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EWTN's EUROPE INTERNATIONAL Service on Astra 1KR satellite will be changing in the near future. The important information below will help our viewers and affiliates prepare for the necessary changes.

OLD			NEW
	Satellite:	Astra 1KR		Satellite:	Astra 1H
	Orbital Slot:	19.2º East		Orbital Slot:	19.2° East
	Transponder:	22		Transponder:	103
	Downlink Frequency:	11538 MHz		Downlink Frequency:	12460 MHz
	Downlink Polarization:	Vertical		Downlink Polarization:	Horizontal
	Symbol Rate:	22 Ms/s		Symbol Rate:	27.5 Ms/s
	FEC:	'5/6		FEC:	'3/4
	SID	6907		SID	62
	VPID	607		PMT	100
	Video Standard (EWTN):	PAL		VPID	1023
	Audio PIDs	627 English		Video Standard (EWTN):	PAL
		667 Spanish*		Audio PIDs	1024 German/German
		677 German*			1025 English/English*
		687 French*			*when available
		*when available

FAQ Index

Navigate the Frequently Asked Questions using the links below.

1. What are these changes and when will they take place?
2. What is the new satellite transmission plan for EWTN's new German language Network, Katholisches Fernsehen Weltweit?
3. What are the satellite transmission plans for EWTN Europe English?
4. What about French Language programming?
5. Whom should I contact if I have a technical question?
6. Whom should I contact for non-technical matters?
7. What else would I need to do?

1. What are these changes and when will they take place?

• EWTN's German language programming, which has aired for 8 hours per day on the EWTN Europe International Service (Astra 1KR) will now launch as a 24 hour per day German channel called, "EWTN KATHOLISCHES FERNSEHEN WELTWEIT". This new channel will begin transmitting on November 6, 2011.
  
  
• EWTN's Europe International Service (Astra 1KR), which has English, German and French language programming will no longer be available as of December 14, 2011.
  
  
• EWTN Europe English language programming will continue to be available on Hotbird 6 and Eurobird 1 Satellites. We urge our viewers and affiliates to redirect from Astra 1KR towards one of these satellites.

2. What is the new satellite transmission plan for EWTN's new German language Network, Katholisches Fernsehen Weltweit?

Astra 1H, Transponder 103, Downlink Frequency 12460 MHz, Horizontal, Symbol Rate 27.5 Ms/s, FEC ¾ ,SID 62,Video PID 1023 and Audio PIDS 1024 German 1025 English (when available)

3. What are the satellite transmission plans for EWTN Europe English?

On Hotbird 6: Transponder 154, Downlink Frequency 11585 MHz , Vertical, Symbol Rate 27.5 Ms/s, FEC ¾ , Video PID 1441 and Audio PID 1442

On Eurobird 1: Transponder F1L, Downlink Frequency 12523 MHz, Horizontal, Symbol Rate 27.5 Ms/s, FEC 2/3, SID 55005, Video PID 2321 Audio PID 2322.

Please note EWTN Radio is carried on Eurobird 1.

4. What about French Language programming?

Our French language programming is currently limited in quantity. However, we are actively working to build up our library of French programming in reserve as we plan to better serve our viewers in French speaking countries. To that end, we are exploring alternative ways to offer EWTN's French programming through the Internet. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ian Murray at imurray@ewtn.com or + 1 787-287-2888 .

5. Whom should I contact if I have a technical question?

If you need assistance you may call EWTN's Engineering Department

Engineering Department Hotline	+1 (205) 271 2911
Jim Charles	+1 (205) 271-2900 Ext 3202
Glen Tapley	+1 (205) 795-5779

6. Whom should I contact for Non Technical matters?

Please contact our Regional Managers below:

In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg

Martin Rothweiler (martin.rothweiler@ewtn.de) +49 228 934941-60

For the balance of Europe and the Middle East

Ian Murray (imurray@ewtn.com) + 1 787-287-2888

7. What else would I need to do?

For our affiliates

Although the EWTN signal is in the clear and does not require authorization, we ask that our affiliates notify us when they have completed the changes to include Astra 1H for EWTN Katholisches Fernsehen Weltweit and to inform us to which satellite they have redirected (Hotbird 6 or Eurobird 1) for EWTN - Europe English

For our viewers

Since Hotbird 6 is only 6 degrees from Astra 1KR, the simple addition of a second LNB (Low Noise Blocker) to your satellite dish will enable you to receive EWTN – Europe English from Hotbird 6 satellite as well as all the other Free to Air channels on your television set. The addition of the second LNB by a satellite dish installer entails a nominal one-time charge.

Cannot find your question?

Please contact us with any additional questions you may have.

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