What is Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is a US based Children's TV channel transmitting on a
number of satellites around the World.
It is also carried by a wide range of cable TV providers both in
the USA and the UK.
Nickelodeon is owned by Viacom who also own
Paramount,
MTV, and
VH-1.
Guides to the Nickelodeon shows on the Web
Satellite Reception Details - USA
Nickelodeon is part of RCA's Digital Satellite System (aka DirecTV)
and is included in their basic US$7.95 per month subscription deal.
Nickelodeon is also carried on a number of other satellites used
primarily for distribution to the head-end stations of cable TV
companies.
Satellite Reception Details - UK
Nickelodeon is carried on the Astra 1C satellite (19.2 degrees East)
on 11.156 GHz with Vertical polarisation.
It is broadcasted in PAL with stereo sound; Left channel is on 7.02MHz,
Right channel is on 7.20MHz.
The channel is scrambled using the VideoCrypt system and it is included
in the BSkyB Multi-Channels package as a standard channel.
Subscriptions are available in the UK and Eire only from Sky Television
on 0506 460000; typical subscriptions start at UK#10.99 per month.
Contacting Nickelodeon by Email
Nickelodeon USA do not have an email address as yet, except
for Nick at Nite who can be reached at:
nick-at-nite@nick-at-nite.com
Nickelodeon UK can be contacted by email at:
nickelodeon@cix.compulink.co.uk
B.King@ee.surrey.ac.uk
1st March 1996