The Texas Debates: Race for Governor
posted on 12.29.2009Republican Primary Debate
Murchison Performing Arts Center (directions)
University of North Texas in Denton
See which Texas stations are airing the debate.
NON-PBS TV STATIONS: STANDARD SATELLITE
- GALAXY 16 (KU-BAND) Located at 99 degrees west
- Window opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. CDT
- Data Rate: 5.500000
- Symbol Rate: 3.978723
- FEC: ¾
DOWNLINK: G-16 / 6-G Downlink Freq 11835.625
FEEDS: Self-contained feeds with graphics will be delivered in 4 x 3 standard format.
AUDIO/SAP: English?Channels 1 and 2; Spanish ? Channels 3 and 4
NON-PBS TV STATIONS: HIGH DEFINITION SATELLITE
- Galaxy 16 (KU-BAND/HD) Located at 99 degrees west
- Window opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. CDT
- 18MHz
- Symbol rate 13.333
- Data rate: 21.502730 Mbps
- FEC: 7/8
DOWNLINK: Galaxy 16 K06 slots B,C,D,E; Downlink frequency 11817.25V; L-Band 1067
FEED: Self-contained feed with graphics will be delivered in 16 x 9 standard format
AUDIO/SAP: English - Channels 1 and 2; Spanish ? Channels 3 and 4
PBS STATIONS: STANDARD SD01 SERVICE
- AMC 21 125 degrees West KU
- Downlink Frequency: 12180 MHz
- L-Band Frequency: 1430 MHz
- Downlink Polarity: Vertical
- Symbol Rate: 30.00000 Mbps
- Modulation: DVBS QPSK
- FEC Rate: ¾
- MPEG Service #: 11
- Video PID: 177
- PCR PID: 177
- Audio Service PID 1: 180 (English)
- Audio Service PID 2: 181 (Spanish)
- Time Code Service PID: 182
- Chroma Sub-sampling: 4:2:0
PBS STATIONS: HIGH DEFINITION HD04 SERVICE
- AMC 21 125 degrees West KU
- Downlink Frequency: 12150 MHz
- L-Band Frequency: 1400 MHz
SET UP: Clean feeds are available on-site to a limited number of trucks. Mult-box available for on-site reporters and should be reserved in advance.
WEB LINKS: Live streamed video of the debates will be available at www.TexasDebates.org.
ONLINE PRODUCTION: Only anamorphic 16 x 9 feeds will be available on-site. Online reporters should bring their own XLR audio and BNC video cables.
INTERNET ACCESS: Wireless internet connections are available for on-site reporters and producers. Please contact Meg Fullwood for reservations and credentials.
PUBLIC RADIO: Radio coverage of the debates is available via the Public Radio Satellite System. Please refer to Content Depot for channel assignments.
TSN AFFILIATES: Please contact TSN's Dan Bell for channel assignments or call (214) 525-7311.
COMMERCIAL RADIO: Non-TSN affiliates wanting to carry the debate live should contact TAB's Michael Schneider or call (512) 322-9944.
POOL PHOTOGRAPHY: The Associated Press will serve as pool photographer. Non-subscribers, please contact Meg Fullwood to receive images.
SITE SURVEY: Please make arrangements in advance by contacting Bob Butler and Darrel Henke at the numbers below.
CREDENTIALS: Media credentials are required. Reservations should be made in advance no later than 12 noon Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Doors open at 6 pm, Thursday, January 14. All media should be in place by 6:30 pm. Media access to the event is on a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to media with reservations and affiliated with organizations that regularly produce news.
MEDIA ENTRANCE: On the left side of the building as you come from the parking lot.
Q&A/NEWS CONFERENCE: Candidates will conduct a post-debate question and answer period with the media.
PARKING: Satellite trucks and microwave van parking is available along the I-35 access road in front of the Murchison Performing Arts Center.
* TECHNICAL CONTACTS: Bob Butler - 972-896-3984 / Darrell Henke - 214-417-9094 *
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