Here is a full channel list (correct as at December 2009) of the UK TV channels that you should be able to receive on the Costa Blanca area of Spain on a small satellite dish.
These are all the free to air (FTA) channels that can be received without a Sky viewing card, on a Sky digibox, a Freesat satellite receiver, or a generic satellite receiver.
This is due to the fact that these channels
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Panasonic Twin Lens and Sony Single Lens 3D Camera Prototype
由於使用兩隻攝影機拍攝stereoscopic影片, 除了要嚴格管控所有的同步困難外, 常常有許多難以修復立體透視問題, 於是開始有廠商開發單隻鏡頭或雙鏡頭單機的立體攝影機....
Panasonic Twin Lens 3D Camera Prototype
Sony Single Lens 3D Camera Prototype
Panasonic Twin Lens 3D Camera Prototype
Sony Single Lens 3D Camera Prototype
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Family Venture to Fayoum and Wadi El - Rayan
Good to adopt attitude - "don't expect much then you will not be disappointed" It works for me. For us this outing was great with a few hiccups!!!!
Quick Notes:
Hotel Booking
At the planning stage I found an online booking site for this Helan Auberge Hotel and booked 3 triple rooms to accommodate easily two families with five adults, teen, two pre-teens and child, total of 9. The online booking worked well at link above. We booked about 1 week ahead for one night Dec 27th. Hotel has office/number in New Maadi but we did not get much joy talking to them.
Auberge Garden at night
Road Trip
We all live in Maadi, Cairo. Our two families packed up and we decided to take three vehicles, two new sedans and our older 4x4 jeep. There was discussion that we could fit in two vehicles but I insisted on taking Jeep as our ultimate destination was Wadi - Hitan (Valley of Whales). Would be good as back up for any car stuck and to ferry youngsters off road for wee bit of adventure.
We knew of the new overpass road to Giza area, but none of us knew how to get on the Fayoum road from this new route so took "dead donkey canal" old route. As was mid morning we had usual problem getting through the traffic onto the two lane divided highway for Fayoum. About 50 km down the highway one encounters a toll station (3LE) but just at that point my friend driving Jeep flashed and we pulled over. He had lost the clutch linkage in Jeep. So we abandoned said Jeep and carried on in two sedans,
You can Google Earth the route but for quick directions remember the entire highway is in desert then you enter farming land and a few km from start of the farm land there will be a road veering to right and actually has huge sign saying amongst other things Wadi El-Rayan. The road is a windy two lane with every type of vehicle one can expect including lots of trucks of every size, tractors pulling an amazing array of trailers, and live stock one may expect to be found in farming/fishing area. About 1/2 way in we encountered the recent remains of a truck taxi and mini bus taxi head on collision. Not a pretty site, but damn good reminder to take really slow and be ready for anything and everything; including persons standing in middle of lane holding a rack of fish for sale.
The Auberge Hotel
Pics from Hotel Website
Unloaded and checked in with no grief but young girls on reception desk must have been in training as did not know much - except to get copy of everyone's passport. It was noon time when we checked in and one room was ready. as check- in posted time is 2 PM.
We just stored all baggage in one room. Then time for a walk about. Weather was gorgeous being 27th DEC and sunny temperature about 23C. Nice garden with very fine pool and cornice type walkway on lake. Noticed the lake had a really strong salty fishy smell, but much better than Cairo Pollution. Huge lake in middle of desert is quite a site.
Garden Area Movie
Few Pools Rules - YIKES but typical - click to enlarge for a laugh
Our triple rooms were OK size with two design types. We had the one with king size bed with small couch in tiny sitting area that had pulled out for single bed. Other type was larger with two double beds and same pull out couch but had a chesterfield and table as chairs in middle of room. Decoration was an attempt at 30's when was owned by King Farouk and was pleasant enough. Grandmother type decor. Triples are all on ground floor with balcony garden access but can't really see lake unless you stand on a tall chair or ladder. Double rooms seem to be on 1st floor and lake view.
Now on to lunch as all hungry. We chose to sit outside so pushed several tables together. Previously we saw a large entourage of Egyptian business men all decked out in suits and they were being seated for lunch about same time. So, we guessed correctly our service was going to be slow - and it was. But I had already cornered a waiter and told him his life depended upon me getting a Sakara beer in very quick time - that worked. But then slow went to snail pace. We finished about 1 hr 45 minutes later. Prices typical for 4 stars with meals about 35 LE, sandwich about 25 LE, Beer expensive at 30 LE and local wine at 40 LE per glass. Of course 10% sales tax and 12% service tax need to be added. For the 6 in my family lunch cost 270 LE.
Fayoum
Girls wanted to go explore Fayoum village - kids wanted to explore and try ice cold swimming pool. Yup more beer for men staying with kids and why not.
About 2 hours later girls returned from Village, or City of Fayoum with some stories. Totally lost, saw small water wheel. The highlight was when they stopped to ask 2 girls directions and older man jumped in front of girls to help out. They laughed when he first said "see that building - well don't go there" and then "see that road - don't go there". Conclusion by my oldest teen was Cairo look completely civilized traffic wise compared to Fayoum. BTW all our girls speak fluent Arabic so take a hint if a foreigner venturing into city on there own. Think about a taxi guide or similar. Little if any English spoken on street or shops.
Jeep Saga
Took us forever to find number of a car rescue service but in end succeeded. About 7 PM rescue truck launch from October 6 city and later we left from Hotel. Took us 35 minutes to get back to the toll station but he had Jeep already loaded. Gave him key and asked him to store Jeep till we returned and advised where to deliver. Fast note is we paid 750 LE for all services plus storage when all was finished. At least we had Jeep rescued, as left to long it would likely be dismantled.
Evening
Supper we all took at different times and was A la carte. service was fine and staff friendly. Us adults sat down about 9:30 PM as I had to arrange to go back to Jeep and arrange car carrier to return it to Cairo. So, at supper we all trickled in at different times and ordered independently. Only one other table was occupied so staff was not overworked. Few beers and wines of course and sat till after 11:30. Restaurant closes at 11:30 but does have room service 24 hours. We paid 670 LE for all including a few hundred for beer and wine.
Rooms
TV's in rooms, cleanliness OK, but rooms not very sound proof. Minor maintenance as sink did not drain, electronic card room key stopped working. No heat from AC, and pretty chilly in rooms. At night I kept hearing a water pump starting and stopping which was irritating, and that was after colleagues next door finished watching a movie that I was not enjoying as much as them. But, slept great in comfortable warm bed. Breakfast was typical Egyptian fanfare and is open buffet.
Leaving
Check-out was painless and used my master card. Did not seem to be any porters around so plan to carry your own. And car park is across the 2 lane highway but no problem crossing as huge speed bumps both sides of hotel so not to worry about getting run down from speeding vehicle.
In end for 2 triple rooms for 6 persons, ($135 0r 735 LE each room per night incl breakfast), lunch supper, NOT CHEAP, but what is these days............................... Noted on bill the room rate was 621LE and Breakfast was added separetely at 114 LE so total was 735 LE. I questioned this but guess they split it up for tax reasons or something but total room rate was correct.
Security,
Tourist police will ask you often where you plan to go. They are not being intrusive it is their job. To explain better, the next day we were planning to go to the Wadi and when we were leaving parking after collecting car documents the Tourist police asked our destination and our cell phone number. But wanted to refuel first. So we turned right to service station about 8 km back and on way phone rang. Policeman wanted to know if we were actually going to Cairo or Wadi's. We explained and he was actually helpful for us to locate the station. On our return low and behold they had a police truck assigned to escort us to Wadi Protected Area. He explained it was their orders to ensure foreigners have a safe journey. Not from fear of locals but break downs, getting stuck, getting lost etc. Usually they will pick you from Protectorate Gate but, I think by coincidence, we met at Hotel and escorted out and back, and were helpful, funny with kids, and nice journey partners. No charge they insisted but remember politeness goes a long way for very little.
Grandson with our Tourist Police
Wadi El Rayan Protected Area
Definitely worth a visit even it only to get away from Cairo noise, air pollution, chaos, keep your sanity. This brochure by WRPA explains better than I for all details of interest to visitors.
From Auberge Hotel head west along Lake Qarun and follow signs and you will find your way. Following map is a duplicate of one found in brochure mentioned above. Click on pic to enlarge.
At the WRPA your first encounter some 40 km down road with turn you don't want to miss, is the entrance gate where nominal guest fees will be charged. Our primary target was Wadi Hitam or Valley of Whales. We drove to end of pavement where road splits to Wadi Hatim and Springs Oasis Road. From there it is graded road in both directions. Turn to right side for Wadi Hatim. But, as we discussed road with Police, who mentioned we could make it in our rather low slung cars, a car approached us returning from the Wadi Hatim Road. Young Egyptian couple, also in sedan, said they got a 5 km up the road and it is rough and with sand drifts across road they did not want to attempt to cross for fear of getting high centered and stuck. So that made our decision and returned back to Wadi Rayan Visitor area. On the road you will see nice views of the lake from an elevated vantage point.
