29 Days and Counting: Stations To Go Dark If Not Migrated To AMC-18 Satellite

Less Than A Month To Migrate

In 29 days, radio stations around the country will lose all radio network programming from all major companies if they do not re-aim their satellites from AMC-8 to the new AMC-18 at 105 degrees West Longitude. 

All radio stations currently receiving programming from AMC-8 have until JUNE 30th to re-point their downlink antennas (dishes). At that time, AMC-8 will no longer serve as the radio network “neighborhood,” and there will not be a suitable replacement satellite at the 139 degree position. It has exceeded its design life and is not being replaced by an equivalent C-band satellite at the same location.
  
The five major commercial radio networks, LEARFIELD, ORBITAL MEDIA NETWORKS (OMNI), PREMIERE NETWORKS, SKYVIEW NETWORKS and WESTWOOD ONE -- now have their full complements of satellite-delivered programming available on their new frequencies on AMC-18. This also includes programming from syndicators who lease their satellite time from these five companies. 

For more information, including satellite vendors, a full list of frequencies for each network, or technical questions about satellite settings, visit www.amc8migration.com/docs/RNUG_FAQ.pdf.

Stations in need of vendors to re-aim their dishes can visit www.amc8migration.com/Vendors.html.

« see more Net News