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Re: Data - new digtial satellite service from Signal?



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Ted, 
I don't know about the Signal, but I have the BMI satellite feed, and I
know that when I'm on the phone with Futures Express I'm right in sync with
them on the SP & currencies, and they have CQG.
For what it's worth.

Steve

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> From: thearne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: RealTraders Discussion Group <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Data - new digtial satellite service from Signal?
> Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1997 1:08 PM
> 
>      
>      Hello all,
>      
>      Has anybody tried the new Signal /Echostar digital broadcast
satellite
>      service? 18" dish, also get broad spectrum of TV services, etc. 
>      Supposedly the same feed as the signal cable feed -- but perhaps 
>      better as fewer interruptions andmore reliable service?  Curious if 
>      anyone has tried it, and if there are significant differences in
cost, 
>      equipment needed, reliability, speed, and so forth. 
>      Interested in this because, in Chicago at any rate, the cable
service 
>      is crummy with frequent interruptions, and  FM feed is too slow for 
>      anything except back-up. 
>      
>      Thanks,
>      
>      
>      Ted Hearne
>      
>