The road to visitor area is only a few km's but was very rough with wash board - like to shake you and car apart so have to take it very slow. At the visitors site there are a few cafeteria sites you can park right up to, or go further as possible to parking area to be closer to water falls. The pics below I think tells the story. We also ate fresh fish from lake and salad. Fish is perch type so many bones but very tasty others mentioned but I cannot vouch for that as I do not like fish with bones. There is a large beach area on this fresh water lake with several shaded sitting areas. Just one note of warning - toilets are fairly new but in horrible filthy condition.
Water Falls in Action
beach area massive with several bamboo hut type structures for families and shade - a few shown
Quick Notes:
- Travel time : 2 hours mid morning weekday. Return 3 hours evening- dark- definitely not recommended. Speed limit 90 KMH (likely you will be passed by everyone at this speed)
- Very heavy truck traffic (all sizes) especially evening/night.
- Four lane divided to hotel turn 85km) , then narrow windy 2 lane with all sorts of vehicles to Hotel (15km).
- What to do? Many sites listed in various web pages but we went to Wadi El-Rayan - recommended as think amazing to see these lakes in middle of desert..
Hotel Booking
At the planning stage I found an online booking site for this Helan Auberge Hotel and booked 3 triple rooms to accommodate easily two families with five adults, teen, two pre-teens and child, total of 9. The online booking worked well at link above. We booked about 1 week ahead for one night Dec 27th. Hotel has office/number in New Maadi but we did not get much joy talking to them.
Auberge Garden at night
Road Trip
We all live in Maadi, Cairo. Our two families packed up and we decided to take three vehicles, two new sedans and our older 4x4 jeep. There was discussion that we could fit in two vehicles but I insisted on taking Jeep as our ultimate destination was Wadi - Hitan (Valley of Whales). Would be good as back up for any car stuck and to ferry youngsters off road for wee bit of adventure.
We knew of the new overpass road to Giza area, but none of us knew how to get on the Fayoum road from this new route so took "dead donkey canal" old route. As was mid morning we had usual problem getting through the traffic onto the two lane divided highway for Fayoum. About 50 km down the highway one encounters a toll station (3LE) but just at that point my friend driving Jeep flashed and we pulled over. He had lost the clutch linkage in Jeep. So we abandoned said Jeep and carried on in two sedans,
You can Google Earth the route but for quick directions remember the entire highway is in desert then you enter farming land and a few km from start of the farm land there will be a road veering to right and actually has huge sign saying amongst other things Wadi El-Rayan. The road is a windy two lane with every type of vehicle one can expect including lots of trucks of every size, tractors pulling an amazing array of trailers, and live stock one may expect to be found in farming/fishing area. About 1/2 way in we encountered the recent remains of a truck taxi and mini bus taxi head on collision. Not a pretty site, but damn good reminder to take really slow and be ready for anything and everything; including persons standing in middle of lane holding a rack of fish for sale.
The Auberge Hotel
Pics from Hotel Website
Unloaded and checked in with no grief but young girls on reception desk must have been in training as did not know much - except to get copy of everyone's passport. It was noon time when we checked in and one room was ready. as check- in posted time is 2 PM.
We just stored all baggage in one room. Then time for a walk about. Weather was gorgeous being 27th DEC and sunny temperature about 23C. Nice garden with very fine pool and cornice type walkway on lake. Noticed the lake had a really strong salty fishy smell, but much better than Cairo Pollution. Huge lake in middle of desert is quite a site.
Garden Area Movie
Few Pools Rules - YIKES but typical - click to enlarge for a laugh
Our triple rooms were OK size with two design types. We had the one with king size bed with small couch in tiny sitting area that had pulled out for single bed. Other type was larger with two double beds and same pull out couch but had a chesterfield and table as chairs in middle of room. Decoration was an attempt at 30's when was owned by King Farouk and was pleasant enough. Grandmother type decor. Triples are all on ground floor with balcony garden access but can't really see lake unless you stand on a tall chair or ladder. Double rooms seem to be on 1st floor and lake view.
Now on to lunch as all hungry. We chose to sit outside so pushed several tables together. Previously we saw a large entourage of Egyptian business men all decked out in suits and they were being seated for lunch about same time. So, we guessed correctly our service was going to be slow - and it was. But I had already cornered a waiter and told him his life depended upon me getting a Sakara beer in very quick time - that worked. But then slow went to snail pace. We finished about 1 hr 45 minutes later. Prices typical for 4 stars with meals about 35 LE, sandwich about 25 LE, Beer expensive at 30 LE and local wine at 40 LE per glass. Of course 10% sales tax and 12% service tax need to be added. For the 6 in my family lunch cost 270 LE.
Fayoum
Girls wanted to go explore Fayoum village - kids wanted to explore and try ice cold swimming pool. Yup more beer for men staying with kids and why not.
About 2 hours later girls returned from Village, or City of Fayoum with some stories. Totally lost, saw small water wheel. The highlight was when they stopped to ask 2 girls directions and older man jumped in front of girls to help out. They laughed when he first said "see that building - well don't go there" and then "see that road - don't go there". Conclusion by my oldest teen was Cairo look completely civilized traffic wise compared to Fayoum. BTW all our girls speak fluent Arabic so take a hint if a foreigner venturing into city on there own. Think about a taxi guide or similar. Little if any English spoken on street or shops.
Jeep Saga
Took us forever to find number of a car rescue service but in end succeeded. About 7 PM rescue truck launch from October 6 city and later we left from Hotel. Took us 35 minutes to get back to the toll station but he had Jeep already loaded. Gave him key and asked him to store Jeep till we returned and advised where to deliver. Fast note is we paid 750 LE for all services plus storage when all was finished. At least we had Jeep rescued, as left to long it would likely be dismantled.
Evening
Supper we all took at different times and was A la carte. service was fine and staff friendly. Us adults sat down about 9:30 PM as I had to arrange to go back to Jeep and arrange car carrier to return it to Cairo. So, at supper we all trickled in at different times and ordered independently. Only one other table was occupied so staff was not overworked. Few beers and wines of course and sat till after 11:30. Restaurant closes at 11:30 but does have room service 24 hours. We paid 670 LE for all including a few hundred for beer and wine.
Rooms
TV's in rooms, cleanliness OK, but rooms not very sound proof. Minor maintenance as sink did not drain, electronic card room key stopped working. No heat from AC, and pretty chilly in rooms. At night I kept hearing a water pump starting and stopping which was irritating, and that was after colleagues next door finished watching a movie that I was not enjoying as much as them. But, slept great in comfortable warm bed. Breakfast was typical Egyptian fanfare and is open buffet.
Leaving
Check-out was painless and used my master card. Did not seem to be any porters around so plan to carry your own. And car park is across the 2 lane highway but no problem crossing as huge speed bumps both sides of hotel so not to worry about getting run down from speeding vehicle.
In end for 2 triple rooms for 6 persons, ($135 0r 735 LE each room per night incl breakfast), lunch supper, NOT CHEAP, but what is these days............................... Noted on bill the room rate was 621LE and Breakfast was added separetely at 114 LE so total was 735 LE. I questioned this but guess they split it up for tax reasons or something but total room rate was correct.
Security,
Tourist police will ask you often where you plan to go. They are not being intrusive it is their job. To explain better, the next day we were planning to go to the Wadi and when we were leaving parking after collecting car documents the Tourist police asked our destination and our cell phone number. But wanted to refuel first. So we turned right to service station about 8 km back and on way phone rang. Policeman wanted to know if we were actually going to Cairo or Wadi's. We explained and he was actually helpful for us to locate the station. On our return low and behold they had a police truck assigned to escort us to Wadi Protected Area. He explained it was their orders to ensure foreigners have a safe journey. Not from fear of locals but break downs, getting stuck, getting lost etc. Usually they will pick you from Protectorate Gate but, I think by coincidence, we met at Hotel and escorted out and back, and were helpful, funny with kids, and nice journey partners. No charge they insisted but remember politeness goes a long way for very little.
Grandson with our Tourist PoliceWadi El Rayan Protected Area
Definitely worth a visit even it only to get away from Cairo noise, air pollution, chaos, keep your sanity. This brochure by WRPA explains better than I for all details of interest to visitors.
From Auberge Hotel head west along Lake Qarun and follow signs and you will find your way. Following map is a duplicate of one found in brochure mentioned above. Click on pic to enlarge.
At the WRPA your first encounter some 40 km down road with turn you don't want to miss, is the entrance gate where nominal guest fees will be charged. Our primary target was Wadi Hitam or Valley of Whales. We drove to end of pavement where road splits to Wadi Hatim and Springs Oasis Road. From there it is graded road in both directions. Turn to right side for Wadi Hatim. But, as we discussed road with Police, who mentioned we could make it in our rather low slung cars, a car approached us returning from the Wadi Hatim Road. Young Egyptian couple, also in sedan, said they got a 5 km up the road and it is rough and with sand drifts across road they did not want to attempt to cross for fear of getting high centered and stuck. So that made our decision and returned back to Wadi Rayan Visitor area. On the road you will see nice views of the lake from an elevated vantage point.
