Is Hotbird 1 in trouble??

[Analoguesat]

Anyone got any ideas whats happening with Hottie 1? The closure of 4 analogue channels in the last coiuple of days has masked the fact that loads of channels have been pulled off it in recent days. In fact I make it at least 7 transponders have been shut down, with Flysat reporting another one on the point of ceasing today.

Its 10 years old now, so its getting to the end of its lifespan...

 

[gameboy]

Can find any information on Hotbird 1 (Eutelsat 2F6) being in trouble.

If is is coming down they may want to keep it quite.

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The last of the EUTELSAT II series (EUTELSAT II F-6), this satellite was designed to provide television and entertainment services from the 13° East orbital position, which is the prime position in Europe for reception of consumer television and radio. It provides sixteen channels with a broad coverage of Western Europe, permitting direct reception of these services in the home and reception via cable distribution networks.

 

[Analoguesat]

European sat operators are not good at reporting failures / problems with their birds. I dont think SES have ever officially acknowledged the turning off of 1B last November yet...