold in stores). They are secured on both sides with nuts.

Back to the installation.

The first was to set up an antenna with 3 converters for Sirius, Hotbird, Amos, the second was for Eutelsat 36E. At first the brackets were screwed to screw anchor bolts, later I changed them to nut ones. The screw ones turned out to be unreliable. The photo shows the first unsuccessful attempts in the form of remaining holes. By that time, the brackets were also repainted to enhance the original paint:

In the photo above, the antenna is already assembled, with converters, cable, etc. Initially, the antenna was simply assembled, hung on a bracket, and the converters and cable were attached only later. I simply had a thin metal cable that was extra, so I threaded it through the antenna mount and screwed it to the elevator shaft post in case the wind tore out the anchors, so that the antenna would not fall off the roof. In fact, this is practically unrealistic, but so be it, that’s what I thought. To adjust the antenna in the vertical and horizontal planes, you need to tighten the mount so that the antenna does not change its tilt on its own, but at the same time it can be moved in the planes with some effort. These nuts are not tightened much until final adjustment:

An unclamped left screw allows you to adjust the antenna in a vertical plane, 2 unclamped right screws allow you to rotate the antenna relative to the bracket in a horizontal plane.

Next, both multifeeds are put on the central holder of the antenna converter, converters are inserted into all holders, and everything is tightened so that the converters in the multifeeds can be rotated with some effort in all planes (the cables to the converters are connected later). The photo below shows what multifeeds are and how they are attached:

After this, the setup process begins. A piece of cable a couple of meters long is screwed to the central converter using an F-connector, the second end of the cable is screwed to the receiver. From some site I have pictures of what an F-connector is and how to screw it onto a cable correctly. Here they are:

The receiver is connected to the TV, only after that the 220V power is turned on. An important point - when screwing the F-connector onto the cable, you must carefully ensure that the thin conductors of the cable shielding do not short-circuit with the central core, otherwise the receiver can be damaged!!!

I turn on the TV, receiver, go to the Installation-Search for channels menu. In the list of satellites on the left, I select Sirius 2/Ku 4.8E - it is to this satellite that the rigidly fixed central converter will be configured. From the menu on the right I select:

LNBP: On (turn on converter power)

LNBP Type: Universal ( universal type converter, according to the ones I bought)

LNBP Freq: 10600/9750 (indicated on converters)

22Khz: Auto (signal to switch the disk, I leave it like that)

DISEqC: None (I leave it this way, since the signal is connected directly and not through a disk)

Next, using the yellow button on the remote control, I go to the Transponder submenu and select the transponder on which I will search for a signal (I advise you to write out in advance several transponders selected from satellites with different polarizations and REALLY WORKING free-to-air channels (FTA). The list can be found at the links below. I decided for myself tune to the following transponders:
Satellite Transponder Channel for visual inspection
Sirius 4.8E 11766 H Novy Kanal, 5 Kanal (Ukraine)
Sirius 4.8E 11996 H Russia Today
Sirius 4.8E 12073 H Inter+
Sirius 4.8E 12245 V Europe by Satellite
Hotbird 13E 10971 H 3 Channel
Hotbird 13E 11034 V RTR Planeta
Hotbird 13E 11411 H Adjara TV
Hotbird 13E 11766 V Rai Uno
Hotbird 13E 12207 H Fashion TV Europe
Amos 4W 10722 H K1, 1+1, Kino
Amos 4W 10759 H Telekanal STB, Tonis, MTV Ukraine
Amos 4W 10925 V Russia Today
Eutelsat W4 36E 11727 L Gameplay TV, Ru TV
Eutelsat W4 36E 12322 R NTV Plus Infokanal

For example, in my case, to begin with, it will be a 11766H transponder, broadcasting at a frequency of 11766 MHz with horizontal polarization. For convenience, the signal quality can be displayed on Full Screen Info button. I will be guided by the lower “Quality” scale:

What do we see in this photo? A bleak picture - signal quality - 0! Actually, what should you expect? The antenna is still “looking” towards the satellite very approximately.

Next comes the most difficult moment, which requires a lot of endurance - this is tuning the antenna in planes. Why is a shutter speed necessary - literally a few millimeters, and there will be no signal. It’s not that it will be bad, but it won’t exist at all! The setup is as follows - you need to install the antenna in some vertical position, in my position it was approximately like this:

After this, you need to very, very smoothly rotate the antenna in the horizontal direction and at the same time carefully look at the quality scale, first in one direction, and if the scale does not change from 0, then in the other. When it is discovered that the quality scale has increased to at least 10-15 - this is already the first success, you can stop and take a rest :) If you cannot find a signal in the entire horizontal plane, you need to slightly change the vertical angle of the antenna and start moving again in the horizontal plane until appearance of the signal. When at least some signal is found: now you need to try to move the antenna even more smoothly left and right and achieve the maximum level of signal quality. Having achieved this, you need to try to achieve an even larger signal by very smoothly moving the antenna up and down. After this, you can try to slightly rotate the converter around its axis in the holder (there are marks on the converter for this purpose):

The maximum signal can be achieved ONLY by combining all these adjustments. Another nuance - if you cannot find a signal under any conditions, and you have double-checked everything, including the receiver settings, 100 times, it makes sense to try another converter, perhaps this one is faulty. I get the maximum signal level that I can get:

It would seem that you can calm down and tighten all the adjustment screws? No matter how it is! After all, the adjustment was made for a transponder broadcasting in horizontal polarization (there is a letter H in the picture at the end of the 2nd term), but you also need to configure some transponder in vertical (V) polarization:

In my case, turning the converter in the holder counterclockwise helped to achieve better signal quality in vertical polarization.

