Directv 11 Update

[OneBigJedi]

Anyone have any news update on Directv 11? I have been tracking it on live update, and I know it is not in it's parking spot yet. I was just wondering if all the systems are checking out ok and if they have begun any program testing yet?


If you want to track Directv 11 go here:

DIRECTV 11 Satellite details 2008-013A NORAD 32729

 

[raoul5788]

Anyone have any news update on Directv 11? I have been tracking it on live update, and I know it is not in it's parking spot yet. I was just wondering if all the systems are checking out ok and if they have begun any program testing yet?


If you want to track Directv 11 go here:

DIRECTV 11 Satellite details 2008-013A NORAD 32729

There is a long thread at DBSTalk.Com that deals with D11.

 

[jdspencer]

There is a long thread at DBSTalk.Com that deals with D11.

Specifically here.
D11 Sat: Post Separation Discussion - DBSTalk.Com

 

[OneBigJedi]

New Update

Day 58.4, TLE#74, 9:10:02 since last TLE (using past 30 TLE average).

Perigee increased 95km and has 898km to go.
Apogee decreased 3km and has 1,117km to go.

Perigee gaining at an average of 145.57km per day or 6.1km per hour.

7.0 more days or Saturday, May 24, 4:35 AM to parking it. Another 2 to 4 weeks before they light it up.

 

[charper1]

...and here is the thread already discussing it which may have the latest info - if not its a great place to add it since thats where everyone else is posting and reading about DirecTV-11



http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-forum/128908-directv-11-satellite-tracking-testing.html

 

[OneBigJedi]

Almost There!

Looking Good! Apogee is only off by 6km. may be fixed already since last night.

 

[DodgerKing]

Looking Good! Apogee is only off by 6km. may be fixed already since last night.

I wonder were you got that attachment from???

 

[OneBigJedi]

Let testing begin!

It appears that Direct 11 is in a stable testing orbit at 99.4. It looks like they will leave it there while the turn on and test all the transponders. They will move it to its final orbit at 99.225 when they are about ready to start turning on channels for us. I don't have any proof, but I am guessing 3 to 4 weeks of good solid testing before we see the move to the it's final parking orbit at 99.225.

If anyone else knows something different please let us know.

 

[cebbigh]

It appears that Direct 11 is in a stable testing orbit at 99.4. It looks like they will leave it there while the turn on and test all the transponders. They will move it to its final orbit at 99.225 when they are about ready to start turning on channels for us. I don't have any proof, but I am guessing 3 to 4 weeks of good solid testing before we see the move to the it's final parking orbit at 99.225.

If anyone else knows something different please let us know.

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[Smith P.]

It appears that Direct 11 is in a stable testing orbit at 99.4. It looks like they will leave it there while the turn on and test all the transponders. They will move it to its final orbit at 99.225 when they are about ready to start turning on channels for us. I don't have any proof, but I am guessing 3 to 4 weeks of good solid testing before we see the move to the it's final parking orbit at 99.225.

If anyone else knows something different please let us know.

Did you noticed the declination angle ? -7 degree - too much for DTH service.

 

[OneBigJedi]

DTV 11 Testing New BBS Band Experimental Payload

For anyone wondering what is happening with DTV 11, they have moved it from its' KaKu test slot at 99.4 to a new testing slot at 100.7 test a new BSS band experimental payload. This seems to be what the delay is in turning on new channels. After they test the new BSS experimental paylad, they will move it back to 99.225 to start service.

My guess is that this new testing will take at least 2 to 3 weeks. So don't expect them to be ready for new HD till August.

 

[atp1313]

Silly question: What is "BSS"? I know what "BS" is but not BSS

 

[OneBigJedi]

A new transmission band

It is a new transmission band. We use a Ka and Ku Band now. The reason that they moved it to 100.7 seems to be to see if the new BBS band will work with current band transmissions at the same time.

 

[Hookem99]

It is a new transmission band. We use a Ka and Ku Band now. The reason that they moved it to 100.7 seems to be to see if the new BBS band will work with current band transmissions at the same time.

Ahh Crap, 100.7? That's not going to interfere with my wife's favorite radio station is it, I'll hear about it for weeks!

 

[OneBigJedi]

DTV 11 Moving Back to 99.225

DTV 11 has finished testing its' special band width package, and it is now moving back to 99.225. They should test it again at this location for a couple of weeks, and start firing it up maybe by mid August.

 

[Smith P.]

DTV 11 has finished testing its' special band width package, and it is now moving back to 99.225. They should test it again at this location for a couple of weeks, and start firing it up maybe by mid August.

Any official statement for backup your post ?

 

[Rey]

maybe he got it from dbs? someone there actually put an estimate of jujly 31st. that would be great! but it seems difficult.

 

[BlackHitachi]

maybe he got it from dbs? someone there actually put an estimate of jujly 31st. that would be great! but it seems difficult.

Yea i have been going to dbstalk and following the D*11 thread and that is what they are reporting also!! I feel so dirty for admitting that!!

 

[Rey]

Yea i have been going to dbstalk and following the D*11 thread and that is what they are reporting also!! I feel so dirty for admitting that!!

lol! i hope they're right though.

 

[Hemi 6.1]

Mid to late August is not out of the question. And I don't need to back up this statement. Believe what you will. You'll find out soon enough. But remember things can still cause more delays.