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CONTENTS 42

Letter from Editor

Satellite TV War

Global Flash News

Satellite TV & Its importa... 44

Sat Mart

Small Satellite in remote...

Eurostar (Test Report)

Pakistan Channels Guide

Eurostar (Test Report)

Technology for satellite...

Digital TV Receiver Tips

Triax

Telkom’s Satellite...

Satellite TV Competition...

Echolink (Test Report)

Connect Multiple DSS...

Echolink (Test Report)

The Cost of Television

Direct Broadcast satellite..

Around the Satellite World

Samsat (Test Report)

Trouble Shooter

Samsat (Test Report)

Search Satellite

How Television is unitin...

The New Revolution of sa.. 76

Facts About Satellite...

The Satellite Radio service 77

Sport and HD from Direct..

Directional Chart

Company Report

Directional Chart

Master Codes

What is Foot print

Master Codes

Digital Chart

Editor-in-Chief HABIB HADI hadi@tracksat.com Managing Editors SUROOSH IZNA Editor MOHIB AHRAR mohib@tracksat.com Associate Editor SHOUKAT IQBAL KHATTAK shoukat@tracksat.com Technical Editor NAVEED GHANI dishtech@tracksat.com Advertising Manager NAVEED JAMEEL uzair_nomi80@hotmail.com Layout Designer NAVEED AHMED KHAN IRFAN SIDDIQUI Accounts Manager S.ASHRAF-UL-HAQ Legal Advisor QAZI MUNAWAR ALAM Editorial Address: Dawood Centre, 101-1st Floor, 124,R, Block-2, Main Tariq Road, P.E.C.H.S., Karachi-Pakistan. Tel. : + 92-21- 4531122, 4531133 : + 92-21- 4316529, 4316530 Fax: : + 92-21- 4528822 E-mail: channels@cyber.net.pk hadi@tracksat.com Distributors UAE Emirates Printing Publishing & Distribution Co. Tel.: (04) 2660337 Ext. 204 SAUDI ARABIA Al-Adabiya Pub & Distributors Tel.: 671 5788 KUWAIT United Company for Distribution of Newspapers & Publications Tel.: (965) 245 6198-(965) 241 2820 BAHRAIN Al Ayam Publishing Est. B.S.C. (C) Tel. : 725111 PAKISTAN Paradise Books & Distributors Tel: + 92-21-4314981-83 Fax: + 92-21-4385075 EGYPT Al-Ahram Tel.: 5796997 QATAR Naz Book Distribution Tel.: +974 4324235, +974 5562809 TURKEY Ukrainian Distribution Tel.: +38 044 261 5876 JORDAN Jordan Distribution Agency Tel.: 962 6 533 7733 IRAQ Al-Khalil Distribution NETHERLANDS Van Gelderen UNITED KINGDOM Golden Publication Ltd. KENYA National Group Ltd. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Future Empire Network Corp. Publisher HABIB HADI Dish Channels is printed on the 1st of every month by Dish Channels Karachi. Dish Channels is Non-Political & NonPatrisian Publication. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, we cannot bear responsibility for losses resulting from errors. Printed By: PRINTING IMPRESSION, KARACHI

LETTER FROM EDITOR Dear Readers, As the satellite industry grew, individual programmers realized they could not survive if they all were their own individual satellite TV service providers, so they looked to new companies who were willing to take on that role. The biggest boon to the industry, though, came in the form a technology leap that allowed receiver dishes to shrink significantly in size, to the point where they were small enough to be installed on the roof or outside wall of most homes. A huge new market was born for direct broadcast satellite (DBS) systems. Many companies jumped into this business, most notably a consortium of four cable TV companies as well as a non-cable associated company. Their services were known, respectively, as Primestar and DIRECTV. More and more satellite TV service providers entered the market, presenting consumers with a confusing array of services at a wide range of prices. Meanwhile, the pressure to improve the technology and deliver more advanced services meant that providers were pushed to spend more and more money to stay competitive. Inevitably, some could not keep up with the financial demands and only the strongest survived. The Dish Network and DirecTV are the two major satellite TV service providers in the market today, and for good reason. They each offer a range of services at reasonable prices, and have quite a large customer base.

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1ST MADE-IN-S'PORE SATELLITE

Singapore is ready to head to space with the country's first satellite built from scratch. The Straits Times understands that the XSat, a micro-satellite about the size of a refrigerator, will be launched in June or July from India's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh, 100km north of Chennai.

CHINA: LARGEST DIGITAL CATV MARKET

According to figures from the Chinese State Administration of Radio Film and Television's (SARFT), one-third of China's cable television networks (not including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan) have been restructured. As of Q4 2009, and there are a total of more than 62.85 million digital Cable TV subscribers, representing 38.56% of China's 162 million cable homes. This makes China the largest installed base of digital Cable TV hiome, far exceeding the USA's million Digital CATV base.

CNBC IS FREE IN UK With the launch of the 120kg satellite, Singapore is believed to be the first Southeast Asian country that will have its own locally built satellite in space. Scientists and engineers from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and DSO National Laboratories - Singapore's national defence research outfit - are putting the finishing touches on the X-Sat. Work began as early as nine years ago, with a reported plan to launch it in 2007. DECEMBER

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GLOBAL FLASH NEWS warnings without them. The new satellite is GOES-P. It will become GOES-15 once it reaches the proper orbit.

RUSSIA LAUNCHES US TELECOMS SATELLITE

A Russian Proton-M rocket launched a US EchoStar 14 telecommunications into orbit Sunday, the Khrunichev space centre announced. "The satellite had been placed in orbit about 36,000 kilometres above the Earth," said the a senior official at the centre, the Interfax agency reported. The Proton launch took off from the Russian cosmodrome at Baikonur in Kazakhstan at 1827 GMT. EchoStar 14, built by Space Systems/Loral for the DISH Network, will help broadcast high-definition television to 14 million viewers in north America. The 6,379-kilogram (14,034-pound) satellite has an expected lifespan of 15 years, Interfax reported.

MEDIASET TO LAUNCH NEWS CHANNEL

Mediaset has announced that it will launch a news channel. According to Pier Silvio Berlusconi, the company’s deputy chairman, it is likely that the channel will initially be launched on the internet. “We are still looking at the issue, but it is highly likely that we will start online,” Berlusconi said in an interview posted on the Mediaset website. Separately, Mediaset has said it will appeal against regulator AGCOM’s sanctioning of the TG5 news programme for lack of balance in political coverage.

NASA LAUNCHES NEWEST US WEATHER SATELLITE

Nasa has launched the newest US weather satellite. An unmanned rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, carrying a $500 million GOES satellite. The spacecraft will undergo testing for the next six months and will eventually be an orbiting spare in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite network. The satellites are operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They provide vital images of hurricanes and other storms that threaten the United States. Meteorologists say they couldn't track storms or issue the proper DECEMBER

ASTRA 3B LAUNCH DELAYED

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GLOBAL FLASH NEWS were awarded within a week's time, compared to a year in India. Reports are that several Indian broadcasters are in talks associates in Nepal to form an alliance, since only Nepalese firms can operate in Nepal.

15 PER CENT OF KOREAN CABLE SUBS DIGITAL

The Korean Cable TV Association said the number of digital cable TV subscribers stood at 2. 3 million as of the end of June, accounting for 15.1 per cent of all 15.3 million cable TV subscribers. By cable TV broadcaster, 146,565, or 32.4 per cent of 453,042 GS subscribers have switched to digital, together with 663,669 or 30.7 per cent of 2.2 million C&M subscribers. At a session of cable TV system operators nationwide early this year, the Korea Communications Commission advised them to increase their subscribers' digital TV switchover rate to 30 per cent this year. The cable TV industry plans to secure 4.5 million more digital subscribers this year. And it will work to get 70 per cent of all cable TV subscribers to switch over to digital TV by 2011, and 100 per cent by 2013.

NOW A DTH BOOM IN NEPAL Taking a cue from the fast-paced growth of direct-to-home (DTH) services in India, the government of Nepal has awarded 6 DTH licenses to various Nepalese firms. These include the Chaudhary Group, manufacturer of the popular Wi-Wi noodles, Mercantile Computers, an ISP and VSAT operating firm, and Telco Investments, among others. Most licensees have bagged the Nepalese DTH license on their ability to host up to 60 television channels & paying a $70,000 as license fees. Four of the 6 DTH licenses

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NEW SATELLITE SERVICES TO THE DEFENSE MARKET IN SOMALIA

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EUROPE TO GET NEW WEATHER SATELLITES

FRANCE PLANS HD DTT

France’s TV regulator the Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) has drawn up a new timetable for the deployment of high definition digital terrestrial television (DTT). The new timetable provides HDTV via DTT to about 90% of the population by 30 November 2011 & to 95% by the end of Q1 2012.

