We are pleased to inform you that from 15 November 2008 we will be delivering to you a new dedicated Russian feed of Animal Planet. With effect from such date the signal of Animal Planet Russia will be delivered to you by a new satellite.
The details of the satellite are as follows:
Satellite LMI/ABS 1 at 75 degrees East
Transponder 6N
Polarisation Vertical
Frequency 12 670.5 MHz
Symbol Rate 22.00 MS/s
FEC 7/8
Encryption Irdeto 2 (M-crypt)
Video PID 701 TBC
Russian Audio PID 702 TBC
You will need to purchase compatible new decoders to receive the signal via the new satellite. We remind you that old satellite signal will remain available until 10 December 2008 to assist you in the migration process, however you will need to obtain the necessary decoding equipment compatible with the new satellite by 10 December 2008 in order to continue receive the signal of the channel.
We suggest you obtain the compatible decoders as soon as possible to ensure that there is a smooth migration and no disruption of the broadcast of Animal Planet. We or our agents will be in contact with you in the next few weeks to assist you in the co-ordination of the migration.
If you have any questions, please contact our Agent MBG Moscow office at +7 (495) 792 35 19 or via e-mail sales@mediabg.ru
With kind regards,
Yours faithfully,
Irina Nazarenko
Commercial Executive Emerging Markets
Discovery Networks Europe, Middle East & Africa