Worth pointing to 107 W Anik-F1R C band
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Hi All,
I agree its a satellite with great programming and a strong signal to boot.
Unfortunately, ANIK F1R is being decommissioned in a few months and there will be no replacement satellite. Who knows were the FTA feeds from this satellite will end up ?
John
I agree its a satellite with great programming and a strong signal to boot.
Unfortunately, ANIK F1R is being decommissioned in a few months and there will be no replacement satellite. Who knows were the FTA feeds from this satellite will end up ?
John
While it lasts I am watching Candian news and "The Martian" movie tonight Sat April 11th Nice picture using a Freesat V8 Super
Nice picture using a Freesat V8 Super
Hi All,
Was watching this satellite several times yesterday and feeling bad that such a strong satellite will soon be scrapped due to lack of fuel. Too bad nothing can be done to extend its service life as it seems as if it could be viable for quite a few more years. What a waste.
I wonder where its programming will end up ?
John
Was watching this satellite several times yesterday and feeling bad that such a strong satellite will soon be scrapped due to lack of fuel. Too bad nothing can be done to extend its service life as it seems as if it could be viable for quite a few more years. What a waste.
I wonder where its programming will end up ?
John
With things like this happening I'm having second thoughts about buying new C-band antennas to replace my hail damaged dishes.
Hi All,
Just read an interesting article regarding Anik F1R.
In a Space News article dated November 8, 2019, Telsat chairman Dan Goldberg stated:
"Anik-F1R has just two to three years of service left, based on current operations, but might be extended by inclining the satellite’s orbit so it needs less fuel for station keeping. Telesat is working on reselling the capacity previously used by Shaw, he said.
Goldberg said Anik-F1R could still serve aviation and maritime customers in an inclined orbit, since those markets use tracking antennas that can follow the satellite as it sways in the sky. The satellite would no longer be useful for direct-to-home television, since those antennas would lose its signal from an inclined orbit."
So if this article is correct and the info remains up to date, Anik F1R might be serving us a little longer than we expected, possibly until 2022.
John
Just read an interesting article regarding Anik F1R.
In a Space News article dated November 8, 2019, Telsat chairman Dan Goldberg stated:
"Anik-F1R has just two to three years of service left, based on current operations, but might be extended by inclining the satellite’s orbit so it needs less fuel for station keeping. Telesat is working on reselling the capacity previously used by Shaw, he said.
Goldberg said Anik-F1R could still serve aviation and maritime customers in an inclined orbit, since those markets use tracking antennas that can follow the satellite as it sways in the sky. The satellite would no longer be useful for direct-to-home television, since those antennas would lose its signal from an inclined orbit."
So if this article is correct and the info remains up to date, Anik F1R might be serving us a little longer than we expected, possibly until 2022.
John
