Satelite Television equipment at Ken's Electronics, (Wholesale & Retail Electronic Parts) Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ken's Electronics, (Wholesale & Retail Electronic Parts) Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Video & RF Connectors & Adaptors

Free To Air Satelite Direct to Home systems lifetime FREE* Christian TV reception*
Hope36Sat Free To Air Direct to Home System for AMC4: dish, receiver & install kit	$199 +tax
InstalledHope36Sat Kalamazoo area Hope/3ABN/LLBN system (1-TV)	$340 including tax
CSTV30 Christian Satelite TeleVision 30-chan system with install kit IA5/AMC4	$239 +tax
InstalledCSTV30 Kalamazoo area 30 networks IA5/AMC4 (1-TV)	$394 including tax
Add $25 for pipe/concrete for installed (1-TV) system not on building
Add $30/hour (+parts) for multiple-TV hookup installations
AV90 Thirty Six Inch Satelite Dish with mount hardware	$65.00 +tax
FTA-1 Fortec Free To Air Receiver with Infrared Remote Control	$139.00 +tax
FIRC-HH Spare/Extra Fortec Hand-Held InfraRed Remote Control	$25 +tax
TIRC-HH Spare/Extra Topfield Hand-Held InfraRed Remote Control	$30 +tax
GSL-1S Horizontal/Vertical Polarity LNBF for Free to Air reception	$25 +tax
INSTL-Kit Installation Kit wire etc for small satelite dishes	$20.00 +tax

Christian Television & Radio Stations Broadcasting on AMC4 Satelite 101 201/39
Hope Channel
Three Angels Broadcasting Network
Loma Linda University Broadcasting Network
Lifetalk Radio
Radio 74
3ABN Radio
Adventist Television Network
Adventist Communications Network
Hope Esperanza
3ABN Latino Espanol & Portugues
Christian Global Network (Korean?)
TRWAM (Polska)

Christian Organizations Broadcasting on IA5 Satelite 97 197/39
Daystar
Trinity Broadcasting Network
Miracle Channel
The Church Channel (TBN)
Alkarma TV (Arabic non-denominational)
TBN Enlace (Espanol)
Gods Learning Channel (Hebraic Roots)
The Old Path (Church of God International)
The New Life Channel (Russian)
JCTV
The Word Network
Aramaic Broadcasting Network International
Global Christian Network (Korean?)
Smile of a Child (TBN)
TBN Russia
CGN TV (Korean?)
Rodnoy TV (Russian)
Emmanuel TV (Duetsch)
Kingdom of Jesus Christ
Korean Christian Broadcasting

Stuff USED for Dish Network and Direct TV
SW21 combine signals from 2 Dish Network circular polarity LNBF's	$20
SAS-A50D Circular Polarity LNB (D-shape 1-1/8 x 1-7/8") Dish Network & Direct TV	$18
CP-LNB-Rect Circular Polarity LNB (Rectangle 3/4 x 1-3/4") Dish Network & Direct TV	$30
DO-LNB Dual Output Circular Polarity LNB for Dish/Direct	$35
DHIRC-HH Direct TV Hughes InfraRed Hand-Held Remote Control	$30
DRIRC-HH Direct TV RCA SystemLink4+ InfraRed HandHeld Remote Control	$25
18-20 Dish with mount foot/leg; for single circular polarity LNBF	$40
MFL-18 Mount Foot & Leg for Dish 300/500 or Direct TV dish	$18,00

Mount Hardware: Mast Tripods Tower
6x158 Six Ft 1-5/8" Mast for mounting Small Satelite Dishs	$22,50
CM9075 Ground Stake 4ft long rod	$6,89
6Fx12 Ground Stake 6ft long rod	$8,96
142 Lag screws 2 inch by Ľ inch (100/bag) each	$0,39
15-826 U-Bolt Quarter-inch 1-3/4" centers, 3-1/4" length, antenna-mast clamp	$2,76
NPM-2CB non-penetrating mount for DISH & DIRECT use 2 cement blocks	$39.98
DMBT-2 DISH Mounting Bracket for Rohn & PI Towers	$24,00
709 Tripod 3 ft rivet feet for peak of roof	$29,98
711 Tripod 5 ft rivet feet for peak of roof	$43,59
712 Tripod 10 ft ladder style for peak of roof	$159,98


