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VOLUME: 17 - No: 09 SEPTEMBER – 2010
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CONTENTS
Letter from Editor 9 Satellite TV Signal 42
Global Flash News 10 Developing Digital TV... 44
Airtel Digita TV launches.. 15 Dish Antenna Installation 46
Satmart 16 Pakistani Channels 48
ABCom (Test Report) 20 Personal Video Recoder 50
Asia Pacific TV Market 22 Looking for future TV 52
Opensat (Test Report) 24 History and Development 56
C Band Sat. Installation 26 Satellite TV Explained 59
Benefits of Switching to... 27 Around the Satellite Wo... 60
Nanoxx (Test Report) 28 Trouble Shooter 64
Global Mobile Sat. TV 30 Search Satellite 67
Triax 31 Satellite TV is superior.. 75
How do I install Sat. Rec. 32 Impact of Competitive... 76
Low Noise Block... 34 Directional Chart 78
Gecen Company Report 36 Watch TV online free 81
Master Codes 40 Digital Chart 83
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Inside view
AIRTEL DDIGITAL
AIRTEL IGITAL TV
TV LAUNCHES
LAUNCHES HD
HD SET-TOP
SET-TOP BOX
Airtel digital TV- the DTH service from
B OX powerful 256MB RAM processor. The
Bharti Airtel – has announced the launch of Dolby Digital Plus feature provides for an
'Airtel digital TV HD', an enhanced Set Top enhanced surround sound experience.
Box (STB) with capability to showcase Airtel digital TV HD will be available at Rs
High Definition (HD) content to its 2250 for all existing Airtel digital TV
customers. As part of this, Airtel digital TV customers going in for an upgrade and
HD users get to have ESPN on HD. Airtel Rs.2840 onwards for all new customers.
will be adding other HD channels to its Besides all new Airtel digital TV customers
offering over the next few months. can opt for either the Economy Pack (worth
With this, Airtel digital TV becomes the Rs.221/month, 155 channels) free for 75
first DTH player to bring in Digital Dolby days OR the South Super Value Sports Pack
Plus Sound experience as part of an HD (worth Rs. 144/month,120 channels) free
offering for the Indian DTH market. Airtel for 100 days.
digital TV HD will offer viewers crystal Speaking on the occasion, Ajai Puri,
clear resolution that is 5 times better than Director and CEO – DTH, Bharti Airtel,
normal, through the combination of the said, “Innovative technology that adds
latest MPEG -4 DVB-S2 technology and value to customer experiences is a vital
High Definition signal processing using a element of our brand endeavors.
SAT MART
AMSTRAD DRX550
The Sky DigiBox is designed for BSkyB's
UK digital satellite service Sky Digital
(Amstrad DRX550), and can also be used
with Free-to-View cards. This box is sold as
contract-free and can be used without a
SAT MART
The Sky DigiBox is designed for BSkyB's
UK digital satellite service Sky Digital signal strength, and it's no fewer than four
(Amstrad DRX550), and can also be used or five keystrokes to get to that point again.
with Free-to-View cards. This box is sold as If you're trying to find the strongest signal
contract-free and can be used without a within a ten degree range, you have to
telephone connection. It has full access to position the antenna and take a snapshot,
move the antenna, take a snapshot, move it
again, and take a snapshot. If you live at the
LG LST-3510A HDTV TUNER base of a broadcasting tower and your signal
strength is through the roof, this won't
The first generation of HD receivers has matter much. But out here "in the fringe", a
come and gone. Most models from most few degrees to the left or right can mean the
brands have been discontinued for quite difference between heavenly HDTV and a
awhile. A few companies have gone to a blank "No Signal" screen.
second generation, while other companies,
like LG (the parent of Zenith), are now
producing their third generation. It should
be noted that LG supplies HD receivers to
other leading C/E companies as well. The
LG LST-3510A is a unique product in that it
combines a full-featured HDTV receiver
with an integrated progressive scan DVD
player. According to LG, the knowledge
METRONIC SAT 100 HD FREESAT RECEIVER
included within this sleek, brushed silver
cabinet is really fifth generation technology, The SAT 100 HD doesn't feature a hard-disk
for its over-the-air ATSC terrestrial tuner like the Humax Foxsat-HDR and features a
that allows you to receive local HD single Freesat tuner, but it does allow you to
programming via rooftop antenna. Besides access high-definition channels such as
OTA HD reception, this unique product also BBC HD and ITV HD. The unit itself is
includes a QAM cable HD tuner. You'll be very well constructed and feels reassuringly
able to receive all OTA or "in-the-clear" sturdy, plus its compact dimensions mean it
signals without a separate cable HD box. won't take up much room under your TV.
The LST-3510A includes a NTSC tuner so But from an aesthetic perspective the
that you can also receive all analog Metronic is no great shakes, sporting a
programming. bland black finish, a single LED and a row
of cheap-looking buttons on the front that
control volume and channel changing. It's
far from offensive but hardly screams
'cutting-edge'. The rear panel is much more
inviting. It sports all the sockets you need to
incorporate the unit into your existing
VIEWSONIC NEXTVISION Hd12 system, including an HDMI output, two
SCART outputs (one offers RGB, S-video
Channel scanning is where this review starts and composite, the other S-video and
to take a turn for the worse. On the HD12, composite), and an optical digital audio
the process of adding channels and testing output for connection to an AV amp - but
signal strength is enough to drive a person oddly there are no analogue outs. There's
crazy. Let's start with signal strength. When also an Ethernet connection on the rear,
you're trying to find the perfect angle for which will become an essential feature
your antenna, you want a dynamic on- when the BBC iPlayer makes its way onto
screen signal strength meter. Numbers are Freesat later this year.
better, because you can watch them change
ever so slightly, but bars are okay too.
What's most important is that you can leave
the strength on-screen and watch it fluctuate
while you fine tune your antenna. The
HD12 does not allow for this. Instead, the
HD12 allows you to take a snapshot of your
SAT MART
SAT MART
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clearly
labelled buttons and
given the enormous range of
features offered by this box – is
not filled to the brim with keys and buttons.
