Quetzat 1 at 77W

[nelson61]

SES Americom has filed FCC application for a license for In Orbit Testing (IOT) of Quetzsat 1 at 77.05W. Request is for authorization on or before January 18 and extending for a 60 day test period.

"The additional IOT proposed here will verify the configuration of QuetzSat-1 described in EchoStar’s application to use the satellite to provide service in the United States at 77.05° W.L. The additional IOT will involve verifying the performance characteristics and antenna patterns of this configuration, and include antenna mapping and gain transfer tests. Some tests will involve transmitting saturating CW carriers to the satellite in the DBS bands for short periods of time."

So, it looks like it will be a while before Quetzat 1 is placed in service.
SES Quetzsat Narrative

 

[nelson61]

FCC issued license for in orbit testing today. Beginning 1/18 and continuing for up to 60 days.

 

[wicked]

Can I get a link, nelson?

Thanks.

 

[nelson61]

Been running some metered tests and it appears Quetzsat 1 has gone live (excepting transponder 23).