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No they bought the extended warranty.
You mean the standard one year warranty doesn't apply here!
No they bought the extended warranty.
Echostar 14 update
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So with the spotbeam i.e Colorado, with the new bird is it still going to be MPEG 2, or will they make that spotbeam the HD and move the 129 spotbeam?
The sats are "bent pipes." Doesn't matter what is fed to them, they just send it back. So it's not the sat that determines if it's MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 or whatever.
Everything new to EA is MPEG-4. That no doubt will one day apply to WA. I wouldn't be surprised if they started the process by moving premiums and locals to MPEG-4, just to stagger out the equipment swap outs.
As far as spots from 119 or 129, I doubt that Dish has stated one way or the other.
Everything new to EA is MPEG-4. That no doubt will one day apply to WA. I wouldn't be surprised if they started the process by moving premiums and locals to MPEG-4, just to stagger out the equipment swap outs.
As far as spots from 119 or 129, I doubt that Dish has stated one way or the other.
They'll probably bump up the required numbers for 119
Ugg that's a load of crap... The min numbers on average are around 65 and they are easy to hit as I'm usually over 70's with no problems but I want a bigger spread of peak from min so I won't have to sit there for too long trying to squeeze numbers out of my Sat buddy so i can move on and not worry about issues in the future such as wind or a kids ball hitting the dish.
I found this on a website I check periodically:
Spaceflight Now | Breaking News | DISH Network broadcasting satellite orbited by Proton
Spaceflight Now | Breaking News | DISH Network broadcasting satellite orbited by Proton
anyone know if this satellite has a camera on it like the last one did. Wasnt sure if all them are now going to have camera views of the earth or if it was a one time thing
This site......LIVE REAL TIME SATELLITE TRACKING AND PREDICTIONS: not have E-14 listed as a recent launch?
Anyone know why?
Anyone know why?
NORAD probably hasn't issued a TLE yet (or it hasn't been updated into that database). When it does turn up, it should be here: Satellite details NORAD 36499
NORAD has indeed released a TLE. In fact, they've released two!
Here's the second:
OBJECT A
1 36499U 10010A 10080.37911757 -.00000013 00000-0 00000+0 0 21
2 36499 026.7248 103.5438 6341385 000.0225 359.5609 02.09477573 17
E-14 Health
Space Systems/Loral-Built Satellite for DISH Network Successfully Performs Post-Launch Maneuvers
Mar 22, 2010 10:55:58 (ET)
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 22, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) today announced that a satellite it delivered to DISH Network L.L.C. is performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan. The satellite successfully deployed its solar arrays late Saturday night and early Sunday morning following a Saturday launch. Early today, it fired its main thruster in order to start maneuvering into geosynchronous orbit.
"EchoStar XIV is a very powerful and complex satellite," said John Celli, president of Space Systems/Loral. "Many people around the world depend on the reliability of Space Systems/Loral satellites every day, but our success is always a team effort. I'd like to thank the ILS/Proton, DISH Network and EchoStar teams, along with our many suppliers who worked diligently alongside us, to build and launch this exceptional spacecraft."
EchoStar XIV was launched from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan aboard an ILS Proton Breeze M launch vehicle provided by International Launch Services. When it reaches its final destination at 119 degrees West longitude, the satellite will become a part of the DISH Network fleet, providing direct broadcast services over the continental United States. It will be used to provide expanded high definition (HD) services and added flexibility for DISH Network's more than 14 million direct-to-home (DTH) television subscribers.
EchoStar XIV is based on the Space Systems/Loral 1300 space-proven platform, which provides the power and flexibility to support a broad range of applications. EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (SATS, Trade ), manages DISH Network's space programs and will begin in-orbit testing of the satellite later this month. With this launch, Space Systems/Loral now has 61 geostationary satellites currently on orbit.
About DISH Network
DISH Network L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (DISH, Trade ), provides more than 14.1 million satellite TV customers, as of Dec. 31, 2009, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the ViP(R) 722 HD DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine "Editors' Choice." DISH Network Corporation is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 250 company. Visit Satellite TV - HD Satellite Television - DISH 1.800.823.4929 , follow on Twitter, @dishnetwork ( DISH Network (dishnetwork) on Twitter ), or become a Fan on Facebook, DISH Network | Facebook .
