Glorystar Channels Anomaly - 9.26.2008

[Glorystar1]

Today a satellite providing channels for the Glorystar service (Galaxy 25, transponders 1 and 23) has experienced an anomaly and the following services are being relocated. The satellite is being replaced within the month, so we see no long term effect on the Glorystar broadcasting partners and their channels. The new satellite has been designed to provide better coverage and signal quality.

Please visit
www.Glorystar.tv

for updates on any channel changes. We will post where the channels are moving as soon as the information is available and verified.

The following channels are affected:

Vision Heaven
Gospel Broadcasting Network
VBS
Impact TV
Safe TV (USA)
LoveWorld
The Spirit Word Channel
The University Network
Cornerstone TV
Ezraweb Radio
Radio Cristo Vive
VBS Radio
Radio Nueva Vida
American Liberty Radio
KNLB Radio

We apologize for any inconvenience that this anomaly may cause. The satellite company is working to return these channels as soon as possible.

[Glorystar1]

Cornerstone TV has been temporarily moved to:

Satellite: Galaxy 25
TP Frequency: 11.836GHz
Polarity: Vertical

Symbol Rate: 20.770

FEC: 3/4

[Glorystar1]

9.26.2008 1:15pm PST

Update

The anomaly has been isolated and channels could be operational again shortly.

[Gary Z]

Are the Channels back up yet? I did a scan this morning and no luck.

[Glorystar1]

9.27.2008 9:45am PST

We are monitoring for updates and have observed transponder one cycling up several times. Communication with the uplinkers and broadcasters indicate that currently there are no plans to relocate services.

We will post updates as they are made available.

[Glorystar1]

9.27.2008 10:30am PST

Update

Transponder one channels have been returned into service.

Vision Heaven
Gospel Broadcasting Network
VBS Radio
Radio Nueva Vida
American Liberty Radio

[Cemguy]

Any estimate on when the rest of the channels (SafeTv, etc.) will be returned to service? (still off as of 10:20 PM Eastern 9/27)

[Glorystar1]

Pastor Scott / University Network temporary move to:

Satellite: Galaxy 25
TP Frequency: 11.836GHz
Polarity: Vertical

Symbol Rate: 20.770

FEC: 3/4

Temporarily replacing programming for SID:16, Payame Azadi TV

[Glorystar1]

No information is yet available for the status of TP 23.

Any estimate on when the rest of the channels (SafeTv, etc.) will be returned to service? (still off as of 10:20 PM Eastern 9/27)

[Glorystar1]

9.29.2008 9pm PST

Update

Pastor Scott / University Network has been removed from the temporary placement on 11836 and is not available at this time.

Ongoing discussions with the Intelsat are determining the future of transponder 23 on the Galaxy 25 satellite. While the satellite status may allow 12115 transponder back on line, it may not be in the best interest of hardware management. Several broadcasters with distribution contracts may temporarily relocate until Galaxy 19 is brought into service.

Hopefully we will know more tomorrow.