Freesat Home Transponder Migrated (Possibly!)

[Lazarus]

The Freesat EPG has been successfully migrated to 11428 H 27500 (Same parameters as before) on Astra 2F pan-European Beam, according to Reports on the usual Listings Sites.

Another non-problem!

 

[C0re]

But:

Both 11595V and 11428H no changes here in signal levels. If they are from 2F now I'd be very happy as they are easy to receive on my 85cm but I strongly suspect they are still on 28A. The higher band 2F are only just receivable on my 1.8m during good weather for comparison.

 

[Lazarus]

I know >>> Hence "according to reports" (I have no tinfoil hats remaining).

 

[Analoguesat]

From the pitiful signal strength Im getting Id say it was still on 28A as well.

 

[Lazarus]

Well one of those reporting the change is a Member here, so we might get some amplification soon.

It's done the usual chinese-whisper thing and is also mentioned on other Forums.

I stick by my Caveat "according to reports!"




I couldn't find the original Topic expressing concern about this, but IIRC:

a. It was suggested that 2F couldn't do 11428

so

b. A frequency change would be required for the Home TP.

That of itself caused mild alarm until Humax responded and said that the Freesat Tech. Spec had taken that into account and the Boxes would cope. Can't recall the precise details.

 

[skomedal]

If you mean Tp 11428H 27500 coming in loud and clear 91%Q, 5 mins ago central southern norway.


Regards

 

[Lazarus]

If you mean Tp 11428H 27500 coming in loud and clear 91%Q, 5 mins ago central southern norway.


Regards

That's the chap ................ full parameters were stated in Post #1

 

[skomedal]

Astra 2F is blind for me

Hope this helps.

Regards

 

[skomedal]

Seems its on the europe beam, all other Tps on 2F are uk spot beam

"" Astra 2F 11428.00 H C5 Europe ""

http://en.kingofsat.net/freqs.php?&b=300&sat=149&standard=All&ordre=freq&filtre=no

Regards

 

[Lazarus]

Yes, but it's the veracity of the report it's moved from E28A that we're questioning.

If it is correct, then we'd expect it to be on the pan-European Beam anyway - The issue is whether it really is now on 2F or whether it is where it always was.

 

[skomedal]

Guessing game then

Love it.

Regards

 

[Lazarus]

Could well be: It's one of those instances where a couple of folk think (In good faith) they've identified a change, report it to KoS (or elsewhere), then it becomes the truth even in the face of lack of widespread corroboration, scepticism and even evidence to the contrary!

 

[Lazarus]

Topic Title amended pro-tem

 

[Analoguesat]

Its still 28A - having checked the signal strengths of all the Eute 28A frequencies around that frequency they are the same to within a couple of percent.

Astra 2F Europe beam 12515H 22000 is about 10% higher, 2E / 2F UK beam are ~20% higher.

(Vu+ Duo sh1tebox)

 

[Lazarus]

Well I've tried to advise caution on another Forum, but they ain't having any of it.

[Mischief]What rumour shall we start next?[/Mischief]

 

[timo_w2s]

Seems its on the europe beam, all other Tps on 2F are uk spot beam

"" Astra 2F 11428.00 H C5 Europe ""

http://en.kingofsat.net/freqs.php?&b=300&sat=149&standard=All&ordre=freq&filtre=no

Regards

Ignore KoS regarding 2F beams. All the top 2F transponders from 12.5 to 12.7GHz are on the Europe beam. Do you get any of these?

A few FTA channels from different 2F Europe transponders are:
CNN, Pavers Shoes TV, Horse & Country TV, BET International, CNBC, Al Jazeera English, TVC News, EuroNews

I can just about get these on the 1.8m dish in Helsinki in good weather but this beam cuts off badly to the north and east for us in the Nordic area.

11428H on the other hand comes in with a decent signal on my 85cm dish (as it always has).

 

[skomedal]

Was referring to the other freesat chnls only on astra 2F.

Freesat chnls on 2E are there when I get up ( even when peeing down ) but disappear ~1900 cet, then resort to internet streaming.

2E must have a wobble

Have absolutely no interest in the sky encrypted ones on that or any other sat. Although they are in the mid 90%Q here

Regards