Log in
Register
Menu
Log in
Register
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Authors
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Sky Digital BSkyB, Freesat & Saorsat support forum
Sky & Freesat fringe reception
No 2D Backup?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="BarMoo" data-source="post: 92873" data-attributes="member: 175089"><p>I was looking for launch dates and couldn't find any ..... </p><p></p><p>If encryption had never been an issue, 2C would have been great for the UK. It would have added 16 more low-band transponders to that location and offer a further 24 high-band transponders for back-up in bands E + F</p><p></p><p>Sadly, encryption (or lack of it) has changed this. Since 2C has a footprint that even a Porsche driver would envy, I don't think it has many friends with UK broadcasters who are either FTA or intend to go FTA and who are happy at restricting their signals to their territory. Encryption, per se, isn't a problem, albeit, I did wonder why Disney were one of the first bouquets to jump to 2D.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, why move Astra 2C to 28.2°E? For all that I have said - 2D will die eventually.({})</p><p></p><p>Thereafter, I'm sure we'll see 2E "the nemisis bird" targeting UK TV to particular housing estates, in particular regions within the territory still known as the UK. </p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, I'll be getting older, be German by nationality and technology will have moved on so, so, much that I'll probably be enjoying the (now subscription) BBC_Sports Channel & ITV_Movies on the back of shit paper.;)</p><p></p><p>Hope this is clear?</p><p></p><p>Have Fun,</p><p></p><p>Mark.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BarMoo, post: 92873, member: 175089"] I was looking for launch dates and couldn't find any ..... If encryption had never been an issue, 2C would have been great for the UK. It would have added 16 more low-band transponders to that location and offer a further 24 high-band transponders for back-up in bands E + F Sadly, encryption (or lack of it) has changed this. Since 2C has a footprint that even a Porsche driver would envy, I don't think it has many friends with UK broadcasters who are either FTA or intend to go FTA and who are happy at restricting their signals to their territory. Encryption, per se, isn't a problem, albeit, I did wonder why Disney were one of the first bouquets to jump to 2D. Anyway, why move Astra 2C to 28.2°E? For all that I have said - 2D will die eventually.({}) Thereafter, I'm sure we'll see 2E "the nemisis bird" targeting UK TV to particular housing estates, in particular regions within the territory still known as the UK. Meanwhile, I'll be getting older, be German by nationality and technology will have moved on so, so, much that I'll probably be enjoying the (now subscription) BBC_Sports Channel & ITV_Movies on the back of shit paper.;) Hope this is clear? Have Fun, Mark. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Sky Digital BSkyB, Freesat & Saorsat support forum
Sky & Freesat fringe reception
No 2D Backup?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top