Got some info here from techs out in the field that work in the Cable tv. companies "headend".
This is the room for Satellite recieving, components & connections.
Basiclly it is very simple. you either are going to ad a new device & hook it up,ad a new connection or component. Thats why I was so shocked at the delay announcement that Empire rote. I knew somthing else was up mainly because I didn't know his posting I searched back two days could not find a post he had written. I should have checked back further but I didn't. Sorry.
Posted by: empire_br23
In reply to: None Date:8/27/2004 12:03:13 AM
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Like I posted earlier on the RB Investors Forum message board that a programming manager at RCN Headquarters has clearly stated a launch of the 1st of October because of the process of including us into their system. Let's hope they can work something else out that is closer to September of course but we'll see.
We will make it on air very soon anyways
I knew without a dought this was not the reason for the delay.! Also that raging bull declaration created dought to.
Posted by: cableguy
In reply to: afxm who wrote msg# 22092 Date:8/30/2004 5:16:25 PM
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Afxm, he stated that they have to get us into their system, this is bogus info.
The only way a cable co. gets people into their system is you have to call in with all your information. phone #, address, name, & sign you up for a sales package of some kind.
Other than that you would have already been in the system as an existing subscriber.
Here is my question to the techs.
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From: Satphat581 (Original Message) Sent: 9/6/2004 12:25 PM
Is it still possible for a delay in the launch of a television channel that is being broadcasted from Intelsat America's 7 , 129 degrees West, Channel 1... Cable tv companies in general have numerous dishes set up to recieve most broadcasters signal through out the U.S. Correct me if I'm wrong but if a cable company receiving signal from this bird already, to receive signal & to broadcast it to the general public should be some what easy except for a few adjustments &/or componet change outs. After all the company has had 2 monthes to prepare. why would there be a delay & what could cause it ?
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From: Garry Sent: 9/6/2004 1:02 PM
Negligence, contract issues or backorder on equipment!
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From: SatelliteReunion05 Sent: 9/6/2004 10:37 PM
The delay could be cause by a transmission or re-transmission agreement not being completly ironed out between the cable company and the channel you are wondering about.
And from another board;
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HILLBILLY
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Lex Broadband Services LL
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T7 is still listing transponder 1 as a digital channel. I would guess this is the problem. Ive been working with a MSO that waits till the last minute to change over the channel. Its also possible they are still waiting for the equitment to do it. The broadcaster may have their own reciever is what I mean by that. It could also be wiating on the right paperwork to get to the right person who knows with systems today.
Still think somthing else is up. Just my humble opinion. I will post other replies as I recieve them. Good luck to all & GO Qbid..!!!!
