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	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The plus point of free satellite TV deals</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/The-plus-point-of-free-satellite-TV-deals/Articles/10554</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you still have not subscribe to DirecTV or Dish Network deals, maybe you should take a look on this as satellite TV becomes the fastest selling products in U.S. history. The plus point of free satellite TV deals offered by Dish Network or DirecTV:More alternatives: Lots of satellite TV dealers are promoting their satellite TV deals aggressively. High competition leads to better quality and more options. You can always compare satellite packages offered from different retailers to find the finest satellite systems set up and service for your needs.Programming: A basic 256 channels from Dish Network satellite or 255 channels from DirecTV satellite are commonly subscribed by satellite TV users. TV channels received might differ between Dish Network and DirecTV, but the major channels provided by them are almost the same. Regardless on the satellite TV dealers you pick, the subscription fees are fixed. Thus, subscription fees shouldn't be an issue when you are selecting your satellite dealers.Click here to view Dish Network programmings choice. Click here to view DirecTV programmings choice. Satellite TV systems: When you control your satellite TV systems, you control your TV service. Satellite TV systems are commonly provided by branded names such as Hughes, RCA, Philips, Panasonic and Sony. The same type of satellite systems is also available at local retailers, like Best Buy and Circuit City. The differences are only the price tag and the brand name.Upgrades & Add-Ons: Both Dish Network and DirecTV enable you to upgrade the satellite TV systems to include features like high definition (HD), digital video recorder (DVR, for DirecTV TiVo.), interactive TV, and more. Currently, some of the satellite TV dealers are offering HD systems and DVR upgrading are free currently for some of the satellite TV dealers.Subscriber Promotions: These promotions vary from time to time. Dish Network and DirecTV are normally rewarding their customers by waiving subscription fees for a few months. For example, DirecTV regularly offers 3 to 4 months of premium channels like HBO and Cinemax channels for free; while Dish Network normally credit back certain amount on your first bill, which equal roughly to two months subscription fees.Satellite TV Installation: Satellite TV systems are all installed by certified professionals (unless you insist to do it by your own). Most satellite TV dealers offered free installations where they will set up the satellite dish, satellite signals encoder, and satellite TV program card. Most installations of satellite TV systems are done after 3-5 days you placed your order.Looking at all the good points listed above, you can see that satellite TV deals clearly are quite some bargains. If you feel that a satellite TV will fit your entertainments-needs, I highly recommend this site: http://www.satellitetvissue.com cause I am seeing them offering great satellite TV deals for Dish Network and DirecTV.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>If you still have not subscribe to DirecTV or Dish Network deals, maybe you should take a look on this as satellite TV becomes the fastest selling products in U.S. history. The plus point of free satellite TV deals offered by Dish Network or DirecTV:More alternatives: Lots of satellite TV dealers are promoting their satellite TV deals aggressively. High competition leads to better quality and more options. You can always compare satellite packages offered from different retailers to find the finest satellite systems set up and service for your needs.Programming: A basic 256 channels from Dish Network satellite or 255 channels from DirecTV satellite are commonly subscribed by satellite TV users. </P><P>TV channels received might differ between Dish Network and DirecTV, but the major channels provided by them are almost the same. Regardless on the satellite TV dealers you pick, the subscription fees are fixed. Thus, subscription fees shouldn't be an issue when you are selecting your satellite dealers.Click here to view <a href="http://www.satellitetvissue.com/DishNetwork/DishNetworkPackages.htm">Dish Network programmings choice</a>. Click here to view <a href="http://www.satellitetvissue.com/DirecTV/DirecTVPackages.htm">DirecTV programmings choice</a>. Satellite TV systems: When you control your satellite TV systems, you control your TV service. </P><P>Satellite TV systems are commonly provided by branded names such as Hughes, RCA, Philips, Panasonic and Sony. The same type of satellite systems is also available at local retailers, like Best Buy and Circuit City. The differences are only the price tag and the brand name.Upgrades & Add-Ons: Both Dish Network and DirecTV enable you to upgrade the satellite TV systems to include features like high definition (HD), digital video recorder (DVR, for DirecTV TiVo.), interactive TV, and more. Currently, some of the satellite TV dealers are offering HD systems and DVR upgrading are free currently for some of the satellite TV dealers.Subscriber Promotions: These promotions vary from time to time. Dish Network and DirecTV are normally rewarding their customers by waiving subscription fees for a few months. </P><P>For example, DirecTV regularly offers 3 to 4 months of premium channels like HBO and Cinemax channels for free; while Dish Network normally credit back certain amount on your first bill, which equal roughly to two months subscription fees.Satellite TV Installation: Satellite TV systems are all installed by certified professionals (unless you insist to do it by your own). Most satellite TV dealers offered free installations where they will set up the satellite dish, satellite signals encoder, and satellite TV program card. Most installations of satellite TV systems are done after 3-5 days you placed your order.Looking at all the good points listed above, you can see that satellite TV deals clearly are quite some bargains. If you feel that a satellite TV will fit your entertainments-needs, I highly recommend this site:<a href="http://www.satellitetvissue.com"> <a href="http://www.satellitetvissue.com">http://www.satellitetvissue.com</a></a> cause I am seeing them offering great satellite TV deals for Dish Network and DirecTV.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>S&amp;C&#039;s PureWave UPS System Manages Power Quality in College Computer Room</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/S%26C%5C%27s-PureWave-UPS-System-Manages-Power-Quality-in-College-Computer-Room/Articles/13958</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>UPS</category>
		<category>S%26amp%3BC%26%23039%3Bs+PureWave+UPS+System+Manages+Power+Quality+in+College+Computer+Room</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Franklin, WI  November 5, 2003  -? Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, has selected S&C Electric Company's PureWave UPS? System to maintain consistent power quality to the computer room supporting their information technology activities.  Short-duration voltage sags and power outages were adversely affecting the productivity of students using the PCs in the room and were causing problems to the air conditioning system as well.  The college wanted to increase the number of PCs in the room and knew that maintaining power quality to the computers and the requisite additional air conditioning equipment was a must.  One problem: No indoor floor space was available for the power protection equipment.  In June 2003, a 140-KW, 208-volt S&C PureWave UPS System was procured and installed outdoors, along with a back-up generator.  S&C's PureWave UPS System is the only uninterruptible power supply system designed to stand up to harsh outdoor environments. The PureWave UPS has already protected the computers and the air conditioning system from numerous power problems.Available for either indoor or outdoor installation, S&C PureWave UPS systems are rated up to 20 MVA and provide 30 seconds of protection at 100% load.  As the world's leader in power quality solutions, S&C's Power Quality Products Division offers a broad range of other power quality products including the PureWave? Source-Transfer System, PureWave DVR? Dynamic Voltage Restorer, PureWave DSTATCOM? Distribution Static Compensator, and PureWave AVC? Adaptive VAR Compensator.S&C Electric Company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative products and services for the electric power industry. S&C's family of PureWave? Power Quality Systems have been installed at critical-process facilities worldwide to deliver reliable protection from the power quality problems that can disrupt operation. Information about S&C is available at www.sandc.com/PQ/PR.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Franklin, WI  November 5, 2003  -? Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, has selected S&C Electric Company's PureWave UPS? System to maintain consistent power quality to the computer room supporting their information technology activities.  Short-duration voltage sags and power outages were adversely affecting the productivity of students using the PCs in the room and were causing problems to the air conditioning system as well.  