Downlink parameters for TV stations

5th ECB Central Banking Conference (13-14 Nov 2008)

Satellite transmission of the final discussion by high-level policy makers, including Ben Bernanke and Jean-Claude Trichet - technical data

• The discussion will be transmitted live on 14 November 2008 from 14:30 to 15:45 p.m. C.E.T.
• At 14:20 C.E.T. a test for sound and vision will be transmitted
• The TV footage will be transmitted on 14 November 2008 in only one ("original") language audio channel from 4.30 to 4.45 p.m. C.E.T.
• Transmission standard: 625DIG
• Atlantic Bird 1 at 12.5° west
• Transponder: B6 Lower
• Channel: 1
• Downlink frequency: 11,143.7 MHZ - vertical
• FEC: 3/4
• Profile: 4:2:0
• Symbol rate: 5.632
• Audio channel: 1 Original

TV stations experiencing problems during the transmission can call +49 (0) 177 685 0964 or +49 (0)69 713 757 0