The road to visitor area is only a few km's but was very rough with wash board - like to shake you and car apart so have to take it very slow. At the visitors site there are a few cafeteria sites you can park right up to, or go further as possible to parking area to be closer to water falls. The pics below I think tells the story. We also ate fresh fish from lake and salad. Fish is perch type so many bones but very tasty others mentioned but I cannot vouch for that as I do not like fish with bones. There is a large beach area on this fresh water lake with several shaded sitting areas. Just one note of warning - toilets are fairly new but in horrible filthy condition.
Water Falls in Actionbeach area massive with several bamboo hut type structures for families and shade - a few shown
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影片官方網站（裡面art/ production名單, 仍然非常不完整）！
Quantum Quest-A Cassini Space Odyssey trailer
Quantum Quest 配樂是由 Shawn K. Clement 製作!
Monday, December 28, 2009
小米記趣～『小米收到天上掉下來的聖誕禮物，謝謝你不具名的聖誕老公公！但，到底是誰呢？』
在聖誕節的前幾天，本來趁下午天氣好北木要帶小米去公園做森林浴，結果一到樓下門口就遇到一枚快遞，確認身分無誤後，媽呀～就把一個玩具包裹拿給我們，當然阿爸就先把包裹拿回家放後，一路上到公園北木心理一直在想到底是哪位神祕客那麼搞禮數，直到現在差點把頭給抓破了，還是不知道是誰！謝謝你不具名的聖誕老公公！
小米拿到新玩具的模樣！
小米拿到新玩具的模樣！
小米記趣～『晶晶看唱遊巧虎』
自從小米會爬以後，吃飯時間就是北木傷腦筋的時候，因為小米會到處趴趴走，且用自強號的速度迅雷不急掩耳的東西南北向爬著，為了讓餵食更加順利，因此北木就拿了巧連智寄來的試用版給小米看看，疏不知，小米居然甘願做在那個被棄之於冷宮的幫寶椅（bumbo seat）上，直盯著電視上深廣度普通的巧虎晶晶看。唉～難怪巧連智在台灣學齡前兒童的心目中可是佔有非常重要比例的精神領袖呢！
認真
近拍→真的有夠認真
請問您這是耳朵養掏耳朵，還是在手舞足蹈阿！
嘴巴張的勒，吃飯有將子乖巧就好囉！
認真
近拍→真的有夠認真
請問您這是耳朵養掏耳朵，還是在手舞足蹈阿！
嘴巴張的勒，吃飯有將子乖巧就好囉！
小米記趣～『破病的模樣』
陳小米破病了，不知道是遺傳阿爸過敏感冒時的症頭還是被阿爸的病毒傳染，一開始發病的時候大約每隔五分鐘就打一個噴嚏，且在打噴嚏的同時，眼睛的淚水、鼻子的鼻水、嘴巴的口水百花齊放，臉上好不熱鬧的可憐呢！
Friday, December 25, 2009
Quantum Quest trailer now online
Finally!......
and the ending text animation drive me crazy....XD, don't just use AE text animation preset...man!...
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Happy Festive season From Cairo Egypt
Yup - we celebrate Xmas here just like all others in the world that partake of this occasion. Except, it is much warmer than Alberta, Canada and no snow - which I miss
May I wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
May I wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
How big do you feel - have gander at this
Received this by email so cannot reference source, but found enlightening
Antares is the 15th Brightest star in the Sky
THIS is fascinating - it's rather dazzling
to see it presented this way.
I CERTAINLY THOUGHT THIS WAS ENLIGHTENING.
BEYOND OUR SUN IT'S A BIG UNIVERSE.
Antares is the 15th Brightest star in the SkyIt is more than 1000 Light Years Away
NOW, TRY TO WRAP YOUR MIND AROUND THIS...
THIS IS A HUBBLE TELESCOPE ULTRA DEEP FIELD
INFRARED VIEW OF COUNTLESS 'ENTIRE' GALAXIES
BILLIONS OF LIGHT-YEARS AWAY.
Will my UK TV work in Spain?
Will my UK TV work in Spain?
The simple answer is yes.
In many cases, most TVs bought in the UK will work in Spain.
They will work with most audio visual equipment, such as satellite receivers and DVD players that are connected to the TV via a SCART or HDMI cable.
However, if you try to connect a UK TV directly into the Spanish analogue terrestrial (ie via an aerial), you may be able to
The simple answer is yes.
In many cases, most TVs bought in the UK will work in Spain.
They will work with most audio visual equipment, such as satellite receivers and DVD players that are connected to the TV via a SCART or HDMI cable.
However, if you try to connect a UK TV directly into the Spanish analogue terrestrial (ie via an aerial), you may be able to
Will Freesat work in Spain?
Will Freesat work in Spain? Can you receive Freesat on the Costa Blanca?
Yes Freesat will work in Spain.
To an extent.
Essentially, UK Freesat is an EPG on a Freesat receiver / digibox (like the Freesat Humax receiver), that allows you to access the UK free to air satellite TV channels. These are the same channels, and transponder frequencies, that are used for the UK free to air satellite
Yes Freesat will work in Spain.
To an extent.
Essentially, UK Freesat is an EPG on a Freesat receiver / digibox (like the Freesat Humax receiver), that allows you to access the UK free to air satellite TV channels. These are the same channels, and transponder frequencies, that are used for the UK free to air satellite
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Knoll 3D Flare (Beta): Free tools for 3D Lighting
The waiting is over...
- 3D Camera Aware: Link a lens flares to a 3D Light's XYZ position.
- Z-Depth: Distance of flare from camera effects flare's intensity.
- Color Linking: Light color effects flare color.
- Intensity Linking: Light intensity effects flare's intensity.
- Multiple Lights: Apply to every light in your comp.
- World Scale: Control the amount of flare scaling relative to a light's distance from the camera
- Edge Flareup: As flares near the edge of the comp they automatically brighten and flareup replicating natural lens phenomena.
- Full 3D Obscuration: All 3D layers in your composition can be used to obscure the flare. As the 3D light travels behind a layer, the flare dims and goes out.
- Full RGB Obscuration: As the flare passes behind one or many semi-transparent layers, it mixes the layer colors into the flare.
System Requirements: Adobe After Effects (CS3, CS4) + Knoll Light Factory Pro 2.5
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Maadi Road 9 (Shara Tisa) new traffic chaos
On this date of writing, you no longer turn left at McDonalds coming down RD 9 and you cannot enter RD 9 from Road 87 going north towards Metro station. Street blocked for some kind of construction at McDonalds. I was watching all this last evening and chaos is understatement. Road 9 is now a one way street all the way to road 87. The taxis can no longer come from east on Rd87 to take passengers to Metro station.
Now there is on quirk to all this. If you drive off RD 87 and take St 10 towards McDonalds, you will find a McDonald Security guard, so if you want to have take out from McDonalds, he will let you in the drive entrance to order. For time being anyway.
Also on RD 85 excavation has started to install huge pipes undergorund and they tell me route is towards RD9. So look out for much mor chaos in future.
Two other changes on Rd 9 - Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf are now open with large open air garden in back. Also Etisilat has brand new office on corner adjacent to Cilratro in RD9 (was a mensware clothing store since I've here), so lots of money must be changing hands for this prime property. Now one can find Mobilnil, Rawa Vodaphone somewhat), Etisilat and another mobile store other side of Etisilat around corner - all very close to each other at top of Road 9.
Lets see how thsi all plays out but for now driver beware of restrictions in the area.
Now there is on quirk to all this. If you drive off RD 87 and take St 10 towards McDonalds, you will find a McDonald Security guard, so if you want to have take out from McDonalds, he will let you in the drive entrance to order. For time being anyway.
Also on RD 85 excavation has started to install huge pipes undergorund and they tell me route is towards RD9. So look out for much mor chaos in future.Two other changes on Rd 9 - Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf are now open with large open air garden in back. Also Etisilat has brand new office on corner adjacent to Cilratro in RD9 (was a mensware clothing store since I've here), so lots of money must be changing hands for this prime property. Now one can find Mobilnil, Rawa Vodaphone somewhat), Etisilat and another mobile store other side of Etisilat around corner - all very close to each other at top of Road 9.
