Astra 1N @ 28E - about to go on air / on air!!

[Huevos]

I've tested 3 different boxes and nothing locks in

Don't be disappointed yet... this is just an empty transponder, no channels.

 

[iggy]

calm down, calm down, its just testing ... could still be your boxes need proper SIDs or they have problems detecting 8PSK (someone in another forum still insists it is QPSK whilst is definitly is 8PSK - maybe his box says wrongly so, maybe try QPSK setting in your boxes?)

3 boxes can't be wrong my friend, V polarized signal simply is not reaching my area, let's wait until some H ones fire up, though I do not expect much after what I've already experienced.

 

[sattom]

3 boxes can't be wrong my friend, V polarized signal simply is not reaching my area, let's wait until some H ones fire up, though I do not expect much after what I've already experienced.

yes they can ... btw they were all HD boxes? Just wait when regular programming starts, but I assume you still get Channel 4 SD as it is on a H Polarisation? HD is not even as good as good ole analogue was, so no loss really ...

 

[Pietclock]

The NIT and PAT are wrong !

PAT Version Number: 18
Transport Stream ID: 2068 (0x0814)
NIT: 28.2E 11.127 GHz Vertical 22000 2/3 QPSK, DVB-S2 (a=.35)

PMT PID 256 (0x0100) - Program 21200

it however is 8PSK. They are broadcasting wrong information.

also wrong in the NIT:

Network Name: ASTRA
Network ID: 32 (0x0020)
Transport Stream ID: 2068 (0x0814)
Original Network ID: 2 (0x0002) Version: 3
Descriptor: Network Name Descriptor
DVB-S Orbital Position: 28.2E
Frequency: 11.127 GHz
Modulation: QPSK, DVB-S2 (a=.35)
Polarity: Vertical
Symbol Rate: 22000 MSps
FEC: 2/3
Current Network: True

Software is crazyscan.

 

[eubster]

Getting nothing in Toulouse SW France on a 90cm dish on 11127 GHZ 22000 MHz V DVBS2 ??? Can't be right if my friends in the Costa Blanca and further south are picking it up

 

[iggy]

yes they can ... btw they were all HD boxes? Just wait when regular programming starts, but I assume you still get Channel 4 SD as it is on a H Polarisation? HD is not even as good as good ole analogue was, so no loss really ...

Yes, all HD boxes: BushHD Freesat, Kathrein UFS910 and Topfield TF7700. I even still get C4HD from Freesat - ch126.[h=1][/h]

 

[sattom]

Yes, all HD boxes: BushHD Freesat, Kathrein UFS910 and Topfield TF7700. I even still get C4HD from Freesat - ch126.[h=1][/h]

yepp but that one on EB1 was an interim solution and will cease soon.

 

[pipino]

No need for a 1.8m dish. That signal is robust on the Fibo 90.

Fibo 90:
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1.8m:
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i know ,i cant use my fibo right now as someone is using it ,,but i got a report from a m8 he is receiving it even with a triax 80CM from calpe area

 

[pipino]

Looks like CrazyScan. Works with the TBS 6925 blind scan TV card.

i´m thinking to upgrade my satcard to the prof advance tune 7700 USB ,,are you familiar with it ??[h=2][/h]

 

[Jaffboy151]

Just tuned 4HD in on my humax with the fixed zone 1 sky,
100% signal
100% Quality
That's a 1st for me on my set up!!
Getting just 80% on the EB1 channel, might be setting up the wet string tomorrow to see what I get on that dangling out the window :-)

 

[Huevos]

i´m thinking to upgrade my satcard to the prof advance tune 7700 USB ,,are you familiar with it ??[h=2][/h]

I don't know it. The TBS 6925 seems to be the forum baby at the minute. Llew and VS have one and seem really pleased with it.

 

[Huevos]

i got a report from a m8 he is receiving it even with a triax 80CM from calpe area

Well if the Astra 2D channels do migrate to this new satellite there will be a lot of rebroadcast companies without any customers.

 

[dvdfilm]

After these tests i'd say SES can decommission 2D if they want moving everything to Astra 1N and postpone indefinitely the new Astra 2 satellites
This regarding spain,maybe other areas get less signal from 1N than they get from 2D

On my DM800HD this channel hasnt got a proper C4HD name label

 

[Adam792]

The signal is huge on 11.127V - My Dreambox in Staffordshire is reporting 100% SNR (16-odd d on a zone 1 minidish going through a DiSEqC switch. 'Normal' Astra 1 and Astra 2 signals usually only reach that level of signal using my 80cm dish!

 

[Huevos]

On my DM800HD this channel hasnt got a proper C4HD name label

That's because the channel is not labelled at all yet.

 

[sattom]

After these tests i'd say SES can decommission 2D if they want moving everything to Astra 1N and postpone indefinitely the new Astra 2 satellites
This regarding spain,maybe other areas get less signal from 1N than they get from 2D

On my DM800HD this channel hasnt got a proper C4HD name label

Keep in mind these are only first tests - hence the noname ID - signal strength and illumination zone can shrink significant before regular services start. So don't be too enthusiastic too early ...

And if SES would fullfill your wish and decommission 2D - what would remain of the "additional narrow band space" if any??? So be careful what you wish for ;-)

 

[dvdfilm]

Do any friend members from Cyprus and Mediterranean area have checked signal strenght from this Astra 1N tp?

 

[marac]

Zagreb - Croatia - Small dish - 90cm - Triax - Quad LNB Smart

11.127 V 22.000 DVB-S2 2/3:
Could not get a lock :-(

 

[zeroice]

signed up just to report i don't see any of the 1N frequencies over here (SE Romania)
never saw 2D either with my setup so it's not so much of a surprise actually
here you need 2.5m+ for 2D anyway.....

i have a feeling they're going to move as much as possible to the spot beam, leaving probably sky sports for a wider audience since it's (still) a good revenue source from british expats overseas. Imagine british pubs in costa brava showing footy on german tv with german commentary thrown in for kicks

 

[dvdfilm]

These reports seem to suggest it is indeed a spot beam