Robert Schlabbach wrote: > From: "Johannes Stezenbach" <js@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>I would prefer "service", too. >>How about "multiplex"? Mostly used for dvb-t, but IMHO more generic >>than "transponder". > > Time to check out the ETSI docs. See ETSI EN 300 468 chapter 3 "Definitions > an abbreviations": > > | multiplex: stream of all the digital data carrying one or more services > | within a single physical channel So in our case since any DVB card can tune to a single frequency, multiplex would seem the appropriate fit, as it is a single physical channel.. > > | service: sequence of programmes under the control of a broadcaster which > | can be broadcast as part of a schedule > > Also see Figure 1, which shows the hierarchy: > > Networks -> Multiplexes -> Services -> Components > > So "multiplex" and "service" are the DVB/ETSI defined terms. > Is service_id supposed to be unique in a bouquet too ? or is it only in a transponder ? Thanks..