By default the IPBOX 9000 HD Plus comes
The IPBOX 9000 HD with a list of 161 currently active satellites
Plus receiver's front panel which – apart from all relevant European
positions – includes Asian and American
comes with the standard birds as well. By and large the transponder
standby button, an easy to lists seem to be up to date, even though we
detected some weak spot for a few
read alphanumeric VFD satellites, such as NILESAT 7° West, for
display and stylishly hidden example.
The LOF can of course also be set manually
behind a flap eight buttons
so that all varieties of LNBs are
to control the box whenever supported. Control signals such as 22 kHz
the remote is not at hand or can be manually activated or you can let the
receiver arrange all settings automatically.
out of battery. Finally, the installation wizard prompts the
Turning around the IPBOX 9000 HD Plus user to initiate a signal scan. Once the scan
reveals a perfectly equipped back panel. is completed you're all set to actually use
What strikes right away is the fact that the the box for watching and listening.
two tuners are not permanently integrated Before that, however, it's a
but rather only plugged in as modules. good idea to flick through the
So if you would like to not only receive main menu and familiarise
DVB-S and DVB-S2 signals, but rather also yourself with all the features
DVB-T or DVB-C, all you have to do is that are available. One of
open the receiver and exchange one tuner them is the extremely
(or both) for a different one. convenient
Right next to the slots for the two tuners transponder editor that allows
two scart euroconnectors are available to adding new transponders to
connect a CRT TV or a conventional VCR. the satellite list in a breeze.
The remote control that comes with the Alternatively, you can also
package sits nicely in your hand, boasts
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edit or delete existing
entries.
As the IPBOX 9000 HD
Plus is based on the Linux
operating system it can
access all available and
enabled drives and
directories in a local
network thanks to its
Ethernet port.
To that end mount points
for NFS and CIFS are section of the screen showing the currently
available. This way selected channel.
individual directories To access the entire program details
or complete hard disks provided by the individual channels all you
(for example with MP3 have to do is press the EPG button. With
audio files or image another touch of the same button you can
files) can be enabled call up extended information about the
and accessed with the selected event and with the RECORD
receiver. button you can set a timer entry for
Once the initial setup is recording that event.
completed you can Every time you switch to a new channel or
leave the main menu press the INFO button on the remote
and let the receiver control the receiver inserts a cleverly
tune into the first arranged info bar with icons indicating
channel on the list. features like Dolby Digital audio, teletext,
Pressing the OK button subtitles, broadcasting standard etc. In
prompts the clearly laid addition the bar informs viewers which
out channel list to tuner is in use and which satellite transmits
appear on screen, with the currently watched channel. Two
a small preview coloured meters let you know the level of
window in the right signal strength and quality.
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ASIA P
ASIA PACIFIC
ACIFIC
TV M
TV MARKET
ARKET
According to the latest figures from
Informa Telecoms & Media, the Asia
forecasting that a 21 per cent digital TV
penetration rate at end-2009 will increase
Pacific TV sector passed two significant to 54 per cent by end-2015. By 2015,
milestones last month, with the region digital penetration will have reached 100
now exceeding 150 million digital TV per cent in four markets (Australia,
homes while, at the same time, Hong Kong, New Zealand and
surpassing 10 million IPTV households. Singapore), with another four expected
Despite the global macro-economic to have achieved a penetration rate of 70
difficulties, during 2009 more than 35 per cent or more (Japan, Malaysia, South
million homes upgraded from analog to Korea and Taiwan). “While globally
digital TV. Also in the year, 26 million IPTV has failed to make any real impact
new homes subscribed to pay TV, it does remain important in the Asia-
comprising 14 million to cable, 9 million Pacific region,” said Thomas. “We expect
to DTH and 3 million to IPTV.Informa IPTV subscribers to grow by 25 million
Telecoms & Media forecasts show that over the next five years, which means
those sectors will continue to grow that it will become a significant rival to
impressively over the next five years. cable and DTH in some markets, notably
Adam Thomas, Media Research via SingTel's Mio TV in Singapore and
Manager and lead analyst on the Korea Telecom's Qook in South Korea.”
research said: “By 2015 there will be well “Despite this generally positive picture,
over 400 million digital TV homes, our research found that digital upgrades
including 40 million taking IPTV, which will not be easy to achieve in some
in turn will generate revenues of more markets,” says Thomas. “In the cable
than $40 billion.” According to Thomas, sector in particular, subscribers are
“There are increasingly positive signs for taking some convincing of the need to
digital TV in the region. Competition upgrade from analog to digital. Although
between the platforms is intensifying and there is good news in China where the
this is pushing digital upgrades up the government's proactive approach to
agenda of many operators.” Informa converting analog to digital is promoting
Telecoms & Media is therefore upgrades.”
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9900 HD
9900 HD PVR
PVR
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Opensat have done well though, and the not just the usual recall button – this is
menu clarity continues into this step. Once recall on steroids, giving us a menu listing
the satellites we want to scan are set, the the 10 last viewed channels to choose from.
Multisat search will search each one in turn Thankfully my old faithful 40GB USB
– either for all channels or just free-to-air. drive worked perfectly. In fact, even a USB
Once the channels are in memory, a memory stick will do the job. I tried it with
comprehensive editing section allows them an everyday 4GB memory stick, and it
to be sorted, renamed, deleted, moved or worked with only occasional jumps at the
added to one of the favourites lists. The start of recording or playback, even with
manipulation of the favourites lists is the the high amounts of data. Pressing the
quickest I can ever remember using, it is so record button adds the show into the
fast it is almost a pleasure instead of a chore receiver's timer, which is best thought of as
– I never thought the day would come when being just like the timer found on an old
I would hear myself saying that. Up to 200 VCR, remember those?
channels can be added to each of the eight The timer entries can be edited to run daily
favourites lists, which can be renamed as or weekly which helps a little, but just
required. More innovative buttons exist – seven available timer slots are simply
the HD button gives us a channel list of inadequate for life in today's multi-channel.