DIRECTV TO LAUNCH ESPN 3D Continuing to lead the 3D revolution by offering customers new dimensions in sports programming, DIRECTV will add ESPN 3D, the industry's first 3D sports television network, to its upcoming 3D lineup that will offer three dedicated 3D channels, including DIRECTV's newly named linear 3D channel, N3D(TM) powered by Panasonic. Launching in June, millions of DIRECTV HD customers will have access to ESPN's entire 3D programming lineup, including up to 25 2010 FIFA World Cup matches. DECEMBER

A French-led European consortium was chosen to build six weather satellites that will provide the continent with the most accurate forecasts yet of rain or shine. Thales Alenia Space and German manufacturer OHB will build "the most ambitious geostationary satellites ever developed in Europe," said Reynald Seznec, chief executive of Thales Alenia Space. The European Space Agency is in negotiations for six third-generation satellites -- four imaging satellites and two with atmospheric sounders -- at a cost of 1.5 billion euros (two billion dollars). The new Meteosat Third Generation programme will feature imaging satellites that will deliver one image every 10 minutes and sounders to gage temperature and humidity with enhanced resolution. The satellites are scheduled to be operational in late 2016.

ILS — ECHOSTAR XIV IS PROTON PUSHED INTO ORBIT International Launch Services (ILS) successfully carried the EchoStar XIV satellite into orbit today on an ILS Proton for DISH Network L.L.C. This was the second ILS Proton launch and the fourth overall Proton launch this year. The EchoStar XIV satellite was also the 21st consecutive successful Proton launch in 20 months and the first commercial flight of the enhanced Phase III Proton. The ILS Proton Breeze M launched from Pad 39 at the Cosmodrome at 00:27 today local time (14:27 EDT, 18:27 GMT). After a ninehour, 10-minute mission, the Breeze M successfully released the EchoStar XIV satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The satellite, weighing more than 6.3 metric tons, is the heaviest satellite launched on ILS Proton to date. The Proton Breeze M launch vehicle was developed and built by Khrunichev Research and Production Space Center of Moscow, one of the pillars of the Russian space industry and the majority shareholder in ILS.

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ROCKETFISH WIRELESSHD ADAPTER

PS3 in one room and your HD TV in another? Fear not, for the Rocketfish WirelessHD adapter is here to foil your madcap plans to run HDMI cables through walls and up banisters. Providing your two devices are no more than 33 ft apart and are HDMI compatible, connecting a Rocketfish WirelessHD adapter to each will let you wirelessly throw 1080p HD content around the house without the need for lengthy cabling. It's also totally compatible with 7.1 audio sources and screens with 120hz refresh rates. There's an eight-day EPG at the heart of the UI, as well as one-touch recording, series recording and one-touch access to your library of saved shows. Looking t the future, there's also an Ethernet port for a potential roll out of interactive services.

RTI90-320 T2 HD AND THE RTI90-500 T2 HD Sagemcom have unveiled their first set of Freeview HD TV recorders for the UK, the RTI90-320 T2 HD and the RTI90-500 T2 HD. The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that Sagemcom were once the communications arm of tech manufacturers Sagem. Sagemcom are now a manufacturer in their own right, and these two brand new DTRs represent their first step out into the big wide world of consumer tech. Both models have basically the same set of specs, barring the amount of storage available on each. The RTI90-500 T2 HD features 500GB of recording space, while the RTI90320 T2 HD has 320GB. 500GB equals roughly 250 hours of SD video or 125 hours of HD, while the 320GB model can hold around 160 hours of SD video or 80 hours of HD. Both are capable of recording and playing back the full range of Freeview + channels, including the growing number of HD channels the service provides free of charge. As both are packing in dual twin tuners, you're able to watch one channel and record another at the same time.

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STR-DG820 AV RECEIVER Sony has announced its latest STR-DG820 AV receiver, featuring high definition audio decoding of Dolby True HD, dts Master Audio and eight-channel Linear PCM, four HDMI 1.3 ports with 1080p/24 and DeepColour/x.v.Colour support, enhanced surround sound modes, 7 x 100W amplification, portable audio enhancement, and BRAVIA Sync. For set up, it features Digital Cinema Auto Calibration and Digital Cinema EX which automatically sets up the optimal settings based on speaker positions. Also newly available are the STR-DG720 and STRDG520 receivers, with the STR-DG520 offering 5.1-channel surround sound.

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GFSAT200HD RECEIVER Goodmans has announced the launch of its GFSAT200HD high definition freesat receiver, providing access to BBC HD and ITV HD plus all standard freesat. It offers the usual features required for HD freesat viewing, including 5.1 surround sound and HDMI. It has an auto setup feature, upscaling of standard definition to 1080i, audio description function, and Ethernet port for future features.

BFSAT01HD DIGIBOX Bush is to launch its BFSAT01HD high definition freesat receiver, giving access to BBC HD and ITV HD on freesat, plus all the standard definition channels the free satellite service offers. As per the freesat spec, the unit offers 5.1 surround sound support, HDMI output, two SCARTs, seven day EPG, plus an Ethernet port for future services. It's also energy efficient, using less than three watts in standby mode.

ELANVISION EV-8000S ELANVISION EV-8000S is the most complete DVB-S twin-tuner PVR set-top box that has ever been released. It is by far the most powerful solution compared to any of its competitors, using a LINUX operating system and providing two DVB-S tuners, a USB Host controller and a 100 Base-T Ethernet socket, thus offering virtually unlimited capabilities. The brand new ELANVISION EV-8000S is the most complete DVB-S twin-tuner PVR set-top box that has ever been released. It is by far the most powerful solution compared to any of its competitors, using a LINUX operating system, an alphanumeric VF-Display, and providing two DVB-S tuners, a USB Host controller and a 100 Base-T Ethernet socket, thus offering virtually unlimited capabilities. Using a IBM PowerPC CPU DECEMBER

and the provided API for plug-in developers, interested users may develop their own plug-ins for the EV-8000S and thus explore what this solution is really capable of, in addition to its already amazing basic features, which are already top class and unparalleled.

HIVION HD-9090X ULTIMA This is our favourite HD receiver to date made by Homecast the Hivion HD-9090X Ultima ticks so many boxes - it has a three year warranty - USALS - easy menus (easier than most of the competition) - for the first time too you can record onto a USB Drive - the Smart card reader will read a Euro1080 card (and others) so no need to buy a CAM but if you do buy a popular CAM like for example the Diablo light - it'll work well with that too HDTV MPEG2 & MPEG4 DVBS2 receiver, Smart Card reader (Multi-CAS through patch) and Multi Video Outputs HDMI, Componenet, RGB/HV, Composite Video, Audio L/R.

SM-3500 DIGITAL SATELLITE METER For the first time in a economical digital meter, you are able to view the actual channel on the screen of the meter. Now you can quickly and accurately align the satellite AND you can instantly check the stability of the channel right on the screen of the meter. Transponders, Frequency, Symbol Rate, Polarity, and other settings can be modified by the user. There is never a need to send your meter in for a upgrade. Meter never needs to be returned for re-calibration due to the unique calibration system built in to the meter. Each time the meter boots up it automatically calibrates for optimum performance so you can align each install with confidence.

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The latest Technomate HD receiver with unique Triple tuners 2 x HD satellite (DVBS/S2) and 1 x terrestrial (DVB-T) tuner built in, blind search, ethernet, PVR Ready, 10,000 Channels, Front & Rear USB 2.0 PVR Ready lots, Record 3 channel and watch one, 2 High Definition Tuners: DVBS/DVB-S2 Satellite & DVB-T Terrestrial, Compliant (MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / H.264), HDMI & Component Output (YPbPr) with Hardware Upscaler to Improve Picture Quality, Very Fast & Detailed Hardware Blind Search (power scan), 10,000 TV & Radio Channels, USB 2.0 PVR Ready via USB External Device, USB PVR Features: Rewind/Forward, Slow Motion Rewind/Forward, Time shift (Pause Live TV) & Record Scrambled/Free-To-Air (FTA) Channels & Record current channel and playback a recording at the same time, DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 (USALS) compatible and auto Navigation system select as many satellites as you want to search.

The NetUP Dual DVB-S2-CI is a professional DVB-S/DVB-S2 PCI-e card designed for high-density appliances such as DVB-IP gateways, home theaters, satellite Internet systems, etc. In contrast to standard DVB-S cards NetUP's Dual DVB-S2-CI provides fourfold density - two DVB-S/S2 receivers and two Common Interface (CI) slots occupy only one PCI-e slot. The high density allows saving space on installation and using the card for satellite signal reception in confined environments. For example, a standard 1U rack-mount server with two PCIe slots can receive and fully decode 4 satellite transponders, such as NetUP's IPTV Combine 4x or DVB-IP gateway 4x.

