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International Monthly Magazine
VOLUME: 18 - No: 07
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CONTENTS Letter from Editor
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Who are satellite televis...
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Global Flash News
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Who are satellite televis...
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What to look for with...
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Pakistani Channels
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Digital TV: Why make the...
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Pakistani Channels
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Sat Mart
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Sky Digital Satellite
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Starview (Test Report)
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Satellite TV in Norway
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Economic Satellite TV se...
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Satellite Tv’s New Era
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The Changing Face of...
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The Revolution on satell...
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HD Box (Test Report)
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Around the Satellite World
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HDTV Take-up in Europe...
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Trouble Shooter
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Startrack (Test Report)
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Search Satellite
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Satellite Service: Eb9
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Satellite TV theins and...
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Satellite Broadcasting...
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Common myths of satell...
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Master Codes
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Defining free to access...
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Triax
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Directional Chart
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Loss Signal in light rain
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Directional Chart
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Loss Signal in light rain
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Celebrating Intelsat’s Fir...
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Save Money and be hap...
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Digital Chart
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LETTER FROM EDITOR Dear Readers, Television on the mobile phone, or mobile TV, is getting everyone in the broadcasting and mobile telecommunications industries deliriously excited.Industry analysts predict the Asia-Pacific region, with its huge mobile phone subscriber base, has the potential to be the biggest market for mobile TV. In a report recently, UK-based Portio Research predicted that the Asia-Pacific region will break the magic 1 billion-subscriber mark and double the number to 2 billion mobile phone users by 2011. A substantial part of the forecast subscriber growth from start-2006 to end-2011 will be witnessed in the Asia-Pacific region, with vast growth opportunities in China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. By 2011, the Asia-Pacific region will account for about 50 per cent of the world's mobile subscriber base, with a staggering 1.1 billion subscribers from China and India--the world's two biggest mobile markets. China also is seen as a potentially strong market for mobile broadcasting. Satellite is a good option in China, especially for servicing areas where terrestrial signals e do not have a reach. By
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GLOBAL FLASH NEWS
AUGUST 3 LAUNCH FOR ESPN
ESPN has given details of its new premium channel for the UK market, the centrepiece of which will be the Disney-owned broadcaster’s recently acquired rights to the English Premier League. Launching on August 3, and known simply as ESPN, the channel will be available in both standard and high definition. In addition to the Premier League, ESPN will also carry international sports, and premium US events that were previously carried on ESPN America, which will be integrated into the new channel. “We feel this works for sports fans as time differences of the sport we will show means we will have a truly 24/7 Live sports channel,” a spokesman for ESPN told Broadband TV News. He added that ESPN America would continue to air in over 40 countries in continental Europe and another 19 across the Middle East. ESPN also runs its broadband TV service ESPN360, which carries a number of live and as live American sports.
KAZAKHSTAN'S FIRST SATELLITE RETURN TO ITS ORBIT Italy’s growing enthusiasm for pay-TV has led to Sky Italia becoming the most profitable commercial broadcaster in the country. According to data released in the Annual Report of the communications regulator Agcom, Sky Italia’s €2.640 billion profit was second only to the Italian public broadcaster RAI on €2.723 billion. Mediaset (RTI), controlled by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, was third with €2.531 billion.
Although Mediaset experienced a 0.3% decline in advertising revenues, it has been able to bolster its income through the growth in its DTT pay platform Mediaset Premium. The venture netted €199 million in 2008 compared to €125 million in 2008. The report notes that for the first time the number of digital households in Italy is greater than those on the old analogue system. As in other markets the shift to digital broadcasting has been marked by a fall in audiences to the incumbent analogue channels, which have lost 9% of their audience since 2000.
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EUROPEAN ROCKET HOISTS BIGGEST-EVER TELECOMS SATELLITE A European rocket has placed the world's biggest commercial telecommunications satellite into geostationary orbit, launch operator Arianespace said. The 6.9-tonne TerreStar-1, operated by US telecoms services firm Terre Star Networks Inc., was launched by Ariane-5 heavy rocket from the European space base in Kourou, French Guiana, after four delays caused by stormy weather. It is the 189th launch since the European Space Agency (ESA) introduced Ariane in 1979. Arianespace chief executive Jean-Yves Le Gall also told reporters the company's first launch from Kourou using a Soyuz rocket would probably take place "in the first week" of 2011. The firm is to use the Soviet-era workhorse under a commercial arrangement with Russia so that it can launch medium-sized payloads. The version will be a Soyuz 2, able to take three tonnes into geostationary orbit, compared to 1.7 tonnes that can be launched from Baikonur, the main Russian space base. Arianespace is also bringing in a new rocket, Vega, for light payloads of up to 1.5 tonnes.
RUSSIA SIGNS DEAL TO LAUNCH ANGOLA SATELLITE
GLOBAL FLASH NEWS between the former Cold War allies. In one of the six agreements, signed between ministers of both governments in Luanda, Russia said it would help place in orbit Angola's first satellite, branded Angosat, to improve the southwestern African nation's telecommunications system.
OPTUS TO LAUNCH THIRD SATELLITE
OPTUS has pencilled in an August launch date for the latest addition to its interstellar satellite fleet. The D3 satellite will join Optus's three other D-series satellites in orbit and will be used to support the growth of digital and pay-TV transmission by providing an additional 30 per cent in capacity across the telco's fleet, Optus says. Optus has invested over $600 million in its D series satellite fleet. "We are especially excited about Optus D3 because, for the first time in a decade, the new satellite will increase Optus' fleet capacity by more than 30 per cent, providing new business opportunities in broadcast television, directto-home market, new data services and services bundling,� Optus Satellite director Paul Sheridan said. But although D3 will bolster Optus's ability to transmit digital television signals into rural Australia, it's expected the new satellite will not feature in the government's plans for its $43bn national broadband network. Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has said next-generation satellites will play an important role in the NBN to link premises in regional Australia where it is economically unfeasible to lay fibre.
Russia and Angola signed a series of agreements in areas ranging from aviation, to mining and the telecommunications sectors, which are expected to bolster ties
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INDIA TO LAUNCH INDIGENOUS OCEANSAT-2 SATELLITE India will launch its indigenous Oceansat-2 satellite, along with six European nano satellites, next month, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has said. "Oceansat-2, weighing around 970 kg, is an in-orbit replacement to Oceansat-1, which has completed 10 years of service. It will carry an Ocean Color Monitor and a Kuband pencil beam Scatterometer. In addition, it will carry Radio Occultation Sounder for Atomospheric studies developed by the Italian Space Agency,” ISRO Spokesperson S. Satish told the media. Among the six satellites are Germany-made Rubin 9.1 and Rubin 9.2, and all would be launched from the southern spaceport of Sriharikota, he said. Apart from pinpointing fishing zones, Oceansat-2 will aid in coastal zone studies and in understanding surface temperature and winds. However, the date of the launch has not yet been fixed.
MEASAT-3A SATELLITE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED Malaysia's newest satellite, the MEASAT-3a satellite blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome exactly on schedule at 5.50 am Malaysian time. Launched amid perfectly cool and windy conditions, the US$165 million communications satellite blasted off on its mission to enhance Measat Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd's satellite capacity significantly. The company now has four satellites in orbit. The time difference between Kazakhstan and Malaysia is two hours which means it was JULY
GLOBAL FLASH NEWS launched in Baikonur at 3.50 am. To be operational in July, MEASAT-3a will replace MEASAT-1 which is scheduled to complete its service in 2015. The MEASAT-3a satellite is being lifted into orbit by a Zenit-3SLB Launch vehicle on its way until its final location at 91.5 degrees East Longitude. The launching of the 2,417 kg MEASAT-3a satellite here and witnessed a group of Malaysians in the deserts of Kazakhstan a few kilometres away from the launch pad was telecast live over Awani, on Astro channel 501.
RUSSIA ORBITS THREE COSMOS-SERIES MILITARY SATELLITES A Rokot carrier rocket has orbited three Russian military satellites, a spokesman for Russia’s Space Forces said. The Rokot, carrying three Cosmos-series satellites, was launched by Russia’s Space Forces from the Plesetsk space center in northwest Russia early on Monday, Lt. Col. Alexei Zolotukhin said. Russia reportedly operates a network of about 60-70 military reconnaissance satellites. Some experts believe the new satellites could be part of Russia’s Oko (Eye) orbital missile early warning network. The Rokot launch vehicle is a modified version of the Russian RS-18 (SS-19 Stiletto) intercontinental ballistic missile. It uses the two original lower stages of the ICBM, in conjunction with a BreezeKM upper-stage for commercial payloads. Russia has carried out 16 space launches since the beginning of 2009.