only the HD channels, and this can also be Time-shifting is also present – this can be
used as a filtering button when inside the turned on permanently in the setup menus,
channel list. The more obscurely named or accessed as required by pressing the
“M-F” button gives access to multi-feed pause button.
channels. There's also a recall button, but
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C-BAND
C-BAND
SATELLITE
SATELLITE
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Surveying the site is the first step in a good solid base. It is a good idea to fill the pole
installation. The purpose of the site survey with concrete as well as pouring a concrete
is to assure that several conditions are met base; this will strengthen the installation
that will ensure the proper operation of the and allow for more accurate reception of
C-Band TV system. The conditions you are both C and Ku-Band signals. A good "rule
examining are: Is there an unobstructed of thumb" is to use one bag of concrete for
view to all of the satellite positions? Will each full foot of dish size. A seven and one
seasonal foliage cause problems? Is the area half-foot dish needs a minimum of seven
that the dish is to be anchored into solid? bags of concrete as an anchor. If you are in
Are there sources of terrestrial interference a region where strong storms are common,
that need to be considered? Make sure that then more concrete is recommended. The
there is nothing that will obstruct the dish dish is a reflector that focuses the energy
as it moves the full span of the sky. You into a small golf-ball sized orb at the mouth
must verify that there are no transmissions of the feedhorn. Inside the feedhorn is a
in the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz frequency band that small antenna that is turned by the servo
will cause problems with reception. An easy motor to select vertical or horizontal
way to verify this is to use a good LNB polarity. Knowing this will allow you to see
connected to a signal strength meter. Move how important it is to properly mount the
the LNB around the target area in a full feedhorn. Do not assume that because all
circle. If you notice any spikes of signal it the supports holding the scalar ring are the
is safe to assume those same spikes may same length that centering is automatic.
cause interference after the installation is Make sure that all the supports are the same
finished. A properly installed dish requires a distance from the edge of the dish to the
perfectly plumb pole and a well-anchored scalar ring.
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Sometimes, making any sort of change One of the biggest givens in terms of
can seem like more trouble than it's getting the best entertainment out there
worth. Whether it's figuring out that is the chance to switch from cable to
there's a better apartment to be had or satellite TV. And while it might first seem
simply picking a superior method of like more trouble than it's worth, the
entertainment, making changes can seem facts are that moving to a dish can not
like a big ordeal. The good news is that just save a lot of money on a monthly
sometimes, especially with small basis, it can open up a world of
decisions, it's actually a whole lot less entertainment options. For anyone who is
hard work than consumers might think. forward-thinking about technology,
And the benefits, once possible, often making room for a better and more
outweigh any of the stress that comes contemporary way to watch television
with weighing options and choosing the makes a whole lot more sense than
one that's superior. sticking to a standard that isn't even that
When it comes to television, there have exciting to begin with. And a lot of the
often been times when there is actually time, the costs of moving to new
only one choice. This was the case when technology manage to be even less than
televisions started popping up in living what the original prices were to begin
rooms around the country, and the with.
sentiment definitely managed to continue To better understand these options, it's
to the time of HDTV and more and more best to look at the actual costs of cable
people adopting to dishes. While more versus what one pays for the move to a
and more Americans opt for their own dish. While cable might have once been
living rooms over the cost of renting a the best option out there, today there's
video or heading to a movie theater, it something entirely different happening.
makes more sense to ensure that you and Having a satellite installed often costs
your family have access to the best less than renting a cable box, and when it
options for the amount of money spent comes to satellite TV, there are far more
monthly on costs. channels to choose from.
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The front panel of 9800HD comes with six Each satellite has its own configuration
buttons used to operate the receiver in lieu menu in which numerous parameters can be
of the remote control plus a seventh set up. In addition to a variety of useable
Standby button that is illuminated in blue local oscillator frequency (LOF) values,
while the receiver is in use. Of course the there are also LNB settings available based
most important of these would be the two on the SCR standard. Manual LOF entry
satellite IF inputs for DVB-S and DVB-S2 lets you set up other LNB's such as those
that also sport looped-through outputs. The for the S-band. Natu-rally the Nanoxx
9800HD can be connected to a TV or 9800HD also supports all of the DiSEqC
projection conference calling system using protocols: 1.0 for multifeed antennas up to
the HDMI interface, the three RCA jacks four satellites, 1.1 for the expanded version
for YUV, an S-Video jack, a CVBS jack as for use with up to 16 LNBs, as well as 1.2
well as two Scart connectors.Exceptional and 1.3 (USALS) for motor control and
audio is supplied by optical and coaxial naturally also the SCR standard (Unicable).
S/PDIF outputs. The detailed, fully Before the installation assistant permits a
illustrated user manual printed in English channel scan to be started, the final set up
and German will answer any questions you step involves deciding how incoming
might have regarding the operation of this signals should be routed to the two tuners.
new Nanoxx receiver. The manufacturer This could be separate cables with identical
gets a nice pat on the back for this effort. switches, separate cables with different
After the receiver has been connected to the types of switches or a loop through
satellite antenna system and the TV and it connection between Tuner 1 and Tuner 2.
has been turned on for the first time, the The receiver stores the selected options thus
Installation Assistant immediately appears. completing the initial installation. Before
It is a very helpful tool when setting up the the owner of his newly purchased receiver
receiver for the first time. For the OSD actually gets down to using it, there are a
(on-screen display) language,25 choices are few recommended additional settings that
available including English, German, can be handled via the main menu. The
Turkish, Russian, French, Arabic, Italian, installation menu will only be needed again
Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Polish, when looking for new channels or when
Czech, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, new satellites need to be added; everything
Greek, Serbian, Hungarian, Croatian, else was already taken care of in the initial
Albanian and Farsi. All in all, a very installation. Here you will also find a
international receiver. The Nanoxx concept variety of other options that, for example,
sees to it that the satellites are set up and would allow you to reset the receiver to
activated during the initial settings phase so factory settings plus among other things
that later on during a scan only those load one of the preprogrammed channel
satellites that can actually be received will lists. The Nanoxx 9800HD comes with four
be available. The user simply checks off all different modes. The first is the automatic
of the satellites that his system is set up for. scan. In this mode the user only needs to
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select a desired satellite and choose modes: a single channel view and a multi-
between ALL, NIT, Fast, Free, TV or channel view in table format. Which of
Radio. These choices can be set up these is more useful will depend on the
individually for as many satellites as user; both functioned perfectly in our tests.