After this, you can scan the transponders (look in the documentation with your receiver for how to do this) and visually see whether the channels are received and whether they correspond to the selected satellite:

When the signals in horizontal and vertical polarization are at their maximum that can be pulled out, it is necessary to tighten all the adjusting nuts that are not fully tightened. And there is one unpleasant moment - when you tighten the nut, the antenna slightly changes its direction, and the signal quality can noticeably decrease! So you also need to tighten it very carefully. Everything, the antenna and the first converter are configured. I turn off the receiver from the socket, wind the cable from the central converter to the converter on the left (to the one on the multifeed, if you look at the antenna from the front), turn everything on, select Hotbird 13E in the menu, the same menu settings on the right as for Sirius, select the working one transponder and trying to set the maximum signal quality. Only this time I’m not adjusting the antenna, but the converter itself on the multifeed. It can move in all planes relative to the antenna focus - left, right, up, down, forward, backward:

All nuts are tightened when the signal is maximum. I don’t forget to check in both polarizations. I scan Hotbird's transponders and visually check some free channels.

I turn everything off again, twist the cable to the 3rd converter, turn everything on, select Amos 4w and configure it. Everything is the same. After this, the setup of the first antenna can be considered complete.

Second antenna. Which I am going to configure on Eutelsat W4 36E (NTV+). It’s simpler here - there’s only one converter. Moreover, since it is circularly polarized, it is not very important how it will be deployed inside the holder. It is best to have the cable facing down so that sediment does not accumulate on it:

Accordingly, you need to adjust the antenna in the horizontal and vertical planes. I turn everything off and reconnect the cable to this converter. The settings according to the purchased converter are as follows:

I set up the second antenna, check the antenna in both polarizations on different transponders. Since the converter is designed for circular polarization, they are checked not for H and V, but for L and R (left and right).

That's all. You can turn everything off. Now you need to switch the signal through the disk. It looks something like this:

My disc has 1 output to the receiver, designated REC, and 4 inputs for converters, called 1,2,3,4. I connect the converters like this:

The connection is simple - a piece of cable is connected to each converter and connected to the corresponding input of the disk. If you install one antenna with 1 converter, then you don’t need a disc. If there is one antenna for 2 converters and the disk has 2 free ports, it’s okay. The disk is installed not far from the antennas and, preferably, is placed in a waterproof box (I bought it at an electrical goods store) so that precipitation does not fall on it:

Holes for ventilation are desirable in the bottom of the disc box. Sharp angles of cable bends are not allowed! The F-connectors on the converters are closed either with the included caps or with heat-shrinkable tubing:

By the way, in the above photo you can see the distances between the converters and their angles of inclination. On the right is the antenna aimed at Eutelsat W4.

I configure the disk drive protocol (in my case 1.0) and the distribution of converters according to the inputs (ports) of the disk drive in the receiver menu:

The pictures show which converters are assigned to which inputs (ports) of the disk (to which satellite). 0/12V: On only for LanComBox. If you don’t have it, then you don’t need to turn on 12V. I save the changes, check if all the disk inputs are working (that is, if all configured satellites have a signal).

Someone may have a question: why not immediately connect all the converters to the disk, register all the inputs and configure the antennas? The answer is simple - if the disk is really not working, you will waste a LOT of time and nerves trying to set up a signal that cannot be found by definition. Among other things, without a disc you can quickly determine whether the converter you bought is working.

I tighten the cables with ties so that nothing dangles. All that remains is to loosely attach the cable to the cable, lower the cable down and tighten it. Install a cable in the apartment, connect the receiver, TV and watch satellite TV

Here's what I ended up with on the roof:

*- If there is no access to the antenna after installing it on the bracket:

when there is only one converter on the antenna, everything is clear, nothing complicated - it is fixed rigidly on the antenna, the antenna is hung outside the window (or somewhere else) on a bracket, and is adjusted in the vertical and horizontal planes all from the same window (return to the warning in beginning of the instructions!!!). What should you do if you need to configure 1 additional converter (or more) on the multifeed? At the dacha, I did this: I screwed the bracket to an old high cabinet, put the assembled antenna on it, placed the whole structure in front of a wide open window and set it up that way. By the way, a curious moment - with the very first turn on, with approximate antenna tilts, without additional settings, I received a quality level on Sirius of more than 70%! In a word, I set up all 3 converters in this form, carefully clamped everything, hung the bracket outside the window and hung the antenna with the already configured converters on it. All that remains is to adjust it in planes.

An important point when installing satellite antennas at high altitude: in addition to safety precautions and insuring yourself first, when hanging the antenna on a bracket or mast, always insure the antenna as well. Just imagine what an antenna from above can do to the head of a random passerby or to the body of an expensive BMW :)

Another thing many people recommend is grounding antennas installed on the roof, but some installers are ardent opponents of this. I'm inclined to conclude that grounding the antenna still won't hurt.

