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Pathe Live NDT Soiree Crystal Test and TX 7th February

Posted on February 7, 2013 by satfacts

NDT Soiree Crystal : Test commences at 1700 GMT, 1800 CET tonight. Performance starts at 1900 GMT, 2000 CET. Please call your helpline if you need tuning assistance.If you are getting video with no audio  try deleting the channel and … Continue reading →

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Test 1100GMT UPDATE

Posted on February 7, 2013 by satfacts

Good morning. The Test will start at 1100GMT/1200CET/1300EET. The Service ID you need to look for when tuned is “GREATEXPEC7FEB” This is a DVBS-2/QPSK/Pilot OFF broadcast with the following PIDS Video 308, Audio 256, PMT 32, PCR 308. Call your … Continue reading →

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Pathe Live- NDT Re-test 4th February

Posted on February 4, 2013 by satfacts

There is an additional test today, 4th February for Pathe Live NDT, 0900-1000 GMT, 1000-1100 CET. Please use the same parameters as last week’s test, and call your helpline if you need tuning assistance.

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Pathe Live -NDT Test 31st January

Posted on January 31, 2013 by satfacts

Test for Pathe Live NDT Soiree Crystal transmission today 31st January at 10.00-1100 GMT, 11.00-12.00 CET.  10-02 and AB3  stable now at 10.25 GMT.The test loop might contain some spooling.Please call your helplines if you need tuning assistance.

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Pathé Live/ Bolshoi Ballet “La Bayadere” 27th January

Posted on January 27, 2013 by satfacts

A very good afternoon to you all. A reminder that the Test period starts at 1300GMT/1400CET/1500EET Please remember that this is a DVBS2/8PSK/Pilot ON broadcast. (Except in the USA) We wish you all a very successful broadcast: from us all … Continue reading →

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“I Am” Tests and TX 24th January

Posted on January 24, 2013 by satfacts

There is a test at 17.30 GMT, 18.30 CET today preceeding transmission . Please note that it is in STEREO . Call your helpline if you need tuning information.

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Pathé Live/Bolshoi; TEST 21st January.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by satfacts

It’s time to get you hat and gloves on again and sweep your dishes of snow. You will then be ready for the Test at 0900GMT(UK)/1000CET(W. Europe). It will last an hour, be on IS-1002 and Eutelsat5Wa and don’t forget … Continue reading →

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Met Opera: Maria Stuarda TX

Posted on January 19, 2013 by satfacts

Test period for todays’ transmission begins at 15:45GMT / 16:45CET User conference will be operational from 15:30GMT Please ensure your downlink antenna is clear of snow if it is accessible and safe to do so   IS 10-02 services established … Continue reading →

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1st thing on Saturday morning…

Posted on January 18, 2013 by satfacts

Get out there with a brush and clear all the snow from your dish and your LNB. A bit of timely housekeeping will give you the best chance of having a successful broadcast reception tomorrow for “Maria Stuarda” from Met … Continue reading →

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NT Live: Magistrate TX

Posted on January 17, 2013 by satfacts

The test signals for both channels are now on air ready for tonights transmission Please call the user conference if you need tech assistance Currently sending a sync test signal – test tape again soon Test tape to line at 17:10GMT … Continue reading →

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