Author Archives: satfacts

“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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NT Live: Magistrate – Morning test

Posted on January 17, 2013 by satfacts

The test period will begin at 11:00GMT/12:00CET User conference will be operational from 10:45GMT Both channels established at 10:52GMT Services ceased at 12:00GMT

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NT Live: Magistrate TX test

Posted on January 16, 2013 by satfacts

10:52GMT Test signals are now on air for this morning’s test User conference is operational Services & conference ceased at 12:00GMT Having taken no calls on the helpline, we assume you all had perfect reception…..

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ROH La Boheme Test & TX 15th January 2013

Posted on January 15, 2013 by satfacts

There is a test this morning 11.00-12.00 GMT for tonights TX La Boheme. Please call your helpline if you need tuning information.

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Met Opera “Maria Stuarda” TEST 14th Jan

Posted on January 14, 2013 by satfacts

The test transmission on IS10-02 and EU5Wa will be on air at 09:30GMT or 10:30CET(GMT for UK and CET for Europe) Please call into the user conference (operational from 09:15GMT) if you need assistance IS10-02 established and stable at 09:29GMT … Continue reading →

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Met Opera: Les Troyens TX

Posted on January 5, 2013 by satfacts

The test period of today’s transmission begins at 14:45GMT / 15:45CET The user conference will be operatonal from 14:30GMT Please note the earlier start time of this production A new production schedule for today’s transmission has been published.  Please ensure you … Continue reading →

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