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ASIA BROADCAST SATELLITE TO ACQUIRE KOREASAT-2 KT Corporation and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) announced that they have signed the sale and purchase of the Koreasat-2 satellite. The closing of the sale will occur upon the issuance of the necessary US governmental approvals. The Koreasat-2 satellite is a Lockheed Martin G3000 spacecraft launched in January 1996. The satellite has a Ku-band payload with 16 x 36MHz FSS Ku-band transponders and 6 x 27MHz DBS Ku-band transponders. As a result of the transaction, the Koreasat-2 will be renamed as ABS-1A.ABS plans to relocate ABS-1A (Koreasat-2) to the 75 degrees East Longitude orbital location to be co-located with ABS-1 until the launch of its recently announced expansion satellite, ABS-2, which is scheduled for launch early 2012. The ABS-1A (Koreasat2) satellite has fuel for a minimum of 2 to 5 years of inclined orbit operations and will provide valuable high powered Ku-band capacity for satellite telecommunications and broadcast services to ABS’ customers in the Middle East region. ABS has contracted KT Corporation to provide the satellite operations and Telemetry, Tracking and Control (TT&C) services for the ABS-1A (Koreasat-2) satellite.
HBO EXPANDS ASIAN FOOTPRINT
HBO Asia, voted top cable television (TV) channel by pay TV operators in Asia*, has expanded its stronghold in Asia by signing new carriage deals in Mongolia and the Philippines, and has increased the distribution of HBO Asia’s multiplex channels - HBO SIGNATURE, HBO FAMILY and HBO HITS, in Cambodia,
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GLOBAL FLASH NEWS Indonesia, Palau and Papua New Guinea. In Malaysia, HBO is the first movie channel to offer dual subtitling in both Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. HBO Asia’s channel offerings in Cambodia will increase from two channels, HBO and MAX (a refresh of CINEMAX), to five. Through its distributor, Royal Group, all five HBO Asia multiplex channels, HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO FAMILY, HBO HITS and MAX, will be available on various cable TV operators throughout Cambodia.
INDIAN DTH INDUSTRY TO GROW AT 30 PER CENT
The Indian direct-to-home (DTH) industry is expected to add 5,00,000 subscribers a month in 2011 and grow at a CAGR of 30 per cent through 2012, according to a study by research agency RNCOS. Fierce competition among multiple DTH operators will fuel this rapid growth even amid a global economic slowdown. DTH service providers are trying to lure viewers by cutting down prices as well as offering perks even though it translates into loss of Rs 1,600-2,000 on each subscriber acquired by them. They have started luring subscribers with a slew of value-added services, live recording of TV content and matrimonial match-making. “With over 130 million TV homes, India offers large room for growth in DTH services as the technology can be used to offer DTH services in remote location, where setting up of cable networks seems impossible or is highly expensive”, says a senior analyst at RNCOS.
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What to Look for with
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he days of boring and limited television are gone. Thanks to the new development of satellite television, people who enjoy watching different genres can now experience television in an entirely new way. Satellite television is surprisingly affordable, highly reliable, and the vast number of programming options staggering. Anyone interested in switching from cable to satellite viewing needs to know what specifically to look for so they get the most for their hard-earned money. It is most important that the consumer work with a reputable company, one that has a solid reputation and highly trained staff. That way, every step of the process in going with satellite from choosing the programming to installation to troubleshooting would be handled in a quick and efficient manner. After all, the satellite television experience is only going to be good as the provider. For starters, a good satellite provider would be happy to answer questions, while providing guidance to ensure the consumer gets what he or she really needs and not overkill. Today, satellite television has become more efficient than ever before. Therefore, the provider would look at the person's individual situation to help JULY
determine the type and size of satellite dish needed. Over the years, the size of the dish has decreased while the efficiency increased. This means the consumer should be provided with the appropriate dish based on need. Another aspect of a good satellite television provider would be one that guides the consumer to the types of programming best suited for his or her needs. For instance, if the individual were a sports nut and therefore the most important consideration for going with satellite was to get both domestic and international sports, then the provider should not try to convince the customer that he or she also needs music. While that might be recommended, the provider should listen to the desires of the consumer and then showing that person the opportunities that exist The same is true as far as pricing. Every type of exclusive programming added on to the basic satellite television plan would increase cost. However, a pushy salesperson could easily lose the entire deal by not listening to what the consumer wants. A reputable provider would set the customer up with the right programming but inform that person that if later if something wanted to be added it could.
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DIGITAL TV: WHY MAKE THE SWITCH? There are various reasons as to why so many TV consumers are opting for digital television. For starters, digital TV channels take up less bandwidth - which, in turn, means that broadcasters can offer consumers a greater number of digital channels in the same space. Moreover, those who opt for digital TV are usually given the option to utilise various other services, including digital interactivity, multimedia, electronic programme guides, language and subtitle options, or multiplexing - where more than one programme is allowed on the same channel. This, of course, is all in addition to the high-definition quality offered with digital television. Digital television offers images made up of smaller pixels - and more of them - compared to analog TV. So images are crisper, cleaner and more detailed. Digital TV is also advantageous in that its signals react less fiercely to interference than analog signals. For instance, interference with analog signals might result in the ghosting of images and disruptive noises. However, digitised signals won’t experience problems like these because digital TV tuners and converter boxes receive numeric information by the antenna. The decoder only requires enough information to JULY
assemble a picture - and the only way the process can fail is if the tuner or converter box doesn’t receive substantial information from the antenna. Even then, the interference is minimal. With so many advantages to digital TV, it makes sense that so many UK TV viewers are making the switch from analog television. But with all the digital TV options available on the market, it could be difficult to choose a service that’s right for you. If you’re considering switching from analog to digital, keep in mind that there are various methods to effectively narrow your options to fit your needs. To start, keep in mind that many digital television offers might include various other services as part of a package so explore all package offerings, keeping an eye out for services that might benefit you most. For example, you can find digital TV packages which give you the option of choosing the types of channels you receive - so you’ll gain access to the programmes you love the most. And finally, you’ll want to pay close attention to pricing. Make sure you take note of any minimum contract requirements or pre-planned changes in monthly charges, so you know exactly how much you’ll be paying for your digital TV service.
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PANSAT 9200 HD The Pansat 9200HD Hgh Definition FTA digital receiver is a new addition to the Pansat lineup for 2007. It is an Pansat HD Receiver that can output using HDMI. Using the HDMI output to your HDTV, it can output using 1080i, 720p, 576p, and 480p. This new model adds 8mb of flash RAM (faster channel changing over last years model), 10000 channel memory, universal remote, component video out, HDMI VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT, USB 2.0 Host to support USB Memory Stick , 128MB USB Drive, composite video output, dual satellite & terrestrial tuner input, and finally Standard Definition/High Definition contents (MPEG2 and support MPEG4 AVC/H.264). The receiver has the capacity to store 10000 TV and Radio Channels, Timer Function (Automatic Turn On/ Off by Setting Function), 5 Favourite List & Unlimited Programmes per each and supporting DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS Compatible.
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VIEWSAT MAXHD
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The Viewsat MaxHD is best selling Free To Air Receiver. The manufacturer have added a faster processor (200 MHz), double the memory of the Xtreme (32 Mb SD RAM), and a USB communications port for easy data updates. Now you can use your USB flash drive to update your receiver. The new universal remote that comes with this unit is awesome. If that's not enough, wait until you see the new colorful Graphic User Interface. This is by far the best FTA STB the market has ever seen. It is fully MPEG-2 & DVB-S2 Compliant, supports SCPC & MCPC from C/Ku-band, Tuner Symbol Rate: 1~45MS/s, Fast booting & auto scan, Quick channel changing, Max. 4000 channels (TV & radio) programmable, Master PIN Code Function & Parental Lock Function, Zoom Function and Multi Picture display function.
High quality very sensitive satellite signal finder with Audio tone and Light. It is the best tool in Satellite TV installation like DIRECTV, DISH NETWORK, Bell Express Vu and other FTA systems. This satellite meter is very easy to use, you can tune and peak satellite signal in a few minutes even you have no any installation experience.
