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Major Shakeup on Hot Bird Satellites: RAI, Media Broadcast, Telespazio, and STN Muxes Affected

Viewers using Hot Bird 13F and Hot Bird 13G satellites for their television reception have been hit with significant changes. Reports indicate major updates to the multiplexes (muxes) operated by RAI, Media Broadcast, Telespazio, and STN.

The exact nature of these changes remains unclear at this time. Muxes, essentially digital packages containing multiple TV channels, are frequently adjusted by broadcasters for various reasons. This could include adding or removing channels, modifying frequencies, or updating transmission parameters.

The lack of specific details surrounding these mux alterations can be frustrating for viewers. Here’s a breakdown of the affected entities:

  • RAI: Italy’s national public broadcasting service.
  • Media Broadcast: A German satellite operator carrying a variety of channels.
  • Telespazio: An Italian satellite communications company that operates its own mux.
  • STN: Potentially refers to Supernova Télécom, a French broadcaster, or another mux provider depending on the region.

Impact on Viewers

Depending on the specifics of the changes, viewers might experience channel reception issues. This could include:

  • Certain channels becoming unavailable entirely.
  • Existing channels requiring viewers to retune their televisions to find the new frequencies.
  • The addition of entirely new channels to the affected muxes.

Technical Details:

21:03 CET RAI mux ( 10992 V ) on Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
21:03 CET RAI mux ( 10992 V ) left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
10992 V 27500 2/3
DVB-S/QPSK
21:06 CET RAI mux ( 11013 H ) on Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
21:06 CET RAI mux ( 11013 H ) left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
11013 H 29900 3/4
DVB-S2/8PSK
21:10 CET Media Broadcast mux ( 11054 H ) on Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
21:10 CET Media Broadcast mux ( 11054 H ) left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
11054 H 27500 5/6
DVB-S/QPSK
21:14 CET Media Broadcast mux ( 11075 V ) on Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
21:14 CET Media Broadcast mux ( 11075 V ) left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
11075 V 30000 3/4
DVB-S2/8PSK
21:18 CET Telespazio mux ( 11179 H ) on Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
21:18 CET Telespazio mux ( 11179 H ) left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
11179 H 27500 2/3
DVB-S2/8PSK
20:54 CET TVN mux ( 11258 H ) on Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
20:54 CET TVN mux ( 11258 H ) left Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
11258 H 27500 3/4
DVB-S2/8PSK
21:22 CET Telespazio mux ( 11662 V ) on Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
21:22 CET Telespazio mux ( 11662 V ) left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
11662 V 27500 2/3
DVB-S2/8PSK
20:58 CET STN mux ( 12520 V ) on Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
20:58 CET STN mux ( 12520 V ) left Hot Bird 13F @ 13° E
12520 V27500 3/5
DVB-S2/8PSK

Recommendations

If you rely on these satellites for your television service, here’s how to stay informed and minimize disruption:

  • Contact your local satellite service provider. They should have the latest information on the mux changes and can guide you through any necessary retuning procedures.
  • Search online for updates. Official websites of the aforementioned broadcasters or satellite operators might publish details regarding the mux alterations.
  • Try retuning your receiver. In some cases, a simple retuning process might be all that’s required to pick up the updated channels.

We expect more information to emerge regarding the specifics of these mux changes in the coming days. Stay tuned for further updates.

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