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<blockquote data-quote="jimscrivener" data-source="post: 21579"><p>The danger with posting up relies from the BBC is that they are all going to look remarkably similar ... however the rumour that Radio 2 and 4 will be put back on satellite across Europe suggests that someone is reacting to the noise we are starting to make. Maybe it's worth writing and writing. </p><p></p><p>Anyway - for the record - this (yawn) is a reply from Reception at BBC (about a week ago).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you for your email.</p><p></p><p>As you are aware the BBC is in the process of moving its domestic satellite television and radio services to Astra 2D from Astra 2A. The new satellite has a much smaller coverage area (often called "footprint") and as a result, we will be able to cease encrypting our services.</p><p></p><p>The contact for the encryption was coming up for renewal and the cost for continuation was very substantial. As the BBC is funded by the UK television licence, we are bound to seek the best value for the intended audience; UK viewers and listeners. The resultant savings will be used to fund programmes.</p><p></p><p>We rent the space on the satellite as complete transponders, not a per service basis. As a result, we have to move everything together. Rental on a per service basis only makes economic sense for one or two services and thus the whole of the BBC's services need to move. </p><p></p><p>The BBC cannot offer its radio services as a subscription service as the charter does not allow such activity. The BBC does have a commercial arm, BBC Worldwide which could in theory engage in such an activity, but such a service would be very expensive and thus not a profitable one. BBC Worldwide exists to make money for the BBC and receives no funding from it.</p><p></p><p>I would guess from the email address you are in Hungary and certainly the official footprint (coverage) of the satellite does not reach. However I would suggest you take local advise on whether it will be possible with a larger dish. I very much doubt you will be the first to ask.</p><p></p><p>regards Martyn Culling</p><p>BBC Reception Advice</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jimscrivener, post: 21579"] The danger with posting up relies from the BBC is that they are all going to look remarkably similar ... however the rumour that Radio 2 and 4 will be put back on satellite across Europe suggests that someone is reacting to the noise we are starting to make. Maybe it's worth writing and writing. Anyway - for the record - this (yawn) is a reply from Reception at BBC (about a week ago). Thank you for your email. As you are aware the BBC is in the process of moving its domestic satellite television and radio services to Astra 2D from Astra 2A. The new satellite has a much smaller coverage area (often called "footprint") and as a result, we will be able to cease encrypting our services. The contact for the encryption was coming up for renewal and the cost for continuation was very substantial. As the BBC is funded by the UK television licence, we are bound to seek the best value for the intended audience; UK viewers and listeners. The resultant savings will be used to fund programmes. We rent the space on the satellite as complete transponders, not a per service basis. As a result, we have to move everything together. Rental on a per service basis only makes economic sense for one or two services and thus the whole of the BBC's services need to move. The BBC cannot offer its radio services as a subscription service as the charter does not allow such activity. The BBC does have a commercial arm, BBC Worldwide which could in theory engage in such an activity, but such a service would be very expensive and thus not a profitable one. BBC Worldwide exists to make money for the BBC and receives no funding from it. I would guess from the email address you are in Hungary and certainly the official footprint (coverage) of the satellite does not reach. However I would suggest you take local advise on whether it will be possible with a larger dish. I very much doubt you will be the first to ask. regards Martyn Culling BBC Reception Advice [/QUOTE]
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