Satellite News & Updates

[khurramdar]

CS Link will soon replace the card Cryptoworks Irdeto
published: 10.07.2011, 16:03 yesterday | author: Martin Vyletal

The company Media Vision , which operates the satellite platform CS Link will allow our clients to migrate from the system Irdeto Cryptoworks. In the near future will introduce the exchange offer Cryptoworks original cards for the new operating system in Irdeto.

The exchange is more or less free. Handling fee for the replacement card will be 550 CZK, which the customer returns to the credit, which can then be used to order pay-TV.

Replacement cards will not be required. Offer a service provider to address especially customers who want to get a new set-top box with Irdeto decoder.

[khurramdar]

Skylink and DVB-T: A test pattern still remains Troika
published: 10.07.2011, 16:52 yesterday | author: Martin Vyletal

On the night of 30/06 ended on July 1, 2011 broadcast sports channel Slovak public radio and television media Slovakia (RTVS). Troika (STV3) as a sports program called, ended due to financial reasons.

From July 1, 2011 is the position of the sports Troika STV3 distributed test pattern. The question thus arises as to the release position of the transponder satellite platform Skylink , which provided for the distribution station.

" According to my information, the operator STV3 also pays for distribution on satellite and DVB-T. It shows how the program will air , "said Jaromir site parabola.cz Glisn?k, chief platform.

" It is not a spare capacity , "said Jaromir site parabola.cz Glisn?k, CEO TradeTec , spoluprovozovatel Czech-Slovak platform. Troika test pattern can still watch customers Skylink and CS Link .

From satellite platforms has shut down position after the Troika satellite service UPC Direct , which at its own expense ensure propagation station satellite system Thor ( 0.8 ? W ). Other services Digi TV and Magic Sun has not switched off position after the Troika.

[khurramdar]

DigitAlb launched a new transponder and HD programs
published: 10.07.2011, 17:40 yesterday | Author: editor

Albanian satellite pay service DigitAlb opened a new transponder at the orbital position 16 degrees east. New satellite capacity used for extending its offer programs in high definition ( HDTV ).

The new transponder - surprisingly - works in the old standard DVB-S and currently includes 5 HD channels - sports station Eurosport HD and Eurosport 2 HD , Documentary Travel Channel HD , music, MTV Live HD (formerly MTVN HD) and X HD . All programs are encrypted Conax system.

Specifications:

* Eutelsat ( 16 ? E ) freq 11.140 GHz, pol H SR 27500, FEC 3 / 4, DVB-S/QPSK

Platform DigitAlb HD so far provided HD1 station Super Sport, Super Sport HD2, HD3 Super Sports, Discovery HD Showcase, Nat Geo HD DigitAlb HD 1/2/3.

Source: Enos + vl information

[khurramdar]

Skylink: NGC HD in the second half of July
published: 11/07/2011, 2:49 TODAY! | Author: editor

Operators satellite platform Skylink intend to soon expand its offering in high definition ( HDTV ) on the next station. In the second half of the month should appear in this packet station NGC HD , sister channel Nat Geo Wild HD, which already provides the platform.

" I believe it will, as I said - ie in July , "said Jaromir Glisn?k parabola.cz site of the company TradeTec . Currently, the Bulgarian satellite provider Satellite BG , which viewers will Skylink provide Nat Geo HD, making technical changes to the uplink station to begin broadcasting the official Bulgarian pay-TV from a position 23.5 ? E on July 18, 2011.

" Bulgarians revamped the main station, we promised that the July 20 launch of NGC HD , "said the head of the Skylink with Jaromir Glisn?k.

Nat Geo Wild HD and NGC HD broadcast in the original version - in English. However, during the autumn should be run Czech localization, increasing the attractiveness of these stations with pay-TV customers. EPG starts in Czech with localization.

" The Wild NG HD and NGC HD will put the Czech EPG localization of these programs - this fall , "said chief site parabola.cz TradeTec with Jaromir Glisn?k.

[khurramdar]

CS Link will also provide breakout Irdeto cards
published: 11/07/2011, 5:12 TODAY! | Author: editor

The new decoder card Irdeto satellite platform CS Link not knock into shape the SIM card. This first batch of Irdeto smart cards is already among the traders and the first end and the audience.

However, the next batch of cards Irdeto CS Link will have the knock-out, which will be welcomed in particular the owners of twin modules Irdeto (easy.tv CAM).

" The first batch of cards that we distributed among our dealers is designed with Irdeto and they do not knock , "said Michael Baierov? parabola.cz site of the company Media Vision , which operates the service CS Link . " Another batch of cards with our CS Link design point will knock , "he adds.

