It will likely be a local test. There can be hybrid DVB-SH systems where there is satellite but also teresterial transmitters (kinda like satellite radio). I bet they'll probably do it locally with ground transmitters and if the devices cut it they'll go all the way with the launch.
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It will likely be a local test. There can be hybrid DVB-SH systems where there is satellite but also teresterial transmitters (kinda like satellite radio). I bet they'll probably do it locally with ground transmitters and if the devices cut it they'll go all the way with the launch.