Part 2 – Digital Decoder Migration Acronyms explained

This is a continuation of the post Kenyan Digital Migration Acronyms explained – what do they mean. I left of the other article with some acronyms that are usually found on the decoders packaging like the box and manual. If you didn’t know then the world migrated to the digital Platform on June 1st 2015 … Continue reading Part 2 – Digital Decoder Migration Acronyms explained

Openbox V8 Combo decoder review – DVBS2 + DVBT2

Finally the Open box V8 Combo decoder is somehow available in Nairobi. Where does one buy the Openbox V8 Combo decoder in Nairobi? Quite a tricky question to answer because I have not seen this particular decoder on any shop. I bought this decoder from the streets like a crack dealer. I met the seller … Continue reading Openbox V8 Combo decoder review – DVBS2 + DVBT2

How To Install A Zuku Dish On Your Own, Very Easy

So, you have moved houses and have lacked someone to install the satellite dish for you? Or maybe you have bought a Zuku kit and in a very rare case you have lacked someone to install it for you. Or maybe you have bought a Zuku kit and in a very rare case you have … Continue reading How To Install A Zuku Dish On Your Own, Very Easy

How connect one aerial to two decoders or digital TVs

This question has been asked by quite a number of you and I have been replying to many Facebook messages. So here is how to connect two decoders to one aerial without buying an extra antenna. You can connect two GOtv decoders, two Star times decoders which are of the same kind. This method can … Continue reading How connect one aerial to two decoders or digital TVs

The Big Box, an android powered Safaricom decoder

The Safaricon set top box or decoder is a one of its kind in East and Central Africa. It will have the capability of utilizing the 4G network that safaricom has heavily invested in. To top up to that it will be able to offer other mobile devices with WiFi signal through its hotspot. The … Continue reading The Big Box, an android powered Safaricom decoder

Use PVR, you dont have to be there at that time to watch your fav programme

Kenya is officially not transmitting any TV content in analog format so you should also put on your Digital thinking caps too. It’s not a must you be there at a particular time of a certain day of the week in order to enjoy your favourite TV show, use PVR. Have you ever been watching … Continue reading Use PVR, you dont have to be there at that time to watch your fav programme

Kenyan TV mux on free to air satellite is not a dream anymore

Finally its happening, after a long time waiting we will have our own Kenyan Local TV stations on free to air satellite just like the Mena region has perfected in doing for decades.  The South Africans are ahead of us with Open view HD and so are the Zambians with Muvi TV. This is all … Continue reading Kenyan TV mux on free to air satellite is not a dream anymore

Safaricom Digital Decoder, The big box what to expect plus what are TV bundles

In case you didn’t know Safaricom will soon launch digital decoders next month (April 2015). The digital set-top-boxes will be available through the company’s existing distribution network, that we all know as Safaricom shops everywhere at a cost of Ksh3499. At least they will avoid the situation like the one Bamba TV had when they were … Continue reading Safaricom Digital Decoder, The big box what to expect plus what are TV bundles

Simple-solving Gotv E16 error after MPESA paybill plus some customer care tips

Have you paid your Gotv bill using MPesa only for the TV stations on both Gotv Plus as well as Gotv bouquet remain scrambled? Well here is a solution on how to troubleshoot or solve any E16, E17 or E30 errors on your TV screen. Let me guess you your Gotv decoder is still showing e016-0 after … Continue reading Simple-solving Gotv E16 error after MPESA paybill plus some customer care tips

Difference between Free to Air and Free to View decoder FTA vs. F2V

Free to Air decoders are any type of decoder or set top box that receives Free to Air Digital TV and Radio channels that are Free to Air. You are not required to pay any amount of money after buying this decoder. In other words its a buy and forget decoder. This is different from … Continue reading Difference between Free to Air and Free to View decoder FTA vs. F2V

Kenyan Digital Migration Acronyms explained – what do they mean

By now you must heard of terms like ITU, BSD, MPEG 4. DVBT2,. PPV and all other manner of acronyms that you never heard of or do not know what they mean.  Arising from the Agreement known as Geneva 06 (GE06 ), Kenya set up a multi-stakeholder national migration task force constituted in March, 2007, … Continue reading Kenyan Digital Migration Acronyms explained – what do they mean

Using the RF-OUT Port On Your Decoder, How To

According to Wikipedia Radio frequency (RF) is a rate of oscillation in the range of around 3 Hz to 300 GHz, which corresponds to the frequency of radio waves, and the alternating currents which carry radio signals. In lay mans words it means what your TV interprets as an analogue channel. As of Valentines day, … Continue reading Using the RF-OUT Port On Your Decoder, How To

How to use the component video on your TV with DVD Player or decoder

The component video connection is capable of all High Definition Resolution depending on the source of the signal and the display capabilities of the monitor or TV. Component video should not be confused with composite video which uses a single cable for the video. Composite video is the most common way of connecting a DVD … Continue reading How to use the component video on your TV with DVD Player or decoder

Shopping For A GOtv, Dstv, Zuku Decoder Adapter, What Not To Buy

For whatever reason, your Power adapter is no longer functioning or is lost. Where will you buy a replacement? Maybe at your local electronics shop or hawker. Whatever places you think you can get it, do not just get any adapter or phone charger. The best replacement you can get is from the dealers themselves. … Continue reading Shopping For A GOtv, Dstv, Zuku Decoder Adapter, What Not To Buy