[khurramdar]

Multiplex 3 wants to acquire customers and for regional coverage
Digital terrestrial multiplex operated by United 3 Digital Group (CDG), which is owned by Czech Radiokomunikace, can make a difference in the near term major changes - in particular as regards the extension of the new station. The CDG has come up with new terms for smaller digital television, which are interested broadcast their programs via DVB-T. The new station does not broadcast nationwide, and can choose different regions in which they carry. Inform the web RadioTV.cz . New price list for broadcasting in multiplex 3 is considerably more favorable for small television, which could spread nationwide to allow for economic reasons. An example is the TV Ocko, who originally wanted a network CDG broadcast only in certain areas. Operator but was interested in the dissemination of all stations on the broadcast networks because multiple runs in all areas. Ocko then left the network 3 and moved into the long-term testing broadcasting multiplex 4, which is operated in Prague, Brno and Ostrava. Multiplex 3 is unable to cast a long customers. The largest players on the Czech market in multiplex 1 (Czech Television), or multiplex 2 (TV Nova, Nova Cinema, TV Prima, Prima TV Barrandov and COOL). In the third Czech DVB-T multiplex is currently the only television station Prima spread LOVE and radio station Radio Proglas. Other stations Z1 and Public TV this year for financial reasons cease broadcasting. Changes in conditions for broadcasting the network CDG 3 companies can bring many new opportunities for smaller television but also the fact that in some regions due to the new conditions may be able to multiplex capacity sell out completely, the other transmitters can be multiplex remains half empty. At the beginning of March this year, the company changed the CDG technical parameters for all of its third multiplex transmitters This step increased the multiplex capacity of nearly 20 Mbit / s to 24.88 Mbit / s, which represents a higher capacity, which can be used for the inclusion of more programs. Theoretically, in a packet can carry instead of five television stations 6-7 TV programs. Perhaps this year will start new programs, operators of TV Nova and TV Prima. 3 by multiplex can get more clients. editor parabola.cz 10/07/2011

[khurramdar]

Viacom Blink! from July 20 in Poland

2011-07-08 2:32:44 p.m. / Anita Dabek
Last update: 2011-07-08 2:36:27 p.m.
Source: Viacom
July 20, 2011 portfolio of Viacom International Media Networks will expand to a new international entertainment channel, aimed at women - Viacom Blink! , a joint project of the group and company Endemol - the leading manufacturer of software in the world. The first market in which to debut a new channel, will be Poland. When starting July 20 to the station access subscribers will have among others Web Multimedia Poland .



In addition, between 20 July and 19 August the channel Viacom Blink! will be unscrambled in the transmission of the satellite, so that a large group of viewers using digital satellite assemblies will be able to get acquainted with the channel without incurring fees. Over the coming months, Viacom Blink! will also offer new operators in Poland, including the N television . July 20 start website Viacom Blink!, fully integrated with the channel profile on Facebook. In addition to information about programs on the site and the community profile will also include articles lifestyle'owe. Users will also have the opportunity to watch programs online now days after the premiere of the television. Viacom Blink! will offer viewers the premiere program offering, consisting of the best proposals and TV formats from Endemol's global offer. Many of them had not yet been issued in Poland. Among the nearly 800 hours of premiere will be a whole variety of species-TV, in this series ( "Catch Cleveland," "Rescue Team", "full Rafter?w Cottage," "In the loop of life" ), programs lifestyle'owe ( "I want to be a supermodel" ) , entertainment and reality formats ( "Fear Factor - Fearless," "My restaurant mountain" ) or the selection of the best programs and series of documentaries ( "Secrets of the crime," "Great love little people," "Mysterious diagnosis" ). Viacom Blink! channel will be the eleventh in a portfolio of Viacom International Media Networks in Poland, including a children's entertainment channels (Nickelodeon, Nick Jr..) youth (MTV, VIVA) and adult viewers (Comedy Central, Comedy Central Family), as well as stations on a European scale and International (MTV European, VH1 European and VH1 Classic European, MTV Live HD.) Sales of advertising deals with channel sales house Atmedia thematic channels, which also supports other channels of Viacom International family of Media Networks in Poland.

[khurramdar]

11.07 Globalstar satellites will fly six

2011-07-07 9:33:25 p.m. / Janusz Sulisz
Last update: 2011-07-08 2:22:26 p.m.
Source: arianespace.com
The cargo, consisting of six satellites, the Globalstar second-generation will be placed in orbit on the forthcoming mission Arianespace . 11 July 2011 year from the Baikonur Cosmodrome start launcher Soyuz . Preparations are already in the final phase. Arianespace Mission of Kazakhstan will be supervised by the Stars partner, who is responsible for the commercial take-offs from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Soyuz.




