Directv RB 1 99W MOD

[nelson61]

Directv has modified their design for Directv RB 1 at 99W, changing the Conus footprint to Conus Plus (now includes Puerto Rico). It is part of their upcoming BSS 17/24 Ghz fleet.

Conus Plus

 

[JerseyMatt]

<yawn>

If only they'd up the Ka power level so we don't get rain fade in the states.

 

[nelson61]

The 17 Ghz satellites should have better rain fade performance with their lower frequency