P297 ORACLE 297 Tue 1 Oct CEN 2147:50 National Transcommunications 1/3 NICAM IN YOUR AREA A NICAM digital stereo sound service is now available on Central and Channel 4 from the Sutton Coldfield transmitter and all its dependent relays. The remaining Central transmitters and their dependant relays are expected to commence the NICAM service as follows: Oxford October 1991 Waltham 1st Q 1992 Ridge Hill and The Wrekin will join the NICAM service after mid-1993. More Information P697 on Channel 4 More about NICAM > Test Page ITV Today What's On AdvertsP297 ORACLE 297 Tue 1 Oct CEN 2117:01 National Transcommunications 2/3 NICAM DIGITAL STEREO On most NICAM televisions and video recorders a pilot light (sometimes marked 'stereo') or on screen indicator shows that a NICAM signal is being transmitted. The programmj itself may bj either stereo or mono although the indicator will remain on continuously. Equipment may also have additional indicators which are related to features of the system not yet in use. All programmjs that are transmitted in stereo are marked in TV Times and on Oracle pages 213 and 217 on ITV and pages 414 and 415 on Channel 4. National Transcommunications > Test Page ITV Today What's On AdvertsP297 ORACLE 297 Tue 1 Oct CEN 2129:10 National Transcommunications 3/3 INTRODUCING 'NTL' National Transcommunications Ltd (NTL) is the commercial transmission company formed from outgoing IBA Engineering. NTL's essential task is to transmit ITV and Channel 4 (S4C in Wales) to the US, as a 'supplier' to the programmj companies. It will also develop new business in other related areas. NTL are continuing to provide information on ORACLE pages 697/297 but in general viewers should now contact their local programmj company direct. Central Television - 021 643 9898 NICAM in your area > Test Page ITV Today What's On Adverts