WB Satellite locations

[gernskin]

Can someone tell me the location of the two WB satellites.


Gern

 

[charper1]

Do they have their own birds in orbit? I thought they just leased transponder spots. Is this correct? I think WB1 for NA is located on:

Anik F2 at 111.1°w
19776 L
19794 L
19814 L
19905 L
19932 L
19966 L
20002 L

Not sure of any other locations.

 

[charper1]

EDIT: Just found this...

Pre-flight preparations

WildBlue was founded as KaSTAR Satellite Communications in Colorado in April 1995. On May 8, 1997, the FCC assigned WildBlue Ka-band (20 to 30 GHz) fixed-satellite service (FSS) licenses at orbital locations of 73 degrees west longitude and 109.2 degrees west longitude. WildBlue's first phase will include the deployment of one satellite for each of these slots that will reach most of North, Central and South America. The 109.2-degree slot is an important strategic location. It will allow WildBlue to offer a "one dish solution", meaning customers can use one WildBlue 26" dish to receive both WildBlue's high-speed Internet access and either of the two U.S. satellite TV services (DirecTV(r) and DISH(r)). In early 2000, WildBlue entered into an agreement to obtain the Ka-band rights to TeleSat's ANIK F2 satellite at 111.1 degrees west longitude, increasing WildBlue's North American capacity and strengthening its position in the key part of the orbital arc. WildBlue also has FCC applications filed for Europe and Asia, and plans to roll out service to these geographies as licenses are granted. WildBlue selected Space Systems/Loral as the prime satellite contractor for the construction of WildBlue 1, its first satellite. WildBlue 2, the Ka-band payload of Telesat's ANIK F2, is under contract to be built by Hughes. And WildBlue 3, WildBlue's third satellite, is in the process of being procured. WildBlue has contracted with Arianespace, the world's most reliable launch provider, to launch its first two satellites. In August 1998, TV Guide, Inc. (a part of GemStar) made a strategic investment in WildBlue. In May 1999, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers made an equity investment. In December 1999, WildBlue received a further investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, TV Guide and Liberty Media. In April 2000, WildBlue received another significant round of investments from all existing shareholders and EchoStar. As a result of these investments, WildBlue is on track with its financing plans.

 

[Kru83]

wild blue 1 at 111.1, and anik f2 is at 109.2

 

[RoadSter]

wild blue 1 at 111.1, and anik f2 is at 109.2

Incorrect. Both Birds are located at 111.1*. Lyngsat has WB1 at 111.0* but Wildblue's own documentation indicates it should be at 111.1*. Anik F2 is at the same orbital slot. For most locations, the Wildblue aiming coordinates will be identical, just using the different TRIA to differentiate between right hand or left hand polarity to choose which bird you're getting signal from.

 

[Kru83]

Incorrect. Both Birds are located at 111.1*. Lyngsat has WB1 at 111.0* but Wildblue's own documentation indicates it should be at 111.1*. Anik F2 is at the same orbital slot. For most locations, the Wildblue aiming coordinates will be identical, just using the different TRIA to differentiate between right hand or left hand polarity to choose which bird you're getting signal from.

thanks for correction, i was trained wrong then.