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Digital TV Receiver Tips Digital TV or â&#x20AC;&#x153;DTVâ&#x20AC;? is taking over as the preferred medium for broadcasters. In fact, within the next few years, all televisions will be required to switch from analog to Digital TV receivers. This is a tremendous opportunity for dropship sellers because in a nutshell, the folks who don't make the switch won't be able to watch television. So, that's a massive target market! Besides that, not many resellers are in this niche market yet. However, it can also be a huge risk as every part of the world doesn't have a DTV service, and there is still little information available about this new technology. For example, some people who have converted to DTV still have trouble getting a signal with their Digital TV receiver. There have been several reported fixes for this, including getting an external aerial, adjusting the external aerial and replacing an existing aerial with a stronger one. As you can imagine, this sort of thing could be a major headache for the reseller. On the other hand---no pain, no gain---and to get in on the ground floor of something that is going worldwide might well be worth the occasional headache. So, to avoid this problem, you would need to make yourself knowledgeable about which format DECEMBER

works where and make sure to match customers with the proper format. To address the problem of no signal after conversion or a similar glitch, you could only stay abreast of current fixes and information on digital TV. Also, another very good idea is to always include the digital TV standard ATSC in the title of products offered for sale on eBay or other places you might get international buyers. This would go a long way toward avoiding problems! Digital TV is a hot niche market for a reseller who is willing to catch the wave and ride it to the top! Because most broadcast stations in all US television markets are already broadcasting in digital, consumers are further advised to contact their local broadcast stations to determine the channel numbers on which the stations are broadcasting digital programming. Consumers should then ensure that their televisions are set up to receive over-the-air programming (as distinguished from the signals of a paid provider such as cable or satellite TV service), and then tune to the over-the-air digital channels to see if they can receive the digital broadcast programming.

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TELKOM'S SATELLITE DEVELOPMENT

TELKOM satellites were originally designed for domestic communications as they were intended for unifying Indonesia. The satellites had to cover all islands of Indonesia including East Indonesia to encourage development in the intended regions. The adoption of this mode of communication followed closely satellite technology developments itself and evolved in line with domestic and regional market demand. As can be seen, the capacity and transmission power (EIRP - Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) has been increasing and also the coverage. The increased power is an effort to reduce the link-cost including earth station costs and the cost of opening new markets. DECEMBER

PALAPA A-1, launched on 8 July 1976 was successfully loaded with traffic from 40 earth stations spread all over Indonesia. A remote earth station and TELKOM's master control station is shown in Figure 1. Six of its 12 transponders were loaded with telephony traffic and 1 transponder by the national television program, while the 5 remaining were for backup. On 11 March 1977, PALAPA -A2, located at orbital slot 77 degrees East Longitude, was launched from the Kennedy Space centre, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA for back up and ready to be operated in the event PALAPA-A1 experienced a failure or when the demand could not be accommodated by PALAPA-A1.

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Inside view Direct broadcast satellite, or DBS, is a relatively recent development in the world of television distribution. "Direct broadcast satellite" can either refer to the communications satellites themselves that deliver DBS service or the actual satellite television service. DBS systems are commonly referred to as "minidish" systems. The first commercial DBS service, Sky Television, was launched in 1989. Sky TV originated as a four-channel service on the Astra satellite. Sky TV is a Europe DBS service and is now owned by News Corporation. PrimeStar began broadcasting using medium-power Ku-band satellite signals to North America in 1991. DirecTV

monopoly concerns. In 2003, News Corporation purchased a controlling interest in DirecTV's parent company, Hughes. News Corporation also owns the Fox TV and 20th Century Fox studios. In 2004, Rainbow DBS launched a new DBS service called VOOM, emphasizing that it featured more HDTV channels than either DirecTV or DISH. In addition there are dozens of satellite television stations that broadcast to specialized ethnic communities. DBS uses special high-powered Ku-band satellites that send digitally-compressed television and audio signals to 18- to 24-inch (45 to 60 cm) fixed satellite dishes. DBS systems transmit signals to Earth in what is called

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Group's DirecTV, the first high-powered DBS system, went online in 1994. At the time, DirecTV's introduction was the most successful consumer electronics debut in American history. Although PrimeStar transitioned to a digital system in 1994, it was ultimately unable to compete with DirecTV, which required a smaller satellite dish and could deliver more programming. DirecTV eventually purchased PrimeStar in 1999 and migrated all PrimeStar subscribers to DirecTV equipment. In 1996, Echostar's DISH Network went online in the United States and went on to similar success as DirecTV's primary competitor. In 2003, Echostar attempted to purchase DirecTV, but the U.S. Department of Justice denied the purchase based upon DECEMBER

the Broadcast Satellite Service (BSS) portion of the Ku band between 12.2 and 12.7 GHz. Thanks to digital compression technologies, DBS systems can deliver hundreds of cable TV-style programming channels, as well as local network television affiliates. DBS services offer many advantages over traditional analog services such as cable TV. DBS services generally offer a better picture quality and more channels than analog cable. DBS services also offer additional features like an on-screen guide, DVR functionality, HDTV, Pay-Per-View, and 5.1 sound. Cable companies have responded by introducing digital cable, which offers more channels and many of the same features as DBS.

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HOW TELEVISION IS UNITING A NATION

Traditionally, TV in Russia is much more than just pure entertainment. It's a social institution of great importance that brings the nation together and provides the basis for Russians' sense of self and identity. Why? Today the Russian economy is on an upswing, and so are consumer services and advertising. It is not surprising, then, that the Russian television market is among the most dynamic in the world, with about 30 percent annual growth rate since 2000. In this market free-to-air (FTA) television leads, setting it apart from its European and American counterparts. The development of, and public demand for, paid satellite and cable services is far smaller in Russia than in the UK and the US. Terrestrial broadcasting owes its strength to its content and quality. There are currently more than 20 terrestrial channels available in such cities as Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok, Moscow, St Petersburg and other large cities. But FTA in Russia includes niche sport and music channels, traditionally pillars of the pay TV industry in the UK and the U.S. In Russia, there are at least two free terrestrial sport channels, MTV and Muz-TV, and three or four movie channels: Russian terrestrial TV offers a DECEMBER

diversity of viewing that is difficult for subscription channels to rival. Russians have traditionally enjoyed free TV. Paid channels will hardly be a priority in a country where the average monthly wage is $400. Technology also presents a problem for the subscription channels. Cables cover only 22 percent of Russian territory, and they are often old copper cables laid to carry analogue signals with a capacity of between 14 and 18 channels – nowadays a negligible number. In the areas where the cable network has be relaid or modernized, the problem is reversed: a 100-channel cable covers the entire city, but lacks sufficient content for this number of channels. There is another major factor: homemade programs dominate Russia's TV landscape. Leading international titles – movies, series and shows – are usually confined to relatively weak time slots. Instead, Russian producers adapt international formats to meet national values and tastes. The purchased and adapted formats play an important role in Russian TV channels' programming. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is very popular on Channel One, as is Wonderfield, Russia's Wheel of Fortune.

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Tired of searching for the TV guide? Wish that you could just push a button and see what's coming on next or on another channel while you watch your favorite program? With satellite you can. You can even watch your favorite shows in digital HD. With all the fuss about the digital transition knowing that the channels are all one hundred percent digital will stop the worry of losing your signal. There is no additional equipment required to receive a digital signal since the channels are already digital. Do you want one bill for your television and Internet provider? You can have it. Satellite television also offers satellite Internet services. It's a reliable option for areas that can receive traditional signals for the two, or where signals are unreliable, such as in rural areas. While rural areas have difficulty with cable services do to being away from the conveniences of the city towers. The remoteness works fine for satellite reception, there are numerous space bound satellites sending signals to the receiving satellite that sends the programming to your television. There just has to be a place to mount the satellite with an unobstructed view in order for a clear signal to be received. Satellite provides you with DECEMBER

somewhere around three hundred channels for a lower price than cable. Local programming is available with satellite without the need to order additional channels or put up a large antenna to receive them. The channels from your local area are included. With satellite for your television and cable services you can keep up with the latest news, and movies even in the most remote areas. Mobile satellite allows you to travel with your favorite programs. The ability to take satellite programming with you is an option that you don't have with cable. The Internet service provided by satellite gives you the option of watching your programming choices over the Internet at no additional costs. If you love sports and live too far away from the games you don't have to miss them anymore. There are specialty programming packages that allow you to pick and choose the sports seasons you don't want to miss. Satellite not only provides you with programming to occupy the children in the house but there is something for everyone. Channels dedicated to children's programming feature cartoons, animated movies and teen programming so children of all ages have something to watch.

