SES-1 Launch Successful

[photoman76]

SES-1 was launched successfully. It will replace AMC 2 and AMC 4.

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[palenda]

ses1

do we know what will be available on this sat fta

 

[Mr Tony]

its replacing the two sats there already. Both are having issues

so the existing channels will move to the new sat

 

[McGuyver]

its replacing the two sats there already. Both are having issues

so the existing channels will move to the new sat

With the exception of those who are leaving...
I'm anxious to see if new networks are added soon

 

[photoman76]

After SES-1 replaces AMC 2 and AMC 4, SES World Skies plans on moving AMC 2 to 79° West where it will replace AMC 5 and Satcom C3 and plans on moving AMC 4 to 67° West where it will operate in the ku band only.

 

[Jim S.]

67? Wow, a new slot! I wonder what they'll put on it?

 

[Mr Tony]

With the exception of those who are leaving...
I'm anxious to see if new networks are added soon

but Brian said new channels will be added to those TP's

 

[N5XZS]

I wonder what kind of new channels, it will be on? Hoping for more sports and news feeds and any new superstations.:

Any oversea English stations, is a bonus for us here in the USA if this ever happen.

 

[Mr Tony]

67? Wow, a new slot! I wonder what they'll put on it?

probably nothing...maybe a few news feeds but I have a feeling it will just "be there" in orbit

 

[photoman76]

Kind of like Amazonas 2. Ku coverage over the US, but so far no new signals.

 

[McGuyver]

probably nothing...maybe a few news feeds but I have a feeling it will just "be there" in orbit

I was thinking the same thing Iceberg, probably a backup for ??? And what could it possibly mean? I wonder if they are experiencing or anticipating more damaged satellites and/or failure? If sun flares damaged a couple of US satellites already, I wonder just how much effect the flares might have had on others. Damages don't always show up immediately so who knows what we can expect in the near future, damaging sun flares can occur anytime and it's not the last either. Satellites have no atmosphere to protect them so they are quite vulnerable. I'm just speculating mind you.

 

[carlospr43]

Have anyone heard where History and Bio will end at??

 

[Mr Tony]

same sat slot (101W)

They're not moving....this satellite is just replacing AMC2/4. Normally channels move over from the old sat to the new one

 

[skysurfer]

same sat slot (101W)

They're not moving....this satellite is just replacing AMC2/4. Normally channels move over from the old sat to the new one

and transparently since the transponders match up perfectly. ku-band might be a little stronger since the tr output is a little stronger. c-band transponder output is about the same so you may not notice much signal strength increase.

 

[Mr Tony]

actually SES1 has a little better US?Canada/Carribean coverage. Its when you get farther south (Mexico/Central America) that the footprint isnt as good. Thats why the Adventist 101 channels moved to 97W

 

[carlospr43]

Will the Ku band on SES-1 cover the Carribean??? I thought they wil not!

 

[brotherhood]

i hope they fix rtpi Portuguese channel,its all over the map.
i get 63% to 91% on coolsat 5000 depending on the time of day

 

[Mr Tony]

Will the Ku band on SES-1 cover the Carribean??? I thought they wil not!

From what I've read it will be confined to more of North America (US/Canada). I know Mexico/Central America the footprint isnt going to be as good. Puerto Rico/USVI should be OK

 

[carlospr43]

Ok Thanks!!!

 

[photoman76]

The latest TLE's show that SES-1 should be arriving at 101° West soon. Anyone know when the switchover is planned?