SES-3 FCC Approved -- SES-3 Goes Live June 7th 2015

[bpalone]

Just got a pointer to this:

http://microspace.com/2015/amc-1-to-ses-3-satellite-transition-scheduled-for-june-7-2015

So, it looks like it is going to happen somewhat quickly.

 

[Kraven]

I predict March 1st 2017

 

[KE4EST]

So a firm date of June 7th. Time to start counting down the days.

 

[N5XZS]

One way or the other, they need get there butt together everyone are tired of waiting due to lazy FCC or some private satellite company acting like a crybabies!

 

[Conky]

In the year 2525
If SES-3's still alive
If Cozi can survive
you may find....

 

[fred555]

This video was prepared by Microspace to clearly explain the satellite polarization differences between AMC1 and the new SES 3 satellite that will AMC1. With properly adjusted polarization on the new SES 3 satellite you will experience greater signal level and enhanced cross polarization performance.

 

[Titanium]

They make a video to explain how to not to optimize the normal skew offset correctly for SES-1 as installer have set for every other linear polarity satellite, but never released a video of how to set for the bizzare 26 degree skew used for the past umpteen years on AMC1....

@ 5:53 "Now, you will now be prepared for years of non-optimized service"... LOL!!!

 

[KE4EST]

@ 5:53 "Now, you will now be prepared for years of non-optimized service"... LOL!!!

 

[lamp]

The 13 degree offset from peak signal (in the above video) is for the transition only. So you don't lose signal completely. After the transition, then you should re-tune for peak signal.

 

[fred555]

The 13 degree offset from peak signal (in the above video) is for the transition only. So you don't lose signal completely. After the transition, then you should re-tune for peak signal.

We know that but they just tell you to leave it with a half-assed skew for good.

 

[Babadem]

Looking forward to June 7th, 2015.

 

[KE4EST]

Updated Title to reflect transition date.

 

[iBoston]

I predict March 1st 2017

Now now... Be an optimist, not a pessimist.

Past Performance is Not Necessarily Indicative of Future Results

 

[danristheman]

What is the ka portion going to be used for bell or shaw hopefully fta?

 

[Mr Tony]

What is the ka portion going to be used for bell or shaw hopefully fta?

Directv. They use KA at 103W already

 

[danristheman]

I know they have directtv satellite there at 103w but they said ka is going to be aimed at Canada that's what I was wondering about? Is directv selling thier service in Canada now?

 

[catamount]

The Ka band payload is licensed by Canada. If Directv wants it they will have to negotiate with Industry Canada. Directv is not coming to Canada

 

[danristheman]

Cat do you think its for bell or shaw ka part?

 

[catamount]

No, I think Directv will eventually get it. They have a license for that band in US, but they have to negotiate /International sat operators, etc. to get it for sure. Never heard anything about Bell and Ka band. Shaw has a deal with exede Sat internet. Not sure where their sat is located. I think they do both Ka and Ku . I've got one of their dishes with a Ka band tria.

 

[Mr Tony]

Directv will get it. Just like Dish subleases 72.7 from Canadian sat operators Directv will do the same thing
Bell won't do it. Too far away from existing sats (82 & 91)
Shaw has KA & KU on 107.3