Lets see how thsi all plays out but for now driver beware of restrictions in the area.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
UK TV (Satellite) Options for the Costa Blanca Spain
Freeview Freesat Freesatfromsky Sky UK TV Satellite Systems for Costa Blanca In Spain
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1. The Various systems
Freeview
TDT
Freesat
Freesatfromsky
Sky
Sky+
SkyHD
Generic
Digital+
BBC Prime
MBC / Dubai One / Fox Movies / Arabic
2. Channels
Whats On A Sky Freetoview Card
3. Dishes
Big Dishes
Dish Sizes
What Can You Get On an 80cm Dish
Community Installs
4. Rebroadcasting
How to spot a rebroadcaster
5. Advantages of Satellite
Interactive News and Sport
6. Default Transponder Settings for Spain
Resetting your Sky Receiver after powercut
Additional Channels
7. Auto Standby
8. Sky Programme Guide (EPG)
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Section 1 The Various systems
FREEVIEW TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
"Freeview" is the brand name of a UK Digital TV service ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE UK. it is available via tv aerials on the houses, and is only transmitted from TV transmitters in the UK. you will need either a Freeview "set top box" or a TV with Freeview built in.
Freeview is not available in Spain.
However, a Freeview box may work OK in Spain, as it is able to receive the digital TV signals from Spains own version of Freeview, called TDT
http://www.freeview.co.uk/home
There are channels on Freeview that you have to pay for on Sky - like Dave, UK History.
This said, you will know if an installer knows what he is talking about, as they should know that Freeview is not available in Spain, and shld not really be advertising the service here in Spain, as Freeview cannot be received in Spain.
TDT (Television Digital Terrestrial)
Spain has its own version of "Freeview" called Television Digital Terrestrial (TDT). Approx 30 digital spanish tv channels via a TV aerial...many chnnels / programmes you can change the programmes into their original audio...not always english as a few German programmes have cropped up...you will need a TDT "set top box" or a TV with TDT built in.
Your exisiting tv aerial may be ok for this but it may need to be reconfigured, and you may also require some signal amplifiers. You can use a UK freeview set top box to get TDT, but there are some limitations - language change options may be limited to english, welsh and gaelic, TDT uses frequency 69, UK freeview set top boxes may not be able to scan this frequency.
TDT (Spains Freeview) In Spain
http://www.tdt.es/ for more information and a signal / postcode check
http://www.tdt1.com/ for more information
FREESAT TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Freesat, a satellite version of Freeview, was launched in May 2008. Using an official Freesat receiver, you can watch the about 100 free satellite TV channels.
All BBC channels, ITV1,2,3,4, C4, E4, More4, Film4 anf FIVE are all free to watch on satellite.
But some free channels the availability is limited due to signal strengths - so for example channel FIVE on Freesat will only be available at the same times as BBC2 as they share a frequency. FIVE with a Sky card (see below) is available 24/7 as this Sky FIVE is transmitted on a different frequency.
Official "Freesat" receivers currently only have about 100 TV channels on their EPG at the moment - but on some Freesat receivers you can manually add other channels not on the EPG using a "non-freesat mode".
They can only receive "free to air" channels. Freesat receivers will have the Freesat logo on them.
Freesat TV Channel Guide
Some Freesat boxes have two modes
In Freesat mode the Freesat channels are in the Freesat EPG - the ones that have been officailly added to the EPG and where new cahnnels are updated automatically.
In nonfreesatmode you can manually add other free channels into an other channel list - the nonfreesatmode channels list- by manually scanning the individual frequencies.
To scan for channels, go to the menu and select Setup > Manual Tune.
To switch back to Freesat mode after playing with the other channels, go to: Menu > STB Mode > Freesat
It is handy being able to switch between Freesat and Non-Freesat channels, for situations where a channel is not yet part of Freesat, or is a Freesat-only channel. Note that when scanning for non-Freesat channels, the numbering sequence will be a bit odd, and also they can't be accessed via the Freesat Electronic Programme Guide.
Freesat Receivers
There are
basic Freesat receivers - Grundigs, Bush and Humax have had good CB reports
HD Freesat receivers - the best being the Humax Foxsat Freesat HD receiver
Freesat+ - Humax Foxsat HDR+ with inbuilt hard disk
Freesat HD receivers will get you BBC HD channel and ITV HD Red button service. C4HD has not yet confirmed if or when it will be available on Freesat.
Most come with a HDMI cable so that you can connect it directly to your HD TV - as long as it has a HDMI connection - and start watching HD TV straight away. (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/hd and http://www.itv.com/hd)
The Humax Freesat+ receiver is available December 2008 for around £300 It will have a 320GB hard drive that can store up to 80 hours of HD programming, or up to 200 hours of standard definition shows.
The Humax Freesat receivers are generally regarded to be the best performing Freesat receivers for the Costa Blanca in Spain.
FREESATFROMSKY TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Freesatfromsky uses official Sky receivers and allows the viewing of many more free channels than Freesat. With a "Freesatfromsky" viewing card you can receive the FTA channels and Five, Five US and Fiver, Sky Three, Setanta Sports News.
The "Freesatfromsky" viewing cards are available in the UK for £20 (and some dealers may still be supplying them), and are subject to the same terms and conditions as a Sky subscription contract - including the "must not be used outside the uk". your viewing card can be disabled if Sky find out that you are using it outside the UK but if they dont know you are using one here in spain.....
Freesatfromsky TV Channel Guide List
SKY TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Yes you can view Sky TV in Spain,......
If you have a Sky receiver and want to pay monthly used for Free to air, free to view and subscription channels...Again the viewing cards are subject to the same terms and conditions as a Sky subscription contract - including the "must not be used outside the uk". your viewing card can be disabled if Sky find out that you are using it outside the UK but if they dont know you are using one here in spain.....
Sky TV Channel Guide List
The Pace 2600 CI Sky Digibox is generally accepted as the best receiver for the weaker signals areas like the Costa Blanca. The Pace 2600 is closely followed by the Pace 430N. These ceased production about 5 years ago, and can only be bought as "reconditioned" units - or from Ebay.
The best of the latests batch of Sky receivers is the Thomson, followed by the Amstrad. Avoid the Pace 440 and Pace 445 - i have found these to be very poor performers.
SKY+ COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Skys award winning PVR. Pause Live TV, recording with no tapes, watch one channel whilst recording another channel, series linking.
Available with ANY sky TV subscription package (from £17per month), or with no Sky TV subscription package for £10 per month - for the extra £7 best get atleast 1 sky mix!
SKY HD COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
A Sky HD receiver will incorportate all the recording functoins of the Sky+, but with the added ability to watch High Definition (HD) channels. BBC HD and C4 HD are available to watch without any subscription. For the other 30ish HD channels, you will need to pay an extra £10 per month for Skys HD Channels.
On any HD box you will get BBCHD
On a Freesat HD box you wil get BBCHD and ITVHD
On a sky hd box you will get BBCHD and, with a freesatfromskycard, C4HD
On a sky hd box you will get BBCHD and, with a sky card with hd sub, C4HD and the other subscription HD channels depending on what sky mix you are on.
More Information on Sky HD
GENERIC RECEIVERS (DARKBOX ETC)
Note that many installers are using generic receivers (sometimes called Free To Air receivers) and calling them freesat or freeview receivers which may be confusing people. official freesat and sky receivers have a full 7 day programme guide...generic FTA receivers only have now and next programme infomation.
Generic FTA receivers will get all channels in the link Freesatfromsky Channel Guide
- apart from Five, Five US and Fiver, Sky Three, Setanta Sports News.
Some generic receivers can also be modified with software to read Sky viewing cards, but the new Sky replacement white viewing cards, amny of these new cards have not been functioning correctly or to their full potential in these "generic" receivers..
Digital+
Digial+ (D+) is the Spanish satellite service. It is broadcast from two satellites - Astra 19E and Hispasat 30W.
There is a variety of channels, from entertainment, movies and Sports. Many channels and programmes on the UK Sky system are also available on D+, and in most cases the language of the programmes can be changed into English.
D+ can be received on a small satellite dish, approx 80cm. YOu will need an official D+ viewing card to watch these channels. Some, not all, TDT channels are also on D+.
http://www.plus.es
BBC Prime
BBC Prime is a BBC pay channels for expats. It does not show movies or sport, but just homegrown programmes. It does show Eastenders, and a variety of BBC and C4 programmes.
The standalone version of BBC Prime that was on Hotbird will, by March 2009, only be availble on Eurobird at 9 degrees east - so you may need your dish realigning.
You will need an official BBC Prime subscription card available from http://www.bbcprime.com.
BBC Prime is also available as part of some subscription packages.
Some generic receivers have been able to access BBC Prime by software that removes the encryption. It now appears that BBC Prime has moved to version Viaccess 2.6. Therefore for those who were watching BBC Prime without paying for it, your screen will have gone blank.
MBC / Dubai One / Fox Movies / Arabic
Or you could always point a dish to badr / Arabsat at 26 degrees and look at the MBC 2,4,Action channels,the Fox Movie Channel, the Fox Series channel and Dubai One. These channels are also acailable on the Nilesat satellites at 7west, however, I have found that the satellites at 26east have better reecption here in the Costa Blanca.
These channels show various movies dramas and action series such as
Once upon a time in mexico, One Hour Photo ,The Rookie ,TRAINING DAY ,Taxi, Ghost Whisperer , Smallville , Grey's Anatomy , Hustle, Knight Rider, and older series of TOP GEAR!!!
