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An official release informs that the EBU uses the Asiasat 2 capacity
to transmit regular and ad hoc live video contribution feeds for
its members and customers between Asia, Australasia and Europe through
the Union's Eurovision Network. This includes premium sports events
such as the Olympics, European national and international football
and news feeds from major world political and chronicle venues,
such as the G8 meetings and the Iraq war.
Eurovision claims to be the world's largest dedicated television
contribution network and is recognised as the most reliable communication
network for live video transmissions. Eurovision's Asian service
offers broadcasters and cable operators fully digital MPEG-2 channels,
linking Asia and Europe through Asiasat 2 C-band capacity.
The EBU claims to be the largest professional association of national
broadcasters in the world. Headquartered in Geneva, the Union has
71 active Members in 52 countries of Europe, North Africa and the
Middle East, and 46 associate Members in 29 countries. Working on
behalf of its members in the European area, the EBU negotiates broadcasting
rights for major sports events, operates the Eurovision and Euroradio
networks, organises programme exchanges, stimulates and coordinates
co-productions.
Launched in 1995, AsiaSat 2 has a 13-year operational life. The
satellite carries 20 36 MHz and four 72 MHz C-band, as well as nine
54 MHz Ku-band linearised transponders. Its C-band footprint covers
53 countries embracing Asia, the Middle East, Australasia and the
C.I.S. Asiasat 2 also has a high-power Ku beam serving the Greater
China region, Korea and Japan.
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