Galaxy 19

[Cemguy]

I see that Galaxy 19 is at about 127 degrees today.

Is there a website that provides updates on the status of Galaxy 19 (testing, maneuvering into position, etc.)?

[wescopc]

I see that Galaxy 19 is at about 127 degrees today.

Is there a website that provides updates on the status of Galaxy 19 (testing, maneuvering into position, etc.)?

This one has the current location:

LIVE REAL TIME SATELLITE TRACKING: GALAXY 19

Bob

[Iceberg]

testing is done....its moving towards 97W now

should be set to go probably around turkey day

[wescopc]

G19 is at 101°W today, it's moving at 1.5° per day, should be in place by Sunday.
Bob

[MikeC]

Do I need to do anything to begin receiving from G19 or will I automatically start picking it up?

[Iceberg]

it will work as is

you probably wont know when they move the stuff from G25 to G19

[wescopc]

You should notice stronger signal quality with G 19
Bob

[Cemguy]

When scanning with a Fortec Start Mercury II, will I continue to select Galaxy 25 Ku?

[wescopc]

When scanning with a Fortec Start Mercury II, will I continue to select Galaxy 25 Ku?

You can, or you can edit the satellite and change the name. The MII won't know the difference, ie same frequencies and TP settings.
Bob

[Cemguy]

Galaxy 19 has drifted past 97 degrees and seems to be heading toward 96 degrees (currently 96.51). It's speed is tracking at 0.01 miles per second.

The Galaxy 25 position currently tracks right at 97.0 degrees, speed listed as 0 miles per second.

Is it normal for a satellite to be "drifted" back and forth around the target position prior to settling down?