The college wanted to increase the number of PCs in the room and knew that maintaining power quality to the computers and the requisite additional air conditioning equipment was a must.  One problem: No indoor floor space was available for the power protection equipment.  In June 2003, a 140-KW, 208-volt S&C PureWave UPS System was procured and installed outdoors, along with a back-up generator. </P><P> S&C's PureWave UPS System is the only uninterruptible power supply system designed to stand up to harsh outdoor environments. The PureWave UPS has already protected the computers and the air conditioning system from numerous power problems.Available for either indoor or outdoor installation, S&C PureWave UPS systems are rated up to 20 MVA and provide 30 seconds of protection at 100% load.  As the world's leader in power quality solutions, S&C's Power Quality Products Division offers a broad range of other power quality products including the PureWave? Source-Transfer System, PureWave DVR? Dynamic Voltage Restorer, PureWave DSTATCOM? Distribution Static Compensator, and PureWave AVC? Adaptive VAR Compensator.S&C Electric Company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative products and services for the electric power industry. S&C's family of PureWave? Power Quality Systems have been installed at critical-process facilities worldwide to deliver reliable protection from the power quality problems that can disrupt operation. Information about S&C is available at <a href="http://www.sandc.com/PQ/PR" title="test" target="_blank">www.sandc.com/PQ/PR</a>.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>S&amp;C?s PureWave DVR Solves Not-So ?Run of the Mill? Power Quality Problems</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/S%26C%92s-PureWave-DVR-Solves-Not-So-%93Run-of-the-Mill%94-Power-Quality-Problems/Articles/13956</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Power</category>
		<category>PureWave</category>
		<guid>http://www.mydvrland.com/S%26C%92s-PureWave-DVR-Solves-Not-So-%93Run-of-the-Mill%94-Power-Quality-Problems/Articles/13956</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Challenge:  Voltage Sags Disrupt Drives on Continuous-Operation Paper MachineVoltage sags at Caledonian Paper, a paper mill in Scotland, were causing tripping of 525-VAC adjustable-speed motor drives, creating major production problems. In this continuous-process plant?which is intended to operate for weeks or months without interruption?pulp slurry is passed between felt pads that are set very close together to produce a single layer of paper. If even one motor drive trips, a clump of paper can be forced through the gap, causing significant damage. It can take many attempts to restart the machinery after such an event. The Solution  Modifications were made to the motor drives to desensitize them to the voltage sags. But these changes resulted in an unacceptable reduction in productivity. A more cost-effective solution was sought. An S&C PureWave DVR? Dynamic Voltage Restorer provided that solution.Of the 50-MVA total load of the paper mill, 8.3 MVA was identified as critical. This critical load was segregated from the remainder of the feeders and connected to a critical-load bus. A 4-MVA PureWave DVR was installed in series with the 11-kV utility source serving this critical-load bus. (see attached diagram ? page 2)The PureWave DVR maintains the voltage applied to the critical-load bus during sags by injecting a voltage of compensating amplitude and phase angle into the line.The ResultsThe PureWave DVR installation has been a success. The system is capable of injecting approximately 46% of nominal line-to-ground voltage on all three phases for 14 cycles. An analysis of previously recorded voltage sags has confirmed that the PureWave DVR would have maintained the voltage to the critical load through 84% of these events.S&C Electric Company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative products and services for the electric power industry. S&C's family of PureWave? Power Quality Systems have been installed at critical-process facilities worldwide to deliver reliable protection from the power quality problems that can disrupt operation. Information about S&C is available at www.sandc.com/PQ/PR Application Diagram ? PureWave DVR?Single-line diagram of 11kV distribution system (top). Modified to provide DVR protection for the plant critical load (bottom).. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>The Challenge:  Voltage Sags Disrupt Drives on Continuous-Operation Paper MachineVoltage sags at Caledonian Paper, a paper mill in Scotland, were causing tripping of 525-VAC adjustable-speed motor drives, creating major production problems. In this continuous-process plant?which is intended to operate for weeks or months without interruption?pulp slurry is passed between felt pads that are set very close together to produce a single layer of paper. If even one motor drive trips, a clump of paper can be forced through the gap, causing significant damage. It can take many attempts to restart the machinery after such an event. The Solution  Modifications were made to the motor drives to desensitize them to the voltage sags. </P><P>But these changes resulted in an unacceptable reduction in productivity. A more cost-effective solution was sought. An S&C PureWave DVR? Dynamic Voltage Restorer provided that solution.Of the 50-MVA total load of the paper mill, 8.3 MVA was identified as critical. This critical load was segregated from the remainder of the feeders and connected to a critical-load bus. A 4-MVA PureWave DVR was installed in series with the 11-kV utility source serving this critical-load bus. </P><P>(see attached diagram ? page 2)The PureWave DVR maintains the voltage applied to the critical-load bus during sags by injecting a voltage of compensating amplitude and phase angle into the line.The ResultsThe PureWave DVR installation has been a success. The system is capable of injecting approximately 46% of nominal line-to-ground voltage on all three phases for 14 cycles. An analysis of previously recorded voltage sags has confirmed that the PureWave DVR would have maintained the voltage to the critical load through 84% of these events.S&C Electric Company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative products and services for the electric power industry. S&C's family of PureWave? Power Quality Systems have been installed at critical-process facilities worldwide to deliver reliable protection from the power quality problems that can disrupt operation. Information about S&C is available at <a href="http://www.sandc.com/PQ/PR" title="test" target="_blank">www.sandc.com/PQ/PR</a> Application Diagram ? PureWave DVR?Single-line diagram of 11kV distribution system (top). </P><P>Modified to provide DVR protection for the plant critical load (bottom).. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Coming Television Revolution</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/The-Coming-Television-Revolution/Articles/15015</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The revolution is just getting started and will begin to make its mark this year. By 2010, it will begin to take off. By 2025, it will be the standard for all TV viewing. It's called Internet Protocol Television, or IPTV for short. IPTV works with a set-top box connected to any broadband interface and to a TV. It will allow users to choose among thousands (and eventually hundreds of thousands) of hours of programming, including movies, sports, classic TV, etc., and download their selections from the internet to the hard drive of the set-top box. Initially, set-top box hard drives will be able to store up to 300 hours of programming at a time, but capacity will expand as the technology becomes more refined. Also, download times will become shorter and shorter as broadband connection speeds become faster and faster. Eventually, a two-hour movie will be fully downloadable in a couple of minutes. Once the programs are downloaded to the hard drive, they can be viewed on the connected TV at any time via a DVR-type interface provided by the set-top box.Besides the convenience of an all video-on-demand (VOD) environment, IPTV will provide a much wider range of programming than broadcast, cable, and satellite TV, or even major video chains, could ever provide. Because the programming is available from the internet, it will be almost completely unlimited and unconstrained. Programming from all over the world will be available along with every imaginable genre of niche programming. Also, previously unreleased independent films that have been sitting on shelves for years due to the lack of a distribution source will suddenly become available to the masses via IPTV. Films that previously could not be made at all will become a reality and be available on the IPTV services. Long forgotten films and TV shows will have new life breathed into them by IPTV. To top it all off, much of this programming will be eventually be available in high definition (HDTV)! Most IPTV platforms will be divided into "channels", but not the same kind of channels that we have grown accustomed to with traditional TV services. In this case, a "channel" is defined as a division of an IPTV service by individual content provider. Each content provider carried by a given IPTV platform will have its own guidelines for delivering programming on its channel. Some will provide their content for free to everyone who owns a given IPTV product. Some will be subscription based, i.e., everything on their channels will be available for