Mobile Satellite Broadband

Mobile Satellite Broadband is here now!

Features:

• Fully Automatic Satellite 2-Way Broadband Internet Australia Wide
• Independent Control Unit
• All power and control via single cable
• Flip-up touch screen operation
• Operating plans comparable with fixed Broadband services
• Press button operation
• Great Campersat support

The Solution is Satellite

Campersat and Thrifty Rentals - New Mobile Satellite

Campersat Satellite Broadband
Fully Automatic 2 Way Satellite Internet
Yes- it is here..

• Operates where mobile phones can’t go
• Independent Control Unit
• All power and control via single cable
• Flip up Touch screen operation
• Operating plans comparable with fixed Broad band services
• Press button operation
• Great Campersat Support
$24,990 Including GST


Campersat Wireless Boradband Pack

• High Gain External Antenna - Fold down
• Wall mounts outside near roof
• All connectors prefitted
• Internal control pack easily mounted
• Fully integrated with Carrier services - no sim card needed
• No mobile phone needed
• 12v operation
• USB port to connect to computer
• Economical Plans available including always on
• Operates where Telstra CDMA service is available.
• Can be easily self installed.
• Just connect your laptop- Sign up and go

$895 Including GST

Go See Australia Campersat Review - Part 1

GoSeeAustralia is on the roadnow with Campersat satelliteTV and in the great outdoors we find it is right on with Satellite TV, in concert in the caravan and a RV Radio Headon tour around Australia.

The whole unit, dish and all, lives under the big double-bed in the GoSeeAustralia Jayco Heritage, and from there to set-up and receiving is a quick easy process. The Campersat Compact Digital Satellite TV and radio system is a well made companion for travellers in caravans, campervans, camper trailers, motor homes, tents and RV’s; looking for high quality reception throughout Australia. It is easy to use and is blessed with good quality in finish and performance.

The Campersat Parabolic Dish lines up with the Optus Aurora C1 Satellite on three axes to give perfect reception. The Dish is offset and seems to be pointing lower than it actually is. This keeps the Dish electronics casing outside the beam from the satellite. This clever design does not obstruct the signal path. The Installation and Operations Manual is a model of Basic English and simple directions.


The initial time it took to read the manual was about half of the initial process when GSA put the Campersat to air. Your correspondent enjoyed Free to Air TV and excellent radio reception too in about 25 minutes from first opening the two Campersat boxes. After the first run through we shut the system down. The dish was moved and we went through the 'find the satellite' experience again. This time we put satellite Free to Air TV on screen in about 10 minutes.

Go See Australia Campersat Review - Part 2

The Campersat assembly is minimal and requires a Phillips Headscrewdriver and an 8mm spanner. A useful elastic travel strap is part of the initial fit-out. On the road it holds the folding Low Noise Block Converter and Feed (LNBF) pivoting arm firmly against a rubber stopwhich sticks to the 75cm Standard Satellite Dish.

The dish fits over the LNBF arm and bolts to the backbone mount onthe mounting hub which slots into the compact tripod. That is it; the Campersat Portable Compact is ready to go.
There is also a cabling accessory kit to help keep things neat in caravan, motor home or campervan.

It can all be unbolted fortransport, but the unit is small and light enough for that to be unnecessary unless space is at a premium. A big benefit of reading the Installation and Operation Manual in conjunction with the KOSCom 1600A Digital Satellite Receiver Operation Manual is that 'Techo Speak' is blown out of the water with plain instructions, simple graphics and a portable, laminated onesheet guide to 'Finding the Satellite' and 'Satellite Signal LocationMaps'.

The Receiver connection to the Campersat and the TV is simple. Just plug the color coded jacks into the corresponding colors in the AV Outputs. Plug the Coaxial cable for the Campersat Dish into the 'SatIn' connector on the back of the Receiver. Plug in the 240V power cord and turn the Receiver on at the power switch on the back panel.The only 'Must Do’s' with the Receiver are keep it dry at all costs and don’t block the ventilation holes on top.