And finally:

List of the most popular channels according to the information I found today from the trinity Hotbird, Sirius, Amos (be prepared for the fact that some rotation and coding of channels may occur from time to time):

Ukrainian channels (Sirius satellite)

Inter+, Enter–Musical, Enter–Film, One-on-one*, Channel 5, Rada, Glas, Star TV Ukr, UBC, OCK, Tisa 1

Ukrainian channels (Amos satellite)

1+1, 1+1international*, 1+1-cinema, Tonis, Kiev, M1, M1-international*, O-TV, MTV Ukraine, K-1, K-2, KTM, channel 7, 24-news, Megasport*, STB, Music Box UA

Russian channels (Hot Bird satellite)

ORT international, RTR-Planeta, Euro News in Russian, CNL Christian Satellite - the first Christian channel in Russian, Russian music channel

Russian-language channels (Sirius satellite)

1 Baltic Music Channel, TV Center, TV5-Latvian Channel, Romantika-1*, Romantika-2*, Travel (travel)*, Department Store

Russian-language channels (Hot Bird)

RTR-Planet, RTR-Sport, ORT-international, Russian music channel, RBC TV, R1, TBN Russia, Ajara TV - Adjara television channel, news and the latest films in Russian, National TV of Armenia - Armenian television channel, Euro News - 24-hour news channel in Russian, CNL Christian Satellite TV Channel - the first Christian channel in Russian, Caspio Net - Kazakh TV channel of Khabar Agency CJSC, Caspio Net carries out 24-hour news broadcasting with hourly blocks in three languages: English, Kazakh and Russian, Lider TV, AZE-TV of Azerbaijan - films in Russian.

English speaking channels (Hot Bird)

Euronews, CNN, BBC, Russia Today, Jetix*, Supreme Master, Word Network, MRTV, Gog TV, Gospel Channel, I"m on TV, Get Green Card TV, Al Jazeera English, Pentagon Channel, The Prophetic Word, Denaro TV , TBN, The Church Channel, JCTV, Smile of a Child, Inspiration Network, Daystar TV, MTA International, EWTN, DW, Bloomberg, Dub Sports, Real Madrid TV, Words of Peace, Caspio.net, 3ABN, TCT, VoA ( Voice of America), Rainbow, The Spirit Word, Cool TV, Luxe TV, Derby Race TV, Jame-Jam Network, Jame-Jam Network 2, Europe by Satellite, Love World, Nile TV, Hope Channel

Sports (Hot Bird)

Planet Sport, Prima, Rai Sport Sat, Dub Sports Channel, *, AB Moteurs*, Action*, Motors TV*, Sailing Channel*, English Premiere League*, Equida Outlist*, GlobalDraw Greyhounds, Equida*, ESPN Classic Sport*, Real Madrid TV

Cartoons (Hot Bird)

Baby TV* - for the youngest, Jetix*, AJ - Children's Channel, Mangas*, Super RTL, Smile of a Child, MI TV, Boomerang*, Children's - for the youngest, Berbere TV*

Music channels (Hot Bird):

RU TV, Mezzo (Muzik)*, MCM Europe*, Music Box Russia, Deejay TV, Viva Polska, 102.5 Hit Channel, 123 SAT, Magic, Countdown, Music Box Italia, Video Italia, Onyx, Khalifa TV, Gay TV, Krisma TV

Erotic: (Hot Bird, Sirius, Amos)

Hustler TV*,Blue Hustler TV*, Sexy Sat 1, Sexy Sat 2, Sexy Sat 3, Eurotic TV, Eurotic Plus, Eurotic Dreams, E-Sat TV, Arab Girls, Supreme Master TV, Sexy Arab, G Point, Gay TV , Top Sexy TV, Free Sex Sat, Free Sex Zone, Sensuality, 4sexTV, All sex, AAA sex channel, Xstream TV, Full-X 4Free, Hot Love, Hot Chili, MCT (6 channel, XXX, encoded), (Red Licht (5 ch., XXX, encoded), SexView (14 ch., XXX, encoded)

Fashion: (Hot Bird)

Fashion, Fashion men, World Fashion, TV Moda

News: (Hot Bird)

Vesti, 24 News, Euro News, Fox News, BBC World, NBC Europe, EBS, World Net Europe, Bloomberg TV Europe, DW TV, Nile News, Canal 24 Horas, Rai News 24, Al Jazeera, Al Arabia, Khalifa News

German channels:(Hot Bird)

4 Fun TV, Euronews, Vox, Das Vierte, ZDF, EWTN, ARD Das Erste, DW, RTL2, Super RTL, Arte, Bloomberg, Words of Peace, SF Info, Europe by Satellite, Terra Nova, Luxe TV

French channels:(Hot Bird)

MTA International, Euronews, Meteo Express, Home Shopping, Demain, MTV France*, Boomerang*, TV5 Monde FBS, TV5 Monde Europe, France 24, BFM TV, EWTN, NRJ 12, Arte, Best of Shopping, NT1, La Locale, Words of Peace, Gulli, Mezzo, Europe 2, Luxe TV, Europe by Satellite, Direct 8, TV8 Mont Blanc, Nile TV, 3A Telesud, Liberty TV, JET, KTO, Walf TV

Spanish channels:(Hot Bird)

Euronews, Bethel TV, Arcoiris TV, Enlace TBN Europa, EWTN Europe, TVE, Canal 24 Horas, TVE, International, Words of Peace, Europe by Satellite

Italian channels:(Hot Bird)