VIEWSAT 9000 HD The brand new Viewsat 9000 HD High definition with fan and DVR (digital video recorder) has a 266mhz RISC cpu ST40 that will allow you to capture MPEG2-MPEG4 High Def 1080 channels with the best picture provided by the viewsat 9000HD video tuner that is better then coolsat 8000hd video tuner able to give you the best picture and sound on all hd channels. Viewsat 9000hd has a usb port for PVR features along with being able to update by bin files and key codes. This is a great free to air high definition receiver. This new box has HDTV, SDTV display support. Teletext close caption, user friendly OSD and operation, favourite channel selections, S/W upgrade through RS-232 and USB 2.0 and Parental Guide and rating control.
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AZBOX EVO XS This new satellite receiver has fastest power scan (blind search) with complete parameter control, 150 programmable satellites and 6,000 programmable channels, Timer function for Sleep / Wake Up / VCR Record, Fully MPEG 2 / DVB compliant, MCPC/SCPC, C/KU reception, 1 LNB input with IF loop through for 2nd receiver, Variable input symbol rate 2 ~ 45Msps, Manual PID scan function, DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS supported, Picture-In-Graphics function, Multi-Picture (4, 9 or 16 pictures) function, ZOOM In/Out, Electronic Programme Guide, Teletext supported by OSD and VBI, Multi language menu, 7 favourite channel group selection and parental lock and Data transfer: receiver-toreceiver or PC-to-receiver.
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CONAXSAT TRIO FTA RECEIVER
The newest receiver from Conaxsat is the Trio. The Trio has all the options and features of the previous Conaxsat release, the Duo. The Trio though, has the option of loading DivX movies right off your PC on to an external hard drive. The Conaxsat Trio can load DivX movies, record TV shows (PVR), and is still one of the lowest priced FTA Receivers on the market. Conaxsat receivers are getting more and more popular everyday with the Trio leading the way. This receiver is by far one of the nicest and most sophisticated around. It's completely affordable and very easy to use. Starting around rought $250, this high powered receiver is capabale of PVR and Divx movie replay. All you need to do is plug in a USB 2.0. This Personal Video Recorder (PVR) is ready via USB 2.0, Reserve Recording in EPG Mode, Recorded file play on PC, Upgrade Software & Update Channel Database through USB 2.0 Port and RS232, Two USB 2.0 Host for USB Storage Devices (e.g. External HDD, USB Memory, etc) and C/KU band control for each antenna.
COOLSAT 7100 RECEIVER Dubbed The "Time Machine" by R&D for its futuristic features, the latest in the Coolsat line up of STBs is unique. In Freetech's extensive research, insight and development of This STB, The Time machine offers up 1 GB of internal memory, enabling You to record instantly, right out of the box. The 1 GB of memory along with USB 2.0, outstanding video, time shift, a full 9 day EPG and up to 10,000 channels storage lets us know that that the Coolsat 7000 micRo PVR is another high quality STB by Freetech-Inc. The receiver has up to 40 min. Time machine, Recording & Play back using 1 GByte internal memory, 9 Day EPG, USB 2.0 Host support (MP3 Player & JPEG Viewer), MPEG-II Digital & fully DVB Compliant, Blind Scan, MultiLNB Controled by DiSEqc Control Version 1.0, 1.2, and USALS and Multi Satellite Search. JULY
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TELE FRONTIER FLAT PANEL TYPE ANTENNA
High power flat antenna of panel type for satellite broadcasting is coming up to you. The most powerful and elegant flat antenna of panel type for DBS satellite, more gain of flat antenna than ugly dish for satellite broadcasting signal is next to you. You will find many differences in TELE Frontier flat antenna that you have never experienced in other satellite flat antennas Wherever you are over the world, you can enjoy watching satellite broadcasting with TELE Frontier flat antenna.
SATELLITE RECEIVER IMPERIAL DB 1 CI Satellite Receiver Imperial is not too different from each other when it comes to reception technology. Almost any receiver will provide you with reason able video and audio quality. FTA receiver What sets settop boxes apart from each other is the way they interact with their users. Who hasn’t lost his temper when trying to set up new equipment for the first time?Who hasn’t spent ages looking for the right item in the menu, and who hasn’t despaired bringing some order into a channel list comprising hundreds of digital channels? If all that sounds familiar to you you’ll be happy to read that we discovered a box with easy installation, fast signal scan and comfortable channel zapping. And as an added bonus it only consumes 6 Watts in standby and 12 Watts when turned on, so it doesn’t only look after its users but also after the environment. Even when a motorised dish is operated by this receiver Imperial DB 1 CI , its energy consumptions increases by a mere 2 Watts. The receiver features both an optical (S/PDIF) and electrical (RCA) output for digital audio so that you can listen to your favourite stations with the best available audio quality.
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DIAMOND LNB OF GT-SAT INTERNATIONAL
A few years ago, we were observing the improvement in noise performance of LNB’s. The older LNBs that had the noise figure of 0.8d B or even larger than 1dB have been replaced by LNBs with noise figures specifiedas0.6,0.3 or even 0.2 dB (typically). Another parameter that is quite important for systems with long coax cables is the output power provided by the LNB. Since a coax cable attenuates the signal, if we need to feed a receiver that is far away from an LNB, we need to insert an amplifier at the LNB output. Such amplifier means additional cost.It can also spoil the noise performance of the system. The alternative is to use an LNB that already provides a stronger signal. And the Diamond high gain line of GT-SAT International are just such products, which we took from the market: single, twin, quad and quattro LNB’s (GTLST40D, GT-T40D, GT-QD40D and GTQT40D). These products have high conversion gain, so when compared with a regular LNB they should create visible stronger signal at the output. These LNBs are the perfect choice for difficult receptionareas and allow for plenty of bad weather signal reduction. JULY
DIGITAL SATELLITE FINDER METER SF3000S Digital satellite finder is a simple and convenient instrument for setting and aligning a satellite dish. According to parameters of satellite, you can set and align a satellite dish very accurately and conveniently. Features as follows: 1. Graphic user interface is easy to use. 2. Easy to use for beginner of setting satellite dish. It can calculate Azimuth, Elevation and Polarization automatically according to local longitude and latitude and show in a graphic way. 3. It can communicate with PC through serial port. Update new satellite parameters conveniently. 4. Large memory capacity can prestore 80 of the satellites parameters and measurement records.
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ECONOMIC SATELLITE TV SERVICE PROVISION Today satellite TV service cannot be done without in many families around the world. Mornings, afternoons and evenings, programs are telecasted by these providers to capture the interest of viewers in music, politics, religion, tourism and culture, sports, education, science and technology etc. the programs have today become the life-wire of many folks around the world since they are fully reliant on their service providers for information dissemination. The current trend in service provision whereby dishes, decoders, receivers, cables and other different gadgets are put together for either transmitting signals to the clients or receiving signals from the satellites are all good and better technology than the analogue system that is currently obsolete. This digitized system makes imaging on the television sets to be superb hence making satellite transmission a lot more attractive. In the current trend, people can spend as low as $100 to buy the dish and decoder from the favourite provider and pay an annual subscription as low as $200 ($16.67 per month) in the developing world. This cost of connection and subscription rate may be smaller in the advanced nations where more providers and competitiveness exists. JULY
Comparing the cost mentioned above and the adduced gain of the satellite TV services, one can simply conclude that it is a good deal. Good deal indeed I think so but you need a better deal and even a best deal that allows your pocket more liquidity. These providers allow access to between 50 to 100 channels at the subscription rate of about $200 per annum. When you initially subscribe, the services of a technician is required to fix the dish, connect the decoder, run the cables, position the dish to the receiving longitude and latitude etc at a cost of about $65. This is a one-time payment however, on the event of shift of the dish or other minor technical hitches on the operation, the services of a technician will still be needed again. You can see that the acclaimed economical satellite TV services may not necessarily be economical at the long run. Today the trend is changed with the introduction of software that work with the internet facility to enable you to watch satellite TV programs on your personnel computers (PC) and laptops. This tested and proven software packages have the potentials of making your information reception via satellite TV channels in your house, office, anywhere you go without dish, decoder, cable etc. you only need an internet connection.
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THE CHANGING FACE OF C-BAND AND KU-BAND MARKETS Satellite communications, with its seemingly limitless range of applications in the market, has emerged as an important foundation of the present communications industry. Into the 21st century, satellite communications is expected to experience fluctuating trends in its provision of an ever-shifting range of options to consumers. Satellite communications, after facing enormous market demand and insufficient capacity during the middle and early 1990s, has been revived with the occurrence of consolidations, mergers and acquisitions in the market. Present satellite carriers, such as PanAmSat, GE American and Loral Skynet, have emerged as more globallyastute, more financially-viable and more JULY
focused companies compared to earlier satellite carriers. The satellite communications industry is poised to use Ka-band frequency range for 1998 and beyond to augment the deployment of standard Ku-band, C-band and direct-broadcast payloads. The Ka-band would be deployed either in stand-alone Ka-band satellites or in consolidated payloads. Ka-band's key advantages over C-band and Ku-band include lessened interference with terrestrial systems and boosted available bandwidth, among others. The use of ka-band is being considered by principal system operators that include GE, Eutelsat, Intelsat, PanAmSat and SES, and by new worldwide systems.
