Premiere Radio Networks has pushed the latest XDS PRO4-P code version: 5.4 10/2/09.
Most of the fixes are internal feature adjustments to bring more reliability to the receiver, and the capability to deliver files to an external storage device/system.
The new file delivery system is called "X-Courier", and will be used with programs such as NexGen (and others), and windows share - replacing StarGuide T2K by Oct 31.
If you have a fast blinking update light DURING "DOWN TIME" you are required to soft reboot your receiver from the front panel (Details in XDS Documents/XDS Manual and Documentation) -
Or if you have previously set up a maintenance window you may rely on your preprogrammed maintenance period.
If you have any XDS issues or questions, please contact Premiere at XDSHELP@Premiereradio.com with details about your XDS PRO4-P receiver including:
1) Call Letters
2) Receiver Serial Number
3) Any programs being recorded at time of play back or similar operational parameters
4) EB and AG reading from the front panel
... and we will respond ASAP.
OR during regular business hours dial (818) 461-5176
Sun outages begin at the end of September and run through mid October .
Sun outage or sun fade is a naturally occurring phenomenon which affects all geostationary satellites.
Sun fade occurs when the sun, our satellite (AMC-8) and the earth are in alignment.
The sun, a stronger source of radio frequency energy than our satellite, overpowers our signal for anywhere from a few seconds to a maximum of thirty minutes.
As an affiliate it is necessary to prepare for this outage in advance.
Sun fade WILL cause a temporary loss of audio on your XDS receivers.The start/end dates as well as the length and intensity of the sun outage will vary by geographical location, and size of your dish. Times also vary by location.
You can get specific times and dates for your location by going to the link below, pulling down Tools and clicking on the Sun Outage Calculator
http://www.ses-worldskies.com/worldskies/support/sun_outage_tool/index.php
Once you have the Sun Outage Calculator open, select AMC-8, your territory and the city closest to your location. Be aware that SES-Americom has changed their name to ses-worldskies and has changed their website .
While the link was accurate at the time of this writing it too could change at anytime.
Please share this info with your programming and engineering departments so that they may plan ahead.
Thank you
Premiere is pleased to announce a new service to our affiliates. Effective May 18th Premiere will begin using RSS "Really Simple Syndication" to publish critical information concerning Premiere programming. These feeds will contain information including technical logs from the NOC, relay logs from the previous day and bulletins with up to the minute changes in programing, special feeds, and information about events that will affect your broadcasts.
To subscribe to these feeds simply click one of the RSS links:
Or if you prefer: below are the direct links for each feed.
We recomend using myYahoo to monitor these RSS feeds as we have observed rather lengthy delays with iGoogle.
The Premiere XDS PRO4-P receiver can record live programs and delay the playback as scheduled by you, the affiliate. However, the recorded programs will remain in the XDS receiver for a limited amount of time. The files will be deleted to insure the receiver has ample storage for future recordings. These are global settings for all stations. If you need to delay a program longer than than allowed, you may wish to use an external recording device.
For a downloadable PDF document listing all shows and the number of hours that they will remain available on your XDS Receiver click here.
If you have any questions, please contact XDSHELP@Premiereradio.com or call 818-461-5176.