CNN leaving 19E analogue?

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There are some nasty rumours around that CNN is ceasing analogue off 19E on 4th June. Anyone got any definite info??
 

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Sad news indeed, but still available in C-band on Badr-C for the die-hard analog enthusiast. I can't get it there because my analog tuner can't handle the inverse video used on C-band but perhaps others are luckier. Badr-C is very strong here and a 120cm prime focus dish is enough to pick it up.
 

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you van get cnn on astra on fta from astra 11788v on digital
 

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solly said:
you van get cnn on astra on fta from astra 11788v on digital

That's very true, but losing the Analogue version is one more nail in the Analogue satellite coffin... :(
 

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losing one analogue channel means gaining 10-15 new digital channels !
as channel space is very scarce on 19E, I can only welcome such a move .......
 

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JTA said:
losing one analogue channel means gaining 10-15 new digital channels !
as channel space is very scarce on 19E, I can only welcome such a move .......

Yes, I'm sure at least 15 more phone-s_x promo channels with semi-lousy picture quality will fit in there nicely...

On the other hand a couple of nice HD-channels could fill each shutdown analog transponder void too.

Guess we will soon know, my point was that quantity isn't always a substitute for quality. The new content to come may also be encrypted and thus providing little joy for most people.

I can gladly admit that I hardly watch any analogue sat-TV but from time to time it feels good to dig out the PAL/D2MAC box and enjoy an evening or two with "real TV"
 

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You beat me to it Dennis :)

Hooray! :D
 
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