ROH The Sleeping Beauty Test 12th March 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by satfacts

ROH The Sleeping Beauty Test this morning , 11.00 to 12.00 GMT 12th March.

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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 setting to make best use of the 16:9 letterbox feed. Suggest you contact Distributor for clarification

UPDATE @ 1118GMT: we now have the Arqiva Test loop showing: I am assured that this is the intended shape and Aspect Ratio.

The Test is currently up on IS-1002 and IS-905

At the moment you are seeing “SIS LIVE OB14 CCU7” colour bars.

Audio seems to be beyond them at the moment so it is mute.

I will update here as the situation improves.

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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 – also 20:35GMT for 20 secs. Apparently there was a small fire in the New York production truck causing loss of the vision switcher.  They have moved to the emergency switcher / matrix for the rest of the show

20:32GMT – There are slight tech problems at the Met so the intermission has been extended by 5 minutes

Services returned at 15:17GMT
Black to line (all services) at 15:16GMT

Eu5Wa services established at 14:59GMT
IS905 services established at 14:56GMT
IS10-02 services established at 14:54GMT

The tuning period for today’s transmission will begin at 15:00GMT/16:00CET

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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 by 18:45GMT for a prompt 19:00GMT start.  In tonight’s presentation there are no pre performance interviews or films. 19:00GMT is the start.

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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 – 13:00GMT 

Please ensure you read the notes in our earlier posting regarding solar interference which we are expecting possible effects at 12:12GMT for about 10 minutes today. Please also ensure you read the postings about the prompt start this evening.

Solar interference observed between 12:13 & 12:16GMT in North Bucks
IS10-02 Clean ceased at 13:00GMT
IS10-02 Subs & IS905 ceased at 12:00GMT
Services established & stable at 10:49GMT

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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 – 13:00GMT 

Please ensure you read the notes in our earlier posting regarding solar interference which we are expecting possible effects at 12:13GMT for about 7 minutes today.
Please also ensure you read the postings about the prompt start tomorrow evening.

IS10-02 Clean feed ceased at 13:00GMT
IS10-02 Subs & IS905 ceased at 12:00GMT
Services established at 10:49GMT

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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 notes in the posting below about possible solar inerference during the test periods around midday on Wednesday and Thursday.  The main transmission will not be affected.

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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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