NPM-2CB DISH mount	DMBT-2 Dish Bracket	709 Tripod 3-Ft	711 Tripod 5-Ft	712 Tripod 10-Ft

Ground Blocks for Coax Cable, Signal Combiners & Splitters
GRB-1 =PHFC55 single coax ground block lightning surge protector	$1,68
GRB-2 =PHFC25 dual coaxial ground block lightning surge protector	$2,37
TDSM-2150 Satelite & TV splitter 40-2150Mhz
CR75-705 Satellite & OTA-TV Diplexer Signal Combiner/Splitter	$14,85
32-3031 Chan 3 signal combiner add VCR/Satelite signal to antenna wiring	$18,72
32-3041 Channel 4 signal combiner add VCR/Satelite signal to antenna wiring	$18,72
SC-3 TV Channel 3 signal combiner	$17.22
SC-4 TV Channel 4 signal combiner	$17.22
UCM-8 RF modulator: DVD or VCR Audio & Video to TV Channel 19 (retunable 14-32)	$25.00
55-798 Flat Under-Window Feedthru Wire	$4,89


UCM-8 Modulator	55-798 flat window wire	Coax Jumper

Antenna Selector Coaxial Switch
AB-4 Pushbutton High Isolation Two Position Coax Switch	$11,52
ACS-8 High Isolation Premium quality Two position Coax Switch	$10.50

Connectors, Wall Plates, Satelite Finder Meter
CC-7B nail-in cable clips 7MM for RG6 cable
CT50B black 7" cable ties	$0.25/ea	$19.71/C
ST-1P Remove & Install wrench for F connector	$7,35
75-608 Twist-on F56 connector plug	$1,00
F81 barrel connectors	$0,84
KDF1 Push Fit F quick disconnect adaptor	$1,64
FC306 Compression F connector for RG6 coax 4/pak	$6,54
BP-1 Blank Wall Plate with 3/8" hole	$0,90
BP-2 Blank Wall Plate with two 3/8" holes	$1,02
CR75-728 Satellite .950-2.3GHz Signal Finder Meter + audio tone	$27.00
CR75-729 LED Indicator Satellite .950-2.3GHz Signal Finder Meter	$37.00

Consumer-Owned Satellite Dishes & other Antennas FCC "OTARD" RULES
FCC rules prohibit local governments, landlords, community associations etc. from unreasonably restricting a resident wanting to install and use an antenna under the OTARD rules. These rules apply to property areas that the antenna user owns, leases or rents and has exclusive use or control. The following antennas or dishes are covered by OTARD rules:
* a "dish" antenna one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter
* commercially-available analog and digital television antennas
Antennas covered by the rule can be mounted on "masts" to reach the height needed to receive or transmit an acceptable quality signal (maintain line-of-sight contact with the transmitter or view the satellite). Masts higher than 12 feet above the roofline may be subject to local permitting requirements for safety purposes. Reasonable restrictions to prevent damage to leased property are permissible; example: a lease restriction forbidding drilling holes through the roof.
Fixed Wireless Antennas that Receive and Transmit voice and data services ... it is permissible (for landlords) to require that fixed wireless providers have their equipment professionally installed.
For more information. see the fcc website: Federal Communications Commission, Consumer Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 1-888-CALL-FCC