needed. Manual scan mode lets you search PVR Nanoxx with its 9800HD has
on one transponder. The well thought out remained with their external hard drive
and logical operational concept of the concept and for good reason. Today's
Nanoxx receiver can only be appreciated external hard drives are not nearly as
when you see it for yourself. For all you expensive as they used to be, come with
DXers out there we want to point out that of plenty of space and can be easily carried
course a manual scan with PID entry is also around from one place to another. The
possible. It is also possible to delete a group receiver can also remember where a
of channels with the push of one button playback was stopped so that it can
plus you can transfer channel data, system continue from the point it was stopped the
settings and timer entries to an external next time playback is started.
medium so that this data can be worked on
using an Editor program on a PC. A second
push of the Info button displays detailed
reception information on the current
channel. The more channels that can be
INFORMATION BOX
Model: 9800 HD
received, the more important it is to have a
Function: HDTV Personal Video Recorder
decent electronic programming guide
(EPG) since in the end the user wants to DiSEqC: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2
maintain an overview and always be kept
EPG : sec
up to date on current programs. To that end,
the Nanoxx comes with two different EPG SCPC Compatible: Yes
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GLOBAL
GLOBAL
MOBILE
MOBILE
SATELLITE
SATELLITE
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
MARKET
MARKET
Global Industry Analysts (GIA) announces are expected to witness significant growth.
the release of a global report on Mobile Developing countries of Brazil, China, and
Satellite Television market. Global mobile India are expected to foster growth in the
satellite television market is projected to market for mobile TV services.
reach $11 billion by 2015, driven by the Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific
growing consumer demand for video dominate the global mobile satellite
content on an anytime, anywhere basis. The television market, as stated by the new
increasing penetration of mobile phone market research report on mobile satellite
devices, improving content quality, and television market. Growth is driven by the
advent of interoperable standards and transition of terrestrial TV signals to digital
technologies are expected to boost airwaves from analogue as well as free
prospects in the mobile television market. wireless TV technologies such as
The global market for mobile television has MediaFLO and DVB-H. Satellite-based
been witnessing substantial development in services are forecast to foster growth by
the recent past, with services being offering affordable solutions for reliable
implemented in several countries across the and high-quality delivery of mobile TV
world. Despite the limited audience and services in Europe. The development of
coverage of services, the market for mobile interoperable standards and availability of
television is expected to witness rapid free spectrum space is expected to
growth, providing potential opportunities encourage the development of high-quality
for content providers, mobile operators and content for mobile television. Developing
handset manufacturers. Increase in mobile countries of Brazil, China, and India are
device penetration rate as well as rising expected to foster growth in the market for
popularity of TV services is expected to mobile TV services.
boost the popularity of mobile TV services Asia-Pacific offers vast growth
among consumers. Success is determined opportunities for the mobile television
by factors such as availability of compatible market, and is expected to witness large-
cellular phones, support for wide picture scale expansion in the subscriber base as
quality and high rates of data transfer. well as service revenues. Rapid growth is
Mobile handsets equipped with standards of attributed to factors such as increasing
analog broadcast, DVB-H (Digital Video penetration of mobile handsets and
Broadcasting for Handhelds) and CMMB availability of services on a free-to-air
(China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting) basis.
Inside view
As As
satellite in
normal CATV
reception and SMATV
becomes more and more This distribution networks there are pitfalls
article takes a closer and practical look at to avoid when planning and installing multi
widespread satellite dishes how to install a multi switch system. Using switch systems. In the following we will try
pop up like mushrooms on examples and calculations we will find out to identify the pitfalls, so that you can
what needs to be taken into account when a easily steer around them, and get a safe and
many buildings. In multi
multi switch system is planned and problem free installation.
apartment buildings it is installed. One of the most common pitfalls are
possible to feed all A limited number of channels are available
when you approach a multi switch
for reception using normal CATV and
subscribers from ONE SMATV networks and RF distribution in
installation the same way you would
satellite dish installation. the VHF and UHF frequency ranges. approach a normal SMATV
This is done via a Typically, some 90 channels are possible installation. This may lead to design
using RF distribution. Next step to achieve decisions that will prove difficult to
multiswitch distribution more channels are using QAM
live with in practical installations,
system. The numbers of transmodulators. If even more channels are
and may even lead to designs that
needed, or users cannot agree upon a
satellite positions and are impossible to implement.
common set of channels, a multi switch
subscribers are the prime installation is a good solution as it provides Examples are for instance using a
criteria for choosing the a vast number of channels and freedom to star-topology where a trunk-
choose. topology should be used, and using
right multiswitch system. As outlined in a previous article, a multi
short trunk-runs and long
Multi switches provide an switch system requires a substantial higher
number of cable runs. The signals
subscriber lines, where the opposite
elegant, simple to is normally recommended.
distributed also occupy a larger, higher,
implement solution for frequency range (IF range: 950 – 2150
distribution of DTH MHz) than is used for normal SMATV RF
distribution, and consequently there are
signals, from a set of several issues that need to be taken into
shared DTH dish antennae account, that may not be obvious when only
and LNBs. distributing RF signals (up to 862 MHz).
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HOW DO I INSTALL A
SATELLITE RECEIVER?
