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[Alphegaz]

Zuku has finally unscrambled the local channels only on their decoders any tips on how to get them on a normal hd decoders cz encryption is metrix which is not very common?

 

[Alphegaz]

French tvt 1&2channels on eutel w2 10e c band freq 4041v2220

 

[kungu1]

SES, the Luxembourg based satellite owner and operator, has announced a 15-year contract with Platco Digital to broadcast its new free-to-air service in South Africa, with future plans to expand across Southern Africa.
Platco Digital said on Tuesday (23 July) that it had entered into partnerships with a range of companies including satellite providers, leading set-top-box (STB) distributors, major retailers and broadcasters.
Platco aims to launch OpenView HD in October 2013 – a free-to-view, direct to home (DTH) satellite TV offering with approximately 15 channels.
The contract, announced on Wednesday (24 July), for two transponders, with an option for additional capacity in 2014, will allow the Direct-to-Home (DTH) transmission of a new TV channel platform by Platco Digital to audiences in South Africa’s urban and remote areas.
SES will provide the satellite capacity on the SES-5 satellite at 5 degrees East, one of the company’s flagship orbital slots, which supports customers developing the Digital DTH TV markets in Africa.
Platco Digital and e.tv are owned by Sabido Investments, a South African media group with holdings in a variety of broadcasting, content, production and distribution businesses.
“This agreement is an important step for the growth of the major South African free-to-air broadcaster and the development of Direct-to-Home TV reception in Africa’s dynamic emerging markets,” said Ferdinand Kayser, chief commercial officer of SES.
Sabido Investment’s CEO Marcel Golding said: “Platco Digital will offer local and international television businesses the opportunity to broadcast free-to-air channels on the DTH platform, in


Platco Digital, the company behind the upcoming OpenView HD (OVHD) satellite television service, has more than its initial free channel bouquet up its sleeve.
Rumours are circulating in the industry that Platco’s plans include offering OpenView customers a satellite Internet connection in future.
Asked specifically whether they have such plans, Platco said it would only share further developments “closer to the time”, but confirmed that there will be other added products at a later stage.
“Now our main focus is to get OVHD off the ground,” a spokesperson for Platco said.
Earlier this week MyBroadband reported that Platco Digital, a sister company to E-tv, would offer a 15-channel satellite TV service in South Africa without charging a monthly subscription fee.
Platco has since confirmed it will be launching with “approximately” 15 channels in October 2013, working only with already licensed broadcasters.
This will include a mix of standard and high definition channels, with at least 5 being HD, Platco

 

[VEGAL]

@all, at 1.00 G.M.T. today I will shut down vegalinternational completely and everything will be lost, so if you have any information you need to collect like the archives, now is the time.

 

[mah-mah123]

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1. INTRODUCTION

On August 1st 2013, Al-Jazeera Sport will launch new channels, and start selling new packages with increased prices. We will also be showing Barclays Premier League (BPL) football for the first time, from 17th August when the new BPL season starts.
On Thursday 25th July 2013, we will post the new packages and prices on our website, and an advertising campaign (press, radio, outdoors, TV) will be launched in August.
This is expected to lead to many questions from both existing customers and non-customers.
This guide will help you to better understand what is changing and to prepare you for these questions.

2. NEW CHANNELS

Prices and Packages will be Avilable for Renewal and add on 1st of Aug

Note that all “season” packages shown here will be sold pro-rata to end 31st May 2014.
the price which will be reduced depending on how much time is left between the date of purchase and the 31st May 2014.
be ready to get your service online on 1st of aug
Home - ALJAZEERA SPORT

3. NEW CHANNEL LINE-UP

We are also changing our channel line-up. Form 1st August 2013 we will have 16 Al Jazeera Sport Pay TV channels (compared to 12 before 1st August), 6 of which will be in Full HD. The below table present the future channel line-up:

To maintain the quality of our Basic package for existing subscribers, we have not changed the channels included in it (+1, to +8). However these subscribers will now be able to watch Barclays Premier League football on their existing channels.
Only at Home - ALJAZEERA SPORT

We have significantly improved the content of the Full Sports Package (which rBPLaces the Events package), with 4 new Al Jazeera Sports HD channels, and our 2 American sports channels Fox Sports and NBA TV also in HD.


