65W and 78W Cband

[Blindowl1234]

How far north does anyone get these two birds? I've tried in Ohio but never picked up anything. I realize you can probably get them in Florida I guess...Just curious.

 

[Frijid]

I haven't tried recently, but as of 2 weeks ago I could get them in Utah close to SLC using an Openbox S9 with a 10' BUD.

 

[Blindowl1234]

I may do a little tweaking today and see if I get anything

 

[FaT Air]

65W- Nope, nada, nothin'. 78W- 1 TP w/ITC @ 3888 V 23000

 

[Blindowl1234]

Thanks Fat Air I've never had luck with either one but thought I'd try just to see...maybe I'll try the Tp on 78W...Thanks guys

 

[Lone Gunman]

I'm in central Virginia and I can get 78w. Never tried 65w as there's really nothing on either of them that I want to watch. Just checked and 78w and on 3885 V 23000 I've got 87% S and 72% Q on that TP. Only got 6 channels that are ITC and 3 of those have Chavez on state run TV giving one of his marathon speeches.

 

[rrob311]

I get that transponder on 78w with my 7.5' dish and I am in New Hampshire. Haven't tried to get 65w yet.

 

[FaT Air]

65W gets into Fl and Ga for sure. SA beam Fades quickly N and W of there. http://www.satbeams.com/footprints?position=295
78W Venezuela beam is a patchwork in N.A. http://www.satbeams.com/footprints?position=282
If I can see a sat, I want its position in the mover memory. Ya never know what may appear. May also come in handy to locate others around it.
If it's not a regular "watch" satellite. I just remove the channels in the list and it's skipped.

 

[Blindowl1234]

I checked both tonight and nothing here...too far north...just bored and thought I'd try.

 

[Frijid]

I haven't tried recently, but as of 2 weeks ago I could get them in Utah close to SLC using an Openbox S9 with a 10' BUD.

Correction: haven't ever been able to get 65W. Was thinking 61W.

I still can get 78W.

 

[Hindu55]

I had never tried this sat on C band before. Just did and I get the 3885/V/23000 on the 6 footer but weak and picture
breaks up. Dish may need tweaked. Have not touched it since El Drecho took down my Amateur radio tower on
6/29/12. Been busy putting up a new tower and antennas since and very little time on FTA.

 

[Babadem]

I locked 3885 V 23000 SR C-Band @ 78.0°W last night on my WSI 6ft special with 49° to 52° quality here in Massachusetts, and picture was stable.

 

[Blindowl1234]

Well guess i'll try again today and see..nice sunny day