D12 satellite - now we're receiving signals!

[Scott Greczkowski]

Whatever the issue it, it appears to be with the KA portion, as they have completed testing the KU portion.

Lets hope its ok. DIRECTV is counting on this bird to serve them.

 

[aa9vi]

It still says on directvs site new HD channels in april so thats what im holding them to.

Good luck with that one! We've seen it before.

 

[cfb]

They did say April, but did they say which year?

 

[hdtvtechno]

They did say April, but did they say which year?

LOL

 

[toto]

you can also track it yourself here LIVE REAL TIME SATELLITE TRACKING AND PREDICTIONS: DIRECTV 12

At this rate the 30 day drift appears terminally 30 days. Reminds me of a Johnny Mathis hit.

 

[toto]

At this rate the 30 day drift appears terminally 30 days. Reminds me of a Johnny Mathis hit.

"The Twelth of Never."

 

[Rey]

yep. getting a little frustrated. hey D12, MOVE ALREADY YOU BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hemi 6.1]

May 10th I want it to go live ,and bring me all the Missing premiums D* hasn't had in years.
I'll be ready!

 

[raoul5788]

"The Twelth of Never."

And that's a long, long time!

 

[Fl_Gulfer]

It sure would have been nice to see Dr. Who in HD sometime this month. On BBC HD

 

[raoul5788]

It sure would have been nice to see Dr. Who in HD sometime this month. On BBC HD

I doubt it can even be possible for new hd in April. The satellite hasn't moved from the testing slot of 76, and it takes about 20 days for the drift. Then there is some more testing at 103 to do.

 

[toto]

And that's a long, long time!

Yes, and when you're my age, every moment counts.

 

[Rey]

Yes, and when you're my age, every moment counts.

he may not be that far off

 

[btedford]

I had a question....once D12 has moved into its position....will it be ready for use instantly? or will it take them a few days to get it fully operational and for us to start receiving the new High Definition?

 

[deez04]

I had a question....once D12 has moved into its position....will it be ready for use instantly? or will it take them a few days to get it fully operational and for us to start receiving the new High Definition?

It has to test for a few more weeks after it parks. then it goes live....still has a ways to go...

 

[raoul5788]

It has to test for a few more weeks after it parks. then it goes live....still has a ways to go...

A few weeks, probably not that long. Maybe a week or two is my guess.

 

[Bob Nielsen]

I suppose there is a possibility that with the extended testing at 76 it may not take as long to get things going once it reaches 103.

 

[raoul5788]

I suppose there is a possibility that with the extended testing at 76 it may not take as long to get things going once it reaches 103.

Maybe not, but I suspect they still have to do some testing once it gets there.

 

[Oyving]

I know that this isn't on topic, but how do they move a satellite and avoid hitting all of the satellites along the way?

 

[raoul5788]

I know that this isn't on topic, but how do they move a satellite and avoid hitting all of the satellites along the way?

It's moved to a slightly larger orbit and it goes above the other ones when it moves. I forget if they slow it down or speed it up to move it from 76 to 103.