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ROH Test 20th October

Posted on October 20, 2014 by satfacts

1000GMT/1100BST/1200CEST: All (IS-1002, IS-905 and E5Wa) feeds are up and stable. There are 8 languages of embedded subtitles. The Test lasts 60′

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ROH – Manon Encore Sunday 19th Oct

Posted on October 19, 2014 by satfacts

Hello A reminder that the Test period starts at 1300BST with feeds on IS-1002 and IS-905. As this is a direct re-broadcast of the live performance last Thursday please be aware that there are 4 audio glitches within the transmission, this … Continue reading →

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MET OPERA – Le Nozze Di Figaro

Posted on October 18, 2014 by satfacts

Services ceased at 20:50GMT – Clean & stable TX Content concludes at 20:46GMT All circuits up at 14:58GMT. Subtitles in 8 languages successfully seen across a range of IRDs. The tuning period for tonights transmission will begin at 15:00GMT/16:00BST/17:00CEST Online clock … Continue reading →

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MET OPERA Test: Friday 17th

Posted on October 17, 2014 by satfacts

A reminder that the Tests for “Figaro” start at 0730GMT/0930CEST on E5Wa for the French and Spanish service. The Test on IS-1002 with 8x languages (inc. French, Spanish and German) of embedded subtitles starts at 0830GMT/0930BST/1030CEST.

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ROH – Manon. TX

Posted on October 16, 2014 by satfacts

Services ceased at 21:28GMT Black to line at 21:26GMT Content concludes at 21:24GMT Significant picture breakup ex ROH at 20:52GMT Audio issues again.  Swapped encoders at 19:26GMT causing picture disturbance. Audio situation hopefully resolved Audio has been clean since 18:51 … Continue reading →

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ROH – Manon (Ballet). AM pre test.

Posted on October 16, 2014 by satfacts

Main cinema test finished on 10-02 & 905, however carriers remain up until 11:45GMT for internal use Eu5Wa ceased at 11:00GMT Audio breakup on all services between 10:07 & 10:12GMT All services established at 10:00GMT The AM test period for tonights … Continue reading →

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MET OPERA “Figaro” Test 0830GMT 13th

Posted on October 13, 2014 by satfacts

At 0830GMT/0930BT-UK/1030CEST-W.Europe there is Test on IS-1002 on the embedded-subtitles feed (same as “Macbeth” 36-hrs ago). Although it is arranged for the German takers (who will have a dedicated and different feed for “Figaro”) all are welcome to use it.

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Met Opera – Macbeth TX

Posted on October 11, 2014 by satfacts

All services ceased at 20:30GMT – Clean & stable TX Content concludes at 20:25GMT All services established and stable by 14:30GMT The tuning period for todays transmission will begin at 14:30GMT/15:30BST/16:30CEST Online clock here

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MET OPERA: “Macbeth” Tests 10th October

Posted on October 10, 2014 by satfacts

Another reminder that the Tests are today. 0730GMT/0930CEST: E5Wa with a Spanish and French Service 0830GMT/0930BST-UK/1030CEST: IS-1002 with 8 languages of embedded subtitles.

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Royal Opera House: Test 9th October

Posted on October 9, 2014 by satfacts

Good morning. A reminder that the Tests this morning are at 1100UK/1200CEST. Embedded subtitle feeds are available on IS-1002, IS-905 and Eutelsat E5Wa. Call the helpline with reception queries.

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