Administra.it, All TV, Arte & Atre, Blu, Calabria Channel, Camera dei Deputati, Canale 10, Canale 5, Canale Italia, Canale 8, Carpe Diem, Cartomanzia Lotto, Ceramicanda, Challenger TV, Cinquestelle TV, Coming Soon TV, Cortona Notizie, Count Down TV, Diva Futura Channel, Diva Futura Live, Diva Futura Plus, Elite Shopping TV, E-TV Emilia Romagna, Euroconference, Euronews, Europe by Satellite, Expo Club, Family Life TV, Forte Rosso Sat, Free Channel , Future Sat, GBR, Gioielli D"Anna, Italia 1, Italia Channel, Italiamia, Italiani nel mondo Channel, Italiasat, Italy & Italy, Jolly Sat, Julie Channel, La 9, Lazio Channel, Libera, Libera, Magic TV, Mare TV, MediaShopping, Mediatel, Mediolanum Channel, Mediterraneo Sat 1, Mediterraneo Sat 2, Milano TV Sat, Motori TV, Music Box Italia, Napoli International, Napoli Mia, Napoli TLA, Nessuno TV, New TV, Nostradamus, Nova mosaic, Oasi TV , Odeon Sat, People TV, Planet Italia, Play TV, Puglia Channel, Punto Sat, Puntoshop, Radio Italia TV, Radio TV, RAI Doc, RAI Due, RAI Edu 1, RAI Edu 2, RAI Futura, RAI Med, RAI Nettuno Sat Due, RAI Nettuno Sat Uno, RAI News 24, RAI Sport Satellite, RAI Tre, RAI Uno, RAI Utile, Rete 4, Rete Oro Sat, Rete Capri, Roma Sat, Roma Uno, RTB International, RTL 102.5 TV, S 24 , Sardegna Uno Sat, Sat 8, Sat 9, Sat 2000, Senato Italiano, Sensuality, SET, Sicilia Channel, Sicilia International, Sixty Nine, Sky Meteo 24, Sky Meteo 24, active, Sky Meteo 24 active, Sky On Air, Sky TG 24, active In primo piano, Sky TG 24 active mosaic, Sky TG 24 active, Scienza, Sky TG 24 active Sport, Sportitalia, Star Sat, StarMarket, Studio 100 Sat, Studio Europa, Taxi Channel, TBM, TBN Italia, Tele A, Tele A piu Sat, Tele Padre Pio, TeleCampione, Telecolore, TelefortuneSat, Telelombardia, Telemarket, Telemarket 2, Telenord, Telepace, Teletirreno, Tiziana Sat, Tiziana Sat 2, Toscana Channel, TR 2 Sat, Trentino TV, TRSP, TV 7 Lombardia, TV Koper Capodistria, TV Moda, TVA Vicenza, UnoSat, Varese Sat, Veneto, Venice Channel, VideoBergamo, Videolina, Videolook Channel Italy, Vip TV, Words of Peace, Xex

Polish channels:(Hot Bird)

4 Fun TV, Baby TV*, Edusat, Europe by Satellite, ITV, Mango 24, Podroze TV, Polonia 1, Polsat 2, Polsat Zdrowie i uroda, Tele 5, TMT, TV Biznes, TV Polonia, TV Puls, TVN Gra, TVP Kultura, Viva polska

Arabic channels:(Hot Bird)

123 Sat, 2M Maroc, Abu Dhabi TV Europe, Al Aqariya TV, Al Arabiya, Al Baghdadia, Al Fayhaa TV, Al Forat Network, Al Hayat, Al Hiwar TV, Al Jazeera Channel, Al Jazeera Children's Channel, Al Jazeera Documentary , Al Jazeera Mobasher, Al Masriyah, Al Mustakillah TV, Al Ordoniyah, Alalam News Channel, AldiyarSat, Alhurra Europe, Al-Iraqiya TV, Alkawthar TV, Almaghribya, Alsharqiya TV, Al-Zahra TV, ANB, ANN, Arab 69, Arrabia , Arriyadiya, Assadissa, Canal Algerie, Dubai Sports Channel 2, Dubai TV Europe, Galaxy Sat TV, Infinity, Iqraa, Ishtar TV, Jamahirya Satellite Channel, Kuwait Space Channel, MBC Maghreb Al-Arabia, Medi 1 Sat, Miracle, Mlive, MTA International, Nile News, NourSat, Oman TV Satellite, PTV, Qatar TV, Salaam TV, Sama Dubai, Sat 7, Saudi Arabian TV 1 Satellite, Shahrazad, Sharjah TV, Spirit Channel, Strike, Sudan TV, Syria Satellite Channel, Thalitha TV, The Healing Channel, Tunis 7, TVM Europe, TVM Middle East, Victor Chandler, VoA TV, Words of Peace, Yemen Satellite TV

Indian channels:(Hot Bird)

TRT Tamil, Ceylon TV, AsiaNet, Maharishi Open University

National channels:(Hot Bird)

Armenia - National TV of Armenia. Bangladesh - ATN Bangla. Bulgaria - TV Bulgaria. Holland - BVN TV. Greece - OTE, Magic Peiraia, ERT SAT, Extra Channel, Tele Asty, Alpha TV. Georgia - Ajara TV. India - Maharishi Open University. China -CCTV. Korea - Arirang TV. Kurdistan - KurdSat. Macedonia - MKTV Sat. Poland - TV Polonia, TVN. Romania -TV Romania International, Pro TV International. Thailand -Thai TV. Yugoslavia -TV Montenegro, BK Sat, RTS Sat.

*-channel can be received if there is an emulator in the receiver, but not guaranteed. The remaining channels are open (FTA).