And now a few words about patience. On our first attempt at Dish-Pointing we hit the Optus Auroa C1 satellite first shot. This may have had some science, but was more likely beginner’s luck.

When we shut the system down and moved the dish some distance to fairly uneven ground we were not so smart. Most of the 10 minute set-up time went on fine tuning the dish elevation and Azimuth angle to the satellite. Patience pays.

The tripod is well engineered and is easy to adjust and set through lock knobs. A one degree tweak can make a huge difference. So follow the manual. Connect the generous 25m coaxial signal cable to the ‘Sat in’ plug onthe back of the Satellite Receiver. Run the cable to the dish and join the connection to the Test Meter. Set the TV/VCR to AV. Set the Satellite Receiver to Channel 1, the Optus Aurora Tuning Channel. Use the Campersat remote. It comes with two batteries which are fitted during set-up.

Press the Electronic Program Guide button (EPG) on the Campersat remote and the channels come up on the TV screen. Get a clear line of sight to the north. That’s just right of the sun at mid-day. A compass helps, but is not essential. Get the tripod steady and level and stake it down through the holes at the end of the legs.

Aim for clear sky, no trees, and vehicles, clothes on lines or buildings in the line of fire. Take your time and think logically. You can’t see the C1 satellite, its signals transmit over 36,000 km. So imagine you are looking through a pipe. That is all the clear space you need to hit the C1 satellite. Refer to the laminated 'Satellite Signal LocationMaps' caravan parks and tourist park accommodation directory australia - Go See Australia Directory Page 2 of http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/ViewEditorial.asp?EdID=90


Set the Low Noise Block Converter and Feed (LNBF). It is on the endof the arm which extends from the Dish. Use the LNBF Polarisationchart to adjust the calibration scale.

Go See Australia Campersat Review - Part 3

Set the Low Noise Block Converter and Feed (LNBF). It is on the end of the arm which extends from the Dish. Use the LNBF Polarisation chart to adjust the calibration scale. In Sydney set – 38 deg. In Melbourne -32 deg. Turn the whole LNBFunit and line the scale up with the blue arrow. Work for accuracy 5deg is much better than 15. Don’t use the Test Meter to check or adjust the LNBF it won’t help.

Once set only minor adjustment is necessary as the Campersat is moved around Australia.

Read off Elevation (Tilt) = In Melbourne 44deg. Sydney is 50 deg. It is a ‘right hand thread’ but, the Campersat elevation marker can be set up for left-handers. Now get the test meter on the back of the dish backbone buzzing by pressing the two yellow buttons on its face simultaneously. You get a visual read out too in red bars. Read off Direction (Azimuth) = InMelbourne 17deg to the right (east) of north. Rotate the Dish to get the maximum signal from the test meter. Lightly lock the Dish and press Channel 1OK on the Campersat remote.

There on the TV screen will be information about the C1 Satellite and Optus matters. Maximum signal strength helps reception in heavy rain. Normal rainfall will not affect the system, but reception on the high frequency Kuband can be effected by excessively heavy rain. But this only happens if the rain is directly in the path of the satellite beam. We used the Campersat through days of normal rain with no apparent reception issues.

The Test Meter reads relative signal and both elevation and azimuth must be trimmed to peakthe satellite signal. Pressing the two yellow buttons on the meter turns the tone on and off. There are two scales; the bottom scale is tens and the top scale units. If the Test meter runs full scale, press the left button to reduce meter sensitivity. This helps with reading maximums. Once set on maximum this can only be reversed by disconnecting and reconnecting the signal cable. If you lock onto a satellite other than C1, the same sharp peak signal will come from the Test Meter, but the Receiver willreport ('E48 Search for signal,').