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Inside view HDTV take-up in Europe is growing steadily, driven by pay-TV operators such as BSkyB and CanalSat. But broadcasters are still finding their feet, reports Andy Fry. For the television business, the rollout of high-definition echoes the retail sector's obsession with organic food and premium packaging. In both cases, there is an attempt by sellers to grow the value of their businesses by offering better quality product and more attractive presentation. From a platform perspective, there are two ways in which HD can - in theory - increase value: first by encouraging customers to pay more per head for content (signing up to HD channels via a premium subscription); and second by creating a point of differentiation from rival platforms, incentivising customers to stick with the service or switch from rivals.
From a channel provider's perspective, there are other theoretical advantages in going down the HD route - though these are, to a large extent, dependent on the success of the host platform's marketing. For a start, better-quality images and sharper sound can mean improved audience share - which in turn can lead to stronger advertising yield. In a similar vein, HD quality images may entice advertisers to switch their spend into a network - on the basis that the editorial environment is superior to that of standard-definition TV. Not only that, providing an HD offering can keep platforms sweet - perhaps leading to improved carriage terms, incremental marketing support and a better place on the EPG. Conversely, failure to go HD can lead to the reverse - a lack of platform support. The problem with HD, however, is that it
requires a lot of upfront investment. Leaving aside the fact that many shows in the multichannel market are archive product (and therefore SD), new shows can still cost around 40% more to produce in HD than making them in SD format. Platform operators, which do the bulk of the HD marketing job, aren't going to subsidise that - which means channels are dependent on strong consumer interest to ensure payback. The difficulty here, however, is that HD is still proving to be a difficult proposition to explain to consumers. Many viewers around the world still don't really understand what it means to have HD, even if they have a TV that is HD-ready. It's also tough to win the 'hearts and minds' of people who haven't experienced HD.
HDTV TAKE-UP IN EUROPE
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SATELLITE SERVICE: EB9
E
utelsat Communications has recently rebranded its Hot Bird™ 2 satellite as EB9 and has reset it to a position of 9 degrees East. The introduction of this satellite service is quite significant as it suggests the beginning of a new video neighbourhood, bordering on the position at which Eutelsat's premium satellite service, Hot Bird™, is deployed. The presence of off-the-shelf dual-feed domestic dishes makes the reception of channels from both the locations quite easy. The repositioning of EB9 is a result of the launches of Eutelsat's Hot Bird™ 7A and 8 satellites in the year 2006 that have gone on to become to huge successes. Combined with Hot Bird™ 6, these large satellites at present, successfully broadcast over 1,000 channels, out of which more than 50% are free-to-air from the 13 degrees East position of the Group. The entry of these satellites into service has provided Eutelsat with the opportunity of pursuing the development of its in-orbit resources. This can be possible by reallocating the high performing based Hot Bird™ satellites to other locations having strong potential for growth, such as 4 degrees East for JULY
Eurobird™ 4 (formerly Hot Bird™ 3) and 7 degrees West for Atlantic Bird™ 4 (formerly Hot Bird ™ 4). EB9 offers Optimised for DTH i.e., Directto-Home broadcasting and delivers twenty Ku-band transponders that are entirely operational and supply coverage across various regions across the globe like Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Eutelsat is in the process of developing new consumer solutions that are cheaper as compared to the existing satellite services, so as to enable the easy upgradation of the active Hot Bird™ installations to make them capable of receiving channels from 9 degrees East through a second LNB fitted alongside the LNB directed to the Hot Bird™ neighbourhood. This step will help Eutelsat in rendering support to the market to enable multi-satellite reception that can be afforded by the propinquity of its orbital positions. Already there are several DTH bouquets broadcasting on EB9 that are successfully catering to a widespread range of audiences. The new pan-European TV platform namely, Roots Global, which caters to audiences of South Asian origin settled in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East is mounting up the number of channels it broadcasts from the EB9 satellite of Eutelsat Communications.
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DIRECT BROADCAST
VIA SATELLITE
Direct broadcast satellite, (DBS) also known as "Direct-To-Home" 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 television service. DBS systems are commonly referred to as "mini-dish" systems. DBS uses the upper portion of the Ku band, as well as portions of the Ka band. Modified DBS systems can also run on Cband satellites and have been used by some networks in the past to get around legislation by some countries against reception of Ku-band transmissions. Most of the DBS systems use the DVB-S standard for transmission. With Pay-TV services, the datastream is encrypted and requires proprietary reception equipment. While the underlying reception technology is similar, the Pay-TV technology is proprietary, often consisting of a Conditional Access Module and smart card. This measure assures satellite television providers that only authorised, paying subscribers have access to Pay TV content but at the same time can allow free-to-air (FTA) channels to be viewed even by the people with standard equipment (DBS receivers without the Conditional Access Modules) available in the market. Today, most satellite TV customers in JULY
developed television markets get their programming through a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) provider, such as DISH TV or DTH platform. The provider selects programs and broadcasts them to subscribers as a set package. Basically, the provider’s goal is to bring dozens or even hundreds of channels to the customers television in a form that approximates the competition from Cable TV. Unlike earlier programming, the provider’s broadcast is completely digital, which means it has high picture and stereo sound quality. Early satellite television was broadcast in C-band - radio in the 3.4-gigahertz (GHz) to 7 GHz frequency range. Digital broadcast satellite transmits programming in the Ku frequency range (10 GHz to 14 GHz ). There are five major components involved in a direct to home (DTH) satellite system: the programming source, the broadcast center, the satellite, the satellite dish and the receiver. Programming sources are simply the channels that provide programming for broadcast. The provider (the DTH platform) doesn’t create original programming itself; it pays other companies (HBO, for example, or ESPN or STAR TV or Sahara etc.) for the right to broadcast their content via satellite. In this way, the provider is kind of like a broker between the viewer and the actual programming sources.
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DEVICES FOR SATELLITE TV Now the time to talk about some interesting devices which enable to give you an opportunity to watch satellite TV without problem. We begin our review from LNB (Low Noise Blockconvertor). It «hangs» in a dish’s focus and amplifies receiving signal then converts this signal into another range, the so-called IF (Input Frequency). The main LNB’s parameters are range and «noisiness». As for range there are several variants of it. LNB may be single band, dual band, triple band and full band (wide band). Noisiness is measured in dB. Naturally the less it is the better. In our days the standard of noisines is 1.0dB and lower. One more device is polarotor. It provides for polarization. You’ll have to buy this device if you want to receive signals from different satellites. It permits to modify polarization with tuner’s help. Polarotor may be separate or built in LNB. Outward polarotor is operated by pair of wires but if it is built it is operated by main cable. LNB with built-in polarotor is called LNBF and provides just vertical and horizontal polarization. Now let’s talk about feedhorn. This is very useful thing which transmits infocus signal to LNB’s input. Construction
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of feedhorn depends on the type of satellite dish (offset or prime focus). Ideally each dish must have its own feedhorn. And at last some words about cables. In satellite TV a standard coaxial cable conforms. Besides cable you’ll need so-called Fconnectors. These special cable headers which are fixed on a cable. One of them connects to LNB’s output and another connects to a tuner’s input. Outward appearance of F-connectors looks like a usual BNC cable header but smaller. If you have outward polarotor and actuator you’ll need additional wires. But now there are special cables which contain coaxial cable and a few additional wires for attaching different devices. Size does make a difference! If you're using a digital 4DTV satellite system, use a larger satellite dish. Skyvision recommends a minimum of an 8.5' satellite dish for digital C-band reception. Multi-satellite dishes can pick up data transmissions from several satellite dishes at the same time. Its design enables simultaneous reception from multiple different satellite locations without having to reposition the dish. DTH dishes are used in a single residence. SMATV, or Satellite Master Antenna Dishes, on the other hand, are shared among numerous dwellings. It is also called Communal Antenna Broadcast Distribution.
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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.