Good luck in choosing and using satellite systems :)

HotBird is a European satellite with a large number of foreign programs. Hotbird can be connected to watch Italian, Armenian, Arabic, French, Polish, Portuguese, African, and Middle Eastern channels.

Acceptance is made for a set of equipment:

• Satellite dish 90-120cm.
• Linear converter.
• Cable.

Channels without a subscription fee (open) are consistently received on 90cm dishes. Encoded paid foreign programs work on 120-140cm antennas (Sky Italia, NOVA, Polsat, Bis TV France). This data is for Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as nearby regions. See the Hotbird coverage map for the antenna size for your region.

Instructions for setting up an antenna for the Hotbird satellite yourself

1. Determining the possibility of satellite reception

We determine the direction of the satellite using a program on the Internet or using a compass. First option: go to the GEONAMES website (DISHPOINTER), select the name of the satellite (Eutelsat Hotbird 13B/13C/13E). We enter the exact address and look at the map. The satellite's direction will be shown with a colored line. We check whether the windows face in the right direction, and check for obstacles in the reception path.

Performing the compass procedure: find the south mark and count 24 degrees west to the “204” mark (the south pointer corresponds to 180 degrees + 24 degrees to the Hotbird satellite). The satellite signal is coming in this direction. We check for interference on the reception path.

If there is no signal from the windows or walls of the building, a satellite dish is connected to the roof. The cable is routed through the façade or low-current riser.

Attention! Only a specialist, after visiting and measuring the signal, guarantees satellite reception! The cost of the service is 1000 ₽.

For independent measurements, we use an attachment with a scale of level and quality.

2. Equipment assembly, satellite orientation.

We carry out the procedure using a receiver with a TV or an antenna tuning device. The device makes the work easier, since there is no need to carry the TV with the set-top box to the installation site. The device shows the strength and power of the signal, there is a sound indicator. But there are some peculiarities: the device does not determine which satellite it has received, so after receiving the maximum values ​​​​from the device, we check the channels on the receiver.

In both options, first set the satellite parameters in the receiver:

• Name Eutelsat Hotbird 13B/13C/13E.
• Transponder (frequency): 12322MHz, polarization: H, bit rate: 27500, error correction: 3/4.
• Disek - off. 22KHz - off.
• Converter settings (only if required): upper local oscillator 10600 MHz, lower local oscillator 9750 MHz.

The transponder can be selected from the general list of frequencies for a given satellite, or through the section " Manual search". We will have 2 scales on the screen: signal level and quality. It is important for us to fill both scales to the maximum values, but not less than 60-70%. Full list of channels and frequencies of the Hotbird satellite.

3. Setting up the Hotbird satellite dish

Before performing the work, we find data on the elevation and azimuth of the desired region (if the required city is not in the list, we use the program for calculating SATCALC):

• We set the dish according to the elevation and azimuth of your region (Moscow and the region, elevation angle 208, azimuth 23).
• We turn the converter to the -15.8 mark ° , so that the value is on top.
• We set the antenna mirror vertically with a slight downward inclination.
• Slowly move the antenna 1-2mm left and right, wait a few seconds, look at the filling of the scales. If the signal does not appear, then change the location of the antenna (up and down), continue to move left and right. We repeat the procedure until we reach the maximum values ​​in two scales, but not less than 60-70%.
• Fix the antenna, tighten the bolts

If for some reason you are unable to set up the Hotbird dish, or the antenna has stopped working, contact Spectrum TV installers +7 962 963 31 08.

HotBird antenna tuning experts: challenge Moscow and region

Antenna technicians perform the following types of repair work:

• Setting up a satellite dish.
• Replacing the converter.
• Cable repair or replacement.
• Connecting additional TVs.
• Setting up a satellite set-top box.
• Replacing the antenna mirror.
• Reinstalling the system.
• Strengthening the support.
• Replacing connectors.
• Receiver firmware.

The cost of setting up HotBird is 2500 ₽!

Prices for components:

• Converter 1 output - 490 ₽.
• Cable - 35 ₽ per meter.
• Antenna 90cm - 1590 ₽.
• Antenna 120cm - 5600
• Lightning protection - 490

Spectr TV installers have significant experience and specialized technical education. A guarantee is provided for work and equipment.

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  Arthur
• In the company since 2010. Specialization: repair, configuration, installation of satellite systems

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  Alexander
• In the company since 2006. Specialization: repair, configuration, installation of satellite and terrestrial systems

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  Sergey
• In the company since 2004. Specialization: repair, configuration, installation of TV systems. Cellular. Internet.

Antenna setup Astra 19 + Hotbird 13

The combination consists of two satellites - Astra 19 and Hotbird 13. The satellites are located close, so they can be connected to one antenna. Astra 19 - viewing German, French programs. HotBird - Italian, Polish, Arabic, African, Asian TV channels.

Equipment required:

• Satellite dish 1.2m-1.4m.
• Converter linear polarization, 1 output - 2 pcs.
• Multifeed - 1 piece.
• Disc switch for 2 - 1 pc.

The multifeed is a holder for the second converter. The standard configuration of the plate requires one mount. When connecting an antenna to several satellites, a multifeed is used.

A disk switch is a device that will switch power between two converters (two satellites). If a channel from the Hotbird satellite is selected, then power is supplied to the corresponding converter.