a monthly or annual subscription. Others will be all pay-per-view. Still others will provide a combination of all of the above. Several entrants into this market have either already debuted or plan to debut sometime this year. Among those are Akimbo (www.akimbo.com), DAVETV (www.dave.tv), TimeShifTV (www.timeshiftv.com), and VCinema (www.vcinema.com). Please see their respective websites for more details, as each one will offer a slightly different variation of IPTV technology. In addition, a joint venture between TiVo (www.tivo.com) and NetFlix (www.netflix.com) will be starting up later this year. TiVo plans to eventually make the entire Netflix DVD library available to its customers on an on-demand basis via a broadband connection to a TiVo box and a TV. Other potential IPTV contenders will be announcing their intentions over the next year or two. One of these nascent IPTV services headquartered near my home has already started placing "help wanted" ads in my local newspaper. Within the next 20 years, all the fuss over broadcast TV indecency will become irrelevant, as there will be very little other than news and live sporting events on broadcast TV. The major networks will shift most of their entertainment programs to IPTV to avoid all the broadcast content restrictions currently being enforced by the FCC. Eventually, broadcast TV will cease to exist. Cable and satellite services as we know them will also become extinct. Yes, there will still be cable and satellite platforms, but they, along with DSL and wireless internet services, will exist merely as conduits for bringing broadband internet into homes and offices. There won't be any more cable and satellite TV, per se. The now 60-year-old paradigm of television schedules in which programs air at specific times on specific days of the week will pretty much be a thing of the past. Everything, except what's left of broadcast TV, will be exclusively available on demand via an IPTV platform. These developments in no way mean that all TV programming will become more risqu?. While there will be plenty of risqu? programming available to those who want it, there will an almost unlimited supply of family and religious programs available. With a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment options at your fingertips, there will be something available for all tastes. IPTV may not turn out to be a TV utopia, but it's at least going to come close that ideal.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>The revolution is just getting started and will begin to make its mark this year. By 2010, it will begin to take off. By 2025, it will be the standard for all TV viewing. It's called Internet Protocol Television, or IPTV for short. IPTV works with a set-top box connected to any broadband interface and to a TV. </P><P>It will allow users to choose among thousands (and eventually hundreds of thousands) of hours of programming, including movies, sports, classic TV, etc., and download their selections from the internet to the hard drive of the set-top box. Initially, set-top box hard drives will be able to store up to 300 hours of programming at a time, but capacity will expand as the technology becomes more refined. Also, download times will become shorter and shorter as broadband connection speeds become faster and faster. Eventually, a two-hour movie will be fully downloadable in a couple of minutes. Once the programs are downloaded to the hard drive, they can be viewed on the connected TV at any time via a DVR-type interface provided by the set-top box.Besides the convenience of an all video-on-demand (VOD) environment, IPTV will provide a much wider range of programming than broadcast, cable, and satellite TV, or even major video chains, could ever provide. </P><P>Because the programming is available from the internet, it will be almost completely unlimited and unconstrained. Programming from all over the world will be available along with every imaginable genre of niche programming. Also, previously unreleased independent films that have been sitting on shelves for years due to the lack of a distribution source will suddenly become available to the masses via IPTV. Films that previously could not be made at all will become a reality and be available on the IPTV services. Long forgotten films and TV shows will have new life breathed into them by IPTV. </P><P>To top it all off, much of this programming will be eventually be available in high definition (HDTV)! Most IPTV platforms will be divided into "channels", but not the same kind of channels that we have grown accustomed to with traditional TV services. In this case, a "channel" is defined as a division of an IPTV service by individual content provider. Each content provider carried by a given IPTV platform will have its own guidelines for delivering programming on its channel. Some will provide their content for free to everyone who owns a given IPTV product. Some will be subscription based, i.e., everything on their channels will be available for a monthly or annual subscription. </P><P>Others will be all pay-per-view. Still others will provide a combination of all of the above. Several entrants into this market have either already debuted or plan to debut sometime this year. Among those are Akimbo (<a href="http://www.akimbo.com" target=new>www.akimbo.com</a>), DAVETV (www.dave.tv), TimeShifTV (<a href="http://www.timeshiftv.com" target=new>www.timeshiftv.com</a>), and VCinema (<a href="http://www.vcinema.com" target=new>www.vcinema.com</a>). Please see their respective websites for more details, as each one will offer a slightly different variation of IPTV technology. </P><P>In addition, a joint venture between TiVo (<a href="http://www.tivo.com" target=new>www.tivo.com</a>) and NetFlix (<a href="http://www.netflix.com" target=new>www.netflix.com</a>) will be starting up later this year. TiVo plans to eventually make the entire Netflix DVD library available to its customers on an on-demand basis via a broadband connection to a TiVo box and a TV. Other potential IPTV contenders will be announcing their intentions over the next year or two. One of these nascent IPTV services headquartered near my home has already started placing "help wanted" ads in my local newspaper. Within the next 20 years, all the fuss over broadcast TV indecency will become irrelevant, as there will be very little other than news and live sporting events on broadcast TV. </P><P>The major networks will shift most of their entertainment programs to IPTV to avoid all the broadcast content restrictions currently being enforced by the FCC. Eventually, broadcast TV will cease to exist. Cable and satellite services as we know them will also become extinct. Yes, there will still be cable and satellite platforms, but they, along with DSL and wireless internet services, will exist merely as conduits for bringing broadband internet into homes and offices. There won't be any more cable and satellite TV, per se. </P><P>The now 60-year-old paradigm of television schedules in which programs air at specific times on specific days of the week will pretty much be a thing of the past. Everything, except what's left of broadcast TV, will be exclusively available on demand via an IPTV platform. These developments in no way mean that all TV programming will become more risqu?. While there will be plenty of risqu? programming available to those who want it, there will an almost unlimited supply of family and religious programs available. With a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment options at your fingertips, there will be something available for all tastes. </P><P>IPTV may not turn out to be a TV utopia, but it's at least going to come close that ideal.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AValonRF Presents its Wireless Digital Links for Unmanned Air Vehicles ? UAV, Micro UAV, UGV, USV and Robotics at AFCEA West 2005</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/AValonRF-Presents-its-Wireless-Digital-Links-for-Unmanned-Air-Vehicles-%96-UAV%2C-Micro-UAV%2C-UGV%2C-USV-and-Robotics-at-AFCEA-West-2005/Articles/4694</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Robotics</category>