1
Amstrad SilverLine, Cromline
0000, 3472
29
EchoStar
7604,2441,3604
2
Astrovox
8175,1250,1668,1010
30
EchoStar 2200-1200
7604
3
Aztech
1004,1111
31
EchoStar 2110, 3000, 3600
3453
4
Baff
2142
32
Euromax Em5000/7000CI
2142
5
Benjamin
1004,1250
33
EuroStar/ Euro Box
9999-0000
6
Besat
8175
34
FortecStar 5100PLUS
1010,1668,1002,1111
7
Citizen
7604
35
FortecStar Lifetime Ultra 1010,1012,9966,6699,0000
8
Coolsat
0103
36
FortecStar
1002, 1004,2228,2002,2004
9
Daewoo
8503,0500,0600
37
FortecStar 6000
1002
10
Digimaster
2606
38
FortecStar Oneworld
0914
11
Digi Box
8175
39
FortecStar Alpha/Beta
2580
12
Digital Telecom 2000
1004,0786
40
FortecStar 500
7777
13
Digital Telecom 2003/04
2999-1976
41
Galaxy
9949
14
Digital Telecom x100
42
GoldmasterSAT
3453,2606,3141 9247,1600,1700
43
Humax
0000-1234
44
Hyundai
0325,6962,8503,0500,0600
17
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)
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Hyundai1100MCOM
1004
18
Digital Telecom X11
46
Kaon
Left to Right press Red, Green, Blue and Yellow buttons
15 16
3328
19
8989 Digital Telecom BLACK BOX & +1- +2 -911 ACTIVATE CODE (9999)
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Kaon
Press Yellow key, Enter 0000 Press Blue 2 times, Press Green 2 times, Press Red 2 times, Press Menu key.
20
Digital Telecom X400
9876
48
Kaon
Yellow, Blue, Green, Menu
21
Dynavision CI-888, CI-991
1004
49
Kyoto
3453
22
Dynavision Elite CX-9900
9247
50
Lawrence
1250
23
Dynavision Elite F-6600
9247
51
MediacomMFT930I
5347
24
Dynavision CX 777
5518
52
MediacomMFT910I
1250
25
Echolink EL-700 FTA
3327
53
MediacomEXEL
1250
26
Echolink EL-707 FTA
2020
54
MediacomMCIElite
7777
27
Echolink EL-707 FTA Plus
1520
55
MediaStar
2142,8175
28
Echo Set
7176
56
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.
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Megastar
2606,3141
86
SonySat-Spider
8989
58
Micro-X MDR-2800 FTA
1004
87
Satcruiser
3742,3472
59
Micro-X MDR-6000 IR
1004
88
Signal
8888,5555,4444
60
Micro-X MDR-6500 IRCI
1004
89
Smart
3472,6934
61
Micro-X MDR-4000 FTA
1250
90
Starsat
1234,1361,2999,1999,9876
62
Natvision
1668,1010
91
Startrack
0786,2480
63
Neosat 9800CI
1631,6805
92
Strong
0235,0325,1361,0735
64
Neosat SX-1600 Plus
1004
93
SuperLazer 20000/1000
2142
65
Neosat SX-9800CI
2580,3842
94
SuperMax
5790
66
Neosat SX-9600
3472, 3842, 8510
95
Taplin
3453
67
Neosat SX-9800I
2142
96
TechnoSat
3724, 2374,7176, 2606,1470, 2441, 3724,1250, 6893, 8766,1497
68
Neosat9800CI(old)
8510
97
Teleman
7176,1973
69
Next Wave
8503
98
Topfield
2606,2999
70
Nokia9800-9860-9600
1234
99
Toshiba
1048
71
Nokia 9200 S
147258
100
Truman TM-150, 100Plus, 160, 155, 7000, Vege
1004
72
Opensky
0786, 1777
101
Truman TM-7000 Plus /Xtream
8191
73
OpenStar
1234
102
Truman TM-100, 200
8175-2958
74
Opentel
0937,3472
103
Vantage
1404
75
Pace
9949
104
Vestel
8277,929526
76
Panasonic
3872,3472,1470,3725,2374 105
Viva
0786
77
Pansat
1668,1010
106
VIP
0282
78
Radix
9815
106
Vortec
2002,7777
79
Samsat
0937
107
Winnersat
0963
80
Samson SSI
9876
108
Wisplus
5030
81
Samsung
0235,7777
109
Wiztech
2020
82
Samsung702
9911
110
Xcruiser 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750, 725
1250
83
Samsung202SVACI
1631
111
XricaX5
2613
84
SamsungDSR2000
Press Menu Key, Go To System Setup And Go To System Information, Enter 0000.
112
Zinwell
8888
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Conditional access system A conditional access system works to protect digital media, particularly those transmitted through satellite television from unauthorized access. The system is common in pay-TV operators and content providers who need to limit access to programming and content to their subscribers through conditional access. Simply put, the system prevents third-party software or individuals from viewing content that is specifically provided for those who have subscribed to the service. If you're not signed up for cable service, there should be no way for you to be able to view cable channels legally. A conditional access system works by encrypting cable television signals making it unavailable for non-subscribers. It scrambles the video signals with the use of secret keys protected by the encryption. When you scramble signals, the message becomes unintelligible so even when the signals get to the wrong hands, there is no way for them to read through them unless they used a descrambler. As earlier mentioned, CA systems are more typical in broadcasting used by cable TV operators. The main purpose of this system is to identify the individual receivers who are supposed to deliver certain program services to viewers. Cable operators enforce systems like this to enforce payments and encourage viewers to
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subscribe to their service to access certain programs or services. In many cases, a conditional access system may also work to limit access to certain programs across predetermined geographical areas because of territorial rights. For instance, certain local channels should only be available in their geographical base due to broadcasting agreements. CA systems also work in facilitating parental control so guardians can limit the channels that can be viewed by their children. A conditional access system should follow certain standards and requirements for its implementation to be permitted in any broadcasting organization. For instance, the system should not inconvenience authorized viewers at any stage of the encryption process. It should not require the viewer to enter certain commands or do something specific to change channels. The system shouldn't also delay the transmission of picture and sound. Conditional access systems are provided by specialized software development firms. Some are available for download through the internet while there are those that have to be installed from an outside source. Irdeto offers conditional access systems and other software solutions that will help payTV operators protect their assets and improve their revenues.
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hough more than half of modern consumers still rely on cable for their television services, there is a measurable and noticeable shift to satellite. This is for many reasons, including the fact that satellite providers have kept their pricing far more competitive and offer a larger number of programming options. Additionally, it is the satellite companies that win customer service awards year after year (one has garnered the television industry award for more than seven years running). Satellite services are easy to install and run into far fewer issues than cable connections, and they are always on the cutting edge of technology. Let's examine these statements on a point by point basis. A look at satellite subscription pricing would reveal that it costs a consumer about the same amount each month as a cable subscription. The difference is that the satellite subscriber gets over three hundred channels of programming, including HD options and all of their local stations (only ten percent of local networks are unavailable). Remember too that a satellite signal is an enhanced signal that always provides movie quality sound and picture on every single channel
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and for every single program. This means that a consumer with a top of the line television and one with a small set, will both enjoy a superior experience over consumers with the same equipment hooked to cable receivers. Also, when satellite providers offer premium channels and networks, they usually provide up to three months of free service in the package. This means that someone who opted for a collection of movie channels would only pay for nine months of their first year of service. Next, let's consider the customer satisfaction indexes. The satellite companies receive constant recognition for superior customer service, but this is more than it sounds. In addition to instilling the highest level of training and performance in all levels of employees, the satellite companies are also great practitioners of corporate citizenship programs as well. Most of these interesting initiatives are directed at improving the areas not only in which the employees live and work, but also those areas where customers live and work as well. Obviously this means everywhere. The satellite providers have created disaster relief, education and healthcare programs that have seen millions of dollars of materials and time donated to them.
