Very new to satellite technology and terminology, so please excuse the newbie nature of this post.
We are a low power television station owned and programmed by a Native American tribe in Western Oklahoma.
Our broadcast signal only gets out about 40 miles, so most of our tribal service area is not covered.
Streaming would solve everything but in western Oklahoma, few tribal members have access to broadband. So, satellite distribution of our educational programming looks attractive. Due to re-packing of UHF frequencies by the FCC next year, our LPTV station will most likely lose our frequency. LPTV, even for minority frequency holders will not be protected under this new FCC plan. We will probably be told to shut down our x-mitter in 18 months.
So,,,, can anyone here steer me in the right direction in getting information on satellite channel leasing? It is entirely possible for us to be able to help tribal members obtain small dishes if sat distribution becomes feasible for us. What is the most cost effective way to go? (We broadcast in high def but will go with standard def for a sat opportunity) Any info would be greatly appreciated.
All this sat terminology is a bit overwhelming but we are willing to learn.
ha ho! (Thanks in Cheyenne)
Mark
We are a low power television station owned and programmed by a Native American tribe in Western Oklahoma.
Our broadcast signal only gets out about 40 miles, so most of our tribal service area is not covered.
Streaming would solve everything but in western Oklahoma, few tribal members have access to broadband. So, satellite distribution of our educational programming looks attractive. Due to re-packing of UHF frequencies by the FCC next year, our LPTV station will most likely lose our frequency. LPTV, even for minority frequency holders will not be protected under this new FCC plan. We will probably be told to shut down our x-mitter in 18 months.
So,,,, can anyone here steer me in the right direction in getting information on satellite channel leasing? It is entirely possible for us to be able to help tribal members obtain small dishes if sat distribution becomes feasible for us. What is the most cost effective way to go? (We broadcast in high def but will go with standard def for a sat opportunity) Any info would be greatly appreciated.
All this sat terminology is a bit overwhelming but we are willing to learn.
ha ho! (Thanks in Cheyenne)
Mark