Posts Tagged ‘howto’

Coaxial Crimping

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Crimping a connector for coaxial cable?

What are the points to be addressed when crimp a connector to a co axial cable? If the wire contact with the connector? or the mesh should be isolated from the connection?

Yes, the wire must be in contact with the connector body. The wire the center should not touch the screen, or the connector. If there is a sleeve on the connector, should go between the mesh and the middle of nylon (which may or may not be aligned with the paper.) If no paper inside, generally should be left intact in the one around the insulation for the contact center. The connector can play this role, if any, but the paper should not be in direct contact with the center conductor.

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Connectors Bag

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Connectors Bag
p35 to the motherboard?

a friend told me to be talkative with a P35 motherboard. recently visited the online store was too different p35 manufacturers. I want to know which manufacturer is leading manufacturer of motherboards and what model P35 is the best? Additional details: looking for a motherboard SLI 4 to 6 SATA connectors 2 PCI Slots E 2 / 3 PCI slots capable of supporting the bag e8400

Personally I prefer the ASUS P5K series, second choice would be Gigabyte P35-DS3 series (about 20 different P35-DS3 motherboard to choose)

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Satellite Diseqc

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Ok, thanks to you I know now I need a 2 DiSEqC switch.?

Now I need help setting up the Antenna ',' I one XTSC Xtreme-520 Satellite & Terrestrial and Sat Hotbird Hotbird window looks like this = SAT / / TRANSPONDERr = 11 **** ect / / POWER LN = ON / / LNB U-type = LBN1 / / 22Khz = Auto / / TYPE COMMUTE = None / / option = None / / OV/12V = OV ….. With a DiSEqC switch is the window of Astra has to be the same set up (TYPE I CUMMUT the DiSEqC poss) I suppose I should put that on both windows. But if the LNB to OFF in the window of the new Astra or ON? ie. is the switch lighting? Sorry for keeping but can not find a simple guide Thanks

Must be one or the other. One by one out.

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Connector Crimp

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Connector Crimp
How do you connect speakers crossing AA?

I have these speakers http://www.procarsound.com/catalog/images/B0009K67P8.01-AIWHEFKG4HT6N._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg and wondering what you have to insert the wire into the openings for tweeters, woofers, and entry or must I buy I Connector crimp on the end of the cables in the first place?

You Just run speaker wire to the input amplifier, and then run speaker wire outputs tweeter with the tweeter and the outlets the woofer speaker. You do not need anything to press on, just have to bare wire screw in screws.

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Diseqc Satellite

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Diseqc Satellite
2 LBN to 1 in the satellite receiver?

I have two plates towards each other towards Astra and Hot Bird. For now I have to screw in one or the other antenna then change the cables of the SAT with the (Green) button. Question: How should I change on Sat physically (with the green button) I take the junction of two wires with duct tape then plug in my LBN / on my receiver … or would you f *** something? I know I could buy a DiSEqC and do well, but at the moment all you can afford is the electrical tape and a little antenna cable !!!!! I have a XTSC Xtreme-520 Satellite & Terrestrial Receiver *

the receptor changes real tension in the cable Sat when you're changing the channel. If you connect two wires together that wouldnt be good I guess:) What is suggested if you can not spend a DiSEqC to try to get a splitter with a built-in switch can connect up to two antennas for the entry of the two and connect its only outlet to the receiver and then change the plates with a change in him. I'm not sure this device to work there but I guess in theory. If not exist or can not buy I suggest to build one. A few connectors, some wires, a switch and some welding .. Shouldn't cost more than a few lined Fnac.

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Catv Cable

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Catv Cable
Can I add my TV cable?

I have a 2001 television magnovox, however, television / cable TV option is not Available ……. However, I have an RF modulator (the little converter thingy) and I was wondering if you connect the modulator to the TV and then connect the cable to the modulator I would (CATV no option / TV modulator or) I can not be tested because I have cable but ……..

The best solution to your problem is an old VTR. It acts as a cable tuner and sent out the signal as baseband video (composite) or a standard signal RF Channel 3. Adjust the TV to channel 3 and tune channels with the VCR. You can purchase a TV converter box for cable. A similar one can be found flea markets and garage sales for almost nothing. An RF modulator is not the work of an RF modulator will, but a VCR or cable box does the same and are more Cheap. This should be a small set like almost any 13 "or more than 2001 TV has a CATV / TV option.

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Motorola Hdtv

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Motorola Hdtv
Motorola DVR/HDTV box

I have a black cable box and a new motorla dvr/hdtv cable box from comcast. How do I hook this up? Do I hook up the colored wires to my TV and transfer the two cable from the black box to the new motorola box? I’m not getting any signal…

You put the colored wires from cable box to TV.

Then you plug them both to a power source (lol)

Put the card into the card slot (if they give you one)

Call or go to your local Comcast office to get them to activate the box.

And you’re done!

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Tivo Dvr

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Tivo Dvr
Can a TiVo DVR record shows without having to pay the monthly fee?

In other words, you can use as a VCR with a timer, only without the cassette?

No. Not without some serious hacking or modding anyway, and if there was a way, many people would. I'm pretty sure the baby they have quite blocked. There are free alternatives to TiVo but Windows Media Center is very good, so it is MythTV (the latter requires a job).

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Motorola Comcast

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Motorola Comcast
Setting up a Comcast Motorola modem but getting ‘no connectivity’ due to router IP address?

I am trying to set up my Comcast Motorola SB5120 modem. All cables are connected properly, but when I run the install CD it says I have no connectivity. When talking to a Comcast rep, he mentioned my IP address is that of a router (192.168.100.2) although there is currently no router connected to the laptop or modem. I have tried ipconfig/release and ipconfig/renew to no avail – I still have the same router IP address. Is there a way to refresh to a new IP address so that I can get connectivity with my Comcast modem? The last couple of times I have worked with the Comcast rep, they transfer me to a Microsoft customer service rep who is unable to assist me. Thanks so much.

192.168.100.2 is what’s called a non-routable IP address. This means it can’t be used for internet connectivity, since internet routers won’t route them to other routers. So yes, that’s a huge problem if you want to get out to the internet and don’t have a DSL/Cable router handling the IP addresses.

It seems that your computer isn’t picking up an IP address from Comcast. Since this should not be the case, the first thought I’d have is that you are using a static IP address rather than getting one assigned by comcast. This needs to be changed in your network settings. To check this, do the following:

Open control panel (this assumes Vista) and open the Network and Sharing Center control panel

Find the text link that says View Status (it should be to the right, less than halfway down the page)

A new window should open. Find the Properties button and click on it.

Find “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and double-click on it.

Make sure “Obtain an IP address automatically” is checked.

This is the first thing I would check.

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Meter Directv

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Meter Directv
Recommend a cheap, accurate satellite signal meter.?

I need a signal meter for testing DirecTV satellite signals. I looking for something cheap and relatively accurate. Luxury features are not needed, but the ability to find a signal via coaxial cable. A brand name and its origin would be helpful.

www.partsexpress.com be a source or brand www.campingworld.com www.mcmelectronics.com or change names to the source.

DirecTV Installation with Super Buddy Meter