French Analog channels on A Bird 3

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With non-English-speaking relatives visiting UK, I would like to access the main French terrestrial channels. These are currently available FTA on A Bird 3 (5 degrees W) but I am concerned that, with the current move towards digital, these channels will be withdrawn before long. I don't want to buy equipment that could be useless by next year! Does anybody know how long these channels are likely to be available??
 

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Please try to post in an appropriate section! Ive moved it into the analogue area.

No definite dates yet, although mid - end 2007 has been indicated as a possible shutdown timesale for the service..

Most of the main services are fta digital on the same satellite (not TF1 or M6 at the moment.)
 

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Aren't the digital channels going to be encrypted in the future though?
 
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