The channels and prgrammes are all mainly in english but with arabic subtitles.
MBC2 Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
MBC4 Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
MBC Max Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
MBC Action Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
Fox Movies Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
Dubai One Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
All these channels are currently free to air, requiring a generic digital satellite receiver and at least an 80cm dish (i am not too sure how an 80cm will perform on these channels in your area tho...but fine in my area on an 80cm!)
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Section 2 Channels
The main BBC, ITV and C4 channels are free and do not require any Sky card or form of subscription (note some ITV regions do require a freesatfromsky or sky card) to view these channels.
All channels on Freesat (apart from ITV HD) are available on a sky receiver, and were also available for free before the launch of freesat using a sky or generic reciever.
Five US, Five US+1, Fiver, Fiver+1 are all only available with a freesatfromsky or sky card at the moment. No monthly payments are required.
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Section 3 Dishes
UK TV channels are mainly broadcast from the Astra 2a, Astra 2b, astra 2d and Eurobird 1 satellites located at 28.2 to 28.5 degrees east of south. There are other Astra satellites around also - which tend to do more european channels (Spain D+ is on astras at 19.2). Many channels are available with a small 80cm dish, but to get the BBC and ITV and C4's, which areon the weaker Astra 2D satellite you will require a "big dish".
Note that reception of channels depends on your location and dish size. As a rough guide:
80cm will get you some channels - approx 50% of whats available
1.4m will get more channels (includng bbc1 and itv1,2,3,4)
1.8/2.4 will get even more channels (including bbc2 and c4)
Not all channels will be available all day.
1.8m (1.8m) and 2.4m BIG SATELLITE DISHES
There are two companies, both from Portugal, which produce what are regarded as the best quality and performing (for their price) satellite dishes for the Costa Blanca. Personally I have found that there is very little difference in the performance of both the Portuguese made 1.8m dishes (dispite the properganda!)
Famaval also produce a 2.4m prime focus dishes which is identifiable with the holes around the rim of the dish, allowing extention panels to be added if required, to make the dish a 3.1m! For whatever reason I have found this Famaval 2.4m dish not to be as prone to rusting as the Famaval 1,8m counterpart!
Other 1.8 and 2.4m prime focus dishes are available and can be cheaper, like the Fortecstar Petal Dishes. Myself and some other installers do not recommend these "petal" dishes, as we have found them not to perform as good as their equivilent Famaval dishes. I have found that dishes made in Turkey generally perform poorer than those made in Portugal. They are made from spun steel, and can be identified by the "spin circles" on the back of the dish. Some models of big dishes area actually two parts welded together - you can sometimes see the join along the dish! Some other makes of dish, like Channel Masters, do perform much better than the Portuguese dishes, and their cost reflects this (around 2000euros).
COMMUNITY SATELLITE TV INSTALLATIONS COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
It is possible for one dish to serve a number of receivers at different houses. If less than 4 connections are required then a 4 output LNB should be OK, with a cable from the dish to each location. If more than 4 connections are required, then the system will require a special signal distribution unit - called multiswitches. These multiswicthes are strategically placed around the community to serve, and individual connections are made from these points. I persoannly run new cable in these systems, as you cannot rely on the condition of the exisitng cable.
Ideally, the community will pay for the infrastructure required (dish, LNB, cables from LNB to multiswicthes, multiswicthes and amplifiers) and individuals will pay for the conenction from the multiswitch to their house, and any receivers they require.
Permission must be sought for dishes to be installed on community areas, including appartment blocks. In privately owned houses, dish rules are fairly relaxed, but generally make sure it is installed in an area that wont upset your neighbours. You may also be required to ask your local town hall for permission to install a big dish.
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Section 4 Rebroadcasting of Television Channels Costa Blanca Spain
Under the Rome Convention broadcasters have the right to authorize or prohibit the re-broadcasting of their broadcasts. "Re-broadcasting" is defined under the Rome Convention as the simultaneous broadcasting by one broadcasting organization of the broadcast of another broadcast organization. Broadcasters also have the right to authorize or prohibit the fixation of their broadcasts; the reproduction of unauthorized original fixations of their broadcasts; the reproduction for purposes other than those authorized fixations of their broadcasts.
Basically it says you need authorisation from the "Broadcasting organisations" like BBC and ITV to rebroadcast their transmission in the EU.
You may be using a rebroadcaster if your TV company:
is offering bbc and itv on a small dish or mesh aerial - these channels can only be legitimatly received for free via a minimun of 1.4mdish (some areas 1.8m)
offers bbc and itv for a monthly subscription - bbc and itv are free on satellite and do not need a subscription
offers "freesat" with only 20 or 64 channels - by satellite you will recieve over 100 free tv channels, not 20 or 64. the bbc have over 15 regional variations on satellite alone.
offers sky sports for less than £36 per month - the costs of legitimate subscriptions to these channels.
offers channels from other countries - channels like Showtime Sports for example without an offical viewing card from that Pay TV provider
says they get BBC and ITV from a satellite other than Astra 2, like Hotbird - BBC and ITV are only broadcast on one "satellite constellation (those satellites at 28.3 to 28.5 degrees)
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Section 5 Advantages of Satellite
With a sky or freesat receiver you can get bbc interactive, sky active and a full 7 day programme guide. you may need a big dish, you may pay more for the installation, but at least the signal is pretty much gaurenteed as it it direct from the satellite and is not reliant on a third party.
Pure digital broadcasting (with some channels in full Dolby Digital sound), not reliant on second or third or fourth generation signals as the signals gets past from one rebroadcast transmitter to another. many ex rebroadcasting clients have commented on how good the signal direct fromt he satellite is compared to that of a rebroadcasted signal.
And if you are in doubt as to whether or not it is OK to view free satellite tv channels (like BBC and ITV) in Spain via satellite see
http://www.freesat.co.uk/
which says that "it may be possible outside the UK to use a satellite receiver to pick up channels available on freesat" - nothing about it being illegal - the technical term is "satellite signal overspill".
A final thought on this: if it was illegal to watch TV channels that were broadcsted for free, then all shops selling free to air receivers would be in trouble, as would Canal Digital + (the spanish satellite service) as their receivers can also pick up free tv satellite channels from other countries.
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Section 6 Sky / Freesat Default Transponder Frequency Settings for Costa Blanca Spain
When a Sky receiver is first booted up, like after a power cut, then the first thing it requires to function is at least 6 hours of EPG information. It looks for this data on the Default transponder frequency of 11778.
this frequency can be poor in Spain, and therefore the receiver will ont be able to find the information is required and therefore will not work - giving the message "No satellite Signal is Being Received".
Changing the default transponder to another frequency (i use 12129) allow the receiver to get the information it requires to function.
What to do if you are getting the message “No Satellite signal is being received” or a continuous "Searching for Listings" message.
1.This usually means that your Digibox is blocked and you are unable to receive the signals it requires. This usually occurs after power cuts or other interruptions to the Digibox power supply.
2.Remove the power cable from the Digibox only. This can be found on the back of the Digibox, and is normally a black cable on either the extreme left or right of the Digibox. Reinsert the power cable after 30 seconds.
3.Turn on the Digibox.
4.On the Sky remote control press the SERVICES button
5.On the Sky remote control press 401 (four zero one) and then the SELECT button.
6.If the above has been done correctly you should see the Installer Setup Menu screen. If you do not see the Installer Setup Menu screen then start this process again.
7.Press “2” on your Sky remote control.
8.If done correctly should be looking at the Default Transponder screen.
9.On the Sky remote control press 12129 (one two one two nine). This will change the default FREQUENCY to 12.129.
10.Ensure that the default POLARIZATION is “V”.
Ensure that the default SYMBOL RATE is “27.5”.
Ensure that the default FEC is “2/3”.
11.On the Sky remote control press the DOWN ARROW button three times and then press SELECT. This will SAVE NEW SETTINGS and return you to the Installer Setup Menu screen.
12.On the Sky remote control press the BACK UP button until you exit all the menus.
If done correctly the time will appear on the white bar, and picture will shortly reappear – try channel 501 (Sky News).
For a downloadable PDF of the Default Transponder process, or watch a video of the process in operation see
NO SATELLITE SIGNAL BEING RECEIVED / HOW TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT TRANSPONDER FREQUENCY SETTINGS FOR SPAIN
No matter what people tell you changing this default transponder frequency setting does not increase how long channels are available. It is only used to “assist” the receiver to boot up. It is normal for the Default Transponder to revert back to 11778 once the receiver is functioning.
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Section 7 Auto Standby
Sky has been deploying new receiver software, and incorportaed in to this is a new feture designed to help save energy when the SKy receiver is not being used.
If the box hasn't been used for a period of two hours after 11pm, or for four hours during the day time, an ‘Auto Standby' message will pop up on screen for three minutes. If there's no further use the box will go into Standby mode automatically, until the user turns it back on.
