Satellite and Pool Coverage of Inaugural Events

Press Release - Monday, January 13, 2003

RELEASE DATE: January 9, 2003

Saturday, January 11, 2003
Whistle Stop Tour Highlights

Sat 01/11/03 2030-2045 CT
Satellite: SBS-6
Transponder: 04 Full
Down Freq: 11798 MHz (V)
Audio: 6.2 & 6.8

Sunday, January 12, 2003
Family Barbeque Highlights

Sun 01/12/03 1630-1645 CT
Satellite: SBS-6
Transponder: 06 Full
Down Freq: 11847 MHz (V)
Audio: 6.2 & 6.8

Monday, January 13, 2003
Inter-Faith Service Highlights 10:50-11am
Inaugural Ceremony 11am-1:30pm live

Mon 01/13/03 1045-1330 CT
Satellite: SBS-6
Transponder: 04 Full
Down Freq: 11798 MHz (V)
Audio: 6.2 & 6.8

Monday, January 13, 2003
Day's Highlights: Inter-Faith Service, Inaugural Ceremony, Open House/Receiving Line

Mon 01/13/03 1545-1600 CT
Satellite: SBS-6
Transponder: 04 Full
Down Freq: 11798 MHz (V)
Audio: 6.2 & 6.8

Monday, January 13, 2003
Inaugural Ball - live

Mon 01/13/03 2155-2225 CT
Satellite: SBS-6
Transponder: 06 Full
Down Freq: 11847 MHz (V)
Audio: 6.2 & 6.8

RADIO

IIS Radio will make available a highlight reel for those stations with limited time/resources. Access via phone 1.800.IIS.AMPM (limited number of phone lines - 15) or via the internet at www.state.il.us/iisradio.

INTERNET

The live stream (internet) URL's are:

Audio and video stream: http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/inauguration/011303.ram
for those with 56K modems or better)

Audio only stream: http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/inauguration/011303a.ram
Recommended for those with 28.8 modems)

Note: Although Illinois Information Services is producing the video, the slates at the front end of each satellite window could contain "SIU-C Broadcasting Service" as they are the uplinking source.