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Thaicom enhances TV sound, picture

Thaicom enhances TV sound, picture

Satellite operator Thaicom has enhanced television-broadcasting quality by allocating new channel frequencies to its satellite.

Chief technical officer Paiboon Panuwattanawong said Thaicom had technically optimised the satellite transmission and allocation of the TV channels on its satellite to improve both audio and video and significantly. 
On September 1, Thaicom transferred the frequencies of 20 TV channels and three radio channels on the Ku band from 12355/30000/horizontal polarisation to the new frequency of 12313/30000/vertical polarisation. However, transmission of the original frequency will continue until October 31. 
To minimise the impact of this enhancement during the transition stage, the company has worked closely with its partners in planning and announcing the changes to the viewing public. 
It informed the TV platform operators to update the latest parameters to its set-top boxes with over-the-air (OTA) features. 
For viewers using set-top boxes with an OTA feature, the new frequencies will be automatically updated. For those without the OTA feature, Thaicom has coordinated with the TV platform operators to announce the changes publicly through the TV tickers. 
From October 24, the aforementioned TV channels will cease regular broadcasting and broadcast an instruction for viewers to change to the new frequencies. 
More than 90 per cent of the viewers have set-top boxes with an OTA feature and therefore will not experience any effects. All that is required is to unplug the set-top box and plug it in again for the box to reset to the new frequencies. The minority of viewers who have set-top boxes without the OTA feature can manually tune in to the new frequencies or contact their service provider or installer.  
“The allocation of new frequencies for the TV channels will significantly enhance the quality of signal for the viewing public,” Paiboon said. 
“We have been closely coordinating and planning this enhancement with our partners to ensure minimum impact to the viewers. During the implementation process, the Thaicom technical team is working hand in hand with TV platform providers and set-top-box providers to ensure that all viewers switch to the new frequencies as soon as possible.” 
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