Comparison of current vs. new packages

Example shown here is for 12 months for a new subscriber and is incremental (i.e. Events package includes all Basic channels, US Sports includes Basic and Events, and Full Sports Package includes all Base Sports Package channels)

Language : English
Language : Arabic

4. FAQ

To help you better answer to the questions you may be asked, below is a question and answer guide:

Why are you increasing prices?
This season, Al Jazeera Sports is adding more top quality football (Barclays Premier League) and 4 new HD channels with more games broadcasted in HD.

Which channels will have Barclays Premier League football on them?
The scheduling of our channels is still ongoing and we will communicate this as soon as it is finalised.

Will I still be able to watch Barclays Premier League on Abu Dhabi Sports?
No. Al Jazeera Sports has the exclusive rights to BPL, so you will need to be an AJS subscriber to watch Barclays Premier League football.

What will there be on the new HD channels?
The scheduling of our channels is still ongoing and we will communicate this as soon as it is finalised.

Why can I not subscribe to the new packages now? When will they be available online ?
We are preparing for the beginning of the new season, and needed to suspend our sales for a short time during this period. Our new packages will be available from August 1st and you will be able to purchase them through your usual dealer. If you want to know the closest dealer to you, please visit our website www.jsc-cards.com

Why are the long-term packages only valid until 31st May 2014?
In June 2014, the FIFA World Cup will take place in Brazil. For this special event, Al Jazeera Sport will be launching special World Cup packages.

I am an existing subscriber – do I need to pay extra to keep my subscription?
No, your subscription is still active until the end of your current contract.

I am an existing Events subscriber – will I get the new channels in the Full Sports package?
No. If you wish to have access to all new channels, you will be able to subscribe to an upgrade from 1st August 2013.

What is the cost to upgrade from Events to the Full Sports Package?
it will be avilable on 1St of Aug 2013
be ready to get your service online on 1st of aug
Home - ALJAZEERA SPORT

Do I need to use a Humax-branded Al Jazeera Sports box to receive the service after August?
If you are an existing subscriber you will be able to continue to receive the service with your current box, however we strongly recommend using a Humax Al Jazeera Sports box for the best quality of service.

 

[kaminja]

Four days to go!!!! Lets see those prices. Seems like they will not be marrying receivers with cards after all!

 

[Lunsat2]

SES, the Luxembourg based satellite owner and operator, has announced a 15-year contract with Platco Digital to broadcast its new free-to-air service in South Africa, with future plans to expand across Southern Africa.
Platco Digital said on Tuesday (23 July) that it had entered into partnerships with a range of companies including satellite providers, leading set-top-box (STB) distributors, major retailers and broadcasters.
Platco aims to launch OpenView HD in October 2013 – a free-to-view, direct to home (DTH) satellite TV offering with approximately 15 channels.
The contract, announced on Wednesday (24 July), for two transponders, with an option for additional capacity in 2014, will allow the Direct-to-Home (DTH) transmission of a new TV channel platform by Platco Digital to audiences in South Africa's urban and remote areas.
SES will provide the satellite capacity on the SES-5 satellite at 5 degrees East, one of the company's flagship orbital slots, which supports customers developing the Digital DTH TV markets in Africa.
Platco Digital and e.tv are owned by Sabido Investments, a South African media group with holdings in a variety of broadcasting, content, production and distribution businesses.
"This agreement is an important step for the growth of the major South African free-to-air broadcaster and the development of Direct-to-Home TV reception in Africa's dynamic emerging markets," said Ferdinand Kayser, chief commercial officer of SES.
Sabido Investment's CEO Marcel Golding said: "Platco Digital will offer local and international television businesses the opportunity to broadcast free-to-air channels on the DTH platform, in


