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>Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:31:34 -0600
>To: [log in to unmask], Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]>
>From: [log in to unmask] (Karl Fisher)
>Subject: Re: #5148 South American Satellite Question
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Dear David,
We are able to get RTP (Portuguese) and some Spanish on M1, and a few
Mexican channels on M2. We have the same receiver that you have and a
similar location, though I don't know how far the footprint extends. Once
you find the satellites, you may have to adjust the polarity to get the
channels. The manual for the receiver has this information.
By the way, Dish Network has reasonable prices on equipment (small dish)
and commercial programming in many languages (Univision, RAI, TV5, RTP,
etc.) We may add a small dish or two this fall. Unfortunately, the
International Channel (a bargain at $100 per year) is not in the Dish
Network lineup. We are also considering the purchase of a 4DTV
digital/analog receiver to upgrade our big dish, but unfortunately General
Instruments has run out of stock and there is a production backlog.
I would love to hear of anyone's experiences with Dish network and/or 4DTV.
Cordially,
Karl
>
>Hello again,
>
>It has been at least 3 years that I've been away from this list and It's
>good to be back! For those of you who know me I was the language learning
>lab supervisor at Kenyon College in OH until becoming Director of Media
>Services at Roanoke College in VA.
>
>I've checked the archives, but can't find any specifics to my question:
>Is anyone receiving any South American spanish language programming via
>satellite? By this I mean, not using SCOLA, and the broadcasts would be in
>the clear, C band or Ku band. Our location is east coast, mid-atlantic.
>
>My lab supervisor here doesn't know much about satellite programming, and
>so far doesn't have the budget for a SCOLA subscription. She used a good
>amount of programming from the Morelos satellite, but I understand that
>Morelos has been superseded by Satmex 5. I see that Satmex 5 has a much
>higher power and footprint than Morelos did, but so far I can't determine
>any programming information or find the "bird" with our Chaparrel 100C
>reciever.
>
>Any leads to programming would be most appreciated!
>
>Thanks,
>
>David Mulford
>Director Media Services
>Roanoke College
>Salem, VA 24153 - 540-375-2290
>mailto:[log in to unmask]
Karl W. Fisher
Director, Language Laboratory
The University of the South
Sewanee, TN 37383
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(931) 598-1468 (Lab)
(931) 598-1145 (Fax)
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