This is the second of four flight contracted with Arianespace for launching 24 satellites Globalstar second-generation. The first such flight was conducted in October 2010. Each of the six satellites built by Thales Alenia Space (including about 700 kg) will be working for Globalstar services. The will start July 11, 2011 year of the hour. 8:58 (4:58 our time).

[khurramdar]

Cyprus: A further six suspects "card sharing"

2011-07-07 12:49:02 / Anita Dabek
Last update: 2011-07-07 1:52:09 p.m.
Source: AEPOC
AEPOC, Association Europ?enne pour la Protection des Oeuvres et services Crypt?s inform subsequent success in Cyprus. This time was to take six servers that support "card sharing" and arrested six people suspected of illegally offering BFBS, BSkyB and Nova . Earlier, in June. the actions of the police, supported and initiated by members of AEPOC, including Irdeto, was arrested for providing illegal Cypriot pay-TV subscriptions to about 1,400 customers in Europe.



Police believe the six new suspects are connected with the first case. In both incidents, distributed codes to illegal access to pay-TV content. Close cooperation of members of AEPOC with Cypriot police still brings a welcome and immediate effects. Intense but relatively short operation lasted six months preparation time and undercover investigations. Over the last three weeks in Cyprus, seized a total of 11 servers, "sharingu card." In the first case, the accused pleaded guilty to the charges. The last case in court in Germany required more time and flexibility. After a period of two years the man has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegal software to access pay-TV, including the offer Premiere (predecessor Sky Deutschland). The operator filed an action on this matter, and also served as an expert witness during the trial. The defendant denied the allegations until the very end. In the past two years in Bautzen, the court held 16 hearings. Interviewed about 70 witnesses to prove the commercial nature of this illegal activity. Under German law, a "computer fraud", to demonstrate that it is necessary to impose severe penalties. Initially, the court received 972 reports of individual cases of piracy. Prosecutor have limited that number to 100 The final sentence was imposed based on 42 cases of fraud perpetrated by man. In Britain stopped the incident "card sharingu" less harmful. This followed the transfer of the BSkyB and FACT evidence to the police in West Yorkshire. On 31 May 2011 the owner of a satellite store in Leeds was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 14 days' imprisonment and fined ? 2,000 for illegally providing services to approximately 36 customers. Sheila Cassells, executive director of AEPOC said: AEPOC is pleased with the swift action of the Cypriot police, who detained a large network of "card sharingu." This is just the beginning, as members of AEPOC currently preparing several investigations. AEPOC and its members are determined to do everything necessary to limit piracy.

[khurramdar]

Total TV has added two movie channels

2011-07-10 9:47:11 / Raphael Olchowik
Last update: 2011-07-10 12:03:47
Source: Total TV
Multiregionalna platform Total TV introduced its pay offer two new movie channels - Cinestar TV and Cinestar Action & Thriller . Channels are available from 5 July. for subscribers in Serbia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. DTH service Total TV is broadcast from satellites stationed at the orbital position 16 degrees .



Cinestar TV presents movies, cartoons, documents, and announcements of the latest blockbusters. Channel broadcasts to 20 hours of the day. Movies are shown without commercial breaks, and begin on the hour - for example, the first film starts at 9:00, and the last at 1:00 after midnight. Cinestar Action & Thriller is directed to all fans of action and thrillers, and so mainly for the male audience . Gives 20 hours of the program, starting from 8:00 in the morning. Videos also are shown without commercial breaks, and begin on the hour. All content Cinestar TV and Cinestar Action & Thriller are broadcast in their original language with translation in the form of DVB subtitles.

[khurramdar]

Inva Media-TV in Russia in September

2011-07-06 10:01:22 / Rafa***322; Olchowik
Last update: 2011-07-09 4:46:54 p.m.
Source: sat.net.ua
In September this year. will begin broadcasting a new channel for Russian disabled - Inva Media-TV . The project will be transmitted by satellite, but the transmission is to be designed for cable networks. Operators will be offered for a nominal fee that covers only the cost of signal transmission. Since subscribers will not be charged any additional fees. Initiative to create a channel expressed Prug***322;o Vladimir, President of the Paralympic Committee of Moscow.



He said that cable TV is available in every major city and to cooperate with the Inva-TV Media is much kabl?wek finished. The database appears more than 140 cable operators - that is 10-15 million potential customers. According to forecasts, the channel creators, access to the new station can have up to 30 million people. In Russia there are at least 15 million people who have suffered injury. In addition, Inva Media-TV may be interesting to families and physicians. The Inva-TV Media will be providing information on employment programs for people with disabilities to work, their civil rights. There will also be information about organized Special Olympics. These topics should give viewers the positive emotions help believing in yourself and have to prove that even in difficult situations it is possible to climb to the top. It is possible that some items will be further translated program for people with hearing and sight. Inva Media-TV will also broadcast on the Internet. On the invamediatv.ru already can see some of the transmissions.