Platco Digital, the company behind the upcoming OpenView HD (OVHD) satellite television service, has more than its initial free channel bouquet up its sleeve.
Rumours are circulating in the industry that Platco's plans include offering OpenView customers a satellite Internet connection in future.
Asked specifically whether they have such plans, Platco said it would only share further developments "closer to the time", but confirmed that there will be other added products at a later stage.
"Now our main focus is to get OVHD off the ground," a spokesperson for Platco said.
Earlier this week MyBroadband reported that Platco Digital, a sister company to E-tv, would offer a 15-channel satellite TV service in South Africa without charging a monthly subscription fee.
Platco has since confirmed it will be launching with "approximately" 15 channels in October 2013, working only with already licensed broadcasters.
This will include a mix of standard and high definition channels, with at least 5 being HD, Platco

The information seems confusing. On the other hand they are saying this will be a free-to-view, direct to home (DTH) satellite TV offering on the SES-5 satellite at 5 degrees East, which sound like FTA. If so this could be good news to us at the bottom south of sub-Saharan Africa. On the other hand they are saying they will be working only with already licensed broadcasters. Who are these? E-TV? Uuum, doesnt sound FTA like. If so not so good news because we all know how E-TV loves Nagra3. Its a wait and see.

 

[FTA-Nash]

Mah-mah123,
It appears that from our end, with usual equipment (120Cm dishes offset), we will only be able to nab the following:

JSC1 & 2: Nilesat 201; 12245 V 27500; 3/4 FEC;
HD1 and HD2: Nilesat 201; 12264 H 27500; DVBS-S2; 2/3; 8PSK (UEFA Championship, Europa League);
JSC +9 and +10; Eutelsat 7 West A; 12475 V 27500; 3/4 (NBA, Fox Sports – English)

However, to get JSC +1. +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9 we will need to point at the following using bigger dishes:
Nile 101 and 102: JSC+1 ….. +10;
Arabsat Badr-6: 12379 H 27500; 3/4; JSC +1 …. + 5;
Arabsat Badr-6: 12341 H 27500; 3/4: JSC +6 …. + 10

How much are the JSC cards going for? Which is the best and cheapest method to acquire the cards?
I am optimistic they cards wont be married to Humax Aljazeera decoders after all.

 

[mwangi57]

Came across this somewhere nikajionea huruma. ""One in-line satellite amplifier will be needed for eachsatellite receiver which has a longer than 35 metre coaxialcable feed from the dish. For best results, mount theamplifier about half way down the cable on cable runs of 35metres or more.In all cases it is best to upgrade to superior quality CAIapproved WF100 or PF100 Coaxial Cable, rather than fittingan in-line amplifier. WF100/PF100 will greatly reduce signalloss when compared to lower quality cables like RG6 or WF65twin. In fact, RG6 and WF65 should not be used for long cableruns in excess of 25 metres.""".jamani my seniors sasa hii WF100 ndio gani na nitaipata wapi?

 

[mbarikiwa2]

@All,is it true that ZUKU have discramble all the local channels? Will the other pay platforms follow suit?

 

[ugango]

Mah-mah123,
It appears that from our end, with usual equipment (120Cm dishes offset), we will only be able to nab the following:

JSC1 & 2: Nilesat 201; 12245 V 27500; 3/4 FEC;
HD1 and HD2: Nilesat 201; 12264 H 27500; DVBS-S2; 2/3; 8PSK (UEFA Championship, Europa League);
JSC +9 and +10; Eutelsat 7 West A; 12475 V 27500; 3/4 (NBA, Fox Sports – English)

However, to get JSC +1. +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9 we will need to point at the following using bigger dishes:
Nile 101 and 102: JSC+1 ….. +10;
Arabsat Badr-6: 12379 H 27500; 3/4; JSC +1 …. + 5;
Arabsat Badr-6: 12341 H 27500; 3/4: JSC +6 …. + 10

How much are the JSC cards going for? Which is the best and cheapest method to acquire the cards?
I am optimistic they cards wont be married to Humax Aljazeera decoders after all.