Tuning procedure for a 120cm antenna:

• We assemble and install the plate on the bracket.
• In the central focus we connect the converter to Astra 19, since the signal from this satellite is weaker.
• We assemble and install the multifeed according to the instructions. We place the multifeed on the left (antenna in front of the tuner).
• We adjust the distance between the center of the Astra 19 converter and the center of the Hotbird converter to 83mm.
• Installation of the disk: we take 2 cables from the converters, connect a cable from Astra 19 to 1 input of the disk, and from Hotbird to the second. Output (out) to the receiver.
• We connect the receiver to the antenna and to the TV, display the menu on the screen.
• We set the operating frequency of the Astra satellite in the set-top box: transponder (frequency): 12,545, polarization H, flow rate 22,000, error correction 5/6.
• We have 2 scales: level and quality; we will use them to adjust the antenna.
• We unscrew the Astra converter to the -10.3 mark, the Hotbird converter to the -15.8 mark, the values ​​​​should be on top.
• Slowly move the antenna left and right, wait a couple of seconds, check that the scales on the set-top box are full. If the signal does not appear, change the location of the antenna (up and down).
• We repeat the procedure until the scales are filled. They must be filled at least 60-70%.
• We configure the Astra 19 satellite channels on the receiver. If all channels are found and work stably, then we begin to configure the disk switch.
• In the disk settings section, set the switch function to “enable”.
• Let's go to settings. The version must match the one written on the device body.
• We set the same inputs that we used during the connection. They can be designated either by numbers - 1,2, or by letters A, B.
• At the first entrance is Astra, at the second is Hotbird.
• Setting up channels on Hotbird. If there is no signal or it is weak. Move the Hotbird converter left and right and check again.
• We fix the antenna and tighten the bolts.

Antenna setup for 3 satellites Amos 4 + Sirius 5 (Astra 4W) + HotBird 13

The combination consists of 3 satellites: Amos 4W, HotBird 13E, Sirius 4.9E (new name for the Astra 4A satellite). Hotbird - European channels, programs from Asian and African countries. With Amos and Sirius - channels in Ukrainian.

Equipment required:

• Satellite dish 120-140cm.
• Converter linear polarization 1 output - 3 pcs.
• Multifeed - 2 pcs.
• Disc switch for 4 - 1 piece

Multifeeds are additional holders for converters. The standard configuration of a satellite dish includes 1 holder. The disc switch will combine the signal from 3 antennas and switch the power between them (power is supplied to the converter of the satellite whose channel was selected on the set-top box).

The procedure for tuning to a 120cm antenna:

• We assemble and install the antenna on the bracket.
• We place Hotbird in the central focus. To the left of Hotbird, first the converter for Sirius, then Amos.
• The distance between the centers of the first and second converter (Hotbird-Sirius) is 83mm, the second and third (Sirius-Amos) is 87mm.
• Unscrew the converter (see degrees on the feed): HotBird -15.8, Sirius -20.2, Amos -24.3. The value should be on top.
• We connect 1x4 disk drives: 1 Hotbird input, 2 Sirius input, 3 Amos input.
• Using a cable, we take the signal from the disk output (out) and connect it to the antenna input of the set-top box (LNB IN, ANT IN).
• We connect the receiver to the antenna and the TV, and display the menu on the TV screen.
• In the set-top box, select the Hotbird satellite, go to the list of frequencies (transponders), look for the frequency 12322 MHz.
• Full parameters: frequency 12322 MHz, polarization H, flow rate 27500, error correction 3/4.
• We position the antenna vertically, with a slight downward tilt. Pre-setting in azimuth and elevation for the hotbird satellite will simplify the task (see data above).
• Slowly move the plate 1-2mm to the left to the right, wait a few seconds, check the filling of the level and signal quality scales on the screen.
• When this operation does not bring results, we try to move the mirror up and down and continue adjusting.
• We achieve maximum filling of the signal scales - at least 60-70%.
• We check the channel settings on the set-top box. If everything works well, the signal is stable, we proceed to setting up channels to other satellites.
• In the receiver we enable the protocol-disek function. The version must match the version of the disk we connected. Usually these numbers are indicated on the case. The majority of switches use protocol 1.0-2.0
• We set the required disk inputs. 1 input Hotbird, 2 - Sirius, 2 - Amos. There may be letter designations A-B-C-D.
• We tune channels from Sirius and Amos satellites. As a rule, the set-top box already contains a frequency sheet. But you can also do it manually.
• Sirius frequency: 11766, polarization H, bit rate 27,500, error correction 3/4.
• Frequency Amos:11140, polarization H, flow rate 30,000, error correction 3/4.
• We will definitely activate the network search function, as this will help us configure the entire transponder sheet of the satellite.
• When paid channels are not planned for viewing, we select to search only for open or FTA channels.
• If the signal of any satellite is not stable, we adjust the converter.

The specialists of the Spectr TV company will provide services for installing and configuring antennas for satellites: HotBird, Amos, Sirius, Astra. Phone +7 962 963 31 08.

Installing HotBird 1 3 ° E- installation and configuration of antennas in Moscow and Moscow Region

Not everyone can do this, and why trust and check your capabilities, time and wasted money, it’s better to contact us, we will professionally adjust the dish with a special device (satfider), and the extensive experience of our installation team will speed up the adjustment process. The instrument specialist will clearly set the azimuth, fix the antenna blade and set the maximum permissible quality and signal level for the required satellite, this means that in bad weather, the antenna will reliably maintain signal stability. Antennas are often located not only outside the window, but also on the roof and it is difficult accessible places where setup difficulties may arise. Trust us with high-quality and fast antenna setup.

