Quetzsat 1 Successfully Launched!

[navychop]

Well, that's a filing measured in pounds.

What do you mean, "variance?"

[nelson61]

Well, that's a filing measured in pounds.

What do you mean, "variance?"

DISH previously understood that the cross polarization isolation would fall short of Commission standards only over certain small regions of the United States, and then only to a limit of just over 27 dB. Consistent with this understanding, in its Application, DISH requested a waiver of Sections 25.215 and 25.210(i)(1) of the rules to the extent this limited shortfall required. DISH now asks to amend its Application to request a waiver of Sections 25.215 and 25.210(i)(1) of the rules to permit operation of QuetzSat-1 with the following limits of cross polarization isolation performance:
 West Antenna: 26.5 dB in CONUS; 26.2 dB outside CONUS
 East Antenna: 25.2 dB in CONUS
The above parameters represent the worst-case scenarios of cross-polarization isolation
performance. For most of the transponders providing service over most of the coverage area, performance will meet Commission requirements. It is only certain transponders over certain regions, usually nearer the edges of the coverage region, where cross-polarization isolation will fall below 30 dB, but not below the above limits.

[dare2be]

Well, that's a filing measured in pounds.

What do you mean, "variance?"

DISH previously understood that the cross polarization isolation would fall short of Commission standards only over certain small regions of the United States, and then only to a limit of just over 27 dB. Consistent with this understanding, in its Application, DISH requested a waiver of Sections 25.215 and 25.210(i)(1) of the rules to the extent this limited shortfall required. DISH now asks to amend its Application to request a waiver of Sections 25.215 and 25.210(i)(1) of the rules to permit operation of QuetzSat-1 with the following limits of cross polarization isolation performance:
 West Antenna: 26.5 dB in CONUS; 26.2 dB outside CONUS
 East Antenna: 25.2 dB in CONUS
The above parameters represent the worst-case scenarios of cross-polarization isolation
performance. For most of the transponders providing service over most of the coverage area, performance will meet Commission requirements. It is only certain transponders over certain regions, usually nearer the edges of the coverage region, where cross-polarization isolation will fall below 30 dB, but not below the above limits.

Now, aren't you sorry you asked?

[nelson61]

Sunday Nov 27, 3:33 AM Mountain
Location: 67.1W

Recent News:

1: Anatel (Brazil FCC) awarded Echostar 2 slots but they are being contested. Echostar filed with FCC to move E3 to one of the slots ( 68.5W) to "start discussions with FCC".
So, if Quetzsat moves to 68.5W (one of the awards), it's principle use will be for South American Service.

Update : Echostar withdraws FCC application to move E3 to 68.5W. Looks like they are having trouble firming up their plans.

Echostar 3 68.5W withdrawn - FCC

[sundude90]

What a waste of money having this Satellite sitting their in space doing nothing.

[jerryez]

It's money in the bank!

[whatchel1]

What a waste of money having this Satellite sitting their in space doing nothing.

Not really as it could be a back up for any that went down. It would just be nice to get it going sooner rather than later.

[nelson61]

From Dish 2011 year end 10K; (emphasis added)

"QuetzSat-1.During 2008, we entered into a transponder service agreement with EchoStar expiring in November 2021, which will be accounted for as an operating lease. We will lease 24 DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1 when the satellite is placed into commercial operation at the 77 degree orbital location. QuetzSat-1 was launched on September 29, 2011 and was placed into service during the fourth quarter 2011 at the 67.1 degree orbital location while we and EchoStar explore alternative uses for the QuetzSat-1 satellite. In the interim, EchoStar is providing us with alternate capacity at the 77 degree orbital location. See Note 20 in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K."

[simonhwsn]

Many people was hoping that this satellite would bring more channels and packaging options in Dish Mexico, but it seems that they've found a cash cow and don't have the need to offer something better. 16 HD channels for 180 pesos what do you think?

[nelson61]

Quetzsat 1 will be moved from 67.1W at some date before Echostar 16 launches (~July 20)


Echostar 16 Launch Filing with Quetzsat Reference