There are three satellites close to C1. Satellite PAS8 is very strong Australia wide and only 20 deg east ofC1. C1 is at its maximum strength along the east coast from Adelaide to Rockhampton. Also close to C1 are B3, close to the west and B1, just east of C1. The Test Meter will respond to all satellites, but theCampersat Receiver will only load C1 and B3.If C1 is not found tilt the Dish up or down one degree until C1 loads on the TV screen on Optus Aurora Tuning Channel 1. Be patient, take your time and it will happen.

If you can see the TV screen and the Receiver while you are making adjustments to the dish you will see the Campersat Receiver lock and load when you score bulls-eye lighting up the Channel Lock Indicator in its face a happy green.

Satellite B3 can be targeted in the same way for international bordmulti-lingual/religious programs. B3 is about one degree higher in elevation (tilt) than C1 and about 10 deg to the west. Follow the Reloading satellite services menu in the Receiver’s manual and change the satellite to OptusB3_Ku. The receiver downloads the B3 information and 'stacks' the B3 channels after the C1 channels. To change satellites, re-point the Campersat Dish, press the SAT button on the Campersat remote and select the satellite at which the Dish is pointing.

If the Smart Card, which is preloaded in the Campersat Receiver, is a little behind the Optus satellite updates, open Channel 1. It does not need the Smart Card. Press OK on the Campersat remote and let it run. System updates will download from the satellite for an hour or two. Then 'normal programs are available'.

Go See Australia Campersat Review - Part 4

The Campersat equipment uses about 30 watts at 240V AC. On a 12volt system a small inverter is needed and the system uses only 3amps. Inverters are recommended to avoid running fuel powered generators. This provides many hours, or days of viewing on a single battery charge.

We enjoyed ABC and SBS Free to Air TV Channels in all states and the NT plus Channel 7 (Central) and Channel 9 (TV IMP). Channel 10 is not available due to satellite broadcasting agreements. ICTV Imparja is interesting and its music compelling.

An unexpected benefit for this Dr Who fan was being able to tune in ABC WA when I missed the ABC SE program. It just shows the advantages of Time Lag travel. The Satellite radio is brilliant. The list is ABC FM and Regionals, including the specialist youth and news at a click of the T/R (TV/Radio)button on the remote. SBS is available in all states and the NT, plus BBC Radio and a raft of interesting Regionals. Add some more speakers and surround sound for the RV, caravan, camper trailer, motor home and tent can happen anywhere in Australia.

Campersat Portable system (all models):

• Dish assembly: 6kg.
• Compact tripod: (as tested) 2kg.
• Dish size: 75 cm.
• Dish elevation range: Satellite location 30 deg to 70 deg.
• Digital satellite receiver: Optus approved KOSCom 1660A 2kg.
• Smart Card: Optus Aurora.
• LNBF: Videosat model C871 duel polarity.
• Test Meter: Videosat model T280.
• Cable supplied: 25m RG6.
• Power requirement - receiver + LNB + Test Meter: 30 watts at 240VOr 3 amps at 12 volts.

Editor’s note: Campersat always ask customers if they have satellite Foxtel or Austar to make sure they understand that they can take their box with them and also enjoy programs they have paid for.

Portable Range - Portable Compact

ECONOMICAL:
Low-profile, sturdy, fixable tripod mount

FEATURES:

• Entry level product without sacrificing picture quality
  
• New Digital Test Meter with single cable connection
  
• Test meter employs a quick-release mechanism for safe stowage without disconnecting
  picture
  
• Professional LNB with clear polarisation scale
  
• Folding dish for easy stowage with handy latch band
  
• Clear scales and captive locking knobs for easy adjustment and locking

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The Campersat Portable Range

We're very proud of our Campersat Portable range, which now has three models - the Executive, the Traveller and the Compact. Our newest and most economical Campersat Portable model is the Compact.

The dish is mounted on a sturdy and low tripod, which can be screwed to a fixed location for longer stays, to a jetty, or simply placed on even ground. It's a great option for itinerant workers too.

All our Portable systems are now supplied with a 75cm dish.

