On November 21st it is believed that Amos satellite vanished from the sky and has yet to be traced. “Services on AMOS-5 are currently unavailable” is what the Amos 5 spacecom website says. Satellite fleet operator Spacecom of Israel on Nov. 22 said its Amos-5 telecommunications satellite had abruptly ceased functioning and that attempts to restore … Continue reading Amos 5 satellite @ 17 degrees East Mysteriously Vanishes
Tag: satellite tv
Reason Why Zuku Uses Twin LNB Connected Using Two Cables To One Decoder
Why Do Some Zuku Decoders Have 2 Cables Connected To The Decoder As Well As The Dish? This is a question one of my readers asked me and I am glad to answer him. First I will explain why then at the end I will go in to the technical details as well as use … Continue reading Reason Why Zuku Uses Twin LNB Connected Using Two Cables To One Decoder
5 Cool Ways Of Enjoying HDTV In Kenya
Since Kenya migrated to the digital platform last year, I thought by now a good portion of the channels would be broadcasting in High Definition format. But that is not the case even for our neighbours in Uganda and Tanzania. Most people who have discovered the true capabilities of HD Televisions only watch local channels … Continue reading 5 Cool Ways Of Enjoying HDTV In Kenya
Performance check on LG satellite enabled TVs
LG Electronics East Africa in 2013 introduced into the Kenyan Market Digital integrated Televisions to help with the digital migration. The Televisions were 32LN540U which retailed for Ksh50,100 42LN540V which retailed for Ksh81,700 and 50LN540V which was even more expensive retailing at 175,600 The first two digits in the model number indicate the size of … Continue reading Performance check on LG satellite enabled TVs
List Of Free To Air Satellite Channels Receivable On A 65cm Zuku Dish
This article is also in response to one of my readers on the topic of Free to Air satellite channels available in Kenya. I had pointed out which satellites are receivable using the smallest size 65cm dish namely, Intelsat 20, NSS 12, Amos 5 and SES 5 and Eutelsat 7A. These satellites have so much … Continue reading List Of Free To Air Satellite Channels Receivable On A 65cm Zuku Dish
Why I failed miserably installing SES4 @22deg West
If you look closely at the featured image you will see the problem exactly. the white building in the background is Westgate Mall (during reconstruction) and in the tree lines you can clearly see an unusual shadow. A shadow that is of a straight line considering that the photo was taken at around 3pm. It was … Continue reading Why I failed miserably installing SES4 @22deg West
The day I failed miserably installing SES4 @22deg West
The SES5 satellite I am talking about is a Ku band satellite located at 22 degree’s West orbital position. I have nailed this satellite before on the smallest commercially available satellite dish in Kenya, 65 cm dish. At that time it didn’t have anything that could interest me as the only two free to air … Continue reading The day I failed miserably installing SES4 @22deg West
Wrong assumptions about Free to Air Satellite
Wrong assumptions Free to Air Satellite beginners make or think of Free to Air Satellite. This is a list of very weird assumptions about Free to Air Satellite that I have come across in Kenya especially in Nairobi and its environs. Many of the guys that make these assumptions do not know of Free to … Continue reading Wrong assumptions about Free to Air Satellite
Poor gecko gets fried inside a 42 Inch TV damaging the expensive TV too
When this LG TV came in for repair, the customer complained of cracking noises plus smoke coming out of the TV. Little did he know that a murder had occured inside the TV. When I opened the TV the poor gecko was electrocuted between the LCD module and the Power supply. The TV was a … Continue reading Poor gecko gets fried inside a 42 Inch TV damaging the expensive TV too
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
Use the Inverto Ultra LNB for finge satelite reception in Kenya
Earlier in the week I had posted the featured image with the Inverto Ultra LNB on top of three other LNBs, with the question. What would you like to know about the following LNB’s. The on the on top is the Single Inverto Black Ultra LNB and the ones below are Stargold SG 100-I. Lets … Continue reading Use the Inverto Ultra LNB for finge satelite reception in Kenya
Amazing DiSEqC Switch Installation Tips from a Technician
What is a DiSEqC switch? A DiSEqC switch is a special piece of telecommunications gadget that can allow a satellite receiver or a decoder to receive signals from multiple satellite dishes set at different positions. The acronym DiSEqC, stands for Digital Satellite Equipment Control. DiSEqC switches can also enable a decoder to control a rotary … Continue reading Amazing DiSEqC Switch Installation Tips from a Technician
Sure way to get rid of Signal loss during rain, applies to Dstv, Zuku and FTA
You are in the house, local bar or your favourite Club hanging out joint watching the game or anything and it starts to drizzle. You get worried because if it starts to rain seriously you will not see the end of the match or favourite movie. The picture starts cracking (or what seems to be … Continue reading Sure way to get rid of Signal loss during rain, applies to Dstv, Zuku and FTA