		<category>Air</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[AValonRF presents its wireless, long range, Digital Links for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) and Robotics at AFCEA WEST 2005.The digital links are based on a unique modular concept where each link is composed from a combination of micro modules, connected together via a 100Mbaud full duplex daisy chained serial bus. Approximate size and weight of each module:  60mm x 33mm x 9mm , 14 grams.AValon RF digital module lineup includes:? RF UHF Encrypted TransceiversTR423-1???76Kbaud/0.25W UHF transceiverTR430-2G - 200Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-2+G - 325Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-3G - 1.53Mbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-3+G - 3.06Mbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-3B - 1.2Mbaud/4W VHF/UHF SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiverTR430-4B - 40Mbaud/4W VHF/UHF SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiver?Interfaces Module A - NTSC/PAL to MJPEG/MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 Encoder based on the WISchip GO7007SB  Encoder and Includes a smart video pre-processor DSP, RTC and  VITCModule AH - HDTV (2000x1600) to MJPEG2000, very low latency CODECModule B - Same as Module A with camera on boardModule C - Power PC with TCP/IP + USB 2.0 + IDE/ATA interfaceModule D - MPEG4 to NTSC/PAL decoder (software dependent)MPEG4 low latency CODEC or MPEG4 video conferencing controller.Module E- - Various interfaces: MIL-STD-1553, Arinc 429, CAN and OBDII, extender cards, mother boards (2,3,4,5 and 10 slots)Module F - CPU, running Windows XP at 1.5GHz, 512MB DRAM, AGP - display controller with resolution of 800x600 to 1280x1024, 4GB HDD, 802.11g, 802.15 and GSM/GPRS for Wearable Computers? Modules : General & MechanicalPower - 5V-10V unregulatedSize - 60mm x 33mm x 9mmWeight - approximately 14 gramsThe digital links are divided into a payload systems and various ground systems;? Payload systems - Includes a command & control receiver, GPS, MPEG4 video and a telemetry transmitter (Module A + TR430-3G or TR430-2G)Size: 60mm x 33 mm x 20mm.Approximate weight of the payload system: 28 grams? Ground Systems (various options)- V38R Rugged PDA with TR430-2G, running Windows CE.Includes a daylight readable 3.5" display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth & TR430-2G/GPS. Replaceable battery lasts for 8 hours. Low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV and USVs- HMPC-1.6 Wireless helmet mounted wearable computer, running Windows XP Embedded (or Linux) (includes Module F, Module D and TR430-3G x 2 (for diversity). Optional Module C for TCP/IP + USB + on board DVR)Hands free, light weight (under 1Lbs) ground station operating with Rockwell/Collins KEO HMD display. Allows operations of a UAV while in motion.- TA-8D, TA12D, or TA-16D tracking antenna system.  A combination of 8, 12 or 16 RF transceiver modules (see below), RF power amplifiers and diversity electronics.Allows very long range communications with a UAV,UGV or USV from an airplane, vehicle or boat in fast motion and undetectable, unhackable and unjamable data/video/audio links among moving planes/vehicle/boats.- Any other customer desired topology or configuration  About AValon RF Inc.: AValonRF designs and produces state-of-the-art wireless links that include receivers, transmitters, Wearable computers, In Car Video Systems, remote display units, DVRs, rugged wireless PDAs, Rugged PCs, No moving parts tracking Antennas, Wireless Microphones, Miniature MPEG 4 Encoders, Miniature MPEG4 Decoders and a variety of specialized antennas. Our intelligent true diversity technology provides broadcast quality interference-free video links over the frequency spectrum of 56MHz to 2.5GHz. A wireless link from Avalon RF is an affordable easy to install video solution with superior image quality. AValonRF is a privately held company headquartered in El Cajon (San Diego). More information about AValonRF is available online at www.avalonrf.com. AValonRF Contact: Tommy Orpaz Vice President, Business Development AValonRF, Inc San Diego, CA(619) 401-1969e-mail protected from spam bots. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>AValonRF presents its wireless, long range, Digital Links for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) and Robotics at AFCEA WEST 2005.The digital links are based on a unique modular concept where each link is composed from a combination of micro modules, connected together via a 100Mbaud full duplex daisy chained serial bus. Approximate size and weight of each module:  60mm x 33mm x 9mm , 14 grams.AValon RF digital module lineup includes:? RF UHF Encrypted TransceiversTR423-1???76Kbaud/0.25W UHF transceiverTR430-2G - 200Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-2+G - 325Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-3G - 1.53Mbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-3+G - 3.06Mbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPSTR430-3B - 1.2Mbaud/4W VHF/UHF SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiverTR430-4B - 40Mbaud/4W VHF/UHF SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiver?Interfaces Module A - NTSC/PAL to MJPEG/MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 Encoder based on the WISchip GO7007SB  Encoder and Includes a smart video pre-processor DSP, RTC and  VITCModule AH - HDTV (2000x1600) to MJPEG2000, very low latency CODECModule B - Same as Module A with camera on boardModule C - Power PC with TCP/IP + USB 2.0 + IDE/ATA interfaceModule D - MPEG4 to NTSC/PAL decoder (software dependent)MPEG4 low latency CODEC or MPEG4 video conferencing controller.Module E- - Various interfaces: MIL-STD-1553, Arinc 429, CAN and OBDII, extender cards, mother boards (2,3,4,5 and 10 slots)Module F - CPU, running Windows XP at 1.5GHz, 512MB DRAM, AGP - display controller with resolution of 800x600 to 1280x1024, 4GB HDD, 802.11g, 802.15 and GSM/GPRS for Wearable Computers? Modules : General & MechanicalPower - 5V-10V unregulatedSize - 60mm x 33mm x 9mmWeight - approximately 14 gramsThe digital links are divided into a payload systems and various ground systems;? Payload systems - Includes a command & control receiver, GPS, MPEG4 video and a telemetry transmitter (Module A + TR430-3G or TR430-2G)Size: 60mm x 33 mm x 20mm.Approximate weight of the payload system: 28 grams? Ground Systems (various options)- V38R Rugged PDA with TR430-2G, running Windows CE.Includes a daylight readable 3.5" display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth & TR430-2G/GPS. Replaceable battery lasts for 8 hours. Low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV and USVs- HMPC-1.6 Wireless helmet mounted wearable computer, running Windows XP Embedded (or Linux) (includes Module F, Module D and TR430-3G x 2 (for diversity). Optional Module C for TCP/IP + USB + on board DVR)Hands free, light weight (under 1Lbs) ground station operating with Rockwell/Collins KEO HMD display. </P><P>Allows operations of a UAV while in motion.- TA-8D, TA12D, or TA-16D tracking antenna system.  A combination of 8, 12 or 16 RF transceiver modules (see below), RF power amplifiers and diversity electronics.Allows very long range communications with a UAV,UGV or USV from an airplane, vehicle or boat in fast motion and undetectable, unhackable and unjamable data/video/audio links among moving planes/vehicle/boats.- Any other customer desired topology or configuration  About AValon RF Inc.: AValonRF designs and produces state-of-the-art wireless links that include receivers, transmitters, Wearable computers, In Car Video Systems, remote display units, DVRs, rugged wireless PDAs, Rugged PCs, No moving parts tracking Antennas, Wireless Microphones, Miniature MPEG 4 Encoders, Miniature MPEG4 Decoders and a variety of specialized antennas. Our intelligent true diversity technology provides broadcast quality interference-free video links over the frequency spectrum of 56MHz to 2.5GHz. A wireless link from Avalon RF is an affordable easy to install video solution with superior image quality. AValonRF is a privately held company headquartered in El Cajon (San Diego). </P><P>More information about AValonRF is available online at <a href="http://www.avalonrf.com" target="_blank">www.avalonrf.com</a>. AValonRF Contact: Tommy Orpaz Vice President, Business Development AValonRF, Inc San Diego, CA(619) 401-1969e-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AvalonRF  Debuts its UAV links with TAGs New Aerial UAV Close Surveillance Capabilities at the 77th Oscars</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In support of joint security operations provided by Los Angeles Police Department ? LAPD, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security - DHS, Tactical Aerospace Group (TAG) was on site at the 77th Oscars ? Academy Awards in Hollywood   with a UAV helicopter to provide an aerial downlink and the ability to facilitate immediate incident response to any security breach.The new unmanned aerial surveillance capability allows local command and control authorities to immediately create a stationery camera position over any location within seconds as well as provide a constant roving patrol over all exterior aspects of the event. The onboard video link can be directed from the ground by the local command center to identify specific points or persons of interest and then be merged into the wide area video distribution network to provide supervisory oversight to local, state and regional commanders as well as a real time feed directly to Washington and national Department of Homeland Security headquarters.Onboard and ground control video downlinks for TAG were supplied by Avalon RF (www.avalonrf.com) and featured their new TA08 Tracking Antenna system offering a range of up to 25 miles. Also on display was a PDA style handheld unit (V38R) for displaying the live video feed from the UAV and placing it in the hands of any officer or security personnel on the ground.TAG's  www.tacticalaerospacegroup.com low altitude loitering capability marks a new era in security and event monitoring for civil applications and a represents a significant advance in facilitating a directed aerial force multiplier for law enforcement and national security operations.The new TAG "C" series helicopter which is directly derived from the advanced military VTOL UAVs from TAG, are specifically designed as a lower cost UAV helicopter solution for civil applications such as law enforcement, fire departments, electronic news gathering, traffic patrol and civil defense.The TA04, TA08 and TA16 are a family of "No Moving Parts" passive tracking antenna systems is designed for video links to/from moving platforms that are tuned to any frequency band in the spectrum from 300MHz to 2.5GHz. Higher frequencies are available using