2E Astra 1C (inclined orbit)

[deepbluesky]

Hello everybody,

I would like to know if anybody has been able to receive Astra 1C at 2E ? There are several FTA feeds as one can see here: http://www.feedhuntplaza.nl/?action=default&id=65&formsatpos=20

Since this satellite is in inclined orbit, one can only check it the time it passes the Equator except the elevation can be corrected by an additional actuator. For the current inclination please check http://www.n2yo.com/?s=22653

There are no official footprints available we don't know if the coverage is the same as once upon a time ago as it was transmitting from 19.2E. And even if so, the transmitting power of each transponder might have lowered.
The only positive reception reports i am aware of are from the UK and Benelux with 1m and also Saarbrücken with 1.20m. So how does it look like in Italy ?

Best regards
Christos

 

[Tommy4881]

I with a 110 cm have never managed to hook up the satellite signal from the center of Italy.
Though I tried many times.

 

[cojedor]

meglio 180

 

[deepbluesky]

Thank you very much Tommy4881.

Today we've been trying to get it here in Germany. The results can be read here: http://forum.dxtv.de/wbb/thread.php?threadid=19307

Not many people have answered yet but it really seems that just the most western part of Germany is able to receive 1C well. More people have to test to get a clear picture of the situation.

 

[deepbluesky]

meglio 180

Can you get 1C ? And if so are you located in Central Italy as well using a 1.80m or how is your answer to be understood ?

 

[MEGADISH]

Hi deepbluesky
The satellite is on the arc approximately from 4.40 a.m. to 5.40 a.m. and from 4.40 p.m. to 5.40 p.m., dependent from the reception locality.

 

[deepbluesky]

I know MEGADISH. Of course the tests have to be made at these times which i also did. Mine were negative obviously because of the far too small dish since my arc is perfectly aligned.

Are you aware of anybody in Italy getting 1C ?

 

[MEGADISH]

No, sorry. And I haven' t never tried.

 

[deepbluesky]

I see. Anyway, if anybody else has tried, even with negative result, please let me know. I am trying to research where this satellite is receivable in Europe.

 

[Progressive]

Anche per chi non sà bene l'italiano, sarebbe corretto che ci fosse la traduzione...

 

[deepbluesky]

If i have understood you well you want me to write in Italian. I would really like to but my knowledge is not sufficient. So i do in English.

 

[Sate2]

2 E astra 1c

to-day I tried to see the satellite but it didn't work out.
I have a 120 cm dish (gibertini) from the center of Italy.
ciao

traslation in italian
oggi ho cercato di vedere il satellite ma non sono riuscito.
ho un disco di 120 cm dall'italia centrale

 

[MISTERSAT]

In the past I received Astra 1D on 2°E but Astra 1C never...

traslation in italian
In passato ho ricevuto Astra 1D quando era a 2°E mentre Astra 1C non l'ho mai ricevuto...

 

[deepbluesky]

1D ? Wow. I wonder if you would receive it even now at 28.2E but i haven't read anywhere that it's active.

Could you please remind me where in Italy you are located and with which dish size you achieved 1D reception ?

 

[MISTERSAT]

...
Could you please remind me where in Italy you are located and with which dish size you achieved 1D reception ?

Location: Rome
Dish: Gibertini 150cm offset

Astra 1D: 11486V-6600-3/4, DVB-S/QPSK

 

[deepbluesky]

Oh sorry, i must be blind. Haven't seen your data.

By the way, in analogue days, did you have noise free reception of all 1D frequencies from 19.2E with your OP150 or is the dish newer ?