Sci-Fi HD...when can we watch?

**jansan** · 01-23-2008 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by ScoBuck

E13 is NOT being used for DISH Network, It is meant for use in China. E11 is the second of the sats that will be launched and used for DN in 2008. It is currently tentative set for June of 2008 launch by Sea Launch.

Thanks, You're right. I meant E11, not E13

**wonko** · 01-23-2008 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by ScoBuck

E13 is NOT being used for DISH Network, It is meant for use in China. E11 is the second of the sats that will be launched and used for DN in 2008. It is currently tentative set for June of 2008 launch by Sea Launch.

I think that confusion stems from the fact that E12 is already up there, since it's the renamed Rainbow I. Which was renamed after E11 was already in process. So the next Echostar sats will be E11 at 110W followed by E13 for China.

**red hazard** · 01-23-2008 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by wonko

Yes, there is only one Echostar-owned sat going up this year (E11 - June?), but Dish is leasing all the transponders on AMC-14 (March) and Ciel 2 (late '08). Ciel 2 is supposed to replace E5 at 129W.

So does that mean your position is that D* will provide BBC HD before DN (If it's provided al all)?

**wonko** · 01-23-2008 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by red hazard

So does that mean your position is that D* will provide BBC HD before DN (If it's provided al all)?

No, I (and others) was just correcting your assertion that there is only one E* sat scheduled for launch this year.

Nice attempt at straw man though...

**red hazard** · 01-24-2008 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by wonko

No, I (and others) was just correcting your assertion that there is only one E* sat scheduled for launch this year.

Nice attempt at straw man though...

Since you are into splitting straws it should be pointed out that Ciel 2 and AMC 14 are not E* satellites. They are being launched for, and owned by Ciel Satellite and SES-Americom respectively. Your assertion above infers more than one E* sat is scheduled for launch this year.

DN's position is a bit precareous with the HD expansion issues. With the 129 issue, it's replacement better launch successfully, be near operationally perfect, and positioned by early CY2009. For 129, it's not just an HD expansion issue.

**jlaavenger** · 01-24-2008 08:16 PM

Did someone confirm SciFi HD on Dish this Feb?

**long_time_DNC** · 01-24-2008 08:24 PM

Not that I've seen or heard...

**mdonnelly** · 01-25-2008 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by red hazard

Since you are into splitting straws it should be pointed out that Ciel 2 and AMC 14 are not E* satellites. They are being launched for, and owned by Ciel Satellite and SES-Americom respectively. Your assertion above infers more than one E* sat is scheduled for launch this year.

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Considering that E* is leasing all of AMC-14, and at least half of Ciel-2, I'm willing to consider them as being E* satellites.