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

- Luqina

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.