Satellite TV information:
Big Dish: actuating arms on these ancient systems used 24VDC @2 Amps supplied by the receiver; the polarity determed the direction of rotation with a pulse counter for sensing the position.
Direct TV: programs on three satelites: locations 101, 110, and 119 degrees. Oval dish with three LNB's. (SW Michigan: 218 degrees Azimuth, 36 degrees elevation, skew (tilt) of 65 degrees. Main advantage of Direct TV over Dish Network is availability of NFL Football.
Dish Network: has had programs on two satelites: (110 and 119 degrees) for several years. Oval dish with two LNB's. SW Michigan: 223 degrees Azimuth (Compass Direction), 33 degree elevation (Upward Aim), skew (tilt) of 118 degrees. The 60 channel basic package and most "local" channels are on the 119 satellite with some premium channels on the 110 satellite. Dish network now also uses a third satellite at 129 degrees.
SW21 can be used to combine signals from two dishes such as one on 61.5 degrees plus a Dish 500 with 110 & 119 LNBF's together to one receiver; or two LNBF's on one older Dish etc. Channel Guide available on "turned off" receivers is useful to confirm that a dish is aimed properly to get a signal from at least one satellite.
Foreign Language Broadcasts: some are transmitted from Echostar III at 61.5 degrees West Longitude. (SW Michigan: 150 degrees Azimuth, 37 degrees elevation). Customer buys small 18 to 21" (Dish Network or Direct TV) dish with single Circular Polarity LNB and Dish Network receiver +pays for installation +Dish Network subscription. To confirm that dish is aimed properly: select channel 9902 with remote. 3ABN has been "free" (Since Sept 2007) on channel 9710 for anyone having Dish Network receivers connected to a small dish aimed at Echostar III. Channel 576 (Zeesa) & the Menu/information also operate without any subscription; these "free services" allow you to aim/install equipment.
Sky Latino (Spanish) and Arab and Asian programs available by subscription to Dish Network using small dish with circular polarity LNB.
Free-to-Air programs available on this satelite require 1-Meter (3-ft) dish with Linear Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) LNB.
Globecast: Free to Air signals from AMC-4 satelite; 36 to 70 inch dish. (See Three Angels Broadcasting Network settings).
LNB or LNBF notes: LNB's for Direct TV and Dish Network use circular (CW or CCW) polarization. Therefore--a LNB for Direct TV worka for Dish Network & vice versa) assuming that mounting is compatible. International broadcasts such as Globecast & 3ABN use linear LNBF's (horizontal=18V; vertical=13V) which switch polarity by the voltage powering them.
RV Satelite systems (for Direct TV) sold by RV dealers (about $1500) have a "low speed data" (DB9 or other style) connector to control the automatic positioner to aim the dish. New receivers sold for home use do not have the connector for the dish positioner.
Sky Angel: www.skyangel.com/about/faq Sky Angel switched the satelite broadcasts off on April 1, 2008 and went exclusively IPTV (Internet Protocal TeleVision) which requires high speed internet access. (1.5mbps speed reccommended). Three channels (Angel One, Angel Two, KTV) formerly on Sky Angel are available to Dish Network Satelite TV subscribers.
3ABN has been "free" (si8nce Sept '07) on channel 9710) to people with Dish Network equipment properly aimed at either the 61.5 or 129 satelites.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network www.3abn.org & HOPE TV www.hopetv.org signals from AMC-4 (formerly GE-4) at 101 degrees. (SW Michigan: 201 degrees Azimuth, 39 degrees elevation). Systems purchased from 3ABN ($199) includes Topfield TF3000Fi Free To Air receiver & 32" x 36" dish; preprogrammed for free reception of 7 TV + 4 radio channels (3ABN English & Latino; Hope/ACN/ATN; Loma Linda Broadcasting). "INFO" button on remote gets yellow signal strength indicator on screen for aiming dish Professional installation about 2-1/2 hours aproximately $125-150; about 5 to 8 hours for capable first-time do-it-yourselfer.
Voom: a subscription service with about 50 channels of High Definition programming on EchoStar III position 61.5 degrees (see also: Foreign Language Broadcasts); requires Linear (Horizontal/Vertical Polarity) LNB.