Satellite Program Downlinking Services
(Receiving Satellite Programs)

Instructional Media Resources provides facilities with downlink capabilities for both C and Ku bands of satellite programming.

How to Request a Satellite Program Downlink

  • Contact Jean Reese (2725) jreese@mtsu.edu with general information (dates, times) to verify availability of satellite receiver.
  • Request a room with a campus cable connection.
  • Register for the downlink (via the program provider) .
  • Near the date of the broadcast, the provider will supply satellite technical information.
  • Secure copyright permission to record program on videotape if desired. For more than one copy, please secure additional permission from provider.
  • Fill out Instructional Media Resources Satellite Request form and fax, mail or bring it to Instructional Media Resources in LRC 101. Include a copy of license agreement and written copyright permission.
  • Please make arrangements and submit the form no later than 24 hours in advance of scheduled downlink. Weekends and holidays are not included in the 24 hour notice deadline.

Costs

Some programs may be free, while others require a license fee. Costs may range from a few dollars to several hundred dollars. The department or individual requesting a satellite downlink is responsible for all fees charged by the program provider. With proper copyright clearance, IMR can also tape the program for viewing at a later date.

Room Availability

Satellite programs can be viewed live and scheduled for classrooms on campus with cable connections.

Contact Information


Available classrooms, please contact Liz Taylor at 898-2711 to verify to which classrooms we still provide cable service.

Videotape Copies of Program

Upon request, IMR will tape the program for later use if copyright clearance has been obtained. It is the responsibility of the program requestor to obtain this permission.

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated: August 1, 2008

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