Installing a satellite receiver may at first place next. In order to receive satellite
seem like a difficult procedure, but with just signals, satellite dishes must be set exactly
a few simple instructions, the task can be to the point they need to be. This includes
mastered and completed in just a few hours. both adjusting the elevation to the proper
The first thing to remember is that most of level and the azimuth, or horizontal
the major satellite companies, such as movement. In most cases, the
DirecTV™ along with Dish Network™, documentation for a self installation will be
will provide professional installation, often included with satellite receivers. Therefore,
at no charge. Therefore, those needing a those who choose to do the installation
satellite receiver installation will be able to themselves will usually have the
have it done relatively easily. There may be information they need relative to their zip
some smaller satellite services, or some rare code for these specific settings. Often,
instances with the major companies, where before the fine tuning is done, the satellite
a consumer will need to install a dish by dish will be connected to the actual satellite
themselves. This can be done as a simple receiver unit that will be placed inside the
do-it-yourself project. Following a few home. The receiver is then connected to the
steps, the satellite receiver can be functional television. This is done through a coaxial
relatively quickly. If placing the satellite cable or, for high definition service, an
dish on a post, the first step is to place that HDMI cable. The best indication that the
support in the ground. It is recommended to proper spot has been found is when a signal
set the post in concrete in order to keep it is detected on the television set. Once the
steady. A hole should be dug at least a satellite receiver is set up, the next step will
couple of feet deep. Once that is done, the usually involve calling customer service for
satellite dish can be placed on the post and the satellite company. The agent on the
secured with nuts and screws. Once the other end will help set up the initial account
satellite receiver is set on the post or on the and provide you with a programming
object it is to be permanently affixed to, the package of your choice.
most technical part of the installation takes
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AMPLIFIERS
THE
THE LNB
LNB
The LNB is the electronic device that LNB or line amplifier. The dish needs to
mounts on the feedhorn and converts collect the signal and send it cleanly to
that golf-ball-sized globe of RF energy the throat of the feedhorn. All the
into an electrical signal the IRD electronics in the world cannot help the
(receiver) can understand and use. There picture if you are losing half your signal
are several kinds of LNB. There are and sending loads of noise into the
LNBF's that use voltage on the coaxial feedhorn. Use a good LNB, preferably a
cable to switch from vertical to PLL LNB - but spend your time making
horizontal polarity. There are consumer sure the mechanics of the dish are up to
grade LNB's that use an external servo snuff first. Now that we have the proper
motor to turn the probe and select LNB mounted on the feedhorn, the
polarity. And finally there are Digital or feedhorn mounted on the dish and
PLL (Phase Locked Loop) LNB's that centered exactly, and the dish mounted
are normally used on commercial on a plumb and properly secured pole,
installations. It is highly recommended we are ready to connect the actuator
that a PLL LNB be used on any high- arm. Make sure you use an actuator that
quality TVRO installation, whether is properly rated for the dish it is
consumer or commercial. The biggest attached to. You should never use an 18"
difference between a normal LNB and a actuator arm to try and move a solid 12-
PLL LNB is the amount of frequency foot dish! It may work for a while but the
drift. No matter the type of LNB, don't chances are good that you will be
get caught up in a numbers war. Many replacing it in short order. Try to get the
beginning installers think that a lower best heavy-duty actuator arm you can - it
temperature LNB will always be better will pay for itself many times over in
than a higher temperature LNB. This is years of trouble free service. There are
not necessarily true. A PLL 25 degree two types of actuators: the horizon-to-
LNB will almost always outperform a 17 horizon mount that allows 180 degrees of
degree consumer (standard grade) LNB. uninterrupted travel; and the linear
Also, you cannot make up for poor dish actuator.
alignment or installation with a better
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atellite signals have a pretty long to about 5 or 10 Mbps (depending on the
path to follow before they appear on type of programming).
your TV screen in the form of your Now, DirecTV and DISH Network use
favorite TV show. Because satellite MPEG-4 compression. Because MPEG-4
signals contain such high-quality digital was originally designed for streaming video
data, it would be impossible to transmit in small-screen media like computers, it can
them without compression. Compression encode more efficiently and provide a
simply means that unnecessary or repetitive greater bandwidth than MPEG-2. MPEG-2
information is removed from the signal remains the official standard for digital TV
before it is transmitted. The signal is compression, but it is better equipped to
reconstructed after transmission. analyze static images, like those you see on
Satellite TV uses a special type of video file a talk show or newscast, than moving,
compression standardized by the Moving dynamic images. MPEG-4 can produce a
Picture Experts Group (MPEG). With better picture of dynamic images through
SATELLITE TV
SATELLITE TV SIGNAL
SIGNAL
MPEG compression, the provider is able to use of spatial (space) and temporal (time)
transmit significantly more channels. There compression. This is why satellite TV using
are currently five of these MPEG standards, MPEG-4 compression provides high
each serving a different purpose. DirecTV definition of quickly-moving objects that
and DISH Network, the two major satellite constantly change place and direction on
TV providers in the United States, once the screen, like in a basketball game.
used MPEG-2, which is still used to store In the next section, we will see how satellite
movies on DVDs and for digital cable TV signals are encoded for transmission.
television (DTV). With MPEG-2, the TV Satellite TV providers get programming
provider can reduce the 270-Mbps stream from two major sources: national
turnaround channels (such as HBO, ESPN
and CNN) and various local channels (the
ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and PBS affiliates in
a particular area). Most of the turnaround
channels also provide programming for
cable TV, and the local channels typically
broadcast their programming over the
airwaves. Turnaround channels usually
have a distribution center that beams their
programming to a geosynchronous satellite.
The broadcast center uses large satellite
dishes to pick up these analog and digital
signals from several sources.
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what they receive and receive what they integrated set-top boxes and is designed to
pay for. VideoGuard offers broadcasters the get you on air faster and for less.
most flexible options for applying their With increased objections from the Pay TV
business models to pay-TV. stations against the free use of their
Middleware. NDS MediaHighway® programming channels, the Federal
middleware is a software layer that saves Communications Commission (FCC)
you money on the initial purchase of set-top founded the Direct Broadcast Satellite
boxes by separating software and hardware. (DBS) in 1980, which required people to
It helps deliver a consistent look and feel have a black box or DTH satellite receiver,
across all set-top boxes, drives compelling purchased from the broadcaster to receive
interactive applications and EPGs. It also the scrambled programming signals.
significantly extends the life of set-top Cable TV was still preferred in those times,
boxes by enabling updating software, not as the big satellite dishes were cumbersome
expensive hardware. to install and the satellite TV system was
DVR services. XTV™, the world's most very costly. With time and technological
deployed DVR technology, lets your developments, the size of the dish kept
viewers watch what they want when they reducing and the system prices dropped
want by adding local storage to a set-top dramatically.