This can be an issue if you are using a VCR to receord things from the Sky receivers as when the reciver goes into Autostandby mode you will record a blank (or blue!) screen if the box has shut down....
You can turn it off by using the option in Services (Sky+ Setup for + and HD users!)
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Section 8 Sky Programem Guide (EPG)
Skys Electronic Programme Guide is used on Sky receivers. Although all the frequencies used by Sky transmit limited EPG information, the main EPG data is transmitted on one freqency - 11778. You may notice that this frequency is also the main Default Transponder - and the same frequency that is measured in the Sky receivers Signal Test screen. This frequencys reception varies greatly during the day and may not be available 24/7 - especially during the afternoon, and also certain Sky receivers really do not like this frequency. Hence why you may only get a limited (6 hours or so), EPG information in the EPG.
The Freesat EPG is transmitted from a different frequency to Sky (in fact it is on a different satellite!), whose reception is widely available over Europe - hence why you do not have to change the Freesat eciver "default transponder". It was the fact that the Freesats EPG would be easily available over Europe on a small dish that lead many, including installers, into thinking that all channels on Freesat would be available all over Europe in a small dish. Where as in fact both Sky and Fresat EPGs point to the same frequencies for the channels they use (apart from FIVE!)
For more information please visit:
The Sat and PC Guy - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
or the forum
The Sat and PC Guy FORUM - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
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1. The Various systems
Freeview
TDT
Freesat
Freesatfromsky
Sky
Sky+
SkyHD
Generic
Digital+
BBC Prime
MBC / Dubai One / Fox Movies / Arabic
2. Channels
Whats On A Sky Freetoview Card
3. Dishes
Big Dishes
Dish Sizes
What Can You Get On an 80cm Dish
Community Installs
4. Rebroadcasting
How to spot a rebroadcaster
5. Advantages of Satellite
Interactive News and Sport
6. Default Transponder Settings for Spain
Resetting your Sky Receiver after powercut
Additional Channels
7. Auto Standby
8. Sky Programme Guide (EPG)
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Section 1 The Various systems
FREEVIEW TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
"Freeview" is the brand name of a UK Digital TV service ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE UK. it is available via tv aerials on the houses, and is only transmitted from TV transmitters in the UK. you will need either a Freeview "set top box" or a TV with Freeview built in.
Freeview is not available in Spain.
However, a Freeview box may work OK in Spain, as it is able to receive the digital TV signals from Spains own version of Freeview, called TDT
http://www.freeview.co.uk/home
There are channels on Freeview that you have to pay for on Sky - like Dave, UK History.
This said, you will know if an installer knows what he is talking about, as they should know that Freeview is not available in Spain, and shld not really be advertising the service here in Spain, as Freeview cannot be received in Spain.
TDT (Television Digital Terrestrial)
Spain has its own version of "Freeview" called Television Digital Terrestrial (TDT). Approx 30 digital spanish tv channels via a TV aerial...many chnnels / programmes you can change the programmes into their original audio...not always english as a few German programmes have cropped up...you will need a TDT "set top box" or a TV with TDT built in.
Your exisiting tv aerial may be ok for this but it may need to be reconfigured, and you may also require some signal amplifiers. You can use a UK freeview set top box to get TDT, but there are some limitations - language change options may be limited to english, welsh and gaelic, TDT uses frequency 69, UK freeview set top boxes may not be able to scan this frequency.
TDT (Spains Freeview) In Spain
http://www.tdt.es/ for more information and a signal / postcode check
http://www.tdt1.com/ for more information
FREESAT TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Freesat, a satellite version of Freeview, was launched in May 2008. Using an official Freesat receiver, you can watch the about 100 free satellite TV channels.
All BBC channels, ITV1,2,3,4, C4, E4, More4, Film4 anf FIVE are all free to watch on satellite.
But some free channels the availability is limited due to signal strengths - so for example channel FIVE on Freesat will only be available at the same times as BBC2 as they share a frequency. FIVE with a Sky card (see below) is available 24/7 as this Sky FIVE is transmitted on a different frequency.
Official "Freesat" receivers currently only have about 100 TV channels on their EPG at the moment - but on some Freesat receivers you can manually add other channels not on the EPG using a "non-freesat mode".
They can only receive "free to air" channels. Freesat receivers will have the Freesat logo on them.
Freesat TV Channel Guide
Some Freesat boxes have two modes
In Freesat mode the Freesat channels are in the Freesat EPG - the ones that have been officailly added to the EPG and where new cahnnels are updated automatically.
In nonfreesatmode you can manually add other free channels into an other channel list - the nonfreesatmode channels list- by manually scanning the individual frequencies.
To scan for channels, go to the menu and select Setup > Manual Tune.
To switch back to Freesat mode after playing with the other channels, go to: Menu > STB Mode > Freesat
It is handy being able to switch between Freesat and Non-Freesat channels, for situations where a channel is not yet part of Freesat, or is a Freesat-only channel. Note that when scanning for non-Freesat channels, the numbering sequence will be a bit odd, and also they can't be accessed via the Freesat Electronic Programme Guide.
Freesat Receivers
There are
basic Freesat receivers - Grundigs, Bush and Humax have had good CB reports
HD Freesat receivers - the best being the Humax Foxsat Freesat HD receiver
Freesat+ - Humax Foxsat HDR+ with inbuilt hard disk
Freesat HD receivers will get you BBC HD channel and ITV HD Red button service. C4HD has not yet confirmed if or when it will be available on Freesat.
Most come with a HDMI cable so that you can connect it directly to your HD TV - as long as it has a HDMI connection - and start watching HD TV straight away. (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/hd and http://www.itv.com/hd)
The Humax Freesat+ receiver is available December 2008 for around £300 It will have a 320GB hard drive that can store up to 80 hours of HD programming, or up to 200 hours of standard definition shows.
The Humax Freesat receivers are generally regarded to be the best performing Freesat receivers for the Costa Blanca in Spain.
FREESATFROMSKY TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Freesatfromsky uses official Sky receivers and allows the viewing of many more free channels than Freesat. With a "Freesatfromsky" viewing card you can receive the FTA channels and Five, Five US and Fiver, Sky Three, Setanta Sports News.
The "Freesatfromsky" viewing cards are available in the UK for £20 (and some dealers may still be supplying them), and are subject to the same terms and conditions as a Sky subscription contract - including the "must not be used outside the uk". your viewing card can be disabled if Sky find out that you are using it outside the UK but if they dont know you are using one here in spain.....
Freesatfromsky TV Channel Guide List
SKY TV COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Yes you can view Sky TV in Spain,......
If you have a Sky receiver and want to pay monthly used for Free to air, free to view and subscription channels...Again the viewing cards are subject to the same terms and conditions as a Sky subscription contract - including the "must not be used outside the uk". your viewing card can be disabled if Sky find out that you are using it outside the UK but if they dont know you are using one here in spain.....
Sky TV Channel Guide List
The Pace 2600 CI Sky Digibox is generally accepted as the best receiver for the weaker signals areas like the Costa Blanca. The Pace 2600 is closely followed by the Pace 430N. These ceased production about 5 years ago, and can only be bought as "reconditioned" units - or from Ebay.
The best of the latests batch of Sky receivers is the Thomson, followed by the Amstrad. Avoid the Pace 440 and Pace 445 - i have found these to be very poor performers.
SKY+ COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
Skys award winning PVR. Pause Live TV, recording with no tapes, watch one channel whilst recording another channel, series linking.
Available with ANY sky TV subscription package (from £17per month), or with no Sky TV subscription package for £10 per month - for the extra £7 best get atleast 1 sky mix!
SKY HD COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
A Sky HD receiver will incorportate all the recording functoins of the Sky+, but with the added ability to watch High Definition (HD) channels. BBC HD and C4 HD are available to watch without any subscription. For the other 30ish HD channels, you will need to pay an extra £10 per month for Skys HD Channels.
On any HD box you will get BBCHD
On a Freesat HD box you wil get BBCHD and ITVHD
On a sky hd box you will get BBCHD and, with a freesatfromskycard, C4HD
On a sky hd box you will get BBCHD and, with a sky card with hd sub, C4HD and the other subscription HD channels depending on what sky mix you are on.
More Information on Sky HD
GENERIC RECEIVERS (DARKBOX ETC)
Note that many installers are using generic receivers (sometimes called Free To Air receivers) and calling them freesat or freeview receivers which may be confusing people. official freesat and sky receivers have a full 7 day programme guide...generic FTA receivers only have now and next programme infomation.
Generic FTA receivers will get all channels in the link Freesatfromsky Channel Guide
- apart from Five, Five US and Fiver, Sky Three, Setanta Sports News.
Some generic receivers can also be modified with software to read Sky viewing cards, but the new Sky replacement white viewing cards, amny of these new cards have not been functioning correctly or to their full potential in these "generic" receivers..
Digital+
Digial+ (D+) is the Spanish satellite service. It is broadcast from two satellites - Astra 19E and Hispasat 30W.