external up/down converters. Tuning is via a RS232 port or via a remote control.Advantages of the "No Moving Parts" Tracking Antenna Receivers:? Extends the range of UAV/UGV/USV links 6:1 to 128:1 with (versus OMNI directional antennas) no moving parts and without increasing transmitter power.? Works on vehicles and small boats in motion. No need to stop.? Eliminates the need for direction finding. ? Small and low weight. Tuning range - 460MHz-2.5GHz, C Band, KU Band? Ground Systems - V38R Rugged PDA with TR430-2G, running Windows CE.Includes a daylight readable 3.5" display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth & TR430-2G/GPS. Replaceable battery lasts for 8 hours. Low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV and USVs- HMPC-1.6 Wireless helmet mounted wearable computer, running Windows XP Embedded (or Linux) (includes Module F, Module D and TR430-3G x 2 (for diversity). Optional Module C for TCP/IP + USB + on board DVR)Hands free, light weight (under 1Lbs) ground station operating with Rockwell/Collins KEO HMD display. Allows operations of a UAV while in motion.About Tactical Aerospace Group (TAG):Tactical Aerospace Group (TAG) manufacturers autonomous and remotely piloted unmanned aerial helicopters and develops or integrates flight control systems, instrumentation and various payload technologies for military, civil, media, surveillance, scientific and research applications.About AValon RF Inc.: AValonRF designs and produces state-of-the-art wireless links that include receivers, transmitters, Wearable computers, In Car Video Systems, remote display units, DVRs, rugged wireless PDAs, Rugged PCs, No moving parts tracking Antennas, Wireless Microphones, Miniature MPEG 4 Encoders, Miniature MPEG4 Decoders and a variety of specialized antennas. AvalonRF also designs and produces wireless terrestrial "last mile" mobile UHF, narrow band, high data rate, 802.22 based solutions. AvalonRF intelligent true diversity technology provides broadcast quality interference-free video links over the frequency spectrum of 56MHz to 2.5GHz. A wireless link from Avalon RF is an affordable easy to install video solution with superior image quality. AValonRF is a privately held company headquartered in El Cajon (San Diego). More information about AValonRF is available online at www.avalonrf.com. AValonRF Contact: Tommy Orpaz Vice President, Business Development AValonRF, Inc San Diego, CA(619) 401-1969e-mail protected from spam bots. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>In support of joint security operations provided by Los Angeles Police Department ? LAPD, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security - DHS, Tactical Aerospace Group (TAG) was on site at the 77th Oscars ? Academy Awards in Hollywood   with a UAV helicopter to provide an aerial downlink and the ability to facilitate immediate incident response to any security breach.The new unmanned aerial surveillance capability allows local command and control authorities to immediately create a stationery camera position over any location within seconds as well as provide a constant roving patrol over all exterior aspects of the event. The onboard video link can be directed from the ground by the local command center to identify specific points or persons of interest and then be merged into the wide area video distribution network to provide supervisory oversight to local, state and regional commanders as well as a real time feed directly to Washington and national Department of Homeland Security headquarters.Onboard and ground control video downlinks for TAG were supplied by Avalon RF (<a href="http://www.avalonrf.com" target="_blank">www.avalonrf.com</a>) and featured their new TA08 Tracking Antenna system offering a range of up to 25 miles. Also on display was a PDA style handheld unit (V38R) for displaying the live video feed from the UAV and placing it in the hands of any officer or security personnel on the ground.TAG's  <a href="http://www.tacticalaerospacegroup.com" target="_blank">www.tacticalaerospacegroup.com</a> low altitude loitering capability marks a new era in security and event monitoring for civil applications and a represents a significant advance in facilitating a directed aerial force multiplier for law enforcement and national security operations.The new TAG "C" series helicopter which is directly derived from the advanced military VTOL UAVs from TAG, are specifically designed as a lower cost UAV helicopter solution for civil applications such as law enforcement, fire departments, electronic news gathering, traffic patrol and civil defense.The TA04, TA08 and TA16 are a family of "No Moving Parts" passive tracking antenna systems is designed for video links to/from moving platforms that are tuned to any frequency band in the spectrum from 300MHz to 2.5GHz. Higher frequencies are available using external up/down converters. Tuning is via a RS232 port or via a remote control.Advantages of the "No Moving Parts" Tracking Antenna Receivers:? Extends the range of UAV/UGV/USV links 6:1 to 128:1 with (versus OMNI directional antennas) no moving parts and without increasing transmitter power.? Works on vehicles and small boats in motion. </P><P>No need to stop.? Eliminates the need for direction finding. ? Small and low weight. Tuning range - 460MHz-2.5GHz, C Band, KU Band? Ground Systems - V38R Rugged PDA with TR430-2G, running Windows CE.Includes a daylight readable 3.5" display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth & TR430-2G/GPS. Replaceable battery lasts for 8 hours. Low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV and USVs- HMPC-1.6 Wireless helmet mounted wearable computer, running Windows XP Embedded (or Linux) (includes Module F, Module D and TR430-3G x 2 (for diversity). </P><P>Optional Module C for TCP/IP + USB + on board DVR)Hands free, light weight (under 1Lbs) ground station operating with Rockwell/Collins KEO HMD display. Allows operations of a UAV while in motion.About Tactical Aerospace Group (TAG):Tactical Aerospace Group (TAG) manufacturers autonomous and remotely piloted unmanned aerial helicopters and develops or integrates flight control systems, instrumentation and various payload technologies for military, civil, media, surveillance, scientific and research applications.About AValon RF Inc.: AValonRF designs and produces state-of-the-art wireless links that include receivers, transmitters, Wearable computers, In Car Video Systems, remote display units, DVRs, rugged wireless PDAs, Rugged PCs, No moving parts tracking Antennas, Wireless Microphones, Miniature MPEG 4 Encoders, Miniature MPEG4 Decoders and a variety of specialized antennas. AvalonRF also designs and produces wireless terrestrial "last mile" mobile UHF, narrow band, high data rate, 802.22 based solutions. AvalonRF intelligent true diversity technology provides broadcast quality interference-free video links over the frequency spectrum of 56MHz to 2.5GHz. A wireless link from Avalon RF is an affordable easy to install video solution with superior image quality. </P><P>AValonRF is a privately held company headquartered in El Cajon (San Diego). More information about AValonRF is available online at <a href="http://www.avalonrf.com" target="_blank">www.avalonrf.com</a>. AValonRF Contact: Tommy Orpaz Vice President, Business Development AValonRF, Inc San Diego, CA(619) 401-1969e-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Brief on United States Satellite TV Deals</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to know more about United States satellite TV business despite getting those 'free' satellite TV deals?As you all may already known, satellite TV business in United States are mainly dominated by two companies, Dish Network and DirecTV. If you would like to have a satellite TV in your home, your choices are mostly limited to the free satellite TV packages that offered by either one Dish Network or DirecTV. Here's some quick view on United States satellite TV industry: It was Hughes's DirecTV, the first high-powered DBS system, went on air in 1994 and was the first North American DBS service. In 1996, Echostar's Dish Network went online in the United States and has gone on to similar success. You can get more free satellite TV information through out our website (http://www.satellitetvissue.com with info about satellite TV history in United States, Satellite HDTV, free satellite TV deals offered by Dish Network and DirecTV, etc.). But here, we will concentrate on these two U.S. satellite TV giants:Dish Network and DirecTV.And as you can see now DirecTV and Dish Network, grew up to be the top satellite TV provider, offering their free satellite TV system everywhere. Apparently, with these free satellite TV deals, Dish Network and DirecTV are the primary competition of cable TV service in United States. These two satellite TV providers actually had blown up a "cut cable wave" in some of the states in U.S.Now, lets have a closer look on these two famous free satellite TV providers: Dish Network and DirecTV.DirecTVDirecTV is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service that broadcasts digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States.Owned by DirecTV Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, DirecTV was launched in 1994 and was the first high-powered DBS service in the world.DirecTV typically uses smaller 18-inch satellite dishes to receive its signals. Slightly larger, 18 x 24-inch oval antennas to access multi-satellites are becoming more common as DirecTV (as well as other DBS services) are attempting to squeeze more programming onto their growing systems, particularly local television network affiliates stations as well as hybrid systems that also receive broadband satellite Internet service.In 1998 DirecTV acquired its partner, USSB for $1.3 billion. In 1999 DirecTV acquired PrimeStar for $1.83 billion. In 2003, a merger with EchoStar, owner of DISH Network, fell through. On December 22, 2003, controlling interest in Hughes Electronics was sold by General Motors to News Corporation.DirecTV is often abbreviated as "DTV". However, DTV has recently been used to refer to digital television, giving rise to the unofficial acronym "D".DirecTV receivers (television set-top boxes) were originally referred to as "Digital Satellite Service", or DSS, so that services being broadcast by both DirecTV and USSB would appear to be received by generic equipment. In 1998, after the acquisition of USSB, an American court ruled that the term "DSS" was an already trademarked term that could not be used by DirecTV.DirecTV offers standard television including local channels in most markets. Local channels are transmitted over terrestrial optical fiber networks to the Castle Rock Broadcast Center, in Castle Rock, Colorado, where they are uplinked.DirecTV also offers high definition (HDTV); and a digital video recorder (DVR) service in partnership with TiVo. It has now more than 12 million customers in the US and 1.5 million in Latin America. 2002 revenues were USD 8.9 billion.DirecTVDirecTV is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service that broadcasts digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States.Owned by DirecTV Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, DirecTV was launched in 1994 and was the first high-powered DBS service in the world. DirecTV typically uses smaller 18-inch satellite dishes to receive its signals. Slightly larger, 18 x 24-inch oval antennas to access multi-satellites are becoming more common as DirecTV (as well as other DBS services) are attempting to squeeze more programming onto their growing systems, particularly local television network affiliates stations as well as hybrid systems that also receive broadband satellite Internet service.In 1998 DirecTV acquired its partner, USSB for $1.3 billion. In 1999 DirecTV acquired PrimeStar for $1.83 billion. In 2003, a merger with EchoStar, owner of DISH Network, fell through. On December 22, 2003, controlling interest in Hughes Electronics was sold by General Motors to News Corporation.DirecTV is often abbreviated as "DTV". However, DTV has recently been used to refer to digital television, giving rise to the unofficial acronym "D*".DirecTV receivers (television set-top boxes) were originally referred to as "Digital Satellite Service", or DSS, so that services being broadcast by both DirecTV and USSB would appear to be received by generic equipment. In 1998, after the acquisition of USSB, an American court ruled that the term "DSS" was an already trademarked term that could not be used by DirecTV.DirecTV offers standard television including local channels in most markets. Local channels are transmitted over terrestrial optical fiber networks to the Castle Rock Broadcast Center, in Castle Rock, Colorado, where they are uplinked.DirecTV also offers high definition (HDTV); and a digital video recorder (DVR) service in partnership with TiVo. It has now more than 12 million customers in the US and 1.5 million in Latin America. 2002 revenues were USD 8.9 billion.Dish NetworkSo, how about the Dish Network?The Dish Network satellite TV is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service that broadcasts digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States. Owned by Echostar, Dish Network was launched in March, 1996 and is DirecTV's primary competitor in the United States.Dish Network originally used an 18-inch satellite dish called DISH 300 which allowed subscribers to receive a signal from one satellite location. Nowadays, Dish Network uses 20-inch satellite dishes called DISH 500, which allows subscribers to receive satellite TV signals from two satellite locations simultaneously. Slightly larger, 36"x20" dishes (called SuperDISH) are being introduced with capability to receive satellite signals from three satellite locations simultaneously. Both DISH 500 and SuperDISH are becoming more common as Dish Network (as well as other DBS services) are attempting to squeeze more programming onto their growing systems, particularly local American television network affiliates stations, and foreign programming.In 2003, Dish Network began providing in-flight satellite TV service to the U.S. airline Song. In 2004, selected music channels from Sirius satellite radio were added to DISH Network's lineup of audio-only channels. Dish Network is also partnered with Starband to deliver broadband satellite Internet service along with it's television service.Well, that's all for the brief on satellite TVs, if you are interested to get more related information, you can always check out the articles section in http://www.satellitetvissue.com - the smart guide for satellite TV deals.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Want to know more about United States satellite TV business despite getting those 'free' satellite TV deals?As you all may already known, satellite TV business in United States are mainly dominated by two companies, Dish Network and DirecTV. If you would like to have a satellite TV in your home, your choices are mostly limited to the free satellite TV packages that offered by either one Dish Network or DirecTV. Here's some quick view on United States satellite TV industry: It was Hughes's DirecTV, the first high-powered DBS system, went on air in 1994 and was the first North American DBS service. In 1996, Echostar's Dish Network went online in the United States and has gone on to similar success. You can get more free satellite TV information through out our website (<a href="http://www.satellitetvissue.com" target=new>http://www.satellitetvissue.com</a> with info about satellite TV history in United States, Satellite HDTV, free satellite TV deals offered by Dish Network and DirecTV, etc.). </P><P>But here, we will concentrate on these two U.S. satellite TV giants:Dish Network and DirecTV.And as you can see now DirecTV and Dish Network, grew up to be the top satellite TV provider, offering their free satellite TV system everywhere. Apparently, with these free satellite TV deals, Dish Network and DirecTV are the primary competition of cable TV service in United States. These two satellite TV providers actually had blown up a "cut cable wave" in some of the states in U.S.Now, lets have a closer look on these two famous free satellite TV providers: Dish Network and DirecTV.DirecTVDirecTV is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service that broadcasts digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States.Owned by DirecTV Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, DirecTV was launched in 1994 and was the first high-powered DBS service in the world.DirecTV typically uses smaller 18-inch satellite dishes to receive its signals. Slightly larger, 18 x 24-inch oval antennas to access multi-satellites are becoming more common as DirecTV (as well as other DBS services) are attempting to squeeze more programming onto their growing systems, particularly local television network affiliates stations as well as hybrid systems that also receive broadband satellite Internet service.In 1998 DirecTV acquired its partner, USSB for $1.3 billion. </P><P>In 1999 DirecTV acquired PrimeStar for $1.83 billion. In 2003, a merger with EchoStar, owner of DISH Network, fell through. On December 22, 2003, controlling interest in Hughes Electronics was sold by General Motors to News Corporation.DirecTV is often abbreviated as "DTV". However, DTV has recently been used to refer to digital television, giving rise to the unofficial acronym "D".DirecTV receivers (television set-top boxes) were originally referred to as "Digital Satellite Service", or DSS, so that services being broadcast by both DirecTV and USSB would appear to be received by generic equipment. In 1998, after the acquisition of USSB, an American court ruled that the term "DSS" was an already trademarked term that could not be used by DirecTV.DirecTV offers standard television including local channels in most markets. </P><P>Local channels are transmitted over terrestrial optical fiber networks to the Castle Rock Broadcast Center, in Castle Rock, Colorado, where they are uplinked.DirecTV also offers high definition (HDTV); and a digital video recorder (DVR) service in partnership with TiVo. It has now more than 12 million customers in the US and 1.5 million in Latin America. 