box. The NDS XTV digital video recorder, The satellite and cable TV industry still
available in SD and HD, provides enhanced faced the illegal capturing and piracy of
DVR functions such as personalization, programming signals that compelled the
push-VOD, sophisticated interactive U.S. Congress to pass the Cable Act in
applications and a service that integrates 1984, which declared the stealing of
with your current broadcast headend and satellite signals as illegal, and allowed the
EPG. The XTV platform also opens a world encryption of signals.
of convergence allowing you to share The early 90s saw the use of digital
content among other devices including encryption technology that completely
PMPs, PCs, and mobile devices. secured the programming signals, and saw
Interactive TV services. NDS iTV the entry of many Satellite TV providers
technology and solutions let you build who were willing to act as brokers to all
successful interactive applications that programming channels and build a strong
enhance the viewing experience, attract subscriber base.
viewers and extend your ability
to generate revenues.
Games are a proven way to
attract subscribers and extend
the operator's, channels or
program's brand. Games can
also be used for contests or to
keep viewers engaged. That's
why NDS iTV applications like
games are so popular with
leading TV channels and
content providers.
VideoGuard Express. Designed
specifically for new and
emerging markets, VideoGuard
Express is an entry level all-in-
one solution that combines
VideoGuard conditional access
solution, (optional) middleware,
EPG and interactive services.
Designed for smaller operators
who want to introduce digital
pay-TV services quickly and at
an attractive price, VideoGuard
Express works with pre-
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QTV / ARY The Musik Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE 3864 H 19890 3/4 Islamic Channel
Music Channel
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Samaa TV Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE 4117 H 3333 2/3 Urdu News Channel
Rohi Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE 4143 H 3306 3/4 Seraiki Channel
Dawn News Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE 4127 H 3255 3/4 English News Channel
Express News Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE 4158 H 6510 3/4 Urdu News Channel
Dunya News Intelsat 7/10 68.5oE 4150 H 6600 3/4 Urdu News Channel
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PERSONAL
P ERSONAL
VIDEO RECORDER
VIDEO R ECORDER
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The personal video recorder (PVR), also MPEG format for encoding analog video
called digital video recorder (DVR) or signals. The most popular PVRs on the
digital personal video recorder, is a market in the United States are the TiVo and
consumer electronics device that records DNNA's ReplayTV, although most home
television shows to a hard disk in digital electronics manufacturers now offer
format. The first disk recording of models. In the UK Sky Plus dominates the
television was tested on July 8th, 1965, digital satellite market, though TiVO have a
when CBS explored the possibilities of small presence; Thomson, Fusion, Pace and
instant freeze-frame and rewind for sporting Humax also supply digital terrestrial (DTT)
event broadcasts. Ampex released the first PVRs. Many satellite and cable companies
commercial hard disk video recorder in are incorporating PVR functions into their
1967. The HS-100 recorded analog video set-top box, such as with DirecTiVo,
onto a digital hard disk and could store a Motorola 6xxx from Comcast, Moxi Media
maximum of 30 seconds. The two earliest Center by Digeo (available through Charter,
consumer PVRs, ReplayTV and TiVo, were Adelphia, Sunflower, Bend Broadband, and
launched at the 1999 Consumer Electronics soon Comcast and other cable companies),
Show in Las Vegas. Ironically, although or Sky Plus. In this case there is no
ReplayTV won the "Best of Show" award encoding necessary in the PVR, as the
in the video category, it was Tivo that went satellite signal is already a digitally
on to much greater commercial success. encoded MPEG stream. The PVR simply
The devices have steadily developed stores the digital stream directly to disk.
complementary abilities, such as recording Having the broadcaster involved with
onto DVDs, commercial skip, sharing of (subsidizing) the design of the PVR, and
recordings over the Internet, and directly recording encrypted digital streams
programming and remote control facilities can lead to fancy features - like the ability
using PDAs, networked PCs, or web to use interactive TV on recorded shows,
browsers. This makes the "time shifting" pre-loading of programs; but can also lead
feature (traditionally done by a VCR) much to too much control by the broadcaster -
more convenient, and also allows for "trick like denying the ability to skip adverts and
modes" such as pausing live TV, instant automatically expiring recordings after a
replay of interesting scenes, and skipping time determined by the broadcaster.
advertising. Most PVR recorders use the
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movies watching them on FTA satellite
channels. A new report, "Kuwait Media
Survey 2007" was released by the Arab
Advisors Group on October 21, 2007. This
survey report can be purchased from the
Arab Advisors Group for only US$ 2000.
The 77-page report, which has 114 detailed
exhibits, provides the results of media
usage patterns amongst cellular users'
households in Kuwait. The major survey
probed each household's media
consumption habits and patterns related to
scientifically done. The survey involved Satellite TV, Terrestrial TV, Pay TV and
face to face interviews with 605 Radio. The survey's fieldwork was
respondents from different households conducted between August 21 and
across Kuwait. Respondents were 15 years September 8, 2007. The report provides
old and above, and were cellular service statistical analysis of the results and
users. This random survey is of the current insightful detailed cross tabulations. Please
cellular users in Kuwait, and not the total contact the Arab Advisors Group to get a
population of the country. Kuwait's mobile copy of the report's Table of Contents and
penetration rate was around 82% by mid the survey questions. Any investment in this
2007. This survey provides deep insights report will count towards an annual
into the media usage patterns in Kuwait. Strategic Research Service subscription
The random survey has a 99% confidence should the service be acquired within three
level with a less than 6% margin of error. months from purchasing the report.
The survey included 135 detailed questions. “When asked where they get their daily
In surveying cellular users and media news updates, 86.6% of the respondents
consumption patterns, Arab Advisors Group surveyed in Kuwait cited the TV and 81.7%
always relies on the personal face to face cited the newspapers. Radio respectively
interviews as it guarantees optimal follows TV and newspapers." Ms. Faten
representation and accuracy. The survey Bader, Arab Advisors Group Research
revealed that movies are the most popular Analyst wrote in the report. In the late
program type watched on television among 1980s and 1990s, the advanced industrial
respondents of all age groups. 94.2% of countries considered replacing the existing
GSM users in Kuwait watch movies at analogue television infrastructure with a
home with 89.1% of those who watch new digital one.
