AMC-15 Launch Update

[rocatman]

October 14th is the new scheduled date for the launch of AMC-15. See the link below. AMC-15 will be replacing the current satellite (AMC-2) at 105 W and will have 33% more capacity and higher power than the current satellite at 105 W. Notice that the launch time is 5:23 P.M. EST so I wonder if Dish will carry the launch live on channel 101.

http://spaceflightnow.com/tracking/index.html

 

[AcuraCL]

Can't wait. I lost 105 in May, just don't feel like going through "installer roulette" to get the dish moved. Hopefully more power and fewer leaves in Oct will give me locals back.

Eventually, though, when that tree gets a bit bigger and I lose 110 and 119, I'll have to take some action ....

 

[Horsnuts]

Where will AMC-2 go after the switch?

 

[nhs510]

Any estimate on when it will be operational?

 

[TuxCoder]

That's what I'd love to know.
'twould be cool to watch the "point dish" signal meter when the switch is thrown

 

[Mickdog]

That's what I'd love to know.
'twould be cool to watch the "point dish" signal meter when the switch is thrown

Me three! I had to unconnect and drain the voltage out of my DP34 just to get the signal back on 105! It went into digital lock from losing signal!

 

[SimpleSimon]

Me three! I had to unconnect and drain the voltage out of my DP34 just to get the signal back on 105! It went into digital lock from losing signal!

Was it brown or blue voltage? And was there gunk in the bottom?

Actually, it's possible that a reboot of the DP34 by removing power did actually help, but your colorful way of expressing it doesn't make you look good - try using a when you're presenting something this way.

 

[Mickdog]

Was it brown or blue voltage? And was there gunk in the bottom?

Actually, it's possible that a reboot of the DP34 by removing power did actually help, but your colorful way of expressing it doesn't make you look good - try using a when you're presenting something this way.

Yo, Mike, take a bite of my Pike! Get some Ray Charles glasses if you do not like looking at my posts!!!! :shocked

 

[Mickdog]

Ok, Simple, since we are burying the htchet on DBSTalk, lets bury it here. We are doing nothing for anyone except ourselves. Agree?

 

[SimpleSimon]

Agreed - let's just keep the posts quiet and civil. You've been going up against a group of folks with a combined 30-40 years of experience. They might be right occasionally.

 

[nippjas]

Ok, Simple, since we are burying the htchet on DBSTalk, lets bury it here. We are doing nothing for anyone except ourselves. Agree?

Okey Dokie...see that wasn't that hard guys...but let's see if the other 3 see it in this light or not.

 

[GaryPen]

They might be right occasionally.

That's right! (Well...all except one of them, anyway. )

 

[nippjas]

Gary....your avatar is great....

 

[GaryPen]

People always tell me how much I look like Bush, so I thought I'd post it.

 

[cableman2]

simple simon is just a simple ass..period!

 

[SimpleSimon]

simple simon is just a simple ass..period!

What'd I ever do to you, newbie?

 

[TuxCoder]

simple simon is just a simple ass..period!

How about 'comma, except when he's providing constructive help, based on his knowledge and experience, to newbies, period!'

 

[A_Noland]

Let's get back to the topic or I will close this thread.

 

[A_Noland]

Anyone notice there are 2 launches scheduled from the Cosmodrome?

 

[rocatman]

Anyone notice there are 2 launches scheduled from the Cosmodrome?

You mean on October 14th. Yes, refer to this thread.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=30327