My current H/W equipment parts list for receiving Blockstream satellite broadcast for C-band region
My current H/W equipment parts list for receiving Blockstream satellite broadcast for C-band region
I have been able to receive Blockstream satellite signal since Mar the 11th, 2019 when Blockstream changed their modulation from QPSK to BPSK.
https://twitter.com/Luqina/status/1105205841731379200
Now I can keep receiving blocks stably over 10 days without any S/W and H/W modification.
Racently, some people asked Blockstream and me what's the recommended H/W parts to receive Blockstream satellite broadcast as a kind of all-in-one easy kit in C-band region. Mainly from Australia. Almost nobody from Eurasia and South-East Asia so far.
Short answer: There is no all-in-one easy kit for C-band people in the market.
Long answer: I'd like to introduce my parts list one by one as it is as a reference.
NOTE: This is just an example of the combination of parts. Your own configuration will be different by your country, region, electricity specification, and market availability.
My current H/W equipment parts list for receiving Blockstream satellite broadcast in C-band region.
Dish:GEOSATpro 36"/90cm
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00507CJZM
Dish back side mount: standard accessory of the dish.
Dish Stand Pole : hand-made
Dish Stand Pole base plate : hand-made
5mm Alminium plate
Dish Stand : SIRUI T-2204X tripod for generic camera
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QC3C7G
I'm going to change the above 3 parts from them to standard accessory of the dish.LNB: Titanium Satellite C1-PLL (NOT C1W-PLL)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVM08JI
Conical Feed horn: Titanium Satellite CS1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVMKXCA
NOTE: If you can find a set of C1-PLL + CS1 at any store, it's also fine.LNB clamping bracket: off-brand generic for C-band LNB
like these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192889872033
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32767404468.html
Coaxial cable: 5m S-5C-FB-AL water-proof F connectors (for outside)
off brand generic cable
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00SQ6H1NO
Coaxial cable: 0.5m Very thin F cable to pass through the slit of window (for outside <-> inside)
MASPRO SCSTC5W3-P
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001003682080/
NOTE: If you can make a hole, or already have some kind of slit to through the thick cable on your house wall, It's also fine, no need to get it.Coaxial cable: F 2m (for inside room to Power Inserter)
MASPRO SCJ2FFW-P
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001003247093/
Coaxial cable: 0.3m 2.5CFB F (Power Inserter to RTL-SDR)
Fuji Parts FBT-603W (Color:White)
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001001974523/
Coaxial cable: 0.3m 2.5CFB F (mod, AC adapter to Power Inserter to supply DC)
Fuji Parts FBT-403BK (Color:Black)
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001001974516/
Power Inserter (Power Injector)
MASPRO PJB2-B
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00K610Z4O
NOTE: discontinued.AC Adapter (Supply DC to Power Inserter)
【M-01804】switching AC Adapter 12V 1A 100V~240V GF12-US1210
http://akizukidenshi.com/catalog/g/gM-01804/
2.1mm standard DC repeater jack MJ-077M (mod, AC Adapter to Power Inserer to supply DC)
http://akizukidenshi.com/catalog/g/gC-06343/
I made DC power supply cable from AC adapter to Power Inserter (Power Injector) by myself.
I cut 0.3m black coaxial cable and soldered with DC repeater jack.
RTL-SDR (Gen.2)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00VDSFXDC/
NOTE: My Gen.2 dongle's USB connector and crystal were replaced by Japanese reseller from based on Chinese bulk model. Especially, crystal was replaced from original +-10ppm to +-0.5ppm 28.8MHz TCXO.
Female F to male MCX conversion connector
Model: F7-MCX
https://www.sengoku.co.jp/mod/sgk_cart/detail.php?code=EEHD-4ELC
NOTE1: Impedance is 75Ω.
NOTE2: If you can get coaxial cable which can convert from female F to male MCX directly, It's better than mine.
e.g. DHT Electronics 2PCS RF coaxial coax cable assembly MCX male to F female 6''
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CTJN480
(This one's impedance is 50Ω)
RTL-SDR (Gen.6)
I got it from eBay. URL was lost but you can find it easily.
RTL-SDR Blog R820T2 RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only)
Female F to male SMA conversion connector
Model: FBS-SMA
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B005W64G2A
NOTE1: By SMA connector specification, it's impedance is not 75Ω but 50Ω. Don't worry. The signal loss by SWR miss matching is very low, so you can be ignored.
NOTE2: If you can get coaxial cable which can convert from female F to male SMA directly, It's better than mine.
e.g. SMA to F Adapter SMA Male to F Type Male RF Coaxial Coax Connector Cable Extension 19 inch
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXMC9NH
Overall parts close to PC and rough connection image.
Actually, I'm connecting RTL-SDR Gen.6 to my PC.
My PC's backside appearance. This is not the latest view. Very thin coaxial cable is not used yet. But basic connection is almost same.
Do you have any pictures of your setup you could post.
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