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Analoguesat · 07-08-07, 03:56 PM

The Dutch regional public broadcasters currently using the Astra 1 satellite at 19.2 degrees East will close that platform from 1 September, and will then be receivable only via the Astra 3 position at 23.5 degrees East. A campaign begins this week to help viewers with the switchover. Dual LNB’s for 19.2/23.5 East will be available for 39.95 - 59.95 euros.

The pay-TV operator Canal Digitaal Satelliet is also involved in the switchover campaign. It hopes to start a new thematic package via Astra 3 at the end of October, and later an HDTV service will be launched. Dutch public broadcaster NOS is also planning to put its own thematic channels via this satellite. Currently these are only available via digital cable.

Some regional broadcasters have told DutchMedia that the timing of the switchover is “unfortunate” as many people are away on vacation in August.

(Source: DutchMedia via Media Network)

nanochickin · 07-08-07, 06:14 PM

Any idea which beam they will be going on to AS :?

Analoguesat · 07-08-07, 07:50 PM

Astra 1D. They have been there for months!

nanochickin · 07-08-07, 08:34 PM

Thats good i like watching some of the dutch offerings

07-08-07, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,862 Thanks: 7 Thanked 211 Times in 199 Posts	Dutch regional broadcasters only via Astra 23.5 E from 1 September The Dutch regional public broadcasters currently using the Astra 1 satellite at 19.2 degrees East will close that platform from 1 September, and will then be receivable only via the Astra 3 position at 23.5 degrees East. A campaign begins this week to help viewers with the switchover. Dual LNB’s for 19.2/23.5 East will be available for 39.95 - 59.95 euros. The pay-TV operator Canal Digitaal Satelliet is also involved in the switchover campaign. It hopes to start a new thematic package via Astra 3 at the end of October, and later an HDTV service will be launched. Dutch public broadcaster NOS is also planning to put its own thematic channels via this satellite. Currently these are only available via digital cable. Some regional broadcasters have told DutchMedia that the timing of the switchover is “unfortunate” as many people are away on vacation in August. (Source: DutchMedia via Media Network) __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

07-08-07, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
nanochickin Satellite Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the deepest darkest part of the Black Country Posts: 3,440 Thanks: 14 Thanked 117 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Dutch regional broadcasters only via Astra 23.5 E from 1 September Any idea which beam they will be going on to AS :? __________________

07-08-07, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,862 Thanks: 7 Thanked 211 Times in 199 Posts	Re: Dutch regional broadcasters only via Astra 23.5 E from 1 September Astra 1D. They have been there for months! __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

07-08-07, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
nanochickin Satellite Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the deepest darkest part of the Black Country Posts: 3,440 Thanks: 14 Thanked 117 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Dutch regional broadcasters only via Astra 23.5 E from 1 September Thats good i like watching some of the dutch offerings __________________


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