As per yesterday's TLE data and predictions from n2yo.com the new bird , hispasat 1E , should be already in its final orbital location, 30W, although maybe 0.04 degrees inclined. I am trying to see its beacon at least but so far no success , I can only see the 11700V tiny beacon from 1D (should be at only 12 dBW while its signals are at 47 dBW minimum in my area). I can not even see the 11702H beacon from 1C colocated there as well (using an 80 cm Ariza dish). Unfortunaelly my birdog SA does not help either although it is better than nothing. A dedicated bench SA would be way better, if someone has the time and manage to see a new beacon, I would appreciate posting the info.
As per old documents as an average, Hispasat has taken 2 months from launch to having fully operational its previous 4 birds at this orbital slot. Next 28th will mark this average deadline so I guess they are within schedule. Cant find info on the frecuency plan for the new 1E bird, so looking forward to find out what its new added capacity finally is, only 1 ku TP plus Ka , or a full bird 53 ku working at reverse frecuencies (America/Europe) which is unlikely since there seems to be no FCC application asking for this besides the other 2 birds are old already. Guess I am dreaming too much here , lol!.