RTN adding a couple new affiliates

[Mr Tony]

found out that parts of South Dakota is getting RTN.From northpine

KAUN-LP/42 (Sioux Falls) and KOTA-DT (Rapid City) have signed up to carry Equity Media's "Retro Television Network." KAUN is currently an ION affiliate and will switch to RTN in March. Though KAUN is a low-power station, it is carried on most cable systems in the Sioux Falls market. Meanwhile, RTN will likely be the first subchannel in the Rapid City market when it launches on KOTA-DT this summer. There's no word whether RTN will be carried on KOTA's satellite stations in Lead, SD, Scottsbluff, NE, and Sheridan, WY.

 

[Mr Tony]

and it looks like other areas too like Alabama, Louisiana, and Kansas

from equity's site

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan 29, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Media General to bring RTN programming to Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL and Columbus, GA. The new affiliates will launch in the second quarter of this year on a digital stream of WKRG, the CBS affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, and WRBL, the CBS affiliate in Columbus.

"We are excited to bring RTN to the viewers in two more markets, Mobile, AL-Pensacola, FL and Columbus, GA-Opelika, AL," said Steve Gleason, Vice President of Programming for Media General.

"RTN's 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup is an exciting format that complements local programming," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Media General is a valued partner and we are excited to expand our relationship to two more markets. This now makes eight Media General stations that have affiliated with RTN."

"I am very pleased that we are a partner of RTN," said Otis Pickett, General Manager of WRBL. "The programming is clearly a plus for our viewers and advertisers as we move forward with a very competitive digital platform."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 1, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with White Knight Broadcasting to bring RTN programming to Shreveport (KSHV-DT) and Baton Rouge (KZUP-CA). The network will launch late this year in both markets.

"We are excited to be the new RTN affiliate in both Baton Rouge and Shreveport," said Sheldon Galloway, Vice President of White Knight Broadcasting, Inc. "We believe RTN will add value to our use of our spectrum and provide countless hours of entertainment for our viewers."

"Retro Television Network is helping broadcasters in each market reach their goals of delivering quality programming on their digital channel," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Adding Baton Rouge and Shreveport affiliates extends the 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup reach to viewers throughout Louisiana."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

Under the terms of the agreement, RTN programming will also air an additional four to seven hours a day on Shreveport's My Network affiliate, KSHV.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 4, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will launch an RTN affiliate in Wichita/Hutchinson, KS. The network will begin airing in the second quarter of this year on KGPT, a Great Plains Television Network station.

"RTN provides solutions to broadcasters with our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers in Wichita will enjoy seeing some of the best shows that Hollywood had to offer."

"RTN gives KGPT the programming platform to provide its viewers the best in classic television," said John Pappert, General Manager of KGPT. "The turnkey services that RTN will provide for KGPT will enable the station to grow its audience and stature in the Wichita/Hutchinson DMA. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with RTN."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 4, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will launch RTN affiliates in two South Dakota markets, Sioux Falls and Rapid City. In Sioux Falls, the network will begin airing in March on KAUN, a station owned by J.F. Broadcasting that currently airs ION Television. In Rapid City, RTN programming will launch this summer on a digital stream of KOTA, the local ABC affiliate that is owned by Duhamel Broadcasting.

"KOTA-TV in Rapid City is pleased to have RTN scheduled for our digital secondary channel," said Monte Loos, Operations Manager for Duhamel Broadcasting. "The programming on RTN is a perfect match for our area."

"We are excited to announce the addition of two new affiliates in South Dakota, with Sioux Falls and Rapid City," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "RTN will deliver classic hit shows throughout the day along with local content from our partners."

"We are very pleased to announce our RTN affiliation in Sioux Falls," said Jim Simpson, President and CEO of J.F. Broadcasting. "This great lineup of retro programming is going to be a hit for our viewers and clients."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

 

[techno935]

Looking forward to South Florida getting an RTN soon. I wonder if Gary could chime in and let me know which channel may carry it. Gary?

 

[N5XZS]

I am hoping they would add to Albuquerque TV market sooner the better!!:

 

[voomvoom]

I've already got WSB-DT 2.2 from Atlanta with RTN. Getting WRBL-DT 3.? will be a great addition. They currently (I just looked) only have 2 streams running, 3.1 for HD and 3.2 for First Alert 3 (24-7)Weather. They will have to add a new stream, hope it doesn't take a year?

 

[Mr Tony]

al it shows 2Q for that station so around late spring

 

[Derwin0]

We get RTN in April on a sub-channel of the local ABC affiliate WHTM.

