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Sat-UK #150 12.11.97: EROS TV - SIRIUS 2 (AGAIN!)




Sat-UK Report #150:
- French porn in the clear
- Haven't they heard of windbrakes?
wednesday 12th november 1997
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Email: dominic@bigrp.demon.co.uk
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UK Satellite Control: http://www.sat-net.com/uk-satellite/
And now the news:


---------- French porn in the clear

French pornographic channel, Eros TV, which is due to begin soon, has
started testing on Eutelsat II-F3, 11,575 V. What makes this unusual is
that Eros TV is testing in the clear (PAL). According to European
guidelines, Eros TV will encrypt upon regular transmissions, using D2MAC
and a subscription card.


---------- Haven't they heard of windbrakes?

So Sirius 2 has been delayed yet again. According to the feed on Tele-X
(12,605 L), the launch was cancelled due to high winds, although some
reports are rumouring a fault with the craft itself. It is very likely
that the launch will take place tonight at around the same time -
21:48-22:33 UTC, same frequencies/satellites. Let's keep our fingers
crossed!


All contents (C) 1997 Dominic Sedghi, except where indicated. All rights
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Information is subject to change and/or may be incorrect.

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