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The early years of HD TV can be traced to from the late 1930s; however, these systems
the work of the Japanese Broadcasting were only high definition when compared
Cooperation in the nineteen seventies. to earlier systems that were based on
Development occurred with gusto and mechanical systems with as few as 30 lines
within a decade the first HD broadcast was of resolution.
made in America, understandably public The British high definition TV service
interest in the innovation was immense. At started trials in August 1936 and a regular
this stage however the high definition that service in November 1936 using both the
has come into fruition today was only a (mechanical) Baird 240 line and
small part of the 'advanced television' (electronic) Marconi-EMI 405 line (377i)
studies, these studies were still focussing systems. The Baird system was
upon analogue signals. In the nineties discontinued in February 1937. In 1938
though this was changed, the future of France followed with their own 441 line
advanced broadcasting would be digital. system, variants of which were also used by
HD has been in development for over thirty a number of other countries. The US NTSC
five years and it is only now that it has system joined in 1941. In 1949 France
finally entered the commercial sphere as a introduced an even higher resolution
popular alternative to standard definition. In standard at 819 lines (768i), a system that
the next five years we will see the would be high definition even by today's
switching off of the analogue signals for a standards, but it was monochrome only. In
complete digital network. Subsequently, Australia, the 625-line digital progressive
once this occurs the demand for high system (with 576 active lines) is officially
definition will be greater as many will be recognized as high definition.
buying new televisions for the change.
Today many of the televisions on the
market are described as HD ready or
compatible; this means that they will be
able to show high definition signals
although for true high definition the 1080p
symbol should be looked for.
Hopefully this article has gone some of the
way to explaining what HD is and how it is
set to change the way television is watched.
The article has also attempted to highlight
how important to society television is and
how the evolution of picture clarity is only
a manifestation of this importance.
Whatever can be said about the television,
it has allowed the world to view pivotal
moments in history; high definition will
continue this role, just at a higher level of
picture quality.
The term high definition once described a
series of television systems originating
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Today, on the other hand, viewers can is a clear advantage. Buying a satellite dish
receive their TV signals in five different will therefore pay for itself in a short space
ways - including (still) as an analog signal of time. The variety of content is another
via cable and satellite. But analog plus point: Satellite viewers can enjoy
technology is very much yesterday's news, hundreds of radio stations and TV channels
and allows neither surround sound nor via, among others, the Astra (28.2° East)
HDTV. Digital reception methods - "Digital and Eurobird 1 (28.5° East) satellites.
Video Broadcasting" (DVB) - are superior When changing your equipment for satellite
in every respect. They consist of three types reception, there are two key areas to watch
of transmission: antenna (DVB-T), cable out for: technical and legal hurdles.
(DVB-C), or satellite (DVB-S). Satellite Reception will only work if the dish has a
outshines the other methods from a direct "line of sight" to the satellite - it must
qualitative point of view, which is why therefore point in precisely the correct
we've created this article specifically about direction. If there's something in the way -
DVB-S. Digital satellite reception offers trees or buildings, for example - you will
various advantages, not least the better not receive the signal. In that case, you'll
video and audio quality. This quality- have to look for a different location for the
improvement in comparison to DVB-T and dish, which can be a tricky pursuit.
DVB-C is a result of digital satellite's Landlords might kick up a fuss, for
higher bit rate. The lack of connection example, if the dish looks unattractive. The
charges (except for the obligatory U.K. legal situation has improved for consumers
license fee and any pay-TV subscriptions) in recent years, but there have been many
court rulings with differing conclusions.
The easiest way to avoid conflict with the
landlord is to discuss your plans with them
in advance. Once you've established that the
coast is clear of both technical and legal
obstacles, you'll need a dish, a good TV,
and a DVB-S receiver. These receivers,
which convert the satellite signal into one
that the TV can display, are rarely
integrated into TVs themselves. Current
plasma and LCD TVs from Panasonic's
G10 series, for example, do have an
integrated DVB-S tuner, but in the majority
of cases you'll need to buy an additional
receiver.
SKY: NO MORE FREE CHANNELS comparison with the last quarter of 2009.
Sogecable and ONO did it not very well as
they lost 47,000 and 5,000 subscribers,
respectively.
SATELLITE
TROUBLE
SHOOTER
PC TO PICK UP SATELLITE TV
Analog TV? (Mohammad Omar, Saudi
Arabia)
Ans: It is true that, in most cases, an analog
video signal displayed on an HDTV will not
look as good as it would on an analog set: the
Q:2Can I use my PC or Mac to pick up
satellite TV? What is the easy way
for it?
(Faheem Khan, Dubai)
Ans: Yes. There are several makes of digital
TV receiver card or USB device for PC
users, which can tune in satellite TV and
display it on your monitor, make recordings
to your hard disc, and receive high-speed
internet-by-satellite.
DIGITAL BROADCAST
DISEQC AND USALS Q:6 Is the difference in image quality
that much better in a digital
What are
USALS? What
Q:4 DiSEqC and
are its
broadcast? (Zafar Hakeem, Sharjah)
Ans: Absolutely! Switching from an analog
advantages? (Inam Ullah, via e-mail)
TV system that is subject to impulse noise,
Ans: Digital Satellite Equipment Control is a
ghosts, color errors, and "snow" to an all-
standard created by Eutelsat for receivers to
digital system will make a tremendous
select between LNBs and control motorised
difference. And it gets even better as image
dishes. A DiSEqC-compatible receiver sends
resolution is increased AND the picture
pulses at 22kHz, along the LNB cable to
aspect ratio becomes wider. Many people
control a DiSEqC switch or motor. Mini-
have commented that watching HDTV is like
DiSEqC switches can select between two
"looking out a window", or "actually being
LNBs. DiSEqC 1.0 is used for up to four
there". That's how good the picture quality is.