There is a variety of channels, from entertainment, movies and Sports. Many channels and programmes on the UK Sky system are also available on D+, and in most cases the language of the programmes can be changed into English.
D+ can be received on a small satellite dish, approx 80cm. YOu will need an official D+ viewing card to watch these channels. Some, not all, TDT channels are also on D+.
http://www.plus.es
BBC Prime
BBC Prime is a BBC pay channels for expats. It does not show movies or sport, but just homegrown programmes. It does show Eastenders, and a variety of BBC and C4 programmes.
The standalone version of BBC Prime that was on Hotbird will, by March 2009, only be availble on Eurobird at 9 degrees east - so you may need your dish realigning.
You will need an official BBC Prime subscription card available from http://www.bbcprime.com.
BBC Prime is also available as part of some subscription packages.
Some generic receivers have been able to access BBC Prime by software that removes the encryption. It now appears that BBC Prime has moved to version Viaccess 2.6. Therefore for those who were watching BBC Prime without paying for it, your screen will have gone blank.
MBC / Dubai One / Fox Movies / Arabic
Or you could always point a dish to badr / Arabsat at 26 degrees and look at the MBC 2,4,Action channels,the Fox Movie Channel, the Fox Series channel and Dubai One. These channels are also acailable on the Nilesat satellites at 7west, however, I have found that the satellites at 26east have better reecption here in the Costa Blanca.
These channels show various movies dramas and action series such as
Once upon a time in mexico, One Hour Photo ,The Rookie ,TRAINING DAY ,Taxi, Ghost Whisperer , Smallville , Grey's Anatomy , Hustle, Knight Rider, and older series of TOP GEAR!!!
The channels and prgrammes are all mainly in english but with arabic subtitles.
MBC2 Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
MBC4 Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
MBC Max Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
MBC Action Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
Fox Movies Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
Dubai One Arabsat Nilesat Programme Guide
All these channels are currently free to air, requiring a generic digital satellite receiver and at least an 80cm dish (i am not too sure how an 80cm will perform on these channels in your area tho...but fine in my area on an 80cm!)
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Section 2 Channels
The main BBC, ITV and C4 channels are free and do not require any Sky card or form of subscription (note some ITV regions do require a freesatfromsky or sky card) to view these channels.
All channels on Freesat (apart from ITV HD) are available on a sky receiver, and were also available for free before the launch of freesat using a sky or generic reciever.
Five US, Five US+1, Fiver, Fiver+1 are all only available with a freesatfromsky or sky card at the moment. No monthly payments are required.
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Section 3 Dishes
UK TV channels are mainly broadcast from the Astra 2a, Astra 2b, astra 2d and Eurobird 1 satellites located at 28.2 to 28.5 degrees east of south. There are other Astra satellites around also - which tend to do more european channels (Spain D+ is on astras at 19.2). Many channels are available with a small 80cm dish, but to get the BBC and ITV and C4's, which areon the weaker Astra 2D satellite you will require a "big dish".
Note that reception of channels depends on your location and dish size. As a rough guide:
80cm will get you some channels - approx 50% of whats available
1.4m will get more channels (includng bbc1 and itv1,2,3,4)
1.8/2.4 will get even more channels (including bbc2 and c4)
Not all channels will be available all day.
1.8m (1.8m) and 2.4m BIG SATELLITE DISHES
There are two companies, both from Portugal, which produce what are regarded as the best quality and performing (for their price) satellite dishes for the Costa Blanca. Personally I have found that there is very little difference in the performance of both the Portuguese made 1.8m dishes (dispite the properganda!)
Famaval also produce a 2.4m prime focus dishes which is identifiable with the holes around the rim of the dish, allowing extention panels to be added if required, to make the dish a 3.1m! For whatever reason I have found this Famaval 2.4m dish not to be as prone to rusting as the Famaval 1,8m counterpart!
Other 1.8 and 2.4m prime focus dishes are available and can be cheaper, like the Fortecstar Petal Dishes. Myself and some other installers do not recommend these "petal" dishes, as we have found them not to perform as good as their equivilent Famaval dishes. I have found that dishes made in Turkey generally perform poorer than those made in Portugal. They are made from spun steel, and can be identified by the "spin circles" on the back of the dish. Some models of big dishes area actually two parts welded together - you can sometimes see the join along the dish! Some other makes of dish, like Channel Masters, do perform much better than the Portuguese dishes, and their cost reflects this (around 2000euros).
COMMUNITY SATELLITE TV INSTALLATIONS COSTA BLANCA SPAIN
It is possible for one dish to serve a number of receivers at different houses. If less than 4 connections are required then a 4 output LNB should be OK, with a cable from the dish to each location. If more than 4 connections are required, then the system will require a special signal distribution unit - called multiswitches. These multiswicthes are strategically placed around the community to serve, and individual connections are made from these points. I persoannly run new cable in these systems, as you cannot rely on the condition of the exisitng cable.
Ideally, the community will pay for the infrastructure required (dish, LNB, cables from LNB to multiswicthes, multiswicthes and amplifiers) and individuals will pay for the conenction from the multiswitch to their house, and any receivers they require.
Permission must be sought for dishes to be installed on community areas, including appartment blocks. In privately owned houses, dish rules are fairly relaxed, but generally make sure it is installed in an area that wont upset your neighbours. You may also be required to ask your local town hall for permission to install a big dish.
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Section 4 Rebroadcasting of Television Channels Costa Blanca Spain
Under the Rome Convention broadcasters have the right to authorize or prohibit the re-broadcasting of their broadcasts. "Re-broadcasting" is defined under the Rome Convention as the simultaneous broadcasting by one broadcasting organization of the broadcast of another broadcast organization. Broadcasters also have the right to authorize or prohibit the fixation of their broadcasts; the reproduction of unauthorized original fixations of their broadcasts; the reproduction for purposes other than those authorized fixations of their broadcasts.
Basically it says you need authorisation from the "Broadcasting organisations" like BBC and ITV to rebroadcast their transmission in the EU.
You may be using a rebroadcaster if your TV company:
is offering bbc and itv on a small dish or mesh aerial - these channels can only be legitimatly received for free via a minimun of 1.4mdish (some areas 1.8m)
offers bbc and itv for a monthly subscription - bbc and itv are free on satellite and do not need a subscription
offers "freesat" with only 20 or 64 channels - by satellite you will recieve over 100 free tv channels, not 20 or 64. the bbc have over 15 regional variations on satellite alone.
offers sky sports for less than £36 per month - the costs of legitimate subscriptions to these channels.
offers channels from other countries - channels like Showtime Sports for example without an offical viewing card from that Pay TV provider
says they get BBC and ITV from a satellite other than Astra 2, like Hotbird - BBC and ITV are only broadcast on one "satellite constellation (those satellites at 28.3 to 28.5 degrees)
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Section 5 Advantages of Satellite
With a sky or freesat receiver you can get bbc interactive, sky active and a full 7 day programme guide. you may need a big dish, you may pay more for the installation, but at least the signal is pretty much gaurenteed as it it direct from the satellite and is not reliant on a third party.
Pure digital broadcasting (with some channels in full Dolby Digital sound), not reliant on second or third or fourth generation signals as the signals gets past from one rebroadcast transmitter to another. many ex rebroadcasting clients have commented on how good the signal direct fromt he satellite is compared to that of a rebroadcasted signal.
And if you are in doubt as to whether or not it is OK to view free satellite tv channels (like BBC and ITV) in Spain via satellite see
http://www.freesat.co.uk/
which says that "it may be possible outside the UK to use a satellite receiver to pick up channels available on freesat" - nothing about it being illegal - the technical term is "satellite signal overspill".
A final thought on this: if it was illegal to watch TV channels that were broadcsted for free, then all shops selling free to air receivers would be in trouble, as would Canal Digital + (the spanish satellite service) as their receivers can also pick up free tv satellite channels from other countries.
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Section 6 Sky / Freesat Default Transponder Frequency Settings for Costa Blanca Spain
When a Sky receiver is first booted up, like after a power cut, then the first thing it requires to function is at least 6 hours of EPG information. It looks for this data on the Default transponder frequency of 11778.
this frequency can be poor in Spain, and therefore the receiver will ont be able to find the information is required and therefore will not work - giving the message "No satellite Signal is Being Received".
Changing the default transponder to another frequency (i use 12129) allow the receiver to get the information it requires to function.
What to do if you are getting the message “No Satellite signal is being received” or a continuous "Searching for Listings" message.
1.This usually means that your Digibox is blocked and you are unable to receive the signals it requires. This usually occurs after power cuts or other interruptions to the Digibox power supply.
2.Remove the power cable from the Digibox only. This can be found on the back of the Digibox, and is normally a black cable on either the extreme left or right of the Digibox. Reinsert the power cable after 30 seconds.
3.Turn on the Digibox.
4.On the Sky remote control press the SERVICES button
5.On the Sky remote control press 401 (four zero one) and then the SELECT button.