[khurramdar]

Denmark: DAB + and DVB-T2 for digital radio

2011-07-08 3:49:37 p.m. / Anita Dabek
Last update: 2011-07-08 5:25:34 p.m.
Source: Open Channel
Denmark faces a difficult choice for terrestrial digital radio services. The dilemma is whether to run them in the standard DAB + and DVB-T2 . Some of those advocates, also known in this country (unfortunately only on the tests) standard, DAB +, and some prefer the DVB-T2. Importantly, Danish, non-commercial local radio stations want to broadcast digital radio in the DVB-T2.




Since 1995 Denmark has opted for a standard DAB for digital radio. The reason for the transition to digital broadcasting has been the desire to achieve a better quality sound, offering more stations and limit the propagation of multipath, noise and interference than the analog FM radio. The introduction of DAB, however, would not be a good idea because some of the DAB channels using just under 192 kb / s MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 (MP2), which gives a worse sound than is available through the FM receiver in a normal delivery. The second drawback is expensive in the network operating frequency of the DAB. You have to use more power, which are needed more and more expensive transmitters to send and receive DAB. WorldDMB organization has created a new standard for DAB + , which has better error correction (two layers). At the same time when DAB + introduces the possibility of using the audio compression standard HE-AAC , which can be up to three times more efficient. In this way, it is possible to transfer up to three times more radio channels in the same quality. Unfortunately, DAB + DAB is broadcast as the first layer of error correction, so all of the basic weaknesses of the DAB are also present in DAB +. DVB-T2 is 2.5-4 times larger than the DAB / DAB + in the same conditions of transmission. DVB-T2 is transmitted in the same band of 1.7 MHz. DAB only has a capacity of 1152 kbit / s, and DAB + is 1152 kbit / s minus 1 / 12, which is used for additional error correction, which gives the 1056 kbit / s. Transmitter DVB-T2 is able to pass 3612 kbit / s. If you want to give the 1056 kbit / s it can afford significant cost reductions. As DAB + is room for 16 stations HE-AAC, the quality of 64 kbit / s and DVB-T2 at 56 stations HE-AAC with the same quality. These are just some aspects that is being pushed Denmark to other solutions.

[khurramdar]

Viasat Explorer and Da Vinci Learning on NTV-Plus

2011-07-07 9:38:22 p.m. / Janusz Sulisz
Last update: 2011-07-08 3:34:23 p.m.
Source: ntvplus.ru
From 15 July 2011 package Otkrytyj within the Russian platform NTV-Plus will be extended to channels Da Vinci Learning and Viasat Explorer . Thus, the number of channels in this package will increase to 10 Da Vinci Learning is an educational channel, presenting the latest achievements in science, biographies of scientists, documentaries, entertainment programs for children, animation.



Viasat Explorer is a channel for those who lead an active lifestyle, are interested in innovation, sport. The network schedule includes documentaries about exciting journeys, etc. Recall that on the same day Russia's satellite platform will introduce a new package of Viasat , which will consist of six channels. The offer will include: Viasat History, Viasat Nature Viasat Sport, TV1000, TV1000 Action . More on this in the information Fri "platform NTV Plus package Viasat" .

[kjdomps]

updating sky hd box

i have tried many times to update my sky hd box software without any joy. Apart from holding down the backup button and powering up the box is there anything else i can do?

[dave-h]

Sports news channel unveiled as Al Jazeera celebrates 15 years

A satellite channel dedicated to sports news will mark the 15th anniversary of the Qatar-based Al Jazeera Network when it launches on 1 November.

The Arabic Al Jazeera Sports News channel will be the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), broadcasting hourly news bulletins and 20 sports news programmes via Egypt's Nilesat (12245 vertical).

The news programmes will cover all major international tournaments and sports events, especially those exclusive to Al Jazeera Sports, such as the Spanish, Italian, and French football leagues ? as well as the UEFA Champion's League and FA Cup competitions. In addition to football, developments in popular sports such as basketball, athletics, tennis and motor sports will be covered in weekly shows.

Arab sports news will also have a prominent presence on Al Jazeera Sports News. Two programmes will be dedicated to covering major sports events in the MENA region.

The channel will also provide comprehensive coverage of events that are not transmitted live through a five-hour programme on Saturdays and Sundays. Talk shows and daily round ups will also provide further news and analysis.

The Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network, Sheikh Ahmad bin Jassim Al Thani said the necessary resources had been invested to ensure the channel was strong at launch during a tour of its Doha premises by Nasser Al Khlaifi, manager of Al Jazeera Sports, and Mohammad Ammour, manager of Al Jazeera Sports News.