Portable Range - Portable Executive

FLEXIBLE
Mount fixed to vehicle with adjustable legs

FEATURES

• Bulls Eye level on tripod for easy setup and is still visible with head in place
  
• New Digital Test Meter with single cable connection
  
• Test meter employs a quick-release mechanism for safe stowage without disconnecting picture
  
• Professional LNB with clear polarisation scale
  
• Folding dish for easy stowage with handy latch band
  
• Safety release coaxial cable to the vehicle to avoid equipment damage if the cable is pulled

Counter-Piracy campaign has commenced

Optus advises that system changes occurred at 4.50 AM on Tuesday 28th March 2006. These system changes are part of the Counter-Piracy campaign and are designed to disable reception of broadcast services on receivers that have not been correctly activated using an Optus supplied smartcard.

This does not affect any Videosat or Campersat supplied equipment.It does however affect pirate-supplied equipment from non-reputable dealers. All programs are probably now showing scrambled.

In consideration to the public who have previously bought non-operational competitor's equipment over the past years, both Videosat and Campersat will supply Optus Smartcards.


If you have a cardless box or have some doubt about your box being able to read legitimate cards, You can order from us a satellite receiver with fully licensed Irdetto encryption decoder value $399.00

Satellite TV Systems – In The Beginning…

The innovation of satellite television had its debut in 1957 with the launch of the Russian satellite ‘Sputnik’. Research and development continued with the first communications satellite being launched in 1963 and named ‘Syncom II’. This satellite was the first of many to orbit and was developed by several governments and businesses. ‘Syncom II’ orbited at approximately 22,300 miles over the earth, with the first communication being on July 26, 1963, between a US Navy ship in a port near Nigeria and a naval station in New Jersey.

Telephone communications were first to utilize satellite communications with television communications first use on March 1, 1978, with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) use as a distribution method. From 1978 through 1984, several broadcast networks instituted the use of satellite communications. As use and continued research and development continued, it was clear that all businesses and homes could receive satellite signals freely.

The early 80’s were years for development of Direct to Home (DTH) satellite receivers allowing any area in the world, including rural areas, to receive television programming for the first time. As with all new innovations, there are always disagreements concerning rights – the right to receive and the right to transmit, with broadcasters complaining that services were obtained illegally or pirated. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) took the position that users had as much right to receive signals as broadcasters had to transmit them. Technological development began in earnest to allow broadcasters to scramble signals to prevent unauthorized viewing. It then became necessary for users to purchase decoders to enable viewing television programming.

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Rooftop Range - Campersat AutoSeek

NEW RELEASE:
Fully automatic signal search at the press of a button

• New "Y" shaped LNB arm allowing lower folded
  down profile than competitive products
  
• New design with control system completely separate
  allowing full compatibility with any receiver
  
• New wall-mounted control unit with separate
  remote control for easy access
  
• Automatic seeking to last satellite used, to allow
  quick log-on after temporary stowage
  
• No roof protrusion of mechanical parts, allowing
  setup on the roof within control cable range

Rooftop Range - Campersat EasySeek

AWARD WINNING 2002 CCIA design. Easy internal manual control.

FEATURES

• Full fold-down roof mount for security
  
• Low interior roof profile - no protruding parts
  
• Cost-saving manual control from inside the van
  or motor home
  
• Electronic True Level Indicator of dish elevation
  for accurate initial setup
  
• New Digital Test Meter with Single Cable Connection
  
• New roof-top tray with captive fasteners, allowing
  easy service of all mounted assemblies

DIRECTV Delivers Live Local Channels to Motorists

KVH TracVision A7 Enables Mobile DIRECTV Customers to Receive Live Local News, Traffic, Weather and Sports

Recognizing the growing interest among American motorists who want the same DIRECTV entertainment experience in their cars that they have in their homes, DIRECTV is now delivering to car video screens live local news, weather, traffic, sports and other local entertainment programming.