6.If the above has been done correctly you should see the Installer Setup Menu screen. If you do not see the Installer Setup Menu screen then start this process again.
7.Press “2” on your Sky remote control.
8.If done correctly should be looking at the Default Transponder screen.
9.On the Sky remote control press 12129 (one two one two nine). This will change the default FREQUENCY to 12.129.
10.Ensure that the default POLARIZATION is “V”.
Ensure that the default SYMBOL RATE is “27.5”.
Ensure that the default FEC is “2/3”.
11.On the Sky remote control press the DOWN ARROW button three times and then press SELECT. This will SAVE NEW SETTINGS and return you to the Installer Setup Menu screen.
12.On the Sky remote control press the BACK UP button until you exit all the menus.
If done correctly the time will appear on the white bar, and picture will shortly reappear – try channel 501 (Sky News).
For a downloadable PDF of the Default Transponder process, or watch a video of the process in operation see
NO SATELLITE SIGNAL BEING RECEIVED / HOW TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT TRANSPONDER FREQUENCY SETTINGS FOR SPAIN
No matter what people tell you changing this default transponder frequency setting does not increase how long channels are available. It is only used to “assist” the receiver to boot up. It is normal for the Default Transponder to revert back to 11778 once the receiver is functioning.
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Section 7 Auto Standby
Sky has been deploying new receiver software, and incorportaed in to this is a new feture designed to help save energy when the SKy receiver is not being used.
If the box hasn't been used for a period of two hours after 11pm, or for four hours during the day time, an ‘Auto Standby' message will pop up on screen for three minutes. If there's no further use the box will go into Standby mode automatically, until the user turns it back on.
This can be an issue if you are using a VCR to receord things from the Sky receivers as when the reciver goes into Autostandby mode you will record a blank (or blue!) screen if the box has shut down....
You can turn it off by using the option in Services (Sky+ Setup for + and HD users!)
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Section 8 Sky Programem Guide (EPG)
Skys Electronic Programme Guide is used on Sky receivers. Although all the frequencies used by Sky transmit limited EPG information, the main EPG data is transmitted on one freqency - 11778. You may notice that this frequency is also the main Default Transponder - and the same frequency that is measured in the Sky receivers Signal Test screen. This frequencys reception varies greatly during the day and may not be available 24/7 - especially during the afternoon, and also certain Sky receivers really do not like this frequency. Hence why you may only get a limited (6 hours or so), EPG information in the EPG.
The Freesat EPG is transmitted from a different frequency to Sky (in fact it is on a different satellite!), whose reception is widely available over Europe - hence why you do not have to change the Freesat eciver "default transponder". It was the fact that the Freesats EPG would be easily available over Europe on a small dish that lead many, including installers, into thinking that all channels on Freesat would be available all over Europe in a small dish. Where as in fact both Sky and Fresat EPGs point to the same frequencies for the channels they use (apart from FIVE!)
For more information please visit:
The Sat and PC Guy - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
or the forum
The Sat and PC Guy FORUM - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Adobe Flash Player 10 - No Sound Fix Solved
I had this problem with no sound when playing Youtube, etc, when I had to upgrade to Flash Player 10, because Youtube told me to. I have XP SP3. I googled for quite a time and finally found the fix.. So maybe to save others time here is the fix, with oodles of thanks to original poster. See link below.
First I used Revounistaller and removed files Adobe AIR and Shockwave. Not sure this helped but did it anyway.
First I used Revounistaller and removed files Adobe AIR and Shockwave. Not sure this helped but did it anyway.
Download this file and install. this did the trick for me and all works fine. but, if in your case not read below for more advice from others I found with google search
Then at this link, (Post copied below). I did as mentioned and found my registry was OK but the last link for registry repair did the job and gadzooks it worked. Hope this helps others. The registry repair is at this link . download and install. Be patient at this link as it takes a few minutes to load the file for download.
"Re: No sound in flash player" Quote from link given above.
Guys, got the solution, there is a registry line missing for some shi...ty update. By adding it from regedit, the problem is solved
this is what you need to do
1. Launch Registry Editor by typing regedit at Run command.
2. Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32
3. On the right pane, and check for existance of “wavemapper” registry subkey.If not found, create a new String value named “wavemapper” (without the quotes).
4.Once named that way, double click on it and add the value “msacm32.drv”. (without the quotes and write it down in the place where it lets you write.
If wavemapper entry is already existed, ensure that its value data is “msacm32.drv”.
It worked for me, I hope this works for you!!!
If you need dummy explanations please let me know, I can be a little more specific.
if this does not work, check this other place out http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/0...io-in-windows/
Then at this link, (Post copied below). I did as mentioned and found my registry was OK but the last link for registry repair did the job and gadzooks it worked. Hope this helps others. The registry repair is at this link . download and install. Be patient at this link as it takes a few minutes to load the file for download.
"Re: No sound in flash player" Quote from link given above.
Guys, got the solution, there is a registry line missing for some shi...ty update. By adding it from regedit, the problem is solved
this is what you need to do
1. Launch Registry Editor by typing regedit at Run command.
2. Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32
3. On the right pane, and check for existance of “wavemapper” registry subkey.If not found, create a new String value named “wavemapper” (without the quotes).
4.Once named that way, double click on it and add the value “msacm32.drv”. (without the quotes and write it down in the place where it lets you write.
If wavemapper entry is already existed, ensure that its value data is “msacm32.drv”.
It worked for me, I hope this works for you!!!
If you need dummy explanations please let me know, I can be a little more specific.
if this does not work, check this other place out http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/0...io-in-windows/
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
小米記趣～『就是愛站』
小米在約快滿九個月的某一天時不時只要北木坐在他的後面當人形護欄時，他就不會放過機會的轉身且把雙手放在我們的大腿上用力支撐讓自己站起來，過了幾天後，媽呀～沒危機意識的他（不論摔過幾回還是學不會怕痛的他），居然延著他手伸長的高度能觸及到的物體雙手用力的輔助自己站起來，唉～這表示父母又得要邁入另一個辛苦的里程碑，時不時要四目（阿爸阿母都近視咩）緊盯著他著力點對不對，手拿的東西危不危險，嘴巴裡面又吃了什麼東西。原來父母這個工作還真不是人幹的呢！真疑惑為何我們的北木可以生那麼多枚小孩來折磨自己呢～
站起來了。
還不會站穩，就不自量力的還要伸手去拿一本大又厚的書！
阿爸已經將這桌子上面的東西整理了一回，把危險物藏了起來，但放眼望去還是亂，因為那些亂都是陳小米的玩具/外出用的罐裝副食品來著的。
時不時都要站，連阿紅小椅子也不放過，要不是父母在旁邊固定椅子的重量，小米早就倒栽蔥了。
不同定點，但還是站！
站起來了。
還不會站穩，就不自量力的還要伸手去拿一本大又厚的書！
阿爸已經將這桌子上面的東西整理了一回，把危險物藏了起來，但放眼望去還是亂，因為那些亂都是陳小米的玩具/外出用的罐裝副食品來著的。
時不時都要站，連阿紅小椅子也不放過，要不是父母在旁邊固定椅子的重量，小米早就倒栽蔥了。
不同定點，但還是站！
小米記趣～『open將踢踏舞公仔蒐集系列一』
為了集點數，北木用盡心力去7-11消費，好不容易累積了兩張三十點，當然就快快帶著39塊跑去家附近三間7-11兌換常缺貨的公仔，第一回換到阿母沒有感覺的小竹輪（媽媽喜愛open將＆momo這兩隻），第二回阿爸的手氣很好，一拿就是阿母的愛將之一。回家後串連起來讓小米驚艷一下。ㄟ～還真的有那麼點吸引力對小米的嘴巴而言，沒辦法～誰叫小米現在還是在口腔期呢！
故意讓小米跟目標物保持距離，來看看小米的反應！
有那麼點興趣的抓起來啦！
用嘴巴測試一下統一做的公仔的品管好不好，堅不堅固，耐不耐我這乳齒以不同角度猛烈的摧殘！
故意讓小米跟目標物保持距離，來看看小米的反應！
有那麼點興趣的抓起來啦！
用嘴巴測試一下統一做的公仔的品管好不好，堅不堅固，耐不耐我這乳齒以不同角度猛烈的摧殘！
小米記趣～『累死媽媽之造飛機遊戲』
小米從三個月左右脖子硬了以後，媽媽就會跟小米玩造飛機的遊戲，直到現在小米都九個月滿，對這遊戲還是樂此不疲，只是小米越來越重，每每玩這遊戲後，媽媽可是喘噓噓的需要休息時間越來越長呢！
瑪利亞阿母在當小米老大的遊戲機，請看左膝到小腿，三個歐輕。
看著小米開心的笑著，憨母我也甘願陪主人玩造飛機的啦！
瑪利亞阿母在當小米老大的遊戲機，請看左膝到小腿，三個歐輕。
看著小米開心的笑著，憨母我也甘願陪主人玩造飛機的啦！
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