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C-Band Satellite Digital Audio Feeds for Radio Stations

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RF101

Are broadcasters really still using C-band for domestic syndication, program distribution? I see a listing for "Westwood One XDS Satellite Platform" and the ATX Pro satellite receiver series which serve to receive files of audio content or live streams.

With the reduced spectrum thanks to re-farming there's a lot less TV/radio providers feeding cable head-ends. It's not like the old days of SCPC analog.

I just need to know should I junk a perfectly good C-band dish?
 
Westwood One still operates on the satellite on SES-11. Many Premiere programs are on SES-11 as well. Learfield delivers some of their sports properties by satellite, also on SES-11.

I know these feeds require an "authorized receiver" but I do not know if the hobbyists have a method to tune these or not.
 
RF101 said:
I just need to know should I junk a perfectly good C-band dish?
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Half of the former C-Band satellite frequencies have already been reallocated, and the other half will soon be turned over for other uses. Of course we are talking about the situation in the U.S. Other satellites on the edges of the North American “view horizon” still have video services, such as those targeting Latin America. Whether you can “see” these depends on your location.

This is being discussed on some satellite specific forums, so you might search for those.

As for junking the dish, there’s always the possibility of modification for services outside the C-Band, but as is, the window is about to close on their usefulness.
 


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