SES-11 ?

James KD8FHC

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Apr 12, 2020
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Hi guys I am a little confused on one satellite? My list shows SES-11 at 105w, but my receiver shows up as AMC-18? , Are they one of the same? Or do I have something set wrong? Looks like SES-11 was launched in 2017 and AMC-18 in 2006, any help would be appreciated thank you Jim Gauthier
 
SES-11 replaced AMC-18 at 105 °W and AMC-18 has since moved to 139 °W. The Ku part of SES-11 is known as EchoStar 105, but SES-11 and EchoStar 105 are the same satellite. All you need to do is manually update the names in your receiver if you want them to be accurate.
Thank you, a lot to learn for sure, but a lot of fun, all I have to do now is figure out how to put it in my linkbox 9000i
 
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Does Echostar lease the space on 105 Ku?

Yes, since 2006.
 
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Hi guys I am a little confused on one satellite? My list shows SES-11 at 105w, but my receiver shows up as AMC-18? , Are they one of the same? Or do I have something set wrong? Looks like SES-11 was launched in 2017 and AMC-18 in 2006, any help would be appreciated thank you Jim Gauthier
The satellite names change over time so best to use the orbital location (97W, 105W, 111W, etc) in your receiver and when posting as that usually does not change. :)
 

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