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Sports and HD from Direct TV Satellite Direct TV satellite offers more sports, and HD programming, than any other provider. There are sports channels and programming exclusive to direct TV with Sports Subscriptions, Sports Pack and International Sports. Sports Subscriptions allows you to follow your favorites around the country. The Sports Pack offers over thirty specialty and regional sports networks. International Sports give you sports from around the world. When games are blacked out, the Game Search feature, automatically attempts to find the game on another channel for you. With the variety of sports packages available from Direct TV it doesn't matter what sports you watch, you can catch every game of the season. Tired of missing your favorite sports? With Direct TV you don't have to miss any of them with the large variety of sports packages exclusive to them. Direct TV satellite services offers the NFL Sunday Ticket which allows sports fans to see up to two hundred NFL games during a season. Every Sunday there are fourteen high definition football games for those that follow the National Football League. There is no additional cost for the online service. NFL Sunday Ticket can be upgraded to include Super Fan for even more choices in following your favorite football teams. The basketball fan will want the NBA League Pass from Direct TV satellite DECEMBER

services. League pass provides forty NBA games each week, along with online access to the games through a broadband Internet connection. There are a number of games available in full HD depending on the game, and equipment. Mega March Madness allows fans to see every game of the college tournament. ESPN Full Court provides thirty basketball games each week. These games are from the college basketball league. So whether you follow the National Basket Ball League or the College league you can see every game without having to leave the house. Direct TV satellite service offers racing fans full access, with the NASCAR Hot Pass. There are twenty-eight camera angles, to cover the top four drives, at of the Daytona 500. The overhead corner camera, pit box camera, pit crew shoulder camera, and the in-car camera, allow racing fans to get the full experience of the race. Viewers are also able to hear all communications on the race track for a more enjoyable experience. There are thirty-six races shown with HD broadcasting of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.

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Zhang Enyong Zhang Enyon g is is the t he R&D R & D team t eam Leader Lea der aand nd is is seen here here sshowing how ing u seen uss a brochure b rochu re of of oone n e ooff Jiuzhou’s Jiuzhou’s brand bra nd new new receivers. receivers.

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Gina Yan from the Overseas Marketing Department is seen here showing us the developmental model of the mobile TV with DVB-T antenna.

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MASTER CODE

MASTER CODE In Order to solve the software problems of digital receivers, we are here with master codes for your better convenience.

Amstrad SilverLine, Cromline

0000, 3472

EchoStar

7604,2441,3604

Astrovox

8175,1250,1668,1010

EchoStar 2200-1200

7604

Aztech

1004,1111

EchoStar 2110, 3000, 3600

3453

Baff

2142

Euromax Em5000/7000CI

2142

Benjamin

1004,1250

EuroStar/ Euro Box

9999-0000

Besat

8175

FortecStar 5100PLUS

1010,1668,1002,1111

Citizen

7604

FortecStar Lifetime Ultra 1010,1012,9966,6699,0000

Coolsat

0103

FortecStar

1002, 1004,2228,2002,2004

Daewoo

8503,0500,0600

FortecStar 6000

1002

Digimaster

2606

FortecStar Oneworld

0914

Digi Box

8175

FortecStar Alpha/Beta

2580

Digital Telecom 2000

1004,0786

FortecStar 500

7777

Digital Telecom 2003/04

2999-1976

Galaxy

9949

Digital Telecom x100

GoldmasterSAT

3453,2606,3141 9247,1600,1700

Humax

0000-1234

Hyundai

0325,6962,8503,0500,0600

2046 ACTIVATE CODE (9339) 1818 Digital Telecom DB9 ACTIVATE CODE (8040) 9876 Digital Telecom X1500 D & X1001 MINI ACTIVATE CODE (PAGE UP) 1250 Digital Telecom X10 ACTIVATE CODE (7799)

Hyundai1100MCOM

1004

Digital Telecom X11

Kaon

Left to Right press Red, Green, Blue and Yellow buttons

15 16

3328

8989 Digital Telecom BLACK BOX & +1- +2 -911 ACTIVATE CODE (9999)

Kaon

Press Yellow key, Enter 0000 Press Blue 2 times, Press Green 2 times, Press Red 2 times, Press Menu key.

Digital Telecom X400

9876

Kaon

Yellow, Blue, Green, Menu

Dynavision CI-888, CI-991

1004

Kyoto

3453

Dynavision Elite CX-9900

9247

Lawrence

1250

Dynavision Elite F-6600

9247

MediacomMFT930I

5347

Dynavision CX 777

5518

MediacomMFT910I

1250

Echolink EL-700 FTA

3327

MediacomEXEL

1250

Echolink EL-707 FTA

2020

MediacomMCIElite

7777

Echolink EL-707 FTA Plus

1520

MediaStar

2142,8175

Echo Set

7176

Metabox1-2-3

1004

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MASTER CODE In Order to solve the software problems of digital receivers, we are here with master codes for your better convenience.

Megastar

2606,3141

SonySat-Spider

8989

Micro-X MDR-2800 FTA

1004

Satcruiser

3742,3472

Micro-X MDR-6000 IR

1004

Signal

8888,5555,4444

Micro-X MDR-6500 IRCI

1004

Smart

3472,6934

Micro-X MDR-4000 FTA

1250

Starsat

1234,1361,2999,1999,9876

Natvision

1668,1010

Startrack

0786,2480

Neosat 9800CI

1631,6805

Strong

0235,0325,1361,0735

Neosat SX-1600 Plus

1004

SuperLazer 20000/1000

2142

Neosat SX-9800CI

2580,3842

SuperMax

5790

Neosat SX-9600

3472, 3842, 8510

Taplin

3453

Neosat SX-9800I

2142

TechnoSat

3724, 2374,7176, 2606,1470, 2441, 3724,1250, 6893, 8766,1497

Neosat9800CI(old)

8510

Teleman

7176,1973

Next Wave

8503

Topfield

2606,2999

Nokia9800-9860-9600

1234

Toshiba

1048

Nokia 9200 S

147258

100

Truman TM-150, 100Plus, 160, 155, 7000, Vege

1004

Opensky

0786, 1777

101

Truman TM-7000 Plus /Xtream

8191

OpenStar

1234

102

Truman TM-100, 200

8175-2958

Opentel

0937,3472

103

Vantage

1404

Pace

9949

104

Vestel

8277,929526

Panasonic

3872,3472,1470,3725,2374 105

Viva

0786

Pansat

1668,1010

106

VIP

0282

Radix

9815

106

Vortec

2002,7777

Samsat

0937

107

Winnersat

0963

Samson SSI

9876

108

Wisplus

5030

Samsung

0235,7777

109

Wiztech

2020

Samsung702

9911

110

Xcruiser 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750, 725

1250

Samsung202SVACI

1631

111

XricaX5

2613

SamsungDSR2000

Press Menu Key, Go To System Setup And Go To System Information, Enter 0000.

112

Zinwell

8888

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SATELLITE TV WAR The war between satellite TV and cable has been raging for quite a while. Although the competition has been neck and neck in the past, these days satellite seems to be pulling ahead. It has many distinct advantages over cable that make it the right choice between the two. That doesn't mean that people don't sign up for cable TV anymore because in fact they do. Cable isn't completely anemic after all, which makes the decision all the more difficult. If you're having trouble deciding between the two, consider the following points. Both cable and satellite TV are going to give you access to dozens of movie channels, sports channels and news channels. They both are going to be cheaper than such alternatives as seeing games live or going to the movie theaters to watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters. The question really becomes how much of a deal do you want. It doesn't make sense to pick something that offers you less. Sometimes people think that cable offers an DECEMBER

amount of entertainment that is good enough. But once they get a chance to try out satellite they usually realize that what cable had before actually wasn't good enough. People tend to raise their standards when they get access to a superior form of entertainment and that's just what satellite is. The same phenomenon was seen with VHS when DVDs came out. VHS just didn't have the same appeal anymore after people got a chance to experience all that DVDs could offer. Ultimately, satellite TV offers more choices. Not only are there more channels to choose from, they offer a choice of something that cable doesn't offer. They allow subscribers to choose packages that are tailored more towards their specific viewing preferences. They even offer packages that appeal to those that want to watch shows in different languages. For example, Spanish speakers in the United States can choose a special Spanish package that will deliver their English programming in Spanish. It will also feature shows that were made specifically for Spanish speakers in the United States. People who'd like to watch shows from their native country may also have packages for them too with satellite service. For example, a native of Korea may be able to watch Korean programming straight from Korea.

