Thread: AMC4 go bye bye

hi guys
is it true that AMC4 channels are moving to Galaxy19?
most important rtpi Portuguese channel
thanks

I think so...
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air...-101w-97w.html

Yes it's true, everything I've read indicates this.

AMC4 satellite is due for replacement in May with new satellite SES-1. SES1 will have a smaller footprint and be focused primarily on the US and Canada. Many broadcasters are moving to Galaxy19 to continue to maintain coverage of the Caribbean, Mexico and Cenral America.

Based on projected EIRP maps, we expect the replacement satellite SES1 to have a stronger signal within the US / Canada footprint. SES1 should be a great domestic distribution satellite.


Space exploration in 2010

"Early April: A Proton/Breeze M to launch an SES 1 communications satellite for SES. (The satellite was originally known as OS-1 and it was designed to service a US domestic market. The name changed again from AMC-4R to SES-1 for marketing purposes around January 2010). Under a contract announced at the Paris Air Show on June 18, 2007, in 2009-2013 Proton rocket with Breeze M upper stage was to launch five SES satellites for SES Satellite Leasing. According to the agreement, the Proton flights would be available to SES' operating companies: SES AMERICOM, SES ASTRA, SES NEW SKIES and SES SIRIUS. On March 18, 2009, the launch date for OS-1 (later AMC 4R) was announced for early 2010."

The RTP web site shows a North American footprint for AMC 4 (KU) and I 805 (C). It shows a South America only footprint for G28 (KU)


:: Rádio e Televisão de Portugal :::.

Last night on 3ABN LIVE broadcast show, Moses Primo (3ABN's satellite engineer) stated that AMC-4 has issues with the Ku functionality but is still working well enough for C-band and that it will be moved to the east side to backup AMC-5 which is failing fast. They will use what life still remains in AMC-4 until releasing it towards the Sun for termination.

EDIT: If you're interested, you can watch this broadcast with Mr. Primo, it will be airing again today and for the next day or so. You can check their broadcast schedule at
http://www.3abntv.org/schedule.cfm

be sure to select your time zone.

I found it very interesting!

3ABN Today LIVE - 1st Hour #10510 (3abn Behind The Scenes)
3ABN Today LIVE - 2nd Hour #10510 (3abn Behind The Scenes)

I hope some specific (Special Channels ) stay on AMC-4.

Originally Posted by McGuyver

Last night on 3ABN LIVE broadcast show, Moses Primo (3ABN's satellite engineer) stated that AMC-4 has issues with the Ku functionality but is still working well enough for C-band and that it will be moved to the east side to backup AMC-5 which is failing fast. They will use what life still remains in AMC-4 until releasing it towards the Sun for termination.

EDIT: If you're interested, you can watch this broadcast with Mr. Primo, it will be airing again today and for the next day or so. You can check their broadcast schedule at
3ABN Television Schedule

be sure to select your time zone.

I found it very interesting!

3ABN Today LIVE - 1st Hour #10510 (3abn Behind The Scenes)
3ABN Today LIVE - 2nd Hour #10510 (3abn Behind The Scenes)

Thanks to SatelliteAV we had Mr. Primo as a guest on a recent edition of the SatelliteGuys Radio Show.

Originally Posted by McGuyver

Last night on 3ABN LIVE broadcast show, Moses Primo (3ABN's satellite engineer) stated that AMC-4 has issues with the Ku functionality but is still working well enough for C-band and that it will be moved to the east side to backup AMC-5 which is failing fast. They will use what life still remains in AMC-4 until releasing it towards the Sun for termination.

That doesnt make sense as AMC5 is KU only.


But as for what is moving, only the Glorystar channels seem to be moving to 97W. I know SatAV said more channels will take the place on 101W

I'm not worried. Heck there are a couple sats out there that are pretty useless on KU (127, 129, 85, 111) but as long as there is a sat there I'll keep checking it