Astra 2F Testing Reception Reports

[BlindFaith]

1st real test carrier. Looks nice

 

[BlindFaith]

off again

 

[BlindFaith]

next:

 

[Huevos]

BlindFaith, where are you?

So the last carrier from you seems to be 20dB more than the previous ones you posted. Would you say that was a full power transmission, comparable to other PE beams? Or still weaker?

 

[Huevos]

next:

I can't see that. Is it off again already?

 

[BlindFaith]

Off again. Apparently the high power mode lasts only for few minutes..

 

[BlindFaith]

12324V back

 

[BlindFaith]

12324V still on

Maybe they don't even change the power but just transmit a very narrow band carrier ;)

 

[welshman234]

Blindfaith could you kindly tell us where in Europe you are to help us orientate ourselves when evaluating our own signals etc.

Cheers

 

[BlindFaith]

have a look at the latest screen shots ;)

 

[Llew]

12325V powerful narrowband carrier here.

 

[welshman234]

Blindfaith thanks. I have relatives who live not too far from you. Looks like you are going to be in a good position for future 2F reception anyway. Thanks for your data ......

 

[solly]

i receiver signal 12329 v 38%
need 3.5m
soon i upload screen photo

 

[Huevos]

i receiver signal 12329 v 38%
need 3.5m
soon i upload screen photo

Solly, what does that mean? Would you say it is UK beam as you were using a 1.2m dish for the transmission on 12185H?

Anyway at last I can see a transponder that is well above the noise floor. Was starting to worry for a while.

 

[solly]

i not recive it now

 

[C0re]

First of all, when positioned on another position than intended the footprint will be different. I presume that on a position east of 28.2 the footprint will shift somewhat east as well. Furthermore when the signal can be received in Israel than I'm 99% sure that the Pan-European is being tested.

 

[solly]

12324v i got 40%

 

[solly]

i got first transponder 12237h 43%

 

[DX Excalibur]

12226 H is active now with strong signal, similar to 12324 V witch is off now.

 

[strs65]

Ok, now it is good! There is a fairly strong test signal at 12228H now...