 

[Mr Tony]

they're adding some more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 6, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will launch an RTN affiliate in Salisbury, MD. The network will begin airing on WRDE in the 4th quarter of this year on the station's digital channel. The station is currently being acquired by XBC Broadcasting, LLC, pending FCC approval.

"Retro Television Network offers quality programming that viewers can enjoy seven days a week," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Hit shows never go out of style and we look forward to bringing our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup to the local viewers."

"The RTN concept is unbeatable!" said Bob Backman, Partner, XBC Broadcasting Company, LLC. "Quality programming that viewers and buyers know and love, turn-key local and network operation, and real affiliate support in every area. RTN is the solution for great local digital broadcasting!"

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 5, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will bring RTN programming to Harlingen/Weslaco/Brownsville/ McAllen, TX. The new affiliate is scheduled to air later this year on a digital stream of the market-leading ABC affiliate, KRGV.

"KRGV is thrilled to be a member of the RTN Team," said John Kittleman, General Manager of KRGV. "The highest quality programming and the ease of operation is a combination we could not pass up. We are excited about the future and the opportunities that RTN will bring to KRGV multi-casting efforts."

"We are excited to partner with KRGV, a market leader," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "RTN provides local broadcasters a new and exciting option for their multicast channel with our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

 

[Tron]

Baton Rouge is getting RTN'd! Looks like there will be more RTN channels popping up FTA very soon. Time to get busy hunting down DVB-S2 solutions

 

[digiblur]

Two new RTN stations coming soon

Looks Louisiana is getting two more RTN's. Looks like one will be knocking on my door.

RTN to Launch Two Louisiana Affiliates: PrimeZone Business News - MSN Money

 

[Tron]

Yes, its great news. Its pretty certain that these will be on C-Band DVB-S2. Maybe they'll add one in New Orleans at some point...

 

[Mr Tony]

Equity Media Holdings Corporation - RTN to Launch in Champaign/Springfield/Decatur, IL

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 8, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with GOCOM Media of Illinois to bring RTN programming to Champaign/Springfield/Decatur, IL. The network will launch early next year on one of the digital streams of WRSP/WBUI.

"We're excited about not only the viewer friendly appeal of the 'best of yesterprime', but also the flexibility of the programming," said Ric Gorman, CEO of GOCOM Media. "To be able to offer this to our market and advertisers is a win-win application of our digital spectrum."

"RTN is a powerful option for broadcasters that want the local flexibility with a national brand," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "The 'Prime Time All the Time' schedule provides viewers with hit shows to watch throughout the day."

 

[photoman76]

WRDQ - Orlando

On the Galaxy 26 DVB-S2 mux.

 

[Mr Tony]

Washington DC will have RTN later this year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 21, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Allbritton Communications to bring RTN programming to Washington, D.C. The new affiliate will launch late this year on a digital stream of Washington, D.C.'s ABC affiliate, WJLA-TV.

"The quality of our network can be found in the top broadcasters that have signed up to affiliate with RTN for their multicasting option," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "We are excited that Allbritton has added their flagship station to the growing list of affiliates."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

Allbritton began airing RTN's "Prime Time All the Time" lineup today on a digital stream of WSET-TV (Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA). RTN is scheduled to launch later this year on a digital stream of WHTM-TV (Harrisburg-Lancaster, PA).

 

[updatelee]

On the Galaxy 26 DVB-S2 mux.

its amazing how fast dvb-s2 is taking effect, seems every day im seeing more in dvb-s2. is this one you mention in mpeg2 or mpeg4 ?

 

[photoman76]

The Equity mux is DVB-S2 H.264 (Mpeg4).

 

[updatelee]

The Equity mux is DVB-S2 H.264 (Mpeg4).

darn. that mpeg4 is incredibly cpu intensive, I cant do it on my amd sempron, going to have to upgrade pretty quick it looks like.

 

[Anole]

Yes.
there's a thread in the PC DVB section dealing with those issues:
Deinterlacing 4:2:2 video, what to use

 

[Tron]

H.264 is a wonderful codec, but unfortunately it does require a state of the art PC to decode. The advantage is that it retains impressive video quality, even under heavy compression.

 

[El_Viejo]

Iceberg, How well does that 8x1 work for you? I thought about going that way, but decidec on 2 - 4x1 with a 0/22kHz switch. Currently only have 5 lnb, but it seems that no matter the config, I occassionally get a 'no signal' indication when changing channels, even if they are on the the lnb. Presently using the 0/22 on one of the 4x1 ports to switch between 119 and 110 lnbs. Don't have the 2nd 4x1 in the picture yet. All lnbs are standard, no universals at this time. I see Evansville, IN is going with RTN, but they are too far away for me, since I am near Indianapolis. later.....El_Viejo