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QUESTION: If a person affected by PD doesn't live near one of the seven sites, is it possible for our group or hospital to get the satellite signal and wwatch the proceedings? ANSWER: While there are seven official sites for thee symposium, countless patients and caregivers will be attending and hosting their own events to receive the conference transmission. Through the power of satellite technology, a facility that has compatible equipment can receive the satellite signal The following satellite information will enable any group to receive the signal: * Satellite SBS 6/Channel 7 * Downtink Frequency - 11872.0 * Satellite located at 95x West longitude (Dish must be moveable) * KU-Band receiver is necessary * Test signal is at 12 noon to 1 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 14 For sites with C-Band capabilities, coordinates are: * Galaxy 3 satellite * Transponder 10 * Downlink Frequency - 3900 * Satellite located at 93.5x West longitude * Test signal is at 12 noon to 1 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 14