Local broadcast channels via DIRECTV are now available to mobile customers on the open road within the continental United States to vehicles that have been equipped with a TracVision A7 mobile satellite TV system, launched today by KVH Industries, Inc. DIRECTV will provide mobile customers their local broadcast channels within the designated market areas where it already offers them to home viewers. Local channels availability may vary by market. DIRECTV delivers local programming in 142 markets, representing 94 percent of U.S. television households.

DIRECTV’s TOTAL CHOICE(R) Mobile with local channels package, created exclusively for mobile customers with a low-profile automotive TracVision system, is available for $44.99, and offers more than 185 channels. To receive local channels in their car, DIRECTV customers must purchase a new TracVision A7 satellite TV system, which includes an integrated GPS unit and new 12-volt receiver jointly developed by DIRECTV and KVH.

The mobile local channels offering is part of a larger strategy by DIRECTV to target the more than 20 million U.S. vehicles expected to have in-vehicle passenger video systems by 2011, according to the leading analyst firm Frost & Sullivan.

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Satellite Television

We are here to provide you with satellite reception equipment that will give you years of enjoyment and pleasure from free to air satellite television viewing, with no monthly service fees.

When you hear "Satellite TV" you are probably thinking of Foxtel, Optus or Austar, but did you know about the free to air satellite service?

Yes, Australians have had free to air Satellite TV since 1985. The free to air service broadcasts programming from the 7, 9 and 10 networks plus has six ABC and four SBS services, and there are no monthly fees. If you're putting up with lousy TV reception we have the answer...free to air Satellite TV. Satellite TV is available right across Australia and the commercial services are now available in remote and black spot areas.

Satellite TV is not just for your home, it is also an option when travelling by caravan or motorhome. See our range of Campersat satellite systems for more information.

At Videosat we specialise in supplying complete satellite systems for self- installation. Our systems include detailed instructions and a free test meter. With over 16 years of experience behind us, we have a strong reputation for the supply of quality satellite reception equipment at competitive prices. It doesn't end there, we also supply essential support including helpful advice, and prompt and efficient service. We have a network of satisfied customers that extends nationwide so you can be sure we're in a position to help you.

Over the years we have encouraged our customers to install their own systems. This saves expensive call out and installation costs. We have customers from all walks of life right across Australia who have successfully self-installed.

Off the beaten track but still in the picture

Videosat Pty Ltd is an Australian company with 20 years’ experience in supplying satellite systems for free to air TV and radio. Originally supplying satellite systems to remote area viewers, the last four years has seen Videosat introduce it’s popular Campersat range of satellite systems and accessories for caravans and motor homes. Wally Shand, General Manager of Videosat, has been aware of the need for a suitable solution for Australia’s wandering travellers and has designed a range of systems that are reliable and user-friendly.

Satellite television is available anywhere in Australia in superb digital quality. Most seasoned travellers would have experienced the difficulties involved in trying to access local television using their terrestrial aerial. With a Campersat satellite system, catching up on the news, following your favourite soap or watching the football has never been easier. For those subscribers of Pay TV by satellite, Campersat systems fully support connection of Pay TV equipment.

Striving to meet a range of budgets and needs, Campersat now includes a rooftop and portable range. The newest and most exciting addition to the Campersat range is the fully automated Campersat AutoSeek. Manufactured to Australian conditions, this roof mounted system will automatically locate the satellite from anywhere in Australia. Alongside the AutoSeek is the Campersat EasySeek, originally known as Campersat Premium and winner of the 2002 CCIA “Most Innovative Product of the Year” Award. The EasySeek features mounting equipment that is fixed permanently to the roof of a motor home or caravan with interior controls for easy operation. Both rooftop products feature a 90cm dish.

Campersat’s portable range includes the Executive and the Compact. The Executive features a sturdy tripod mount with adjustable legs suitable for level or sloping ground. Other features include durable brass locking handles, in-built bulls eye level for easy handling and anchor tie down ring for dish stability in high winds. The Compact is Campersat’s most economical model and features a low profile, sturdy, fixable tripod mount.