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SATELLI T E TV AND I T IMPROVE S MENTS

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small Satellite in remote sensing This article gives a global overview of some aspects of small satellite developments since the launch of Sputnik-1 50 years ago. These developments are offering new opportunities for remote sensing. The earliest satellites were small but, as time went on, the satellites that were flown were developed to serve several different projects and they became larger and more expensive and took a long time to design, build and be launched. One of the extreme examples was Envisat. For these large satellites compromises often had to be made between different objectives and different instruments. A failure of the whole system meant the death of many different projects. The future is likely to see more small satellites, each of which is dedicated to a particular mission objective and carries a single instrument. Through this approach more and more countries around the world are becoming involved in Earth observation from space, not just in using the data from the major established systems but also in constructing their own systems. There were some small, low-cost satellites in the early days, but they were overlooked or considered toys by the space community. The first microsatellites were built by enthusiasts of the amateur radio community and launched in the early 1960s. The invention/introduction of the DECEMBER

microprocessor in the 1970s represented a quantum jump for the onboard capabilities of a spacecraft. This technology introduction represented a prime catalyst in the development of microsatellites since it enabled small physical structures in support of sophisticated data handling applications. The engineering of microsatellites, which emerged in the early 1980s, took a radical change of approach from the custom design of traditional spacecraft, namely a designto-capability scheme to achieve cost reductions by focusing on available, and existing technologies using a general purpose bus and 'off-the-shelf' components and instruments. The new approach of small satellite design was pioneered by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) of Surrey University, UK. SSTL's lead has now been followed by various companies and space agencies throughout the world. A key feature of this work is the development of microsatellite technology transfer programmes, providing partnerships and on-the-job training of engineers and scientists of foreign national organizations in cooperative programmes - in particular to those who were not in a position to start or afford their own space projects - to participate in the development of their own microsatellites.

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PAKISTANI CHANNELS DIRECTORY Waseb TV

Asia Sat 3S 105.5oE

4166 H 5700 3/4

Seraiki Channel

TV-One, News One

Asia Sat 3S 105.5oE

4166 H 5700 3/4

Urdu Channel

Aaj News

Asia Sat 3S 105.5oE

PTV Home, News, World Geo News ATV A Lite / A Plus

4161 H 3040 3/4

Urdu News Channel

4091 V 13333 3/4

Urdu Channel

4180 V 26666 3/4

News Channels

4091 V 13333 3/4

Urdu Channel

4154 H 5632 3/4

Urdu Channel

Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E

PTV National

Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E

4114 V 7000 3/4

Urdu Channel

PTV Global USA

Asia Sat 3S 105.5oE

Hum TV Masala TV Style 360 Madani Channel

4106 V 2894 3/4

Urdu Channel

4132 H 9200 3/4

Urdu Channel

4132 H 9200 3/4

Cooking Channel

4132 H 9200 3/4

Fashion Channel

3738 V 2815 3/4

Religious Channel

Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E

KTN News

Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E

4084 H 5779 3/4

Sindhi News Channel

KTN / Kashish TV

Asia Sat 3S 105.5oE

Awaz TV DM Digital Global AJK TV ZAM TV

4084 H 5779 3/4

Sindhi Music Channel

4176 H 2250 3/4

Sindhi Channel

Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E

4071 H 14240 3/4

Urdu Channel

3777 V 3333 3/4

Urdu Channel

4076 H 2539 3/4

Urdu Channel

Asia Sat 5 100.5 E ChinaStar 1 87.5 E

Starlite TV/ Silver Screen/ Flim World

Thaicom 78.5 E

3960 V 30000 5/6

Movie Channels

Apna Channel

Thaicom 78.5oE

3600 V 26667 3/4

Punjabi Channel

Joo Music

Thaicom 78.5oE

Apna Channel

VTV 4 Filmazia

3960 V 30000 3/4

Music Channel

3960 V 30000 5/6

Punjabi Channel

3600 H 26667 3/4

Educational Channel

Thaicom 78.5 E Thaicom 78.5 E o

Thaicom 78.5 E

3960 V 30000 5/6

Movie Channel Religious Channel

Hadi TV

Thaicom 78.5 E

3431 H 13333 3/4 3452 H 7188 2/3

Good News

Thaicom 78.5oE

3960 V 30000 5/6

Christian Channel

AVT Khyber

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3796 H 7300 3/4

Pushto Channel

Khyber News

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3796 H 7300 3/4

Pushto News Channel

Waqt TV

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

4003 H 2964 3/4

Urdu News Channel

Tensport Pak.

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3744 H 20770 3/4

Irdeto-2

CNBC Pak

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3810 H 3312 2/3

News Ch. Decoder

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ARY Digital Asia/ UK Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3864 H 19890 3/4

QTV / ARY The Musik Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3864 H 19890 3/4

Urdu Channel Islamic Channel Music Channel Urdu Channel

ARY Mid. East ARY News

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

Hum TV

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3774 H 3300 2/3

Urdu Channel

Aag TV

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

4124 V 19850 3/4

Music Channel Decoder Urdu News Channel

3864 H 19890 3/4

Samaa TV

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

4117 H 3333 2/3

Rohi

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

4143 H 3306 3/4

Seraiki Channel

Dawn News

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

4127 H 3255 3/4

English News Channel

Express News

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

4158 H 6510 3/4

Urdu News Channel

Dunya News

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

4150 H 6600 3/4

Urdu News Channel

AKS TV

Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE

3808 V 10340 3/4

Pakistani Movie Channel

VSH News

Paksat 38.0 oE

3809 H 2175 3/4

Balochi Channel

Royal News

Paksat 38.0 oE

3897 H 2500 3/4

Urdu Channel

Hadi TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3893 H 1770 3/4

Religious Channel

Dhoom TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

4157 V 2850 3/4

Urdu News Channel

Sindh TV/Sindh News

Paksat 38.0 oE

3753 V 6500 3/4

Sindhi Channel

Ziaqa TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3883 H 3000 3/4

Food Channel

N Vibe

Paksat 38.0 oE

3907 V 3255 3/4

Urdu Channel

Kook TV / Apna News

Paksat 38.0 oE

4145 V 6000 3/4

Punjabi News Channel Sindhi Channel

Dharti TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3735 V 3333 3/4

Mehran TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3730 V 2890 3/4

Sindhi Channel

Din News

Paksat 38.0 oE

4104 H 3000 3/4

Urdu News Channel

Zam Zam TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3724 V 3255 3/4

Islamic Channel

City 42 News

Paksat 38.0 oE

3911 V 3100 3/4

Urdu News Channel

PTV Bolan

Paksat 38.0 oE

4035 H 2894 3/4

Balochi Channel

Oye

Paksat 38.0 oE

3864 H 3790 3/4

Music Channel

Punjab TV, Star Asia

Paksat 38.0 oE

3886 H 6200 3/4

Punjabi Channel

Play TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3945 H 4700 3/4

Music Channel

Haq TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3951 H 3240 3/4

Islamic Channel

N Vibe

Paksat 38.0 oE

3956 H 3255 3/4

Urdu Channel

ARY Nick/ARY Zauq/ARY M.E.