Cost of work: setup, installation, repair of satellite antennas HotBird 13E (Hot Bird) Moscow and region.

Advantages satellite television HotBird 13E( Hot Bird)

• The programs are broadcast in the public domain, the subscriber does not pay to watch the channels.
• Installing the kit will not cost much.
• The picture image shows the MPEG4 compression format and the HD television broadcast standard.
• Eutelsat broadcasts Russian-language TV, Armenian TV, etc. etc.
• European TV will be an advantage for apartment owners to rent out foreign citizens, everyone who wants to become a native speaker of foreign languages.
• Satellite gives you the opportunity to be first in the latest news from Europe and the world.

Hot Bird antennas setup HotBird 13E sale Moscow and Moscow region.

Setting up HotBird 13E tplate, with a biased converter.

They are made by laser cutting of parabolic metal or aluminum (antennas). The level of adjustment of the diagram of such an antenna is deviated relative to its axis of the canvas by an angle called the offset angle. The main advantage of offset antennas is that the feed and its mounting elements do not block the direction to the satellite and do not obscure the antenna mirror, this gives the maximum coefficient of this surface. Another important advantage is that the offset dish is installed “vertically” when directed to the geostationary position of the satellite, this eliminates the aggressive effects of precipitation (rain, snow, ice).

Parabolic multibeam mirrors with multifeed, Installation, connection.

Multi-beam designs make it possible to group radiation signal patterns on one mirror and receive broadcasts from several satellites without resorting to rotating or adjusting the offset dish. Multibeam systems can be assembled on a platform of parabolic mirrors (multifed), as well as spherical and toroidal-parabolic webs, and phased antenna grids.

HotBird 13E p Antenna manufacturers and diameters Hot Bird.

• Supral, LANS, WISI, Gibertini, Moteck, Televes
• We install and adjust the diameters of metal, perforated and aluminum antennas from 0.5/ 0.65/ 0.8/ 0.9/ 1.2/ 1.4/ 1.6/ 1.8/ 2.0/ 2.4 etc. etc. further.

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Connecting the HotBird 13E Receiver

1. To watch channels, it is enough to purchase one of the modern, digital models On the market. This is not difficult. But it is still worth focusing your attention on high-quality representatives of the market. We are talking about Galaxy Innovations brand equipment. These receivers have a number of objective advantages over their competitors - and above all, they work great with low and high speed flows.
2. But the question remains open: “How to choose the right receiver for your use without making a mistake?” Let us remind you that modern technologies make it possible to broadcast information channels in the already proven MPEG 4 format. But most of them require receiving equipment technical support HD. Only with such a module at your disposal can you enjoy a picture of the highest clarity and quality. For these reasons, the best choice for those wishing to become subscribers of a satellite network with foreign channels will be a modern module. This must be a receiver equipped with a CI unit or a so-called card reader.

Setting up and connecting combinations With multifeedHotbird+SiriusorHotbird 13 ° + Sirius 4.8°E + Amos 4 ° W

This combination will allow you to watch European, Asian and Ukrainian programs. Use multifeed when there is not enough signal from this​satellite. For example, the Hotbird satellite (A) is good list programs, and on the Sirius satellite (B) there are several only needed x channels you need to watch, and the Amos satellite (B) broadcasts a package of radio stations that you like to listen to. I just want to watch channels that are distributed over 2 or 3 satellites. In this case, there is only one parabolic satellite dish. Having installedconverters on one antenna can receive a signal from two neighboring satellites.

Setting up and connecting combinations with multifeedHotbird+ Astra 19.2°+Astra 4°.

In order to be able to install a multifeed, you will need a 0.9 supral antenna (as an option 1.2 1.4). At the same time, configure signals from transmitting satellites (in this case HotBird 13/ Astra 19.2). Experienced specialists of our company will take on this task. Using the DISEQ converter (DiSEqC), which is responsible for linear polarization and, in fact, the multifeed itself, you will get unhindered access to several of the newest transmitting satellites (naturally, in addition to HOTBIRD itself) - these are ASTRA 4 and 19.2. This opportunity, implemented in practice, will give you access to Ukrainian and German channels due to a significant increase in the viewing angle. Moreover, regardless of the complexity of the conditions of the manipulations performed (installation of equipment on the wall or on the roof), all work will be completed in the shortest possible time. And the cost of the service will also pleasantly surprise you!

Limitations for installing HotBird 13E satellite antennaswith multifeed

• Perhaps the most important thing to remember here is that there is a limit on the actual number of satellites available for signal reception by the equipment. In other words, MULTIFID shows the greatest efficiency if the angular distance between the satellites does not exceed 10 (maximum 20). Otherwise, the quality of the signal drops significantly and you will not achieve high-quality reception on the module. The explanation, from the technical side of the issue, is quite simple - the active area of ​​the reflector decreases while defocusing increases.
• By the way, this is not the only problem. The convectors themselves simply cannot fit close to each other - the reason is the pronounced proximity of the satellites. As a result, there is another serious obstacle to signal reception on the MULTIFIDE. But effective solution there is such a problem:
• An increase in the list of channels available for viewing is achieved through the installation of a special convector. This module will interact with the main, similar node to transmit a signal to one set-top box. This technical combination is made possible with the help of a DISEK switch;
• installation of antennas of a special type - toroidal, two-mirror structures.