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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
o
4091 V 13333 3/4
Urdu Channel
o
4180 V 26666 3/4
News Channels
o
4091 V 13333 3/4
Urdu Channel
o
4154 H 5632 3/4
Urdu Channel
o
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
o
4132 H 9200 3/4
Urdu Channel
o
4132 H 9200 3/4
Cooking Channel
o
4132 H 9200 3/4
Fashion Channel
o
3738 V 2815 3/4
Religious Channel
o
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
o
4176 H 2250 3/4
Sindhi Channel
o
Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E Asia Sat 3S 105.5 E
4071 H 14240 3/4
Urdu Channel
o
3777 V 3333 3/4
Urdu Channel
o
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
o
3960 V 30000 3/4
Music Channel
o
3960 V 30000 5/6
Punjabi Channel
o
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
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Climate Cabinets
Part of a Megatrend
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 internet 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 JULY
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 requirements. 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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Sky Digital is a British company which broadcast a group of satellite TV channels. The vast majority of these channels are, of course, English language. They include Sky News, Sky Sports, BBC, Channels 4 and 5, ITV, FilmFour, QVC, and other Asian and radio channels. Sky have been broadcasting since October 1998 from the Astra 2 constellation of satellites at 28.2 degrees east of south. The system is technically capable of carrying over 500 channels; something like 200 are currently available. It is technically possible to pick up signals from these Astra 2 satellites within Germany including Munich. According to licensing restrictions, however, no-one is supposed to watch them. Many of the channels are available to subscribers only and to become a subscriber you should be resident in the UK. There are ways around this though. If you live in Germany and wish to watch Sky TV, you need to subscribe not to Sky direct, but via a third party reseller who will register a UK address on your behalf. JULY
To get set up with a complete Sky TV system there are two components you need to think about. First is the physical satellite dish which needs to be mounted on your roof or an outside wall. A satellite dish needs to be pointed directly at the satellite. To do this correctly is a complicated business and requires expensive testing and alignment equipment. Theoretically it is possible to do yourself. But installation by a professional engineer is the option that most people choose if they want to save themselves a lot of time, effort, and frustration. In addition to the dish itself, you also need a 'digibox' (a receiver box which decodes the transmissions), a 'viewing card' (a piece of card which carries your subscription information), and a monthly subscription for the channels of your choice. Sky Digital was officially launched on 1 October 1998, although small-scale tests were carried out before then. For the first time, BSkyB used the newly-launched Astra 2A satellite, which has since come to broadcast exclusively to the United Kingdom and Ireland. At this time the use of the Sky Digital brand made an important distinction between the new service and Sky's analogue services.
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SATELLITE TV IN NORWAY
All satellite TV is digital. TV transmissions via satellite are received by a satellite dish directed at the satellite and the signals are then sent via a decoder to the TV set. If you receive TV signals via a satellite dish, you will not be affected by the switchover to a digital terrestrial television network. In other words, you do not have to take any steps in connection with the building of a DTT network and shutdown of the existing analogue network. Satellite TV requires a satellite dish and decoder built to the signal provider’s specifications, and the dish must be aimed directly at the broadcasting satellite. Satellite TV is television delivered by way of a communications satellite often set in a geostationary orbit above the earth and with a large broadcasting footprint. The TV signals are received by satellite dishes attached to individual households. Transmissions that go from satellite to satellite dish, through a decoder and then to your television set have a high capacity, and thus offer the opportunity of transmitting broadband HDTV. In Norway, satellite television is exclusively pay-TV. There are two competing satellite TV companies in Norway – Viasat and Canal Digital – and both offer different viewing packages and JULY
services. As with all digital TV signals, satellite TV/pay-TV requires a digital decoder (receiver box) in order to be able to watch television programmes. Cable TV can be defined as TV signals transmitted through a cable buried in the ground. As with aerial reception, cable TV was originally based on analogue technology, but things have changed, and viewers today now receive signals in both analogue and digital form. The majority of cable TV users are connected to communal cable networks via a copper coaxial cable fed to each household. Many use the same cable for connecting to the Internet. TV signals are provided by the entity which owns the physical cable network in each neighbourhood, i.e. the cable provider also provides the viewing package. Usually there is only one provider in each neighbourhood. Digital cable TV uses the same cable network as before, only the signal transmitted through the cable is digitalised. To watch TV with digital TV signals, you have to purchase and connect a digital decoder (receiver box) to the television set. Cable TV providers will continue to also send analogue signals through the cables until further notice.
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n the modern age, television is constantly changing. First it was broadcast mostly via massive towers, then eventually cable television was born. Next, satellite television after commercial satellite launches. Finally, the internet branches of many media corporations have begun to air full episodes of what were originally television shows. So who will win out? There are many factors to consider within satellite TV, first is price. DirecTV and Dish Network both usually have their lowest bare bones plans around $20 to $30 a month, whereas the cable companies would be $40 a month for a comparable package, with both the cable and satellite providers having roughly 60 channels. However, if you were to select the DirecTV plan at $40 versus the average cable plan at $40, DirecTV has over 200 channels, whereas Cable only offers that mere 60 channels. Dish Network's plans are also similarly priced with similar features, so you can tell that across the board, satellite TV outclasses Cable in price per channel received. Currently some Dish Networks plans are running introductory rates, including one at $9.99 a month for 100 channels, comparing it to cable's $40 a month for 60 channels, it can be a real eye opener. A more aggressive marketing JULY
campaign could be made on that price point to devastating effect against cable television. On price per channel, satellite consistently outclasses cable in almost every respect. For the lowest bare bones pricing, satellite dominates the competition, particularly Dish Network. You could get one of the largest Dish Network packages with far more than 200 channels even for the same price as cable's most bare bones 60 channel packages. Cable has got to find a way to be competitive with that level of pricing or they could be facing a big hurdle as they lose customers to the cheaper, more reliable, satellite television companies which offer a wider selection of channels. Another factor is downtime, there is little point in paying for television if you're not receiving any. Cable television outages vastly exceed Satellite TV by a large margin, with the average cable television experiencing about 4% outages, versus satellite television having only 1% outages. Finally, location. Millions upon millions of Americans live in an area where cable simply cannot reach. Yet satellite television broadcasts over a much larger area, and can reach the millions of Americans in suburban and rural areas that do not receive cable.
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Most consumers are aware of the facts around high definition (HD) programming and satellite television services. These facts are that satellite provides the largest number of HD programs available, including national networks and local broadcasters in addition to premium programming and channels. Now, HD and satellite have gone even farther with the introduction of 1080p exclusivity in most movie broadcasts. This means that a majority of satellite customers will receive all of their movies in the 1080p format, which has just as high a resolution and clarity as the now famous Blu-Ray HD DVDs. All that is required is a subscription and an HD DVR receiver and most customers can enjoy the standard “movie quality” sound and picture that made satellite a preferred format for true “techies”, but now in the most optimal format possible. This includes any pay per view movies as well as regularly broadcast films. Even if the customer does not have a 1080p compatible television, the formatting will greatly enhance their viewing experience. Currently, the satellite providers are able to offer roughly seven thousand HD programs each and every week. This is a real bonus to those customers who are addicted to the modern home theater equipment. This is because it JULY
provides them with shows, movies and programs that allow them to use their incredible gear to its fullest and greatest extent. With the use of the 1080p format, most home theaters will provide the same, if not better, quality as a modern movie theater. Of course, most customers don't want their HD connection and service simply to enjoy movies, and satellite providers step up to meet their needs here as well. From major sporting events and programs to regular local channels, satellite customers are enjoying HD options like never before. This also spills over into the special subscription packages as well. Imagine the entire NFL season in the supersharp HD signal. How about the upcoming baseball season? There are packages for every kind of sports enthusiasts around, and all it takes is a few clicks of the remote to begin enjoying this personalized programming. Satellite providers are currently capable of offering more than 85% of homes their local channel lineups in HD. This means the local news broadcasts, area programming and favorite regular shows are also available in the crisp picture and flawless sound of the HD environment as well.
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GLONASS TO GO GLOBAL BY 2010 The number of satellites in Russia's GLONASS system will reach 24 when another six satellites join the constellation this year, Anatoly Perminov, head of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roskosmos), was quoted as saying. Six Glonass-M satellites will be launched this year to enlarge GLONASS constellation, so the system could provide global coverage and the last one is this series is planned for decomissioning in 2018. GLONASS (Globalnaya Navigationnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System) is a Russian space-based navigation system comparable to the American GPS system t. The operational system contains 21 satellites in 3 orbital planes, with 3 on-orbit spares. The system provides 100 meters accuracy for civil use and 10-20 meter accuracy for military use.
DUBAISAT-1 REACHES LAUNCH PAD IN KAZAKHSTAN The first remote sensing satellite developed by a UAE entity - the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST) has been shipped from its development base in South Korea to the
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launch pad in Baikonour in Kazakhstan. DubaiSat-1 is a stepping stone in the UAE's attempt to create a sound infrastructure that enables the collection of space and earth observation data to power the comprehensive development of the nation. The satellite highlights the commitment of EIAST to create a knowledge based economy by leveraging the advances in satellite technology. The launch of DubaiSat-1 consists of three segments; space, ground and actual launch. The ground segment comprises mission control station, image receiving and processing station, and antenna and RF subsystem.
