OUR TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY


HDTV 1080i:

PULLMAN.TV utilizes Video Streaming Technology that can be accessed over the Internet from a number of devices in the home, office, and while mobile including tablets, cell phones, computers, smart TVs, and more. We supply programming with auto-bandwidth adjustment to give you the best HD quality for viewing and listening with your connection.

PULLMAN.TV currently uses a MPEG transport stream (TS) format for IPTV broadcast. A Transport stream specifies a container format encapsulating packetized elementary streams, with error correction and stream synchronization features for maintaining transmission integrity when the signal is degraded. Transport streams differ from the similarly named program streams in several important ways: program streams are designed for reasonably reliable media, such as discs (like DVDs), while transport streams are designed for less reliable transmission, namely terrestrial or satellite broadcast. Further, a transport stream may carry multiple programs.

This basically translates that we run our own servers and we use the standard web addressing of http://..etc This enables us to minimize initial broadcast costs. However we are also fully equipped to instantly utilize UDP, HLS, RTMP, or RTSP video outputs to external servers or websites, and will do so as the audience grows.

Our program output is HD h264 video with AAC audio.

HDTV 1080p:

We deliver our feed directly to LIVESTREAM (livestream.com)s. We also have the capability to stream live ans store programming on a variety of additional services including Ustream, Streamspot, Vimeo, Nicovideo, Youtube, and Facebook. Currently our plans are to concentrate on Vimeo for program archiving, Livestream and Ustream for in the field live broadcasts, and our anchor base PTV branded outlet channel on Roku (utilizing CDN Streamspot). Note: All company names mentioned and their trademarks belong to their associated companies). LIVESTREAM is the premier global delivery service for live television programming.


HD AUDIO ONLY:

Time is always at a premium and there are many times that you want to keep pace with what is happening around you, but you don't have the time or you are not in a situation where you can watch video. Driving a vehicle comes to mind where watching tv and driving don't mix. Another primary factor that affects a majority of users, are those on mobile devices with expensive bandwith overage charges.

With PULLMAN.TV we have one source of programming but multiple ways to keep pace with Simulcast Audio only options. We have two major choices for internet delivery: Broadband, and Bandwith Usage Restricted/Dialup Simulcast options.


BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

With Broadband we offer multiple choices and the ability to manually pick your selection or to let our server auto-adjust to your broadband connection speed. If you want our server to automatically select the type of stream you will receive, then select the link on the programming choice page marked .m3u output AUTOSELECT CHOICE. Or you can use a specific stream format. Select the stream type link you wish to use. Supported stream types are .asx, .m3u, .mp3 and .pls. Please be aware that not all of these links will work on all computers or devices. This is an advanced option only. In most cases you will be better to allow our server to select the stream for you. BROADBAND AUDIO STARTS AT STUDIO QUALITY 190Kbps.


BANDWITH USAGE RESTRICTED OR DIALUP INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

With the Bandwith Usage Restricted/Dialup Simulcast Option you will be able to listen to "FM HD" quality while minimizing your bandwidth usage on a cell phone or similar connection. The maximum data delivery speed is 24k, but because the programming is in digital format, quality is still superb! Note: This connection option does not eliminate bandwidth usage - it simply uses less of it than the Studio Quality Links. As an example: utilizing an Apple IPhone 6 connected to the bluetooth stereo connection in a car, and driving five days per week, with roughly two hours per day listening to this Simulcast Option, the bandwidth usage for the month (including regular phone calls) was 2 and 1/3 GB of usage. Your usage my vary according to your carrier and phone. Remember this was with the Bandwith Usage Restriction Option selected.


AM/FM SIMULCAST OVER THE AIR RADIO BROADCASTS:

Audio simulcast Over The Air radio broadcasts are available within a limited range of our studios. Transmission is over the air on FCC Part 15 AM and FM Certified Transmitters.

Engineering - FCC Certified Transmitter Data:

Engineering Data for Part 15 Transmitter Operations Report on AM and FM Bands

AM PROCASTER Transmitter AMTX200, Certified FCC ID: VCJ-AMTX200Part 15 Lower Power Transmitter Below 1705kHz

PTV uses FCC certified Part 15 Transmitters for the audio simulcast of the HDTV broadcasts. The inner most zone is considered to be the maximum "full quality" signal available for listening. This means utilizing a high quality car receiver and antenna. An ordinary home receiver reception is likely to be greatly reduced. Fringe means that locations in the next colored area can receive the signal on occasion but not necessarily on two days in a row, and not in the same location. Extreme fringe means the colored zone that reflects the theoretical limits of reception under ideal conditions and top notch equipment. Reception in an Extreme Fringe Area is rare, and is the result of low background noise, and no interference from a distant station. Because Part 15 Transmitters are such low power, a station on the same frequency located miles away can easily limit reception with the right atmospheric conditions especially at night on AM to a few hundred feet. Depending on the time of year and weather the night range is likely to be much smaller than the daytime range. While the reception is shown as a round area, the actual pattern may be more directional in some locations. If conditions warrant PTV may change the transmission frequency to avoid causing interference to a licensed operation.

FM - DECADE Transmitter MS-100, Certified FCC ID: MCHMS-100 Part 15 Low Power FM Transmitter

PTV uses FCC certified Part 15 Transmitters for the audio simulcast of the HDTV broadcasts. The inner most zone is considered to be the maximum "full quality" signal available for listening. This means utilizing a high quality car receiver and antenna. An ordinary home receiver reception is likely to be greatly reduced. Fringe means that locations in the next colored area can receive the signal on occasion but not necessarily on two days in a row, and not in the same location. Extreme fringe means the colored zone that reflects the theoretical limits of reception under ideal conditions and top notch equipment. Reception in an Extreme Fringe Area is rare, and is the result of low background noise, and no interference from a distant station. Because Part 15 Transmitters are such low power, a station on the same frequency located 180 miles away can easily limit reception with the right atmospheric conditions to a few hundred feet. If conditions warrant PTV may change the transmission frequency to avoid causing interference to a licensed operation.