LNBs; DiSEqC 1.1 for up to 16 LNBs, using
Many people have commented that watching
two sets of pulses. DiSEqC 1.2 uses the
HDTV is like "looking through binoculars,"
pulses to instruct a 'smart' motor to move east
"looking at a photograph", or "actually being
or west, or to go to a preset position. USALS
there". That's how good the picture quality is.
(also known incorrectly as DiSEqC 1.3 or
Goto X) uses an even smarter mount that can
find any position in the sky based on a single
reference bearing and the user's longitude
and latitude.
SIGNAL BOOSTER
Q:8 When would I need an in-home
amplifier (SIGNAL BOOSTER) to
improve the signal? (Sajid Jamal, Quetta)
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Up until the mid 90s the American uses a satellite situated in the south that
television viewing public had the option of transmits the signal to a satellite dish
either watching the programs provided by located usually on the roof of the
the established free-to-air channels, or else subscriber's house. In the not too distant
they could subscribe to cable TV. At that future satellite TV will become the most
time the cable TV providers were at the popular TV system in the country. There are
forefront of improving the quality of a number of reasons why new subscribers
programming and ensuring the use of the and existing cable TV customers are taking
latest TV technology. However the up satellite TV in large numbers. As the
introduction of satellite TV in the mid 90s cable TV companies have been increasing
was the start of a new television era that not their subscription charges at a faster rate
only led to a continual improvement in the than the satellite companies, cable is now
variety and quality of the programs being dearer than satellite for the same program
shown, it was also the start of a period options and service. This trend is expected
during which a rapid improvement in TV to continue in the future. Satellite TV has a
technology took place. The public now had reputation for being more reliable than
a greater choice of TV options – more cable. Annoying transmission disruptions
competition in the market place led to occur much more frequently with cable and
greater benefits for viewers. A bigger are usually caused by bad weather
choice of channels and programs; cheaper conditions, a situation that doesn't affect
subscription rates; improved customer signal transmission by satellite. This
service; and special deals for new problem is one of the major reasons for
subscribers. Families who wanted to subscribers switching over to satellite. All
improve their home entertainment choices satellite TV channels are transmitted in
now had a realistic choice – satellite TV or 100% digital for both picture and sound.
cable TV. The major difference between the This feature provides a much more
two types of systems is in the way the TV pleasurable and satisfying experience than
signal is transmitted. With cable, the signal watching many of the channels shown by
is delivered to each household via a cable TV.
network of cables. The competing system
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to the occupants of the houses. Some of the
houses do not have dishes but specialized
antennas for receiving signals from the base
stations of their service providers.
Prior to this era of proliferation and
competitiveness among satellite TV service
providers, the cost of providing decoder,
dish and other accessories needed for
transmitting to home TV sets was not less
than $600 whereas the monthly subscription
was about $100 . This cost can only be
afforded by high income level persons. It
could be stated that the trend has reverted
and spending as low as $50 during
promotion periods can be able to afford a
satellite TV connection whereas about $12
can be spent on monthly subscription. This
development has made information to be at
the reach of the folks with low income
levels in the developing world.
Since many providers are striving for
mastery in the business world, they have
introduced many innovations aimed at
having edge over their competitors. These
innovations which includes watching the
TV programs on the mobile phone
everywhere you go, codes for controlling
channels to ensure children are not
endangered, recording services to ensure
that telecasted programs can be stored and
watched at convenience etc. have placed
some providers at advantage over others
and left customers the choice to migrate
through providers at will. offering was key for growth in the satellite
The introduction of software to surf pay-TV sector. Overall, more than 1,000
thousands of satellite TV stations over the channels had been added by satellite TV
internet with the computer at no service platforms worldwide between 2000 and
charge by some programmers have gone a 2007, with the number of channels reaching
long way to liberalize their services hence, over 12,000. Even excluding the broadcast
making the customer to be at freedom to of local networks in the US, the figure still
decide how and when to use the service. stands at close to 9,000 channels. On
Since the internet facility is not domicile in average, the number of channels offered per
any country, the satellite TV services can platform has increased from 77 to 100 in
now be view by customers at no service the last seven years. In order to further
charge from around the world with internet increase subscriptions, both historical and
facility. This has made information emerging platforms are expected to keep
dissemination easy hence emancipation of adding new channels with a potential focus
the poor and mediocre from ignorance is on HD for certain historical platforms and
imminent. on new standard definition channels for
I believe that as technology continues to be emerging platforms.
dynamic, satellite TV service Digital video recording solutions, already
competitiveness will continue and the level introduced by leading satellite TV
of knowledge dissemination will increase. platforms, will soon become a standard
This will make it possible to achieve the offering worldwide. Currently, 22 out of the
UN millennium development goals among 92 platforms in service are offering DVR
developing nations of the world. premium services compared to seven
In the last ten years, diversity in content platforms in 2004.
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Onda Latina, Lady Ch., Gambero Rosson, AXN Italia, Sky Prima Fila promo (Vetrina), Prima Fila 1/ 2/ 12/ 4/ 6/ 7/
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TVE Int’l Europe 11,727 V 27500 Ku 3/4 Clear Eur. Duna TV 12,149 V 27500 3/4 Ku Clear Wide
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Teleitalia promo, BBC Arabic Gest, Ulisse, CaspioNet, Lider TV, CCTV 4 Jam-e-Jam 1, Jam-e-Jam TV 2, IRIB Quran, Sahar, Al-
Alam News Ch., Alkawthar TV, feed, Press TV
BBC Arabic 11,727 V 27500 Ku 3/4 Clear Eur. Equidia 12,149 V 27500 3/4 Ku Viac. Wide
Orange Polska 12,476 H 27500 3/4 Ku Viac. Wide
Du 11,747 H 27500 3/4 Ku Clear Eur Nova 12,169 H 27500 3/4 Ku Irdet-2 Wide AXN Polska, AXN Crime, AXN Sci-Fi, Boomerang Europe,
Dubai TV Europe, Dubai Sports 3, Sama Dubai, PMC, Comedy Central Polska, Discovery Channel Polska,
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