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Met Opera “Werther” Test 10th March

Posted on March 10, 2014 by satfacts

Good Morning. The Test is now up and stable on IS-1002 and E5Wa and there until 1000GMT/1100CET

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GOLDFRAPP Test 1100GMT 4th

Posted on March 4, 2014 by satfacts

UPDATE 1230GMT. We have just been informed that the AR is “Scope in a Flat container”. Although the test has been running for 90mins it might be useful in these last 15mins. UPDATE 1150: unable to get clarity on projector … Continue reading →

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Met Opera: Prince Igor TX

Posted on March 1, 2014 by satfacts

Services ceased at 21:42GMT Content concludes at 21:37GMT 21:30GMT – There will be a video flash as they go to credits Act3 begins at 20:45GMT. 11 minutes later than scheduled Black to line from the Met at 20:34GMT for 30 secs … Continue reading →

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NTLive: War Horse TX

Posted on February 27, 2014 by satfacts

Services ceased at 21:47GMT.  Clean & Stable Transmission Content concludes at 21:45GMT IS905 service established and stable 16:51GMT Services on IS10-02 established and stable 16:49GMT The tuning period for tonight begins at 17:00GMT /18:00CET Please ensure your audience are seated … Continue reading →

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NT Live: War Horse – Thursday AM test

Posted on February 27, 2014 by satfacts

The 2nd test period for War Horse will commence today at 11:00GMT / 12:00CET. The Subs feed on IS10-02 & the clean feed on IS905 will run from 11:00 – 12:00GMT. The clean feed on IS10-02 will run from 11:00 – … Continue reading →

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War Horse: Wednesday test TX

Posted on February 26, 2014 by satfacts

The 1st test period for War Horse will commence at 11:00GMT / 12:00CET. The Subs feed on IS10-02 & the clean feed on IS905 will run from 11:00 – 12:00GMT. The clean feed on IS10-02 will run from 11:00 – … Continue reading →

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War Horse housekeeping

Posted on February 25, 2014 by satfacts

Please ensure you read your production schedule carefully and please note that production will start promptly at 19:00GMT.  Please ensure your audience are seated by 18:45GMT so they do not miss the start. Please also ensure you have read the … Continue reading →

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GOLDFRAPP: Test 25th Feb

Posted on February 25, 2014 by satfacts

Just to remind you that the Test today is from 1100GMT(UK) / 1200CET(W.Europe). It will last 1 hour, with feeds on IS1002 and on IS905. Call your local helpline for signal advice.

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Met Opera “Prince Igor” Test 24th Feb

Posted on February 24, 2014 by satfacts

A reminder that there is a routine test to check dish alignment and to hone your tuning skills at 0930GMT/UK – 1030CET/W.Europe today. All queries to you local Helplines please

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Solar Interference during War Horse tests.

Posted on February 18, 2014 by satfacts

There are scheduled to be two periods of solar interference affecting IS10-02 during the TX tests for War Horse on 26th & 27th February. This solar interference is a natural phenomena and occurs twice a year, in the spring and in the … Continue reading →

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