Latest updates on the DSR-410 situation, Skyvision and Satellite Receivers Ltd:
The DSR-410 receiver has returned front and center, after testing has confirmed that it can be re-mapped and used for C-band reception on AMC-18 satellite at 105 West. Preliminary testing has confirmed that a well-tuned 6-foot prime focus antenna should work throughout the U.S. Lower 48. Use of anything smaller has not yet been recommended, pending further testing.
June 1st, 2008 is the target date for all Ku-band signals being removed from X-4 at 99 West. Between now and then there will be a period of transition and simulcast on C-band with AMC-18 at 105 West.
As stated before, the move to C-band has a number of advantages. Very little incidence of weather outages common to Ku-band. Many former C-band users may have existing antennas that are not being used at all--and possibly never converted for Ku-band reception. This should allow people to easily add a DSR-410 to an existing C-band system.
Those that have concerns that they may have problems installing a C-band antenna for HITS service to replace their X-4 antenna now have an option, good for the month of February. Ship your DSR-410 receiver previously purchased from Skyvision back to them, and they will exchange for a preloaded Traxis DBS-3500 MPEG-2 free to air receiver. This will allow you to continue using your Ku-band antenna after repointing to the satellite of your choice, for no-charge programming delivered via Free-To-Air digital mode.
Those wanting a DSR-410 receiver and/or C-band hardware to connect to the AMC-18 satellite should contact us for more information.
The DSR-410 receiver has returned front and center, after testing has confirmed that it can be re-mapped and used for C-band reception on AMC-18 satellite at 105 West. Preliminary testing has confirmed that a well-tuned 6-foot prime focus antenna should work throughout the U.S. Lower 48. Use of anything smaller has not yet been recommended, pending further testing.
June 1st, 2008 is the target date for all Ku-band signals being removed from X-4 at 99 West. Between now and then there will be a period of transition and simulcast on C-band with AMC-18 at 105 West.
As stated before, the move to C-band has a number of advantages. Very little incidence of weather outages common to Ku-band. Many former C-band users may have existing antennas that are not being used at all--and possibly never converted for Ku-band reception. This should allow people to easily add a DSR-410 to an existing C-band system.
Those that have concerns that they may have problems installing a C-band antenna for HITS service to replace their X-4 antenna now have an option, good for the month of February. Ship your DSR-410 receiver previously purchased from Skyvision back to them, and they will exchange for a preloaded Traxis DBS-3500 MPEG-2 free to air receiver. This will allow you to continue using your Ku-band antenna after repointing to the satellite of your choice, for no-charge programming delivered via Free-To-Air digital mode.
Those wanting a DSR-410 receiver and/or C-band hardware to connect to the AMC-18 satellite should contact us for more information.