Reborn 80s

Chapter 278

In Chen Huaiqing's plan, ATV is a publicity platform and will not compete head-on with TVB.

Compared with TVB's strength, ATV really belongs to a situation that is lagging behind in all aspects.

For example, in terms of signal transmission towers, ATV is not very good, and compared with TVB, it is not so perfect.

After Meta invested in ATV, it strengthened the construction of ATV's hardware facilities, but it didn't mean that it was built all at once.

Sun Congxuan: "I see you, don't be so optimistic. The matter of going to the stars is quite troublesome."

Satellite TV live broadcast technology has only been developed in recent years. You must know that the first satellite was launched in 1957.

For example, the satellite channel 1984 of NHK TV station in Neon Country started trial broadcasting in 1987, and did not start broadcasting 24 until [-].

Therefore, satellite TV is definitely the most cutting-edge technology now.

ATV wants to go to the satellite, not only to find the satellite, but also to establish a ground satellite station.

It is always necessary to transmit the prepared program signal to the satellite, and then distribute it to various places by the satellite.

"There's a lot that needs to be done."

Chen Huaiqing frowned and said, "Lack of talent? It's nothing to worry about. It's fine if you can't just dig from the mainland."

At this time, there are also satellite TV stations in China.

Xiangjiang is very attractive to people at this time.

In the 80s, there was a trend of going abroad, and many people wanted to go abroad to make a lot of money, even if they did their dishes.

If ATV is going to poach people, the treatment will be directly given to Xiangjiang's side, so naturally there is no problem at all.

In fact, on the TV technical team, Chen Huaiqing hopes that there will be more mainlanders on ATV.

Make some preparations for ATV landing in the Mainland.

Sun Congxuan reached out and flipped through the documents on Chen Huaiqing's desk: "Look at this."

Chen Huaiqing asked strangely, "What?"

"satellite!"

Chen Huaiqing flicked through the documents. This is a report about the acquisition of satellites from an insurance company in the United States.

Why do insurers have satellites in their hands?
This must be said.

Space launch is not a 100% success, but there is a considerable chance of launch failure.

The satellite, called Westa6, was launched into space along with another PalapaB2 satellite.

It's just that neither of the two satellites reached the predetermined orbit, which can be said to be a de facto launch failure.

After the launch failed, the insurer paid the compensation, and the Westa6 satellite and PalapaB2 satellite naturally belonged to the insurer.

Although it did not reach the predetermined orbit, the ground tracking station monitored and calculated the specific positions of the two satellites, and found that the satellites were in good condition.

So I think it is possible to recover satellites.

The recovery operation was carried out by the space shuttle Discovery.

After returning to Earth, the satellite was thoroughly inspected by experts, and the team submitted a proposal to the underwriter for a refurbishment and relaunch.

In other words, the two satellites have met the requirements for reuse.

However, being usable does not mean that it can be launched.

Insurance companies can't just launch two satellites casually, can they?
The original satellite owner, they no longer need these two satellites.

As a commercial company, insurers can't throw satellites in their hands and are always looking for new buyers. .

The Westa6 satellite is a communication satellite in geostationary orbit. The satellite body is a cylinder with a diameter of 2.2 meters and a height of 6.5 meters. It has 24 C-band transponders, weighs 1.25 tons, and has a designed operating life of 10 years.

In fact, Chen Huaiqing did not know that this satellite would be purchased by the newly established Asia Satellite Co., Ltd. in 1988 and renamed Asia Satellite 1.

The relevant technical parameters of the satellite have also been readjusted and updated according to the coverage of Asia.

Chen Huaiqing rubbed his chin, ATV bought a satellite by itself, it seems that it is also possible.

"This satellite is only used by the ATV family. It seems to only occupy a small part of the satellite's functions?"

Sun Congxuan: "It is definitely not possible for ATV to use it alone. We can set up a separate company. I have already thought of the name. It is called Asia Satellite Co., Ltd. to be responsible for operating this satellite. There are very few satellite TV stations in Asia. I think there will be many TV stations in need."

Let other TV stations also use this satellite, isn't it cultivating competitors?

Competitors are not rivals, in essence, it doesn't matter.

Chen Huaiqing is concerned about one thing now: "Have you had any contact with the insurer?"

Sun Congxuan signaled Chen Huaiqing to turn to the end: "The insurer's quotation for the satellite is 1.2 million US dollars, and they demand that if it is relaunched, the insurance will still be underwritten by them!"

Chen Huaiqing didn't think this request was too much.

Everyone wants to make more money!
Furthermore, the satellite is in the hands of others, and if you want to buy it from them, you must agree to this matter.

"It's a reasonable request for them to continue to be the insurer. It's the satellite price..."

Sun Congxuan said helplessly, "It's about the same price!"

Chen Huaiqing sighed and said, "The price is a little expensive. If we Huaguo do it ourselves, we will definitely get 1.2 million yuan."

Sun Congxuan rolled her eyes, she definitely can do it, but when will it be done?

As long as Chen Huaiqing agrees, Sun Congxuan feels that ATV can afford to wait anyway.

Although it is said that ATV no longer regards TVB as a competitor, it will set its sights further afield.

But actually?
ATV up and down, more or less still regard TVB as a direct competitor.

It's just that now it's no longer a direct competition with TVB.

ATV began to go at its own pace.

When competing with others, you must not fall into the rhythm of your opponent.

If you fall into the opponent's rhythm a little bit, they will be able to defeat you with rich experience.

There is a saying on the Internet in later generations, that is, never argue with a brainless person, because he will bring your IQ to his level, and then beat you with rich experience.

This is obviously falling into the opponent's rhythm!

The great man has always emphasized: You fight yours, I fight mine, take the lead, and keep the initiative.

In the past, ATV did not have the initiative at all.

It seems to be profitable, but in fact, to compete directly with TVB on TV dramas is to compete with others in their advantageous field.

As a TV station, ATV naturally can't say no to TV dramas.

Now ATV doesn't directly make TV dramas itself, but directly purchases them externally.

On the contrary, the ratings of ATV's prime-time TV dramas have risen a lot.

In terms of serving Huadao, the TV dramas broadcast by ATV have obviously improved a lot.

And the types of TV series have also become more.

"If we win this satellite, isn't this the first commercial communication satellite in Asia?"

Most of the satellites above the earth are communication satellites.

Many communication satellites are commercial communication satellites.

Things that are commonplace in America and Europe, but in Asia...

This is the gap!

"Ok!"

Chen Huaiqing blurted out: "Asia No. [-] is well deserved!"

　I was so ashamed that I stopped for a day...

　
(End of this chapter)