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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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ROH: Don Giovanni TX

Posted on February 12, 2014 by satfacts

Please ensure you read all of this posting including warnings below. 22:40GMT Services ceased 22:36GMT content concludes 18:31GMT – a liitle extra added to IS10-02 to assist with any weather related local issues you might be experiencing All services established and … Continue reading →

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ROH: Don Giovani AM test

Posted on February 12, 2014 by satfacts

12:15GMT helpline ceased 12:00GMT – The official test period has concluded but IS10-02 and the IS905 primary path remains active for ROH test purposes 12:00GMT Eu5Wa & IS905 French services ceased Back to ROH feed at 11:35GMT We are currently … Continue reading →

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Met Opera: Rusalka TX

Posted on February 8, 2014 by satfacts

Transmission ceased at 22:07GMT – Clean & stable throughout content Content concludes at 22:01GMT There is a fog effect at about 40 minutes into the first act.  Do not adjust your sets 17:40GMT vision disturbance noted on IS905 & Eu7a … Continue reading →

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MET OPERA: Test 3rd Feb

Posted on February 3, 2014 by satfacts

The Test for “Rusalka” starts at 0930GMT/UK, 1030CET/W.Europe This is to check your dish alignment and system operability and a chance for the a minority of laggards to practice their tuning skills ahead of show-day. Opportunities are available on IS-1002 … Continue reading →

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Bolshoi: Lost Illusions TX

Posted on February 2, 2014 by satfacts

17:50GMT services ceased 17:47GMT content concludes 13:04GMT all services established and stable. 13:02GMT – still awaiting incoming feeds from Moscow.

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