Paksat 38.0 oE

3968 H 11480 3/4

Kids / Urdu Cooking Channel

Value TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3998 V 2850 3/4

Urdu Channel

Ravi TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3917 V 3333 3/4

Punjabi Channel

Metro One

Paksat 38.0 oE

4115 H 3333 3/4

Urdu Channel

G Kaboom

Paksat 38.0 oE

4031 H 3248 3/4

Music Channel

MTV Pakistan/Indus Vision

Paksat 38.0 oE

3814 H 4666 3/4

Music Channel

Business Plus

Paksat 38.0 oE

4110 H 3255 3/4

Urdu News Channel

Indus News

Paksat 38.0 oE

4120 H 2850 3/4

Urdu News Channel

Apna News/Kook TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

3785 H 2850 3/4

Punjabi Channel

Oxygene

Paksat 38.0 oE

3797 H 3255 3/4

Urdu Channel

Channel 5

Paksat 38.0 oE

4026 H 3255 3/4

Urdu Channel

Sohni Dharti TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

4149 V 2800 3/4

Agricultural Channel

Sabzbaat Balochistan

Paksat 38.0 oE

3819 V 2222 3/4

Balochi Channel Islamic Channel

Kohenoor TV

Paksat 38.0 oE

4153 V 3333 3/4

PTV Global

EuroBird-1 28.5 oE

11224 V 27500 3/4

Urdu Channel

Aapna Des

EuroBird-1 28.5 oE

11260 V 27500 2/3

Kashmiri Channel Urdu News Channel

ARY News

EuroBird-1 28.5 oE

11390 V 27500 2/3

Geo UK/Aag TV/QTV

EuroBird-1 28.5 oE

11426 V 27500 2/3

Urdu Channels

DM News

EuroBird-1 28.5 oE

11344 H 27500 2/3

Urdu News Channel

ARY Digital M.E

Nilesat 101 7.0 oW

11804 H 27500 3/4

Urdu Channel Decoder

Geo USA

Nilesat 101 7.0 oW

11881 H 27500 3/4

Urdu Channel Decoder

Aaj TV

Nilesat 101 7.0 oW

10930 H 27500 3/4

Urdu News Channel

Dawn News

Nilesat 101 7.0 oW

12303 H 27500 3/4

English News Channel

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TECHNOLOGY FOR SATELLITE TV

atellites used for television signals are generally in either naturally highly elliptical (with inclination of +/-63.4 degrees and orbital period of about 12 hours, also known as Molniya orbit) or geostationary orbit 37,000 km (22,300 miles) above the earth's equator. Satellite television, like other communications relayed by satellite, starts with a transmitting antenna located at an uplink facility. Uplink satellite dishes are very large, as much as 9 to 12 meters (30 to 40 feet) in diameter. The increased diameter results in more accurate aiming and increased signal strength at the satellite. The uplink dish is pointed toward a specific satellite and the uplinked signals are transmitted within a specific frequency range, so as to be received by one of the transponders tuned to that frequency range aboard that satellite. The transponder 'retransmits' the signals back to Earth but at a different frequency band (a process known as translation, used to avoid interference with the uplink signal), typically in the C-band (4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 GHz) or Kuband (12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18 GHz) or both. The leg of the signal path from the satellite to the receiving Earth station is called the downlink. A typical satellite has up to 32 DECEMBER

transponders for Ku-band and up to 24 for a C-band only satellite, or more for hybrid satellites. Typical transponders each have a bandwidth between 27 MHz and 50 MHz. Each geo-stationary C-band satellite needs to be spaced 2 degrees from the next satellite (to avoid interference). For Ku the spacing can be 1 degree. This means that there is an upper limit of 360/2 = 180 geostationary C-band satellites and 360/1 = 360 geostationary Ku-band satellites. Cband transmission is susceptible to terrestrial interference while Ku-band transmission is affected by rain (as water is an excellent absorber of microwaves at this particular frequency). The downlinked satellite signal, quite weak after traveling the great distance (see inverse-square law), is collected by a parabolic receiving dish, which reflects the weak signal to the dish's focal point. Mounted on brackets at the dish's focal point is a device called a feedhorn. This feedhorn is essentially the flared front-end of a section of waveguide that gathers the signals at or near the focal point and 'conducts' them to a probe or pickup connected to a low-noise block downconverter or LNB. The LNB amplifies the relatively weak signals, filters the block of frequencies in which the satellite TV signals are transmitted.

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CLIMATE CABINETS

PARTOFAMEGATREND

Today, we live in a society with increasing demands on modern infrastructure. For instance, every third wage earner can choose take a home office day which makes it easier to manage your work life with your personal life. Moreover, improvements of the infrastructure mean that the know-how and competitive power of the country will increase, and consequently network infrastructure has been proclaimed one of the megatrends of our time. As part of the improvement of the infrastructure, the extension of the bandwidth has come into focus, and in Denmark it has been decided that by the year 2015 super broadband will be available all over the country. In Germany 50 billion Euro will be invested by 2014, and in the USA President Obama has chosen to allocate more than 7.2 billion dollars to the development of high-speed DECEMBER

inte rnet with the clear vision that the country is to rank among the top five internationally. Helge Sander (The Liberals), minister of science, has also chosen to increase the internet speed of the Danes and thus clear the way for new services and development opportunities by the establishment of a Broadband Committee which is to put forward ideas and suggestions. Since the beginning of the 80'ies till today, the demand for broadband has increased by 50% each year (Nielsen's Law of Internet Bandwidth), and with the increasing demand for i.a. IP-TV and You Tube, offered in HD (High Definition), we have seen during recent years that the fibre rollout has gained momentum. However, the fibre net is not the only way to get super broadband; the telecoms and cable companies have also been busy optimising their network in order to match the demands of the future. The most common method to increase the bandwidth is by placing active equipment such as DSLAM or fibre optic splitters closer to the customer. The active eqquipment must be protected as it is sensitive to heavy temperature variations and moisture. To that end, Triax Cabinets has developed a module based cabinet series called "Orion" with full climate control which can be adapted to individual

req uireme nts. As the cabinet is often placed in residential areas, Triax Cabinets has focused on keeping the noise level below 40 dB(A), in order not to disturb anyone enjoying a nice summer day.

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THE COST OF TELEVISION

televisions are plasma or LCD-tvs. Add to that the hours spent on video games, recorders and other electronic devices, and, well, you get the picture (no pun intended). Some research suggests that as much as 10% of our total electricity costs can be attributed to our televisions and related gear. The thing is, our all-time favorite pastime isn't as cheap as we might like to think. And since Canadians spend most of their free time in front of a television, it's not a bad place to start to consider the real costs we incur for the activity. For example, both obesity and type 2 diabetes have been linked to increased television watching-but that even light activity dropped these risks significantly. The point is that costs can sometimes elude us, or we don't consider all the costs when we buy or do something-like the electricity or health costs brought on by excessive television viewing. What is the real cost of not paying our bills? Besides the real costs of additional interest fees, potential collection, and lower credit rating, what about the family arguments, health related stress risks, and loss of self-respect?

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ave you ever wandered through someone's home and counted the number of televisions? There are an average of three televisions in every home in Canada. And with our population having just passed the 34M mark, that makes for a lot of plasma. About 88% of Canadians subscribe to some kind of cable or satellite service, spending about 20 hours per person each week watching our favorite programs. That's a whack of dough, and a whole lot of time playing lounge lizard. Have you ever thought how your household might change if, instead of watching television 20 hours each week, you split that time into a part-time job, volunteer work, physical activity, and learning something new that interests you? Or what about more time preparing dinner as a family, reading together out loud, or family debates and games? What if you could get rid of two of those extra televisions (and their accompanying cables, wall mounts, and other accouterments to run them)? Your electricity costs alone might take a noticeable drop, especially if those

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BOLIVIA, CHINA SIGN SATELLITE LAUNCHING AGREEMENT

TELESAT SET TO LAUNCH SHAW DIRECT SATELLITE

The Bolivian government and a Chinese corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding on helping Bolivia launch communications satellite "Tupac Katari." The agreement was signed by Executive Director of the Bolivian Space Agency Willy Herbas and Yin Liming, president of the Great Wall Industries Corporation (GWIC) which is authorized by the Chinese government to produce and launch satellites. Bolivian President Evo Morales and Chinese Ambassador Qu Shengwu as well as many other senior Bolivian officials and GWIC technicians attended the signing ceremony. President Morales thanked the Chinese government as well as Chinese technicians and businessmen for making possible the 300-million-U.S.-dollar project. With the launch of a communications satellite to the orbit, "Bolivia has begun to take big steps toward the space," Morales said.

Telesat, benefiting from the booming demand in high-definition TV, will launch a satellite for Shaw Direct, the giant western Canada direct-to-home satellite broadcaster and cable company. The Ottawa company, which has launched several new satellites recently and has more in the pipeline, said the satellite will be ready for commercial service in the second half of 2012. Construction will start in the second half of this year. No terms were released, but it now costs about $275 million US to build, launch and insure communication satellites. The new Anik G1 satellite will also serve other customers. Telesat chief executive Dan Goldberg has said that the ability of Telesat and Shaw to make the substantial investments that are associated with Anik G1 is the result of Industry Canada's recent decision to make the extended Ku-band available for direct-to-home television services. Shaw has recently bought the broadcast assets of Canwest and also has licences to start a wireless service.

CHINA SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SEES 26.9% PROFIT

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AROUND THE SATELLITE WORLD Iran should find the source of the interference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which affects both radio and television signals -- and "eliminate it as a matter of highest priority". "In this case there is evidence that there is a deliberate attempt to block the satellite transmissions and so they are saying this should be stopped. This is prohibited under the regulations," ITU spokesman Sanjay Acharya told a news briefing.

