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FTA Michael
08-19-04, 11:05 PM
LyngSat says that, among other unexciting channels, the Knowledge Network is available FTA from Anik F1. (If I read the chart right.) Clicking on the page for that channel's site, it looks a bit interesting, almost like PBS for Canadians. Anyone know whether it's really available FTA?

An aside, maybe I need to stop getting excited about LyngSat headlines. A few days ago, I got excited when I saw the Montreal CBC affiliates were available FTA ... until I noticed that they're available FTA in Europe! :(
phonic
08-20-04, 05:55 AM
There are some great 4:2:2 feeds from CBC on AnikF1, quite a few olympic related.
phonic
08-20-04, 06:02 AM
11902/H/5859
If you enjoy watching traffic :)
I can't seem to get The Knowledge Network here in VA.
TonyM
08-20-04, 06:34 AM
The Knowledge network is Digicipher II (not DVB) so a DVB receiver would not get it.

A previously subscribed to Star Choice receiver would :)
music_beans
08-20-04, 03:25 PM
LyngSat says that, among other unexciting channels,
Unexciting channels? CTV is a FTA channel, and a commercial network in the Great White North.
JohnH
08-20-04, 07:42 PM
Unexciting channels? CTV is a FTA channel, and a commercial network in the Great White North.

Red, Blue or Green. :)
FTA Michael
08-20-04, 08:05 PM
Unexciting channels? CTV is a FTA channel, and a commercial network in the Great White North.Well, yeah, if you've got C band. :)
JohnH
08-20-04, 08:18 PM
Anik F1 C band is it. HD Baseball and NASCAR 4:2:2. Of course those are just on my PC. :)
BabaLouie
08-20-04, 10:18 PM
The Knowledge network is Digicipher II (not DVB) so a DVB receiver would not get it.

A previously subscribed to Star Choice receiver would :)

What other free channels would a previously subscribed to Star Choice receiver get?
FTA Michael
08-21-04, 10:37 AM
According to LyngSat:

CPAC - Canada's Political Channel
TSC - The Shopping Channel
Canal Auto Desenvolvimento
Canal Estratégia
Canal Gestão
Ontario Legislature
Viewer's Choice Preview
Star Choice Info Channel
Access TV
CKUA Alberta (radio)
BC Legislative Assembly
VoicePrint (reading service)

Now that's what I call unexciting! :)
lee635
08-24-04, 01:04 PM
Wow, I think a previously subscribed dish receiver would actually be better....


According to LyngSat:

CPAC - Canada's Political Channel
TSC - The Shopping Channel
Canal Auto Desenvolvimento
Canal Estratégia
Canal Gestão
Ontario Legislature
Viewer's Choice Preview
Star Choice Info Channel
Access TV
CKUA Alberta (radio)
BC Legislative Assembly
VoicePrint (reading service)

Now that's what I call unexciting! :)