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caljacobs · 25-08-09, 02:28 AM

How easy would it be to stop all TV broadcating in the uk? I am not crazy I'm researching a book!

If you had the know-how, could cable, sattellite and terrestrial TV all be disabled?

lincsat · 26-08-09, 12:56 AM

It could but would need a concerted effort. Satellite is easiest, you could block the satellite uplink by transmitting to the same transponder.

Terrestrial TV is mostly distributed by Fibre, some is microwave linked and you could jam the microwave just the same as satellite. Cable is also mostly Fibre, but some channels are delivered by satellite.

You could always find and damage the Fibre links or blow up the TV Masts

Analoguesat · 26-08-09, 08:34 AM

I cant see any way of analogue-digital switch off disabling all tv broadcasting, although I can think of numerous ways terrorist style attacks could knock dozens if not most services off air.

caljacobs · 27-08-09, 04:31 PM

Thanks, that's helpful. Can you suggest some of the ways TV stations could be diabled?

Analoguesat · 27-08-09, 05:49 PM

I could tell you but then Id have to kill you

caljacobs · 27-08-09, 07:22 PM

Well, that's okay. I'm willing to suffer for my art! Give me a few cool ideas.

lincsat · 28-08-09, 01:49 AM

It's not going to happen accidentally, it would take a deliberate either malicious action or a hack as stated in post #2

martin-f · 28-08-09, 02:04 AM

why would someone want to do this in the first place ????

Analoguesat · 28-08-09, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caljacobs

Well, that's okay. I'm willing to suffer for my art! Give me a few cool ideas.

No - discussing potential terrorist style attacks on any UK infrastructure is a spectacularly bad idea on a public forum. You might have a death wish but I dont!

Analoguesat · 28-08-09, 10:25 AM

Discussion closed - this is not a suitable topic for the forum.

25-08-09, 02:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
caljacobs Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? How easy would it be to stop all TV broadcating in the uk? I am not crazy I'm researching a book! If you had the know-how, could cable, sattellite and terrestrial TV all be disabled?

26-08-09, 12:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,914 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? It could but would need a concerted effort. Satellite is easiest, you could block the satellite uplink by transmitting to the same transponder. Terrestrial TV is mostly distributed by Fibre, some is microwave linked and you could jam the microwave just the same as satellite. Cable is also mostly Fibre, but some channels are delivered by satellite. You could always find and damage the Fibre links or blow up the TV Masts __________________ Blade7000 & Vu+ Duo in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25. Kryptview £123.50 & SV7 under £93 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

26-08-09, 08:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? I cant see any way of analogue-digital switch off disabling all tv broadcasting, although I can think of numerous ways terrorist style attacks could knock dozens if not most services off air. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

27-08-09, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
caljacobs Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? Thanks, that's helpful. Can you suggest some of the ways TV stations could be diabled?

27-08-09, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? I could tell you but then Id have to kill you __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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caljacobs Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? Well, that's okay. I'm willing to suffer for my art! Give me a few cool ideas.

28-08-09, 01:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,914 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? It's not going to happen accidentally, it would take a deliberate either malicious action or a hack as stated in post #2 __________________ Blade7000 & Vu+ Duo in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25. Kryptview £123.50 & SV7 under £93 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

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martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,315 Times in 912 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? why would someone want to do this in the first place ???? __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience"

28-08-09, 10:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Could the analougue to digital migration accidently disable all tv broadcasting? Discussion closed - this is not a suitable topic for the forum. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!