INDIA PLANS TO LAUNCH 10 SATELLITES EVERY YEAR

UN TELLS IRAN TO END EUTELSAT SATELLITE JAMMING The United Nations' leading communications agency called on Iran to end jamming of foreign satellite broadcasts, which is banned under its global regulations. Iranian authorities have been jamming foreign satellite broadcasts into their territory since late last year, with broadcasters such as the BBC and Deutsche Welle affected. Access to the Internet for Iranian citizens has also been affected. In a statement, ITU's radio regulations board said interference coming from Iran was harming signals from satellite networks run by Eutelsat, a French satellite operator.

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BEBE TV LAUNCHES ON DTH PLATFORMS

VIASAT TO LAUNCH NEW PAY-TV CHANNEL Viasat Broadcasting is to launch its new channel Viasat Nature East, an international version of its Nordic Viasat Nature pay-TV network, to 25 countries across Central and Eastern Europe. At launch, Viasat Nature East will air in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine through Viasat's own satellite platform. The channel will later be available on Raduga TV, the Russian satellite TV operator. Viasat Nature East will later be made available to third-party operators in 25 Central and Eastern European countries. The network will air a range of nature-, animal- and wildlife-focused programming, including content acquired from the BBC, ITV Global, ORF and TWI. Hans-Holger Albrecht, the president and CEO of MTG, commented: “The launch of Viasat Nature East highlights the strength of our business model, which allows us to export successful Nordic concepts to a broad range of platforms and channels in the Emerging Markets. The launch of Viasat Nature East will be our most extensive launch to date in terms of geographies, and we look forward to expanding the offering to our viewers even further.”

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Slovak children´s channel Bebe TV will be a part of basic offer of Sky Link and SC Link from April 1st, the broadcaster has announced. Bebe TV will launch as part of the basic tier on the DTH satellite platform television Skylink in Slovakia as well as on CS Link in Czech Republic. Bebe TV is an educational channel for children between six and 36 month of age will be available in a basic Multi-package. Viewers of Sky Link and CS Link had an chance to tune to Bebe TV HD in the past as a promo channel. Based on a viewers high interests Bebe TV will be launched, this time in SD.

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES FIRST FULL HD 3D LED TV

Samsung has announced “the world’s firstavailable Full HD 3D LED TV” and full lineup of 3D home entertainment products to consumers worldwide. The company has also said it will expand its strategic alliance with DreamWorks Animation. As part of a big promotional push for 3D, Samsung will offer the Shrek film series – which to date has grossed over $2 billion (€1.47 billion) in worldwide box office – in its entirety in 3D. The promotional programme will offer buyers of a 2010 Samsung 3D TV and 3D Blu-ray Player or Home Theater System, a 3D starter kit that includes two pairs of Samsung 3D active glasses and a 3D Bluray version of DreamWorks’ Monsters vs. Aliens.

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POLISH BOOST FOR HBO ON DEMAND Poland’s leading cable operator UPC Polska has added HBO on demand to its offer. It is the first channel that the company is

providing its subscribers on an on demand basis and will give them access to over 100 titles a month, with the line-up of movies and programmes being changed on a weekly basis. HBO on demand is being available to all UPC Polska’s HBO and HBO/Cinemax subscribers for no additional fee. UPC Polska launched its on demand service in December 2009. It currently offers viewers over 240 movies, of which 38 are features and documentaries on HD. The service should be available to over 75% of the cableco’s digital subscribers by the end of this year.

ZIGGO REMOVES CNN FROM ANALOGUE

Programme Council. In other cities, CNN and Ziggo TV have to make room for the French and Spanish channels or for the Italian state broadcaster RAI Uno. The operator has said it does not want to remove CNN for other, less watched channels, but is forced to do so by the Programme Councils. Last year, Ziggo reduced the number of analogue channels across its entire network to 30 in order to make room for more digital TV capacity to accommodate HD and SD channels, as well as to free up capacity for broadband access. At the same time, the cabler harmonised its basic analogue, offer including the best watched channels.

SWEDEN CALLS FOR HD DTT LICENCES The Swedish Radio and Television Authority (RTVV) has launched a tender for new licences for the country’s digital terrestrial platform. The RTVV says applications can be for national, regional or local stations, broadcasting in standard or high definition. Licences will be awarded at the end of June and will run until March 31, 2014. The RTVV estimates there is enough capacity for two broadcasting networks, most likely transmitting in MPEG-4. An application fee of SEK 30,000 (€3,082) is payable and should be with the RTVV by April 26, 2010. The RTVV is committed to the use of MPEG-4 and DVB-T2 for terrestrial broadcasts.

Holland’s largest cable operator Ziggo has removed CNN International from the basic analogue tier in a number of cities including Utrecht. The cabler has replaced the US news channel and its own information channel Ziggo TV with TV5 Monde and TVE Internacional, as ordered by the local DECEMBER

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POOR RECEPTION I am a regular viewer of your magazine. What do I do if my reception is still poor? (Hasan Iqbal, Karachi) Ans: Please check that you’ve got your digital receiver connected properly. Sometimes all it takes is a ‘factory reset’ or ‘re-installation’ - press the ‘menu’ button on the digital receiver remote and follow the menu options. If you are still having a problem we suggest first call the manufacturer for assistance (the phone number should be in the packaging or on the product guide). If this does not solve the problem then call an installer. If they cannot solve the problem then return to the retailer for more assistance. If you have purchased a non-approved digital receiver we suggest you contact the person you purchased it from for assistance. DECEMBER

TV CHANNELS if I can't get all the channels? Q:2What Kindly let me the know the easy way for it. (Abdullah Hussein, Lahore) Ans: Please check that you’ve got your digital receiver connected properly. If this does not help sometimes all it takes is a ‘factory reset’ or ‘re-installation’ - press the ‘menu’ button on the digital receiver remote and follow the menu options. If you are still having a problem we suggest first call the manufacturer for assistance (the phone number should be in the packaging or on the product guide). If this does not solve the problem then call an installer. If they cannot solve the problem then return to the retailer for more assistance.

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TVNZ6 have a non-approved digital Q:3Ireceiver and don't have TVNZ6 or

watch Freeview is through a roof aerial as you will get much better reception. See useful links for local aerial installation companies.

any other new channels? (Imran Fayyaz, via e-mail) Ans: It is most likely that you will need to rescan for the new channels on your digital receiver. Please check your user guide or contact the person you purchased it from for assistance.

CHANNEL RECORDING can’t record the other channel. My Q:6 Ireceiver is working well.

FREEVIEW CHANNELS was a big storm and now I’ve Q:4There lost my Freeview channels. (Sheikh Asif, via e-mail) Ans: You might experience reception problems during bad weather but reception should return to normal afterwards. If you don’t get your TV signal back, it could be that the strong winds knocked your roof aerial out of place. Check that it is still intact after the weather has calmed down and get a technician to fix it if it has been dislodged or damaged.

(Imtiaz Hussain, Dubai) Ans: If you’re watching one channel but are trying to record another with your video recorder, you’ll find that it doesn’t work. After the switchover, you’ll only be able to record the channel you’re watching with a video recorder. If you want to be able to record a second channel you’ll have to buy a digital TV recorder (DTR). If you do buy one you’ll be able to get one that acts as a set-top box too, so you won’t have to pay out twice for hardware. DTRs record to a built-in hard drive so you won’t have to buy blank videos.

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I watch Freeview using an Q:5Can aerial set on my TV? (Faran Mohammad, Quetta) Ans: In some cases you will be able to get reception this way - usually if you got good analogue reception (including Channel 5) via your portable aerial - but the best way to DECEMBER

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DIRECT TV am currently entertaining the ONE SATELLITE RECEIVER Q:10Iswitch from cable to directv...am one satellite receiver work on Q:8 Can more than one TV? I want to connect it to multiple TV sets. (Niaz Mohammad, Islamabad) Ans: Technically, one satellite receiver can be connected to more than one television. Simple splitters, available at most electronics stores, can help you share the signal between two sets. However, your satellite television provider may consider this illegal, and may require that you purchase an additional receiver. Check with your provider beforehand.

I able to avoid the them running their own line into every room? can they connect to my existing coaxial cable considering all the lines. (Athar Iqbal, via e-mail) Ans: Every install will have different needs, the installer can tell only when they arrive ask the for a pre-inspection to see what will be required. The "free" install may have extra charges, they are not trying to rip you off some jobs need different equipment

SATELLITE DISH a satellite dish connected Q:11 Ifto Imyhavehome but no service or

FTA SATELLITE come my FTA satellite signal Q:9How went on and off at all times? (Sajid Iqbal, Gilgat) Ans: Could be a number of things, including: 1) Wind pushing the antenna dish around. 2) Heavy rain interfering (weakening) the signal (3) Trees between the antenna and the

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receivers, but use a friend or neighbors receiver with service, Will it work with my satellite? Just wondering? Not trying to steal satellite service. (Shoiab Kamran, Hyderabad) Ans: Yes, it will work. The satellite antenna is just that. Only an antenna. I work on satellites and you need the receiver with the card to make it work.

