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The Penguin King / Stitches – TX test

Posted on October 22, 2012 by satfacts

Currently testing for the ‘Penguin King & Stitches’ event. Signals established on air at 08:56GMT/09:56BST Service Name: ‘Arqiva HD10’ This is a Stereo transmission using only two of the 5.1 channels Transmission ceased at 10:00GMT

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Met Opera – Otello test

Posted on October 22, 2012 by satfacts

There is a test transmission for the Met Opera this morning.  Signals on air at 08:30GMT/09:30BST/10:30CEST Strong (10-02) signals established at 08:27GMT EU5WA seen at 08:30GMT Signals ceased at 09:00GMT

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Crossfire Hurricane TX

Posted on October 18, 2012 by satfacts

Services due to be on IS10-02 at 17:30BST Service established and stable at 17.27BST There was a sync isue at the origin with a tape replay of old film – Fault rectified at 18:20BST Brief audio muting at 19:09 followed by suspect … Continue reading →

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Crossfire Hurricane Test 18th October

Posted on October 16, 2012 by satfacts

Good Morning. A reminder that there is a Test this morning for the More2Screen event ahead of the broadcast on this evening. It starts at 1000BST(UK+Ireland) and 1100CEST(W.Europe) This is a DVBS/QPSK transmission. Call your published Helpline if you have … Continue reading →

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MET OPERA: Service established to IS-1002 at 1449GMT

Posted on October 13, 2012 by satfacts

Apologies for the delay. There was an issue at the teleport but all feeds on IS-1002 were established at 1449GMT. I trust that you all have a successful broadcast this afternoon.  

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Met Opera: 13th October

Posted on October 13, 2012 by satfacts

UPDATE: Apologies for the delay in the feeds reaching IS-1002. Seems our friends at the teleport have got a broken transmitter dish. They are busy outside trying to fix it. Sorry Good afternoon and welcome to another Season of the … Continue reading →

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NTLive: Haussmans TX

Posted on October 11, 2012 by satfacts

Just reading all the equipment for our NT Live international transmission.  6 satellites, 3 teleports and 1 mobile uplink terminal here in London. Pre transmission testing begins at 16:00GMT – 17:00BST – 18:00CEST There will be a flashing test signal together with … Continue reading →

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NT Live: Haussmans – Morning test 11th October

Posted on October 11, 2012 by satfacts

Test signals due on air at 10:00GMT – 11:00BST – 12:00CEST Both channels established at 09:49GMT 10:50GMT – Black bars noted at bottom of picture – This is an issue at origin and will be corrected before next TX Services … Continue reading →

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NT Live: Haussmans test. 10th Oct

Posted on October 10, 2012 by satfacts

Test signals due on air at 10:00GMT – 11:00BST – 12:00CEST As usual, we will be on the helpline ready for your calls should you need assistance. Both channels on air at 09:48GMT Both channels ceased at 11:00GMT – Clean … Continue reading →

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Met Opera: TEST 8th October: UPDATE

Posted on October 8, 2012 by satfacts

UPDATE: Both feeds are established and stable with good margins and c/n. Hope all goes well for you too.   A reminder that there is a Test this morning at 0830GMT/0930BST(UK+Ireland)/1030CEST(W.Europe) There will be a feed on IS-1002 with English … Continue reading →

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