change of satellites, japan broadcasting

[chaskuchar]

[h=1]Change of Satellites[/h]Sep. 20, 2012

Three INTELSAT satellites used for broadcasting NHK WORLD TV and NHK WORLD
PREMIUM are due for phased replacement starting from August this year.

Current antennas and receivers can still be used without adjustment because the
positions and frequencies of the new satellites stay the same.

It is possible, however, that the reception of video and audio signal will be interrupted in
some areas while the satellite transition is made.


Satellite Replacement in September
IS-10 -> IS-20 (Intelsat, 68.5 degrees East)


Period of Possible Service Interruption
2:30 - 3:00 Wednesday 26th September 2012 (Japan Time)
17:30 - 18:00 Tuesday 25th September 2012 (UTC)


Areas of Possible Service Interruption
IS-10 covers Southwest & Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe region.
Please refer to the NHK WORLD website for details.


The satellite transition should only take a few seconds to complete but it is possible that
the disruption to video and audio will persist for somewhat longer.

The third satellite is due for replacement in October. The details will be announced
once they are known.

 

[Mr Tony]

This is for the Eastern Hemisphere so it doesnt affect us

 

[skysurfer]

This is for the Eastern Hemisphere so it doesnt affect us

The October one will - have to stand-by for details as the bird's already in place and i'm dying to check out the new one!

 

[chaskuchar]

i get nhk world on my 8' but not my 6'. i guess i have to move the 6' to get it from 58w. neighbors house is in the way. either have to raise the dish or move it about 10'. i really enjoy it having spent 2 years there in the 60's. charlie.