Satellite up-link replaced... yet to be paid for




Satellite up-link transmitting equipment at our main studio in Archamps, France, failed on June 15th.  Replacement components arrived and were installed Friday, June 19th, but the problem persisted.

Another satellite transmitter arrived Friday, July 3rd, and was immediately installed.  To our dismay, it didn't work either!

Finally, using bits and pieces of two broken satellite transmitters, we found a way to get something running on  Monday, July 6th.  Howevver, we noticed occasional extended drop-out of the audio.  These continuing problems led us in August to order and install a brand new satellite up-link transmitter.  It is working well.

But we do not have the money to pay for it.  Could you help?

What we bought:

Audio Encoder (used)
Network Channel Controller (used)
Multiplexer (used)
4 watt Ku-band satellite transmitter (new)
        (Indoor controller unit and outdoor BUC)

Total bill:  25,500 euros, including VAT

Donations urgently needed and much appreciated

On October 1st, Eutelsat changed our frequency on the "Hot Bird" satellite.  Many listeners got lost during the outages last summer, and because of this latest unexpected frequency shuffle.  We hope everyone will soon get retuned to, and reconnected with their favourite station, RADIO 74.