FTNash the com says only +5 to +10 and HD 1-6 will show EPL also +6 to+10 is on Nile 201 tp 11958H 27500 so you won't miss much after all all games will be on the HD channels so if u got all the six HD you r good to. pm me for info on and card

 

[msanifu]

Zuku offers local channels for free As the country gradually shifts from analog to digital television, players in the market have widened their packages to win over viewers by, among other things, reducing the prices for their products.Pay per view television Zuku has announced that their customers will view all the local stations free of charge.¡°We are proud to announce that our customers will be able to view all the local channels in Uganda thatare carried on Zuku for free. This means whether ornot they pay their subscription, local channels will always be accessible on Zuku TV,¡± reads a statement from Zuku.The national broadcaster UBC, NBS, Bukedde, WBS,NTV, and Top TV are some of the local channels included on Zuku¡¯s pay television packages.Zuku sports, Zuku movies max, Zuku movies action, Zuku movies Family, Zuku movies Swahili, Zuku movies Gold, ZukuAfrika and Zuku life are some of the special channels Zuku customers enjoy in the numerous packages derived from a total of 85 channels.In addition, they offer major news and business channels including BBC, Al jazeera and Fox News, Fox Entertainment, FX, BET, E! Entertainment, StarPlus, Colours and SAB; MTV Base Nickelodeon, Viasat History, Viasat Explorer, Viasat Nature, Viasat Crime and Discovery Science as well as religious channels Peace TV, Iqraa TV and Family TV.From this lineup, the Zuku statement notes that ¡°atany one time, there is something for everyone in the family to watch.¡±Zuku¡¯s lowest monthly subscription package goes for as low as Shs 24,000, which comes with a satellite dish.The latest offer comes in handy for viewers as Uganda prepares to make a complete switch from analog to digital television broadcasting. According to information ministry plans, all television sets must have smart digital boxes (decoders) by the end of 2014. But for Kampala and surrounding districts, digital migration takes effect next month.

 

[Martoxxb]

I finally nailed Nilesat on a 90cm dish in Bungoma, Kenya though bila CNN. Thanks guys for your input.
I have seen technicials bring down an old microwave dish and install a bigger one at the DCs' office. There are two large offset that I believe are not in use. I wish I knew who to approach. Am talking 2.4m and 3.7m guys. My ASAS is getting out of control.

 

[mbarikiwa2]

@all, at 1.00 G.M.T. today I will shut down vegalinternational completely and everything will be lost, so if you have any information you need to collect like the archives, now is the time.

Why are you shutting down this lovely forum? Patience pays!!!

 

[ugda]

Why are you shutting down this lovely forum? Patience pays!!!

Sometimes its not easy to understand people. The intentions behind their actions can give a clue to the ideology they adhere to. I wish you knew the intention behind shutting down that forum!

 

[monkey13]

I finally nailed Nilesat on a 90cm dish in Bungoma, Kenya though bila CNN. Thanks guys for your input.
I have seen technicials bring down an old microwave dish and install a bigger one at the DCs' office. There are two large offset that I believe are not in use. I wish I knew who to approach. Am talking 2.4m and 3.7m guys. My ASAS is getting out of control.

Bwana you are supposed to get all tps for nilesat 201.Here at kapenguria i recieve all tps for nilesat 201 including CNN with 90 cm. maybe you do some tweaking lnb and check your azimuth. I use Samson lnb and my lnb stands 90°, you can pm me .

 

[Martoxxb]

Bwana you are supposed to get all tps for nilesat 201.Here at kapenguria i recieve all tps for nilesat 201 including CNN with 90 cm. maybe you do some tweaking lnb and check your azimuth. I use S?amson lnb and my lnb stands 90°, you can pm me .

You must admit you are closer to the limits than I am. I tweaked and got it though.
Apart from nilesat, which other meaningful bird can I point my 1.8cm dish to?

 

[monkey13]

try Barr 5,6 by the way are you recieving Eutelsat 10°E?

 

[Martoxxb]

try Barr 5,6 by the way are you recieving Eutelsat 10°E?

I have not tried Eutelsat 10E but I nailed Eutelsat 36 SES 5 and Intelsat 20 @ 68.5 ° East NSS12

 

[CHIEF SOITA]

Sometimes its not easy to understand people. The intentions behind their actions can give a clue to the ideology they adhere to. I wish you knew the intention behind shutting down that forum!

And what is the intention? Curious.