January 1 2012 - 32 Nimiq 5 Transponders

[nelson61]

From the Dish 3rd Quarter 10Q

"We and EchoStar are currently receiving service on 29 of these DBS transponders and will receive service on the remaining three DBS transponders beginning January 1, 2012"

Probably can expect a flurry of channel moves right after the first of the year.

 

[Mr Tony]

sounds right. Directv site shows the rest of the 72.5 locals to be shut off Dec 14th

December 14, 2011
Boise, ID
Chattanooga, TN
Greenville-New Bern-Washington, NC
Augusta, GA
Macon, GA
Charleston, SC
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC

 

[nelson61]

I'd guess their objective is to have 16 spot transponders on E16 next year, so they need to empty out a bunch of conus transponders on 61.5W.

 

[whatchel1]

About F'n time that D* got out of there.