Connection HotBird 13E / Hot Bird with several outputs for two, four and eight TVs.

Modern convectors, as a rule, have several outputs at once - OCTO, QUAD, and also TWIN. It is with their help that receiving equipment (for example, DVB-S2 cards, television receivers) is connected to just one antenna. In this case, laying an individual, independent cable for a separate module is required. In more understandable terms, each device is separately connected to the convector and independently selects its own sub-band, frequency, and polarization. As for the power supply of the convector, a cable is used for this purpose, which comes from one of the equipment outputs.

Installing HotBird 13E/ Hot Bird with active or passive multiswitch for four or more receiving devices.

1. This assistant to the converter will be multiswitches - switches with great functionality, the task of which is to connect satellite diagrams of different polarization as well as mixing the air signal and distributing them to many received receivers or TV points. To connect a multiswitch, it is necessary to install special converters on the satellite antenna, with the designation: QWAD or QUATTRO of linear or circular polarization, these converters have 2/4 outputs corresponding to satellite polarizations.
2. The advantages of an active multiswitch are that it can be used to build satellite and terrestrial broadcasting systems, such as in private houses, residential high-rise buildings, shopping and hotel complexes, and most importantly, subscribers will be able to use one antenna and receive a television signal without installing their own personal plate. Multiswitches have many inputs from 2 to 18, this will allow you to include a paired number of satellites (polarizations) in the distribution system. Another characteristic feature of the multiswitch is the ability to mix satellite and terrestrial signals at frequencies 5-2150 MHz, and television (analog or digital) in the range 5–980 MHz. Almost all multiswitches have a combiner that combines the terrestrial and satellite ranges to output to subscribers. At the output point, the signals are separated by a diplexer (adder) or special SAT/TV sockets.

Connection HotBird 13E/Hot Bird TV with modulator.

It happens that you need to use low-frequency outputs of the device (AV/SCART) or high-frequency (HD), satellite receiver. The modulator will make it possible to view one picture on several TV receivers. This is especially true for restaurants, offices, shopping centers, if the receiver does not have an on-air or HD modulator. At the moment, manufacturers and operators of satellite broadcasting have moved away from producing a modulator built into the receiver (Tricolor, NTV Plus, MTS TV), which will not allow the signal from the receiver to be divided for connecting parallel TVs, for example, in the bedroom, kitchen, or large areas where necessary viewing the same content on all TVs. It is in such cases that a TV signal modulator comes to the rescue.

Typical kit connection diagram.

Approximate list of TV programs broadcast from HotBird 13°

Broadcast Russian language Hotbird 13

1TVRUS Europe, channel 1, TVRUS, TNT, RTR-Planeta, channel 8, STS, Bestseller, RTN HD, RTD HD, 1+1, 24 TV, Revival, Soyuz, Musik Box Ru, World of TV series, RTVi Child's world, RTVi Europe, RTVi Our Favorite Cinema, Euronews, TV Club, KAZAKH TV, TNT COMEDY, Sarafan

broadcast English languageHotbird 13

EuroNews, BBC World News, EWTN UK, Gem Classic, God TV Europe, KICC TV, Loveworld TV, Universal TV, CallShop, Gem Music, MTA International, Royal TV, Fadak TV, TBN Europe.

Instructions

Determine the location of the satellite and what transponder frequencies apply to it. To do this, use the Satellite Transponders program. The program will show the desired one (Hotbird), in addition you will find out which television and radio channels, Internet providers broadcast from it, as well as the broadcast ranges of transponder frequencies.

Determine your location in relation to the satellite, i.e. whether your area falls within its coverage area. View the map with coverage of the Hotbird satellite on the website www.lyngsat-maps.com. Calculate the location of the satellite relative to your geographic coordinates, Satellite Antenna Alignment, in addition, it shows the location of the sun in the sky at a certain time, which also makes it easier to tune into the satellite. Enter the latitude and longitude data of your city. The program will determine the direction of installation of the satellite and the angle at which it should be raised or lowered.

Connect the antenna to and it to the TV. Setting up in this way is easier than using a DVB card; in the second case, the signal appears after a few seconds, and not immediately, which slows down the process. You will have to move the satellite dish very slowly all the time, you should stop and wait for the signal to appear. Installation and configuration using the receiver does not have such problems; it appears much faster. It is better to use a small portable TV if the dish is located at a considerable distance from the TV receiver. Or you will need help.

Select “Antenna installation” in the receiver settings menu. Select the satellite name, Hotbird. Select the transponder frequency in which the polarization is reflected (V-vertical, H-horizontal), if the desired frequency is not available, then return to the previous menu, select “Channel search” and enter its value. Select the LNB converter type “Universal 2”. Turn off the positioner and DiSEqC if the satellite dish is not connected to the gimbal and multiple converters.

Go to the place where the plate is installed. Using a compass, determine the direction to the south, then look in which direction from the plate south is. For example, in the Donetsk region (Ukraine) the south is at 36 degrees. For other territories the meaning will be different. Therefore, knowing that the Hotbird satellite group is located at 13 degrees east, you need to turn the dish from the south direction to the right. First place the plate slightly higher than the vertical position. Start moving it slowly in a horizontal direction. The plate can be moved quite quickly, the main thing is to ensure that it is in a horizontal plane, while the vertical position must remain unchanged. Gradually, after passing the entire sector, lower the plate.