TELESAT HOSTS ADVANCED HDTV TECHNOLOGY Telesat, the world's fourth-largest fixed satellite services operator has announced that it is working with the World Broadcasting Union and leading manufacturers to test advancements in highdefinition television and work towards global interoperability of MPEG-4 hardware standards. Telesat hosted 12 leading video codec manufacturers from around the globe at its research and development lab in Ottawa under a project sponsored by World Broadcasting Union's International Satellite Operations Group (WBU-ISOG). At the meeting, the participants conducted realtime testing involving high-definition MPEG-4 formats at bit rates between 38 and 10.3 megabits per second. "The improvements in picture quality we've seen over the years are reshaping the video industry, and Telesat is proud to help make these types of improvements possible," said Paul Bush, Telesat's Vice President, North American Sales. "Telesat's satellite fleet serves broadcasters and cable networks globally, and we understand the importance of assuring interoperability and high-quality distribution of programming for viewers around the world.�
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DISH TV TARGETS RS 1250 CRORE Dish TV is targeting a revenue of Rs 1,250 Crores for the fiscal ended 31 March 2011, a rise of 70% from the same period last year."We are looking at a subscription revenue of Rs 9.6 billion. Including carriage fee, rental and other revenue streams, we should end up FY'10 with a turnover of Rs 12.5 billion," Dish TV COO Salil Kapoor told the press. It also plans to mop up 2.5 million subscribers during the course of the year, taking its customer base to 7.5 million. Dish TV's ARPUs are at Rs 145 and the churn rate is under 1%. "20% of our subscriber base is from the southern states. We expect our ARPUs to go up this fiscal," adds Kapoor. Dish TV posted a growth of 78% to close FY'09 with a turnover of Rs 7.4 billion.Net loss for the Essel Group Company is expected to stand at Rs 4.75 billion. Dish TV is yet to announce its fourth-quarter results for the fiscal ended 31 March 2011.
technology. Kenwood Corp. is developing car-based receivers. The Open Mobile Video Coalition chose Washington as a test market because the city is full of tech-savvy viewers who pay attention to local news, and continuously monitor political developments.
FREE TV TO PRIVATE INDIAN JETS Rockwell Collins' Tailwind 500 and Tailwind 550 multi-region Direct Broadcast Satellite TV (DBS TV) systems will offer aircrafts, regional free-to-air TV access for India and Russia. Rockwell Collins' Tailwind 500 system is a multi-regional tail mount airborne TV system, developed and targeted specifically for the super-mid to large business aircraft. Tailwind 550 is a fuselage mount TV system designed for larger VIP business aircraft such as the BBJ and ACJ. Both systems allow the aircraft to receive DBS television signals that provide passengers with more than 475 channels of satellite video and audio programming in multiple geographic regions, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East and now India and Russia.
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FREE MOBILE TV IN US CAPITAL Washington will be the first US city to get free digital TV broadcasts for mobile devices like cell phones, laptop computers and in-car entertainment systems. Broadcasts are expected to begin in late summer from 5 stations: local affiliates of CBS, NBC, PBS and Ion and one independent station owned by Fox. The initial broadcasts will be identical to those beamed to TV sets, including the advertising. Dell Inc. unveiled a small laptop with a built-in mobile DTV receiver at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) trade show in Las Vegas, in May. The computer maker joins cell phone makers LG Electronics Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. in supporting the JULY
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has extended its agreement with Multi Choice to widen reach of its general entertainment channel Sony Entertainment Television (SET) in Africa. The GEC will be available across Sub-Saharan Africa through Multi Choice's digital satellite platform DStv. Under the terms of the agreement, the channel will be available on DStv's compact and premium bouquets. The Multi Choice DTH platform claims a reach across 40 countries including Nigeria, Tanzania and Kenya. Additionally, SET, which broadcasts in South Africa since November 2007, is now available on DStv's compact and premium bouquets.
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KU BAND LNB want to buy a Ku Band LNB and dish for watching Free-to-Air channels, particularly any French TV? (Sajid Hussain, Balochistan) A. There is only one French channel available on Ku-Band. It is TV 5 on NSS-6 at 95 Degree East, at 11.038 GHz frequency in vertical polarization. This is available on Dish TV. This channel is also available on Asiasat 3s at 105.5 Degree, as a free to air channel on C-Band. For this you require a large C-Band dish and LNB. A digital receiver can receive Ku as well C Band signals.
CAS IN INDIAN METRO STBs are being used for Q:2Which CAS in Indian Metro Cities? (Parkash Lal, Mumbai)
A. There are all types of Digital STBs being used in the CAS notified areas of the metros. Kindly specify your question. Do you wish to know the brands of STBs or the CAS being used in them by different MSOs? CAS systems being used in India are Conax, NDS, Irdeto, Nagravision, Viaccess, Enigma and Latens. All DTH platform use CAS but only specified areas of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and whole of Chennai are using CAS on cable. JULY
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SATELLITE TV THEINS AND THEOUTS atellite TV uses a digital signal the broadcasting companies supply through the satellites at the stations. Satellite TV requires a service provider and you have two to choose from, Dish Network TV and DirecTV. Satellite TV deals are easy to find, especially when you have not had a satellite before. Satellite TV has been around for years. Satellite TV uses a smaller dish that can be installed on a railing or roof of a house without much fuss. Satellite TV even went to a digital signal before cable television. Satellite TV has changed over the years to make it more convenient for you. Satellite TV offers more options than you'll know what to do with. Satellite television transmits and broadcast signals from satellites orbiting the Earth. Satellite TV packages have become very affordable now because there are over 25,000,000 homes tuning in to their favorite movies, sports, music, and Cable programs like HBO. The best thing about satellite TV is the uninterrupted signal. Satellite TV is more reliable, regardless of what negative. Satellite TV is the way of the future. Dish Network provides over 250 channels to any satellite family. Dish Network also
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provides Sirius satellite radio channels. Dish Network has launched several new national high-definition channels and has been updating their Dish HD packaging to offer you more choices in the HD programming they you want. DISH has come out with packages starting at $9. Dish Network deals don't get much sweeter than that, do they. Like most even cable, Dish Network provides the lower channels such as USA, FOX, NBC, and those like them in every package. They have successfully launched fifteen channels and Dish Network picked up all 15. In order to receive these signals you will need to have Dish Network as your service provider as well as the correct television screen. Satellite TV is the way of the future. Satellite TV offers more options than you'll know what to do with. Satellite TV has changed over the years to make it more convenient for you. Satellite TV even went to a digital signal before cable television. Satellite TV has been around for years. Satellite TV offers many solutions to broadcast and cable TV problems. Satellite TV for PC is a product of more than seven years of dedicated research and development.
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COMMON MYTHS OF SATELLITE TV
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hen asked why they have decided not to go with satellite programming, the reasons most people give are based upon common myths instead of facts. Here are a few of the myths that people give as a reason that they haven't switched, and the facts that set those myths straight. Myth #1 - Satellite television programming is far too expensive for me. This is one of the most common reasons people quote for not getting satellite television, and it couldn't be further from the truth. As we have continued to make advances in technology, the price of satellite television has dropped substantially. Now, satellite television programming is quite affordable. In fact, the price of satellite television is comparable to what you would pay for cable. Some satellite providers have programming packages that are less expensive than or right on par with what you'd pay for cable television and you get the same amount of or even more channels. Myth #2 - The equipment and installation JULY
cost much. While this used to be the case at one point in time, this is no longer true. Most cable companies will offer the equipment and the installation for free in exchange for signing up for their services for a set period of time, usually one or two years. There is a piece of hardware called a DVR, or digital video recorder, that will sometimes have an extra charge associated with it, but this piece of equipment isn't necessary for basic satellite programming. Also, some companies will offer this piece of equipment for free or for a low price when you sign a service contract. Myth #3 - My satellite TV will go out as soon as it begins to rain. As long as your satellite equipment is properly installed, you can still enjoy a clear picture in bad weather. This is one of the reasons that it's important to let your satellite provider's technicians install the equipment for you. In severe weather your service may experience interruptions, but these usually last for minutes or hours, or whatever the duration of the storm is, whereas cable television services can be interrupted out for hours or days at a time.
