Satnews Daily
February 23rd, 2009

HOTBIRD's Footprint Finds Room


RRsat HOTBIRD footprint graphic RRsat now has available space segment on the Hotbird Ku-band satellite for TV and radio channels' distribution to Europe.

The HOT BIRD™ satellites family at 13 degrees East, is one of the largest broadcasting systems in Europe, delivering nearly 1100 TV channels to more than 120 million TV homes in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. DTH reception in the beam's center is possible with antennas smaller than 70 cm, and with slightly larger antennas, reception is accessible throughout Europe, North Africa, and as far East as Moscow and Dubai.