About EchoStar Satellite Services
EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (SATS, Trade ) and provides solutions for distribution of video, audio and data domestically and internationally. EchoStar also offers IPTV solutions through its ViP-TV platform. EchoStar represents a significant source of Ku-band and Ka-band satellite capacity and spacecraft operation services with 10 satellites, ground-based teleport facilities, and an expansive terrestrial U.S. backhaul network along with 24-hour Satellite Access Centers. Visit EchoStar - Home .
About Space Systems/Loral
Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (LORL, Trade ), has a long history of delivering reliable satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government customers around the world. As the world's leading provider of commercial satellites, the company works closely with satellite operators to provide spacecraft for a broad range of services including television and radio distribution, digital audio radio, broadband Internet, and mobile communications. Hundreds of millions of people depend on SS/L satellites every day. For more information, visit Space Systems/Loral - The World Leader in Commercial Satellite Manufacturing .
About Loral Space & Communications
Loral Space & Communications is a satellite communications company. Through its Space Systems/Loral subsidiary, the company is a world-class leader in the design and manufacture of satellites and satellite systems for commercial and government applications including direct-to-home television, broadband communications, wireless telephony, weather monitoring, and air traffic management. Loral also owns 64 percent of Telesat, one of the world's largest providers of satellite services. Telesat operates a fleet of telecommunications satellites used to broadcast video entertainment programming, distribute direct-to-home video and broadband data services, and other value-added communications services. For more information, visit Loral's Web site at Loral Space & Communications – A Satellite Communications Company . LORL-G
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "believes," "expects," "plans," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "anticipates," "estimates," "project," "intend" or "outlook" or other variations of these words or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. In addition, Loral Space & Communications Inc., Space Systems/Loral, Inc. or their representatives have made or may make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing, which may be included in, but are not limited to, various filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and press releases or oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer of the company. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results as a result of certain risks and uncertainties which are described as "Risk Factors" and in the "Commitments and Contingencies" note to the financial statements in Loral's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The reader is specifically referred to this document, as well as the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to (1) risks associated with financial factors, including the global economic downturn, our history of losses and financial covenants in SS/L's credit agreement; (2) risks associated with satellite manufacturing, including competition, contractual risks, creditworthiness of customers, performance of suppliers and management of our factory and personnel; (3) regulatory risks, such as the effect of U.S. export control and economic sanction laws; and (4) other risks, including litigation. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Furthermore, Loral and SS/L operate in an industry sector where securities values may be volatile and may be influenced by economic and other factors beyond the control of Loral and SS/L.
This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, GlobeNewswire - Press Release Distribution - EDGAR Filings - Video News Releases
SOURCE: Loral Space & Communications Inc.
CONTACT: Space Systems/Loral
Wendy Lewis
+1 (650) 852-5188
Space Systems/Loral-Built Satellite for DISH Network Successfully Performs Post-Launch Maneuvers
Mar 22, 2010 10:55:58 (ET)
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 22, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) today announced that a satellite it delivered to DISH Network L.L.C. is performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan. The satellite successfully deployed its solar arrays late Saturday night and early Sunday morning following a Saturday launch. Early today, it fired its main thruster in order to start maneuvering into geosynchronous orbit.
"EchoStar XIV is a very powerful and complex satellite," said John Celli, president of Space Systems/Loral. "Many people around the world depend on the reliability of Space Systems/Loral satellites every day, but our success is always a team effort. I'd like to thank the ILS/Proton, DISH Network and EchoStar teams, along with our many suppliers who worked diligently alongside us, to build and launch this exceptional spacecraft."
EchoStar XIV was launched from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan aboard an ILS Proton Breeze M launch vehicle provided by International Launch Services. When it reaches its final destination at 119 degrees West longitude, the satellite will become a part of the DISH Network fleet, providing direct broadcast services over the continental United States. It will be used to provide expanded high definition (HD) services and added flexibility for DISH Network's more than 14 million direct-to-home (DTH) television subscribers.
EchoStar XIV is based on the Space Systems/Loral 1300 space-proven platform, which provides the power and flexibility to support a broad range of applications. EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (SATS, Trade ), manages DISH Network's space programs and will begin in-orbit testing of the satellite later this month. With this launch, Space Systems/Loral now has 61 geostationary satellites currently on orbit.