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DEFINING FREE TO ACCESS TELEVISION Right now, free to air also known as FTA is a big deal. Many independent shows on television are all thanks to FTA. You might be watching one of those shows on Sunday morning if you can’t quite get to church. Many of the religious shows that we watch happen to be on those free TV channels. What exactly are these free channels? Many people know free to air as it helped many people steal satellite dish stations and bring them into many homes through these channels. For the sake of this article, many independently owned stations that vary from state to state and city to city. Depending on the company you may never know what these free channels will show. Many free TV channels use these to reach out to the community. I know our free television channels here in town use them for the community colleges to hold classes. That’s FTA for you. That is the use of them here. Others use this for religious shows as paid channels wouldn’t allow them to air. Other free channels use them as a do it yourself type of network. Many people have opportunities to show off their talent JULY
to those in the community in which they are in. That’s what FTA does. It opens doors. Many things that cannot air on television now have the chance to be shown to audiences who love this stuff through these free channels. In a world where TV is the main delight of families all over, free TV channels have become quite popular and are the deal many people use to be heard and watched where as other big paid channels are choosier about what they show. They give them the boot. Free to air channels have cost some people some freedoms they have enjoyed such as television watching in the past. As free to air once helped bring satellite channels to people who didn’t pay for them. Now though, they are connecting people. That is the past for free to air television. So, if you are watching your community channels just remember, you might be watching one of those free channels. There’s your basic example of FT. So, enjoy. Many people have fought to be brought into your home and now, free TV channels have paved the way for them.
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n April 12, 1989, Intelsat delivered the first digital HD transmission between the United States and Japan. Today, Intelsat delivers the brightest stars in news, entertainment and sports through its industry-leading HD neighborhoods. Our partners trust Intelsat to deliver HD content at the highest quality, because with HD, every bit counts. Meanwhile, Intelsat engineers were hard at work, and on 12 April of that year, they performed the first international digital HD transmission between the United States and Japan. This marked the beginning of international digital HD technology. High Definition in analog form was already introduced and tested, but never considered viable, as it required far too much bandwidth to be commercially successful. The trial was a cooperative effort between Intelsat, COMSAT, KDD and AT&T introducing a broad, new application for satellite technology in commercial television. This date is considered the 'birth' of international digital HDTV. Little did everyone know what an important technology digital HD would eventually become. Throughout the 1990s, we watched with rapt attention every NAB, NCTA and CES
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shows wondering and waiting for the next evolution of HD. Today, nearly everyone we know has an HD television or has at least experienced HD television in some way. And everyone agrees: once you have it, you can’t go back! Can you imagine watching the Super Bowl in standard definition after seeing it in HD? Certainly every major programmer in the US has now launched an HD channel; soon it will become the industry standard worldwide. Intelsat now boasts more than 115 HD channels on its fleet. Intelsat is celebrating this technological milestone in 2009 with a campaign that was launched in April at this year’s NCTA. Intelsat's campaign celebrates many of its HD programmers and features a series of print ads in conjunction with a number of video-centric shows and conferences. Intelsat will continue to celebrate the 'First 20 Years of HD' throughout the year, promoting our leadership in HD transmissions, in our media messaging, booth graphics and events. Interestingly, HD has been around for 20 years on our system, and now it's available on Intelsat satellites in all regions of the world. Programmers are looking to use their satellite space segment resources in the most efficient ways possible.
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t e cy rity at EC nd nc en ola S/R F Ba /E r u l q P C re
Channels
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DIGITAL CHART
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F
Dish Size 08-10 ft
ABS 5 (146°E)
Dish Size 08-10 ft
Dish Size 06-10 ft
Dish Size 08-10 ft
Asiasat 4 (122° E) 4
Dish Size 06-08 ft
Chinasat 6B(115.5°E) 6B
Apstar 6 (134°E) 6
Express AM 3 (140°E) AM 3
Dish Size 08 ft
Dish Size 08 ft
JC Sat 3 (128.8° E) 3
Telestar 18 (138°E)18
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Dish Size 06-12ft
Palapa C-2 & Koreasat 2 (113° E) 2 C-2
DIGITAL CHART Chinasat 1 (110.5°E)
Dish Size 08 ft
Telkom1&AAP-1(108.2°E)
Dish Size 08 ft
Asiasat 3S (105.5°E) 3S
Dish Size 04-06 ft
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Dish Size 06-10 ft
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Dish Size 10 ft
Measat 1 (91.5째E)1
Dish Size 08 ft
Yamal 201 (90째E) 201
Insat 3A (93.5째E) 3A
NSS 6 (95째E) 6
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DIGITAL CHART
Dish Size 06-08 ft
Intelsat 709(85.2째E) 709
Dish Size 06-08 ft
Insat 2E/3B/4A(83째E) 2E/3B/4A
ST 1 (88째E) 1
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Dish Size 06-08 ft
DIGITAL CHART
Thaicom 2/5 (78.5째E) 2/5
Dish Size 06-08 ft
Dish Size 06-08 ft
Telstar 10 (76.5째E) 2/3
Dish Size 06-08 ft
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Eutelsat W75 / ABS 1 (75째E)
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Insat 3C/4CR (74.0째E) 3C/4CR
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DIGITAL CHART
Eutelsat W5 (70.5°E) W5 Dish Size 08-10 ft
Dish Size 06-08 ft
Intelsat 906 (64° E) 906
Intelsat 7/10(68.5°E) 7/10
Dish Size 08-10 ft
Dish Size 08-10 ft
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Intelsat 902 (62° E) 902
Intelsat 904 (60°E) 904
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Dish Size 08-10 ft
Dish Size 08-10 ft
Yamal 202 (49°E) 202
NSS 703 (57°E)
Dish Size 08-10 ft
Dish Size 10 ft
Dish Size 08-10 ft
DIGITAL CHART
Intelsat 12 (45.0°E)12
Bonum 1 (56°E) 1
Express AM 22(53°E) AM
Dish Size 08-10 ft
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Turksat 2A & Turksat 3A (42°E) 3A
& 2A
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Dish Size 06-08 ft
DIGITAL CHART
Badr 4/6 (26°E) 4/6
Dish Size 08 ft
Dish Size 08 ft Dish Size 08-10 ft
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Afristar (20.0°E)
EuroBird 2 (25.5°E) 2
Dish Size 10-12 ft
Dish Size 10-12 ft
Eutelsat W-6 (21.6° E)W-6
Astra 1F/1H/1KR/1L/1M (19.2°E) 1F/1H/1KR/1L/1M
Astra 1D/3A (23.5°E)1D/3A
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DIGITAL CHART
Dish Size 10-12 ft
Dish Size 10-12 ft
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Hot Bird 6//8/9 (13째E) 6/8/9
Eutelsat Seasat 1(15째E) 1
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DIGITAL CHART
Dish Size 10 ft
Dish Size 10 ft
Eutelsat W2A (10째E) W2A
Dish Size 10 ft
Dish Size 12 ft
Astra 4A (4.8째E) 4A
EuroBird 9 (9.0째E)
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Eutelsat W3 (7째E) W3
9
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Dish Size 12 ft
Thor 2/3/5 (0.8째W) 2/3/5
Dish Size 10 ft
DIGITAL CHART
Amos 2(4째W) 2
Dish Size 10 ft
Dish Size 8 ft
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Nilesat 101/102-(7째W) AtlanticBird-4 4
Atlantic Bird 3 (5째W) 2
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Dish Size 8 ft
Dish Size 8 ft
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Atlantic Bird 2 (8°W) 2
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Atlantic Bird 1 (12.5°W)
Dish Size 8 ft
Telstar 12 (15°W)
Dish Size 8 ft
Intelsat 901 (18.0°W)
Dish Size 8 ft
Hispasat 1C/1D (30.0°W)
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DIGITAL & HDTV CHART
Asiasat 5 (100.5°E) 3S
Astra 1H-1M (19.2°E) 1H-1M Measat 1 (91.5°E)1
Intelsat 12 (45.0°E) 12 Türksat 2A (42.0°E) 2A
Hot Bird 6/7A/9 (13.0°E) 6/7A/9
Hellas Sat 2 (39.0°E) 2
Eutelsat W4 (36.0°E) W4
Eurobird 1 & Astra 2A/2B/2D (28.2°E) 1
2A/2B/2D
Dish Size 8 ft
Intelsat 903 (34.5°W)
EuroBird 9A (9.0°E)
HDTV CHANNELS ARE AS BELOW: Optus B1 (160.0°E)
Koreasat 3 (116.0°E)
3
ChinaSat 6B (115.0°E) 6B
Badr 4/6 (26.0°E) 4/6
Eurobird 2 (25.5°E) 2
Astra 1D (23.5°E) 1D
9A
Eutelsat W3A (7.0°E)
W3A
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