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andydixon · 29-11-2004, 03:38 AM

Hi,
I have a UEC 660 which I am having some problems with. I have the LNB set up with a frequency of 11300 MHz. I have the receiver set to tune into 12456V, sr = 22500 and fec = 3/4. As far as I am aware this is all correct. When I go to the signal dectection section in the menu it show around 85% signal strength and it appears to be locking onto the sky signal. All is good so far.

BUT... when I get the receiver to tune in is finds 11 "streams" (does this mean 11 transponders??) and 17 services. It scans through the 11 streams but when it gets to 11 it just sits there and does nothing. I have left it overnight and still it just sits there.

Is this a bug with the UEC 660? have I done something wrong?

Thanks for any help you might be able to give me

Andy

Sky_Satt · 29-11-2004, 04:07 AM

Hi Any could try the lnb set up, see if power is on, to the lnb, with what you have said you have the right TP and SR for the TVNZ mux ,strength 85%, but should also get a quality dectection if power to the lnb is turned on it should lock and load the TVNZ mux
there is no sky on this TP, recheck TP SR coud have loaded the sky TP and SR
by error, if that was so, all you will get is a black screen as all sky's TPs are
encrypted, hope this is of some help :-)

**VK4BKP** · 29-11-2004, 04:10 AM

The UEC's are problematic for FTA, especially on B1 for some reason. Perhaps someone else in NZ can give a better answer than me though.

Welcome to the forum.

Edit, thanks Sky satt. Beat me as I was typing.

Apsattv · 29-11-2004, 07:55 AM

Try 12519 V sr 22500 Fec 3/4 and make sure NIT is enabled and decoder should be set to load ALL including encrypted as sometimes the Sky channels are flagged as encrypted in the stream
it should load 12456v as part of the load

viewer · 29-11-2004, 08:28 AM

These 660's are quirky, as mine reacts in the same way when dual loading Aurora and pay.
This is how mine works each time...don't laugh...it works, and does for others.
Slightly unscrew your cable from the LNB, going into the receiver, so it is mated, but not screwed up.
Go into your settings
Make sure home is disabled.
Put your options in signal 2
Let it start loading, saying found services, and when it stalls at the particular transponder, remove the cable, push it back in, and tighten it.
It should now load it all for you.
Why it works I don't know, but it does.
Good luck

andydixon · 29-11-2004, 06:53 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone.

I will give your suggestion a try Viewer. It sounds crazy

but I am willing to try anything at this stage!

Thanks
Andy

andydixon · 30-11-2004, 06:53 PM

Well despite my scepticism it worked a charm. Thanks a lot Viewer!

Andy

viewer · 02-12-2004, 08:05 AM

Your welcome Andy !!

feels good when things work out after struggling for ages, doesn't it !!

**simmo** · 02-12-2004, 08:12 AM

hehe most 'untechnikal'!! Well done Viewer!!

29-11-2004, 03:38 AM	#1
andydixon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 3	Tuning UEC 660 for FTA in New Zealand Hi, I have a UEC 660 which I am having some problems with. I have the LNB set up with a frequency of 11300 MHz. I have the receiver set to tune into 12456V, sr = 22500 and fec = 3/4. As far as I am aware this is all correct. When I go to the signal dectection section in the menu it show around 85% signal strength and it appears to be locking onto the sky signal. All is good so far. BUT... when I get the receiver to tune in is finds 11 "streams" (does this mean 11 transponders??) and 17 services. It scans through the 11 streams but when it gets to 11 it just sits there and does nothing. I have left it overnight and still it just sits there. Is this a bug with the UEC 660? have I done something wrong? Thanks for any help you might be able to give me Andy

29-11-2004, 04:10 AM	#3
VK4BKP Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mackay Posts: 5,761	The UEC's are problematic for FTA, especially on B1 for some reason. Perhaps someone else in NZ can give a better answer than me though. Welcome to the forum. Edit, thanks Sky satt. Beat me as I was typing. Last edited by VK4BKP; 29-11-2004 at 04:12 AM.

02-12-2004, 08:12 AM	#9
simmo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Planet on the northern end....Cairns! Posts: 7,251	hehe most 'untechnikal'!! Well done Viewer!! __________________ Hmmmm... Please take some time to browse and read our site. We are a friendly, knowledgable mob but we don't tolerate laziness easily!.....

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29-11-2004, 04:07 AM	#2
Sky_Satt Satellite Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,384	Hi Any could try the lnb set up, see if power is on, to the lnb, with what you have said you have the right TP and SR for the TVNZ mux ,strength 85%, but should also get a quality dectection if power to the lnb is turned on it should lock and load the TVNZ mux there is no sky on this TP, recheck TP SR coud have loaded the sky TP and SR by error, if that was so, all you will get is a black screen as all sky's TPs are encrypted, hope this is of some help :-)

29-11-2004, 07:55 AM	#4
Apsattv Satellite Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Apsattv HQ NZ Posts: 4,276	Try 12519 V sr 22500 Fec 3/4 and make sure NIT is enabled and decoder should be set to load ALL including encrypted as sometimes the Sky channels are flagged as encrypted in the stream it should load 12456v as part of the load

29-11-2004, 08:28 AM	#5
viewer Satellite Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Coffs Harbour surrounds Posts: 1,132	These 660's are quirky, as mine reacts in the same way when dual loading Aurora and pay. This is how mine works each time...don't laugh...it works, and does for others. Slightly unscrew your cable from the LNB, going into the receiver, so it is mated, but not screwed up. Go into your settings Make sure home is disabled. Put your options in signal 2 Let it start loading, saying found services, and when it stalls at the particular transponder, remove the cable, push it back in, and tighten it. It should now load it all for you. Why it works I don't know, but it does. Good luck

29-11-2004, 06:53 PM	#6
andydixon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies everyone. I will give your suggestion a try Viewer. It sounds crazy but I am willing to try anything at this stage! Thanks Andy

30-11-2004, 06:53 PM	#7
andydixon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 3	Well despite my scepticism it worked a charm. Thanks a lot Viewer! Andy

02-12-2004, 08:05 AM	#8
viewer Satellite Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Coffs Harbour surrounds Posts: 1,132	Your welcome Andy !! feels good when things work out after struggling for ages, doesn't it !!