2002 revenues were USD 8.9 billion.DirecTVDirecTV is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service that broadcasts digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States.Owned by DirecTV Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, DirecTV was launched in 1994 and was the first high-powered DBS service in the world. DirecTV typically uses smaller 18-inch satellite dishes to receive its signals. Slightly larger, 18 x 24-inch oval antennas to access multi-satellites are becoming more common as DirecTV (as well as other DBS services) are attempting to squeeze more programming onto their growing systems, particularly local television network affiliates stations as well as hybrid systems that also receive broadband satellite Internet service.In 1998 DirecTV acquired its partner, USSB for $1.3 billion. </P><P>In 1999 DirecTV acquired PrimeStar for $1.83 billion. In 2003, a merger with EchoStar, owner of DISH Network, fell through. On December 22, 2003, controlling interest in Hughes Electronics was sold by General Motors to News Corporation.DirecTV is often abbreviated as "DTV". However, DTV has recently been used to refer to digital television, giving rise to the unofficial acronym "D*".DirecTV receivers (television set-top boxes) were originally referred to as "Digital Satellite Service", or DSS, so that services being broadcast by both DirecTV and USSB would appear to be received by generic equipment. In 1998, after the acquisition of USSB, an American court ruled that the term "DSS" was an already trademarked term that could not be used by DirecTV.DirecTV offers standard television including local channels in most markets. </P><P>Local channels are transmitted over terrestrial optical fiber networks to the Castle Rock Broadcast Center, in Castle Rock, Colorado, where they are uplinked.DirecTV also offers high definition (HDTV); and a digital video recorder (DVR) service in partnership with TiVo. It has now more than 12 million customers in the US and 1.5 million in Latin America. 2002 revenues were USD 8.9 billion.Dish NetworkSo, how about the Dish Network?The Dish Network satellite TV is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service that broadcasts digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States. Owned by Echostar, Dish Network was launched in March, 1996 and is DirecTV's primary competitor in the United States.Dish Network originally used an 18-inch satellite dish called DISH 300 which allowed subscribers to receive a signal from one satellite location. Nowadays, Dish Network uses 20-inch satellite dishes called DISH 500, which allows subscribers to receive satellite TV signals from two satellite locations simultaneously. </P><P>Slightly larger, 36"x20" dishes (called SuperDISH) are being introduced with capability to receive satellite signals from three satellite locations simultaneously. Both DISH 500 and SuperDISH are becoming more common as Dish Network (as well as other DBS services) are attempting to squeeze more programming onto their growing systems, particularly local American television network affiliates stations, and foreign programming.In 2003, Dish Network began providing in-flight satellite TV service to the U.S. airline Song. In 2004, selected music channels from Sirius satellite radio were added to DISH Network's lineup of audio-only channels. Dish Network is also partnered with Starband to deliver broadband satellite Internet service along with it's television service.Well, that's all for the brief on satellite TVs, if you are interested to get more related information, you can always check out the articles section in <a href="http://www.satellitetvissue.com" target=new>http://www.satellitetvissue.com</a> - the smart guide for satellite TV deals.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dish Network deals&amp;#58; A to Z guide</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/Dish-Network-deals%26%2358%3B-A-to-Z-guide/Articles/10593</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First, what's Dish Network?Dish Network, owned by company Echostar, is the United States second biggest Satellite TV provider. Dish Network provides up to 256 TV channels of 100% digital picture.Satellite broadcast licensed in 1987, Dish Network currently dish up about 10 million satellite TV customers with their free Dish Network offer in United States. With up to 256 TV channels served in three major packages (Dish Network All American Top 60s, 120s, and 180s) and various free satellite TV equipments, Dish Network is the one of the best TV setup currently in the market. Huge programming choice, crunchy digital image, HDTV-ready with SuperDISH packages, and digital video recording.A lot of online dealers claim that Dish Network satellite TV systen is for free, is it for real?Yes, absolutely free IF you are a first time customer! Worth $1500, these satellite equipments is totally free to get when you subscribe to Dish Network. Satellite TV providers are fighting hard to win the fierce competition that they will give you all the equipment free!So how do they make money?Pretty simple: the subscription fees. To get your free Dish Network satellite TV, you have to commit to a one-year subscription contract when you get into Dish Network. Infact, this is the current trend of the satellite TV buisness -- both Dish Network and DirecTV are making money through the subscription fees in long term.Why get it online?Greatest satellite TV bargains are normally found on line. Why? Dish Network online retailers are the most aggressive satellite retailers cause their operating cost is awfully low compared to brick and mortar stores. They are the only one that can afford to bring you the best bargains in Dish Network.What is the best hardware setup?2-rooms set up, 3-rooms set up, HDTV set up ? getting confused?The best hardware set up really depends on your visualize and your location. Most people will be perfectly served by the multi-room systems right now. All the necessary equipment for up to 4 rooms, plus the installation, plus Digital Video Recorders are yours for the taking, FREE.In this package, with just $50 of start up fees (which they will credit back your account for the same amount), you are ready to enjoy your Dish Network. As mention before, these satellite TVs equipments are given life time warranty; you won't have to worry about receivers or dishes breaking down.Same thing if you want to receive Dish Network HD programs. Until recently you had to buy special equipment (known as the Superdish) to receive high definition signals. Now you don't even have to -- Regular receivers (those that are freely given) like the HD-811 and the HD-DVR 921, can get all HD content.If you want to get international programming - the strong set of Dish Network - you will have to buy an additional dish antenna at the cost of $99 (at the time of writing).Do I need to install the dish my self?Nope, you don't need to do that. Dish Network retailer workers will install your satellite system for you and its totally free of charge. Instead of sweating it, just leave the installation works to a pro. You will be getting an access card once your dish system had been installed. The access card is like a license for your satellite system.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>First, what's Dish Network?Dish Network, owned by company Echostar, is the United States second biggest Satellite TV provider. Dish Network provides up to 256 TV channels of 100% digital picture.Satellite broadcast licensed in 1987, Dish Network currently dish up about 10 million satellite TV customers with their free Dish Network offer in United States. With up to 256 TV channels served in three major packages (Dish Network All American Top 60s, 120s, and 180s) and various free satellite TV equipments, Dish Network is the one of the best TV setup currently in the market. Huge programming choice, crunchy digital image, HDTV-ready with SuperDISH packages, and digital video recording.A lot of online dealers claim that Dish Network satellite TV systen is for free, is it for real?Yes, absolutely free IF you are a first time customer! Worth $1500, these satellite equipments is totally free to get when you subscribe to Dish Network. Satellite TV providers are fighting hard to win the fierce competition that they will give you all the equipment free!So how do they make money?Pretty simple: the subscription fees. </P><P>To get your free Dish Network satellite TV, you have to commit to a one-year subscription contract when you get into Dish Network. Infact, this is the current trend of the satellite TV buisness -- both Dish Network and DirecTV are making money through the subscription fees in long term.Why get it online?Greatest satellite TV bargains are normally found on line. Why? Dish Network online retailers are the most aggressive satellite retailers cause their operating cost is awfully low compared to brick and mortar stores. They are the only one that can afford to bring you the best bargains in Dish Network.What is the best hardware setup?2-rooms set up, 3-rooms set up, HDTV set up ? getting confused?The best hardware set up really depends on your visualize and your location. Most people will be perfectly served by the multi-room systems right now. </P><P>All the necessary equipment for up to 4 rooms, plus the installation, plus Digital Video Recorders are yours for the taking, FREE.In this package, with just $50 of start up fees (which they will credit back your account for the same amount), you are ready to enjoy your Dish Network. As mention before, these satellite TVs equipments are given life time warranty; you won't have to worry about receivers or dishes breaking down.Same thing if you want to receive Dish Network HD programs. Until recently you had to buy special equipment (known as the Superdish) to receive high definition signals. Now you don't even have to -- Regular receivers (those that are freely given) like the HD-811 and the HD-DVR 921, can get all HD content.If you want to get international programming - the strong set of Dish Network - you will have to buy an additional dish antenna at the cost of $99 (at the time of writing).Do I need to install the dish my self?Nope, you don't need to do that. Dish Network retailer workers will install your satellite system for you and its totally free of charge. </P><P>Instead of sweating it, just leave the installation works to a pro. You will be getting an access card once your dish system had been installed. The access card is like a license for your satellite system.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Compare Dish Network vs. Direct TV</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/Compare-Dish-Network-vs.-Direct-TV/Articles/12679</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>vs.</category>
