Astra 2A transponder moves (was Astra 2E: Iberia & Balearics Reports)

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Yes MonacoSat should be an interesting one.

Three beams, we can guarantee the Turkmen beam wont be favourable for Europe straight away :D
 

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Start the consultation on 6, also Spanish nationals international forums to see what that antenna tuned in Cadiz / Canary Islands.
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Puesta la consulta en 6 foros españoles nacionales, tambien internacionales para ver con que antena lo sintonizan en Cadiz/Islas Canarias.


Please if you need a motorized / fixed antenna 80-90cm and live in Cadiz / Canary Islands.
etc...........
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Necesito un favor si tienes antena motorizada/fija de 80-90cm y vives en Cadiz/Islas Canarias.
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Astra 2E need ...
Cadiz and need around 90cm
Canaries need 90cm
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Astra 2E necesita...
Cadiz y alrededor necesita 90cm
Canarias necesita 90cm
12494356



Astra 2F needs ...
Cadiz and around 120cm and need more.
Canaries need 120cm
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Astra 2F necesita...
Cadiz y alrededor necesita 120cm y mas.
Canarias necesita 120cm
12495165
 

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Yes MonacoSat should be an interesting one.
Three beams, we can guarantee the Turkmen beam wont be favourable for Europe straight away :D
You must not have seen the footprints! http://www.ses.com/20045837/monacosat
Both the East- and West beam cover both Turkmenistan and much of Europe (including UK, excluding Scandinavia).
The MENA beam does not cover Turkmenistan.
 

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A couple of things stick out for me on this new map:

1. Astra 2G is no longer marked with an "expected orbital position" maker, suggesting SES have now decided it is staying at 28.2/.3/.5 for the foreseeable future. (I have fleet maps from Nov 2012 and June 2013 with the Astra 2G "expected orbital position" square box marker)

2. Astra 2B is marked as inclined. Given that Astra 2A is two years older than 2B surely it's getting low on fuel too??
 

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Yes, Astra 2B has started building inclination already since a few months.
Unlike Astra 2B or 2C that have jumped around to several locations, Astra 2A has always stayed on 28.2°E: that saves fuel.
 

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You must not have seen the footprints! http://www.ses.com/20045837/monacosat
Both the East- and West beam cover both Turkmenistan and much of Europe (including UK, excluding Scandinavia).
The MENA beam does not cover Turkmenistan.

Id missed those :D

Excellent - I want to see some Turkmen channels :D
 

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Yes, Astra 2B has started building inclination already since a few months.
Unlike Astra 2B or 2C that have jumped around to several locations, Astra 2A has always stayed on 28.2°E: that saves fuel.
True, but 2 years worth of fuel to move it twice? (To 19.2E and then to 31.5E)

Astra 2C is less than a year younger and has been moved about alot more.
 

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We can try to understand this but there's too many factors involved anyway, we don't know about.
To "go inclined" surely will not only depend on a certain fuel level, also about the intented use during the last years of the lifetime (military/data/orbital slot claiming, vs. broadcasting use).
Also, the 2B bus (Eurostar 2000+) is different from the 2A/2C bus (Boeing 601HP).
 

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Doggy mate, antenna motor not well adjusted 100cm confirms receipt of 12480 from Las Palmas (Canary Islands)
Earn points Astra 2E.
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El compañero Doggy, antena con motor de 100cm no muy bien ajustada (son sus palabras) confirma recepcion de 12480 desde Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Islas Canarias)
Gana puntos el Astra 2E.
 

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12.480V could well be 2E, just one of those uncharacteristicly underperforming transponders on this side of the fringe.

Incidentally, no obvious changes last night to the remaining 2A transponders. I get to watch Sky TV for a little while longer... ;)
 
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this is great news for istanbul

I can easly revice below transporter with 170 cm antenna now.

11817 V
11876 H
11895 V
11992 H
12480 V

they should be on 2E
 

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Levels remain unchanged in Madrid (Spain).
Slight variations by time (cloudy), but no problem.
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Se mantienen los niveles sin cambios por Madrid (España).
Ligeras variaciones por el tiempo (nublado), pero no hay problema.
 

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this is great news for istanbul

I can easly revice below transporter with 170 cm antenna now.

11817 V
11876 H
11895 V
11992 H
12480 V

they should be on 2E

And what about the reception of 12032 H (QVC) and 12051 V (SET Asia)?
 
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it is also moved to 2e as well. I can receive it alsot 10-11db with 170 cm
How is your reception of 2F Europe (12.5-12.67GHz)? It's pretty bad here in Helsinki. Only just receivable on a 1.8m and breaks up certain times of the day.
 
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How is your reception of 2F Europe (12.5-12.67GHz)? It's pretty bad here in Helsinki. Only just receivable on a 1.8m and breaks up certain times of the day.
Hi

Please see the below comment about transporters.

12515 H 11.4db
12520 V 9.1db
12525 V 9.1db
12544 H 11.3db
12552 V 10.0db
12604 H 10.1db
12610 V 9.7db
12633 H 10.1db
12640 V 7.4db
12663 H 8.6db
12670 V 7.9db

in the morning I lost almost 1-2db over these values
 

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Hi

Please see the below comment about transporters.

12515 H 11.4db
12520 V 9.1db
12525 V 9.1db
12544 H 11.3db
12552 V 10.0db
12604 H 10.1db
12610 V 9.7db
12633 H 10.1db
12640 V 7.4db
12663 H 8.6db
12670 V 7.9db

in the morning I lost almost 1-2db over these values

Nice. My 2F readings on a DrHD F15 receiver with a 1.8m are hovering around 6dB with breakup if it goes below 6 so I'm right on the edge. 2E is stronger by a couple of dB plus the better FEC makes it much easier to receive than 2F.
 

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this is great news for istanbul

I can easly revice below transporter with 170 cm antenna now.

11817 V
11876 H
11895 V
11992 H
12480 V

they should be on 2E
So we can be pretty confident that these are on 2E with the rest probably on 2F?
 

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Here's this morning's view of 28E from my dish (85cm). The different satellites and their strengths are quite visible.
 

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singal very week on 85cm
maybe need 1.5m to get same tp lock signal
 
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