About DISH Network
DISH Network L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (DISH, Trade ), provides more than 14.1 million satellite TV customers, as of Dec. 31, 2009, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the ViP(R) 722 HD DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine "Editors' Choice." DISH Network Corporation is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 250 company. Visit Satellite TV - HD Satellite Television - DISH 1.800.823.4929 , follow on Twitter, @dishnetwork ( DISH Network (dishnetwork) on Twitter ), or become a Fan on Facebook, DISH Network | Facebook .
About EchoStar Satellite Services
EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (SATS, Trade ) and provides solutions for distribution of video, audio and data domestically and internationally. EchoStar also offers IPTV solutions through its ViP-TV platform. EchoStar represents a significant source of Ku-band and Ka-band satellite capacity and spacecraft operation services with 10 satellites, ground-based teleport facilities, and an expansive terrestrial U.S. backhaul network along with 24-hour Satellite Access Centers. Visit EchoStar - Home .
About Space Systems/Loral
Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (LORL, Trade ), has a long history of delivering reliable satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government customers around the world. As the world's leading provider of commercial satellites, the company works closely with satellite operators to provide spacecraft for a broad range of services including television and radio distribution, digital audio radio, broadband Internet, and mobile communications. Hundreds of millions of people depend on SS/L satellites every day. For more information, visit Space Systems/Loral - The World Leader in Commercial Satellite Manufacturing .
About Loral Space & Communications
Loral Space & Communications is a satellite communications company. Through its Space Systems/Loral subsidiary, the company is a world-class leader in the design and manufacture of satellites and satellite systems for commercial and government applications including direct-to-home television, broadband communications, wireless telephony, weather monitoring, and air traffic management. Loral also owns 64 percent of Telesat, one of the world's largest providers of satellite services. Telesat operates a fleet of telecommunications satellites used to broadcast video entertainment programming, distribute direct-to-home video and broadband data services, and other value-added communications services. For more information, visit Loral's Web site at Loral Space & Communications – A Satellite Communications Company . LORL-G
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "believes," "expects," "plans," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "anticipates," "estimates," "project," "intend" or "outlook" or other variations of these words or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. In addition, Loral Space & Communications Inc., Space Systems/Loral, Inc. or their representatives have made or may make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing, which may be included in, but are not limited to, various filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and press releases or oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer of the company. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results as a result of certain risks and uncertainties which are described as "Risk Factors" and in the "Commitments and Contingencies" note to the financial statements in Loral's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The reader is specifically referred to this document, as well as the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to (1) risks associated with financial factors, including the global economic downturn, our history of losses and financial covenants in SS/L's credit agreement; (2) risks associated with satellite manufacturing, including competition, contractual risks, creditworthiness of customers, performance of suppliers and management of our factory and personnel; (3) regulatory risks, such as the effect of U.S. export control and economic sanction laws; and (4) other risks, including litigation. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Furthermore, Loral and SS/L operate in an industry sector where securities values may be volatile and may be influenced by economic and other factors beyond the control of Loral and SS/L.
This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, GlobeNewswire - Press Release Distribution - EDGAR Filings - Video News Releases
SOURCE: Loral Space & Communications Inc.
CONTACT: Space Systems/Loral
Wendy Lewis
+1 (650) 852-5188
"Are we there yet?"
"Are we there yet?"
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Anyway, with all the shuffling, and perhaps new sats at 119 & 61.5 by the end of the year, does anyone think that we'll end up with stronger signals to the degree that we'll have fewer losses of signal during bad weather, especially snow & ice? Or just not that much of a difference?
"Are we there yet?"
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Anyway, with all the shuffling, and perhaps new sats at 119 & 61.5 by the end of the year, does anyone think that we'll end up with stronger signals to the degree that we'll have fewer losses of signal during bad weather, especially snow & ice? Or just not that much of a difference?
There will probably be fewer losses at the margin as compared to before, but heavy atmosphere is still going to result in signal fade with the relatively small reflectors.
Nice. And it comes with a new TLE
1 36499U 10010A 10081.90000000 -.00000029 00000-0 00000+0 0 40
2 36499 015.5200 103.2460 5006455 000.4820 036.9010 01.84290301 42
Three 622s with hard-drive failure in last two years...is this better than average?
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