The portable range is supplied with a 75cm dish, which is suitable for reception over most of Australia with the convenient size for travel and includes the same high quality, one cable easily removable digital test meter as the roof top easy seek. Both systems can operate with up to 100 metres of cable, and are easy to carry, set up and stow.

All Campersat systems are supplied as complete system packages and include rooftop or portable mounting option, cabling, satellite receiver, free to air smart card and digital test meter. Further to Videosat’s goal to make it’s Campersat systems as user-friendly as possible, an instruction manual and laminated guide to finding the satellite are supplied. Also featured is labelling with markings for all parts that are relevant when locating the satellite.

Videosat’s friendly staff is happy to help you find the system that best suits your needs. We are available to answer questions, provide information and after sales support.

Call Videosat today on 02 9482 3100 or 1800 226 865.
Visit our website at

www.campersat.com.au

Continuation of digital radio trials

The Australian Broadcasting Authority has decided to continue current digital radio trials in Sydney and Melbourne for up to twelve months.

The Sydney and Melbourne trials of the Eureka 147 digital radio system are being conducted by Commercial Radio Australia and Broadcast Australia respectively. Both trial operators are interested in continuing the trials, which make use of VHF Band III spectrum administered by the ABA. The trials were scheduled to expire in May this year, with their continuation subject to a possible call for other expressions of interest in using the spectrum in question.

‘Whether the trials will continue into the longer term will depend on government decisions about how digital radio is to be introduced into Australia,’ said ABA Acting Chair, Lyn Maddock. ‘Recent government and industry announcements suggest that decisions on a way forward are possible before the end of the year. With the situation changing so quickly, the ABA had no wish to disrupt current trial arrangements.’

The ABA has a general policy of encouraging trials of digital radio and any other systems that make use of available broadcasting spectrum. The ABA will consider trial requests from any person for any proper purpose. It is important to note, however, that trial licences confer no longer-term rights over the spectrum in question. It is also important that people considering purchasing digital radio receivers understand the trial nature of current broadcasts and that no decisions have been made on the type of system or the spectrum to be used (eg VHF, L-Band) for digital radio in Australia. The utility of any digital radio receiver will depend on these decisions.

‘The ABA remains willing to consider applications for digital radio trials using other spectrum, or the same spectrum in other localities,’ Ms Maddock said. ‘I am hopeful that information gathered through the trials will be useful in the development of the Government’s digital radio policy.’
Other digital radio technologies that could make use of ABA-administered spectrum include Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), In-Band On Channel (IBOC) and ISDB-TSB.

Source: Australian Broadcasting Authority

How to find narrowcast programs

Background:

As you may be aware, since December 2003 the narrowcast programs that were once available along with all the other Australian Free to Air programming for television and radio, moved from Optus satellite C1 to satellite B3.

Programs affected by this change:

TV Narrowcast
Channel Station Program
50 TRT Turkish
51 TBN Trinity (Religious)
52 Da Aitv Chinese/Mandarin
53 Abu Dhabi Arabic Language
54 Ad Hoc Itinerant
56 Mac TV Chinese
74 BVN Dutch
Radio Narrowcast

Channel Station Program:

R64 RAWFM Modern Dance & more
R65 TRT FM Turkey Entertainment
R66 VOT Voice of Turkey
R67 ABS Radio Live Arabic and Australian Radio
R68 Tamil Tamil music and programming
R70 Kossuth Hungarian Language
R71 RNW3 Dutch and Flemish
R72 Emirates Arabic Language
R73 RNW1 Dutch and Flemish
R74 RNW2 Dutch and Flemish


Finding B3

The B3 satellite is located at 152 degrees longitude. It’s not very far away from the C1 satellite, which is located at 156 degrees longitude. To find the B3 satellite, if you are already set up on C1, simply move the dish approximately 10 degrees west and elevate 1degree.
If you need further assistance, the friendly staff at Videosat are always available to help you.