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THE NEW REVOLUTION OF SATELLITE PAY TV After a decade of satellite TV platforms launches, the satellite TV industry has reached critical size and has become truly global. The 92 TV platforms currently in service cover more than 100 countries in the different regions of the world, with 80 national TV platforms and seven regional platforms primarily in the Middle East, Africa, Centraland Eastern Europe and Latin America. The success of satellite TV was built upon specific technical advantages that combined the benefits of digital TV (video compression, large TV offers) with the ability to cover a whole country or region for a limited capital expenditure. These advantages over terrestrial networks allowed satellite TV platforms to build strong market positions within short timeframes. With about 95 million subscribers and revenues of approximately $59.2 billion in 2007, the industry has become a reference for the distribution of digital entertainment. While the majority of historical platforms in the most mature satellite TV national markets have reached operational profitability, emerging digital markets are facing a burgeoning number of new satellite TV platforms vying for position in national markets some of which are already served by three or four satellite TV players. DECEMBER

Satellite TV platforms were the first to introduce digital TV in almost all emerging digital TV markets. They remain the sole digital TV providers in many countries. Satellite appears to be the most cost effective way to introduce digital TV in developing countries. Moreover, the cost of digital set-top-boxes (STBs) has dropped by more than 80 percent in the last six years, facilitating take-off by lowering a barrier for new entrants. Consequently, satellite TV platforms have multiplied in emerging digital TV markets in the last three years. From 30 in number in 2000, the number of platforms reached 63 during 2007. Last year, new platforms were introduced in Colombia, Brazil, Serbia, Croatia, Russia, Romania, Sub Saharan Africa and India. Subscriptions to satellite TV platforms have also ramped up in the mean time, from 6.1 million in 2000 to 27.7 million in 2007, i.e. a CAGR of 24 percent. Furthermore, this growth has been observed despite the restructuring and consolidation that has also affected emerging markets and the economic crisis that strongly impacted the Latin American market. In the last two years, growth of satellite TV in emerging markets was supported by the introduction of new services in India, Central Europe and Latin America.

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THE SATELLITE RADIO SERVICE EXPERIENCE

atellite radio services have been in the news for quite a while, and the two main providers in the United States have gained millions of subscribers. There are still billions of people who have not experienced the difference between a satellite radio system and a traditional radio, though. It may cost a few extra dollars, but satellite radio services offer much more than AM/FM radio.

The most obvious difference between satellite radio services and traditional radio is the hundreds of channels that are available. The two main satellite radio providers in the United States, Sirius and XM, each offer well over 100 channels to choose from. The channels are also practically commercial-free, save for a few station identifications. With so many channels available, the satellite radio services can cater to every niche market all at once. Listeners can peruse music stations from every decade and every genre; whether it alternative country or mainstream top 40 or anything else they are in the mood for. There are also news, talk, traffic, weather, sports and other types of DECEMBER

entertainment channels. All those choices do come at a price, but the cost of a satellite radio subscription to Sirius or XM makes it possible for them to offer commercial-free broadcasting. There are also opportunities for consumers to win free satellite radio through great satellite radio sweepstakes on the Internet. Whether consumers win satellite radio or purchase a satellite radio system with a small monthly fee, they will have a whole new world of radio to listen to. Consumers can either choose a monthly or yearly subscription fee to enjoy one of the satellite radio services. Sirius and XM are planning to merge by late 2007 or early 2008 as long as they can get clearance with the FCC. If this occurs, many of the services will probably be universal as well. Automobile dealerships and manufacturers have also begun offering different types of incentives for consumers to get auto satellite radio. Many car dealers are giving three months or even up to six months of free satellite radio services to get car buyers in on the technology. Having an auto satellite radio allows drivers to get a clear station anywhere they go without switching around, which is safer. Drivers can listen to the same station or hundreds of other stations ranging from news, music and news in better quality than AM or FM bands.

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Inside view Consumer satellites use a concentrated beam to give a stronger signal over a smaller land area. The area over which the signals can be received is called the

lower the noise factor, the better the picture quality. For good reception and image results, the quality of the LNC and the satellite tuner are of vital importance.

WHAT IS FOOTPRINT footprint of a satellite. Footprint diagrams show the area of coverage, including the antenna size which is needed for good reception in the central and outlying areas. Under normal conditions, good reception within the footprint area is possible for as much as 99.9% of the time. However, exceptional weather conditions can have an adverse effect on reception quality for short periods. The signals received by the dish antenna are transferred to a frequency converter called the LNC (Low Noise Converter), which is placed in the focal point of the dish antenna. The LNC is also called the LNB (Low Noise Block converter). The LNC converts the incoming signal to a lower frequency in the area between 950 and 2150 MHz, and then amplifies the signal before it is sent to the satellite tuner. Due to the very weak signal levels, it is of vital importance that the amplification takes place free of noise. During the amplification of the frequencies, all frequencies will be amplified, including noise. An important performance parameter of the LNC is therefore its noise factor. The DECEMBER

Polarization is a way to give transmission signals a specific direction. It makes the beam more concentrated. Signals transmitted by satellite can be polarized in one of four different ways: linear (horizontal or vertical) or circular (left-hand or right-hand). FSS satellites use horizontal and vertical polarization, whereas DBS satellites use left- and right-hand circular polarization. To use the channels that are available for satellite broadcast as efficiently as possible, both horizontal and vertical polarization (and left- and righthand circular polarization) can be applied simultaneously per channel or frequency. In such cases the frequency of one of the two is slightly altered, to prevent possible interference. Horizontal and vertical transmissions will therefore not interfere with each another because they are differently polarized. This means twice as many programs can be transmitted per satellite. Consequently, via one and (almost) the same frequency the satellite can broadcast both a horizontal and a vertical polarized signal.

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Asiasat 4 (122° E) 4

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Express AM 3 (140°E) AM 3

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Telkom1&AAP-1(108.2°E)

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Express AIR (40째E) AIR

Dish Size 08 ft

Hellas Sat-2 (39째E) 2

Dish Size 08 ft

DECEMBER

Eutelsat W4 (36.0째 E) W4

Paksat 1 (38.0째 East) 1

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Complete Guide of Digital Channels

Dish Size 08 ft

Dish Size 10-12 ft

DIGITAL CHART

Eutelsat W-6 (21.6째 E)W-6

Dish Size 10-12 ft

Afristar (21.0째E)

Eutelsat Seasat 1(16째E) 1

Astra 1F/1H/1KR/1L/1M (19.2째E) 1F/1H/1KR/1L/1M

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Dish Size 10-12 ft

DIGITAL CHART

Hot Bird 6//8/9 (13째E)

DECEMBER

6/8/9

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DIGITAL CHART

Dish Size 10 ft

DECEMBER

Eutelsat W2A (10째E) W2A

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EuroBird 9 (9.0°E)

DIGITAL CHART

Dish Size 12 ft

Dish Size 10 ft

Thor 2/3/5 (0.8°W) 2/3/5

Astra 4A (4.8°E) 4A

Eutelsat W3 (7°E) W3

Dish Size 12 ft

DECEMBER

Intelsat 10-02 (1°W) 10-02

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Dish Size 8 ft

Dish Size 10 ft

DIGITAL CHART

Atlantic Bird 3 (5째W) 2

Amos 2(4째W) 2

Dish Size 10 ft

DECEMBER

Nilesat 101/102-(7째W) AtlanticBird-4 4

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DIGITAL & HDTV CHART Badr 4/6 (26.0°E) 4/6

Eurobird 2 (25.5°E) 2 Astra 1D (23.5°E) 1D

HDTV CHANNELS ARE AS BELOW: Optus B1 (160.0°E)

Astra 1H-1M (19.2°E) 1H-1M Koreasat 3 (116.0°E)

ChinaSat 6B (115.0°E) 6B

Asiasat 5 (100.5°E) 3S

Hot Bird 6/7A/9 (13.0°E) 6/7A/9

Measat 1 (91.5°E)1

Intelsat 12 (45.0°E) 12 Türksat 2A (42.0°E) 2A

Hellas Sat 2 (39.0°E) 2

EuroBird 9A (9.0°E)

Eutelsat W4 (36.0°E) W4

Eurobird 1 & Astra 2A/2B/2D (28.2°E) 1

2A/2B/2D

Eutelsat W3A (7.0°E)

W3A

25th Nov. 2010 Dish Size 8 ft

Atlantic Bird 2 (8°W) 2

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