		<category>TV</category>
		<guid>http://www.mydvrland.com/Compare-Dish-Network-vs.-Direct-TV/Articles/12679</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you need help in deciding which satellite company is better? Dish Network and Direct TV are the most popular satellite tv systems in the USA. WE have set out and compared Dish Network vs. Direct TV to help you decide on what satellite provider is best for you..Dish Network 1. You get more digital channels for the same price, you get all the free features such as TiVo, up to 4 tv connections, free installation, and more.Dish 2. Dish Network will offers NO Equipment to Buy, FREE Home Protection Plan, 100% Digital Programming, FREE DVR Equipment Options, FREE HD Equipment Options, LIFETIME Equipment Warranty.Dish 3. Dish Networks packages start out from $29.95 a month, big savings vs. cable or other satellite providers.Advantages of Direct tvDirect tv 1. Get a DIRECTV? System in up to 5 rooms free, with standard install & free delivery.Direct tv 2. Direct tv offers 1 DIRECTV? DVR Receiver Powered by TiVO, 70 Hour Recorder Advanced Program Guide?, On-Screen Caller-ID Capable, Auto-Tune Timers, Parental Controls, 1 UHF Remote, Triple LNB Dish.Direct tv 3. You can get up to 125 channels at their basic package which includes local channels from $39.99 a month. They run satellite promotions from time to time that allows you to get HBO or Cinemax free for up to 3 months as well.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Do you need help in deciding which satellite company is better? Dish Network and Direct TV are the most popular satellite tv systems in the USA. WE have set out and compared Dish Network vs. Direct TV to help you decide on what satellite provider is best for you..Dish Network 1. You get more digital channels for the same price, you get all the free features such as TiVo, up to 4 tv connections, free installation, and more.Dish 2. Dish Network will offers NO Equipment to Buy, FREE Home Protection Plan, 100% Digital Programming, FREE DVR Equipment Options, FREE HD Equipment Options, LIFETIME Equipment Warranty.Dish 3. </P><P>Dish Networks packages start out from $29.95 a month, big savings vs. cable or other satellite providers.Advantages of Direct tvDirect tv 1. Get a DIRECTV? System in up to 5 rooms free, with standard install & free delivery.Direct tv 2. Direct tv offers 1 DIRECTV? DVR Receiver Powered by TiVO, 70 Hour Recorder Advanced Program Guide?, On-Screen Caller-ID Capable, Auto-Tune Timers, Parental Controls, 1 UHF Remote, Triple LNB Dish.Direct tv 3. You can get up to 125 channels at their basic package which includes local channels from $39.99 a month. </P><P>They run satellite promotions from time to time that allows you to get HBO or Cinemax free for up to 3 months as well.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DVR Blog Consolidates Reviews from Many Internet Sources</title>
		<link>http://www.mydvrland.com/DVR-Blog-Consolidates-Reviews-from-Many-Internet-Sources/Articles/4670</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Blog</category>
		<category>Dvr</category>
		<guid>http://www.mydvrland.com/DVR-Blog-Consolidates-Reviews-from-Many-Internet-Sources/Articles/4670</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DVRInfoSpot.com (www.dvrinfospot.com), announces that it has begun the process of consolidating DVR, PVR, and related equipment reviews from around the internet. With the growing number of Digital Video Recorders hitting the market, it is important for consumers to have quick and easy access to impartial reviews. It would also be beneficial to compare multiple reviews of the same devices in order to make the most informed purchasing decision.DVRInfoSpot.com will make this process easier for the consumer. Rather than searching dozens of sites for reviews, consumers will be able to visit just one to find the reviews they're looking for. "Nobody has time to do all that tedious searching these days," says blog editor Stephen Aument, "By linking to all the reviews from a central location DVRInfoSpot will allow consumers to get straight to the information they need without lots of searching. More importantly, they get their valuable time back."The blog listings will include highlights from the original review, a picture of the device if available, full credit to the site on which the review is found, and a link to the original review. Review links will be added weekly.About DVRInfoSpot.comDVRInfoSpot.com (www.dvrinfospot.com) is an official member of the AnswerBlog Network (www.answerblogs.com). The purpose of the blog is to offer up to the minute news, tips, and reviews on the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) industry as well as DVR technology.The DVR industry is undergoing dramatic change which is why there is a great need for a central location where consumers can gather information, without any sales pressure. Niche-based Blogs are quickly becoming the best way for consumers to do online research when planning major purchases or making travel plans. For more information on the latest DVR technology please visit:http://www.dvrinfospot.comAbout Stephen AumentStephen Aument, editor of DVRInfoSpot.com (www.dvrinfospot.com) also edits VoIPTracker.net (www.voiptracker.net), aka (www.voipinfospot.com), TheWiseSteward.com: Debt Reduction (www.thewisesteward.com) and fidesq.com (www.fidesq.com) blogs.If you are interested in starting your own niche based blog visit: http://tinyurl.com/5mnp3Contact:Stephen Aument, editorEmail: e-mail protected from spam botsURL: www.dvrinfospot.com. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>DVRInfoSpot.com (<a href="http://www.dvrinfospot.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.dvrinfospot.com</a>), announces that it has begun the process of consolidating DVR, PVR, and related equipment reviews from around the internet. With the growing number of Digital Video Recorders hitting the market, it is important for consumers to have quick and easy access to impartial reviews. It would also be beneficial to compare multiple reviews of the same devices in order to make the most informed purchasing decision.DVRInfoSpot.com will make this process easier for the consumer. Rather than searching dozens of sites for reviews, consumers will be able to visit just one to find the reviews they're looking for. "Nobody has time to do all that tedious searching these days," says blog editor Stephen Aument, "By linking to all the reviews from a central location DVRInfoSpot will allow consumers to get straight to the information they need without lots of searching. </P><P>More importantly, they get their valuable time back."The blog listings will include highlights from the original review, a picture of the device if available, full credit to the site on which the review is found, and a link to the original review. Review links will be added weekly.About DVRInfoSpot.comDVRInfoSpot.com (<a href="http://www.dvrinfospot.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.dvrinfospot.com</a>) is an official member of the AnswerBlog Network (<a href="http://www.answerblogs.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.answerblogs.com</a>). The purpose of the blog is to offer up to the minute news, tips, and reviews on the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) industry as well as DVR technology.The DVR industry is undergoing dramatic change which is why there is a great need for a central location where consumers can gather information, without any sales pressure. Niche-based Blogs are quickly becoming the best way for consumers to do online research when planning major purchases or making travel plans. For more information on the latest DVR technology please visit:<a href="http://www.dvrinfospot.com" target="_blank">http://www.dvrinfospot.com</a>About Stephen AumentStephen Aument, editor of DVRInfoSpot.com (<a href="http://www.dvrinfospot.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.dvrinfospot.com</a>) also edits VoIPTracker.net (<a href="http://www.voiptracker.net" title="test" target="_blank">www.voiptracker.net</a>), aka (<a href="http://www.voipinfospot.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.voipinfospot.com</a>), TheWiseSteward.com: Debt Reduction (<a href="http://www.thewisesteward.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.thewisesteward.com</a>) and fidesq.com (<a href="http://www.fidesq.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.fidesq.com</a>) blogs.If you are interested in starting your own niche based blog visit: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5mnp3" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/5mnp3</a>Contact:Stephen Aument, editorEmail: e-mail protected from spam botsURL: <a href="http://www.dvrinfospot.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.dvrinfospot.com</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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