How many watts are DirecTV's Satellites

[tvropro]

I'm mostly interested in the birds at 101? What are the transponder output and are there any footprint maps?

 

[pro96]

Google says 48-53 dBw EIRP

 

[tvropro]

Okay but what are the transponder power output. FSS ku is approx 100 watts. Years ago I heard DBS was 200 watts is that still true?

 

[Mr Tony]

240 watts if I recall correctly

 

[tvropro]

240 watts if I recall correctly

Thanks Ice.