Are you interested in broadcasting ResearchChannel? Here are
some of our most frequently asked questions about equipment and
programming.
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What kind of equipment do I need
to receive the ResearchChannel satellite downlink? |
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ResearchChannel transmits a DVB
(Digital Video Broadcast) compliant MPEG2 signal. You need a
1.2- or 1.8-meter dish capable of receiving a Ku-band digital
signal from Galaxy-18 and a DVB-compliant integrated receiver/decoder.
Note: 4DTV and GI 4200 will not decode this signal.
The following vendors will sell this equipment with or without
installation.
Bit Central, Inc.
18872 Bardeen Ave.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-417-4126
949-474-1885 fax
Attn: Diane Severns
www.bitcentral.com
Satellite Engineering Group
6050 Connecticut Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
800-932-1555
816-483-5811 fax
Attn: Larry Bonstein ext 114
www.sateng.com
Peregrine Communications, Inc.
14818 - West 6th St. Suite 16A
Golden, CO 80401
800-359-9660
303-278-9685 fax
Attn: Garry Southard
www.perecom.com
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| Q: |
What are the maximum and minimum
number of hours I can retransmit on my channel? |
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The maximum is continuously, 24
hours a day, seven days a week. The minimum is one block of
programming. Blocks usually run about 4-6 hours each. |
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| Q: |
What are the blocks of programming
available? |
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Pacific Time:
Sunday - Saturday
12a.m. – 4 a.m. (4-hour block)
12 a.m. – 6 a.m. (6-hour block)
4 a.m. – 10 a.m. (6-hour block)
6 a.m. – 10 a.m. (4-hour block)
6 a.m. – 12 p.m. (6-hour block)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (6-hour block)
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (4-hour block)
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (6-hour block)
4 p.m. – 10 p.m. (6-hour block)
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. (4-hour block)
6 p.m. – 12 a.m. (6-hour block)
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. (6-hour block)
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| Q: |
Can I record and time-shift programming? |
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No, ResearchChannel blocks have
been developed to offer time flexibility by repeating blocks
over the course of 24 hours. Typically, the blocks run about
4-6 hours each, with repeats that could air after the broadcast
of the first block. Time-shifting could create confusion for
viewers who read the on-air ResearchChannel schedule of programs,
as the time-shift would not coordinate with these schedules. |
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| Q: |
How can I identify our channel?
Can I break into the ResearchChannel signal for station identification?
Can I break in for specials or commercials? |
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Station Identification: ResearchChannel
programming council requires that the ResearchChannel signal
be carried as a whole. It is recommended that station breaks
occur before and after ResearchChannel programming blocks.
Specials: Stations can break into a ResearchChannel programming
block for local specials provided the break occurs before
a ResearchChannel program begins or after the completion of
a program.
Commercials: ResearchChannel is a noncommercial programming
service and prohibits the insertion of commercials within
programming blocks.
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| Q: |
We use an automated system. How
can I be sure we switch to a ResearchChannel block at the correct
time? |
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ResearchChannel uses the GPS clock
system, and you can synchronize your system with it to ensure
switching at the correct time. |
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| Q: |
How can I get the ResearchChannel
schedule of programs in advance of the publication on your website? |
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Join the ResearchChannel broadcast
schedule e-mail list. You'll receive the weekly schedule with
a list of programs that will be premiering during that schedule.
The schedules are e-mailed out to the list four weeks in advance
of the broadcast dates.
To subscribe, send an e-mail
to ResearchChannel.
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| Q: |
My problem hasn't been solved by your FAQ, who do I contact for further assistance? |
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For more information about the technical requirements for retransmission
of ResearchChannel programming, contact us by e-mail or call 1-877-616-7265.
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