Astra 2e

[sataday]

Re: Astra 2e

I estimate that, on it's current speed, 2E should be on station (28.2E) in 7 days on 30.01.14
So expect testing to follow shortly thereafter.

[nml52]

Re: Astra 2e

Now at 28.83 so should be there tomorrow, hopefully there will be a few pre transfer tests. If I get the frequencies would anyone like to know to test?

nml

[pan1300]

Re: Astra 2e

hi nml

bring the freqs on, I'd like to test them (will hopefully find some time to do so ...) - region: Belgian coast (so expect/hope to be ok)

[sataday]

Re: Astra 2e

Now at 28.83 so should be there tomorrow, hopefully there will be a few pre transfer tests. If I get the frequencies would anyone like to know to test?

nml

Yes. Cheers nml.

[digicon]

Re: Astra 2e

Astra 2E arrived @ 28.2° east this morning and transition of all channels from 1N to 2E will begin tomorrow 1st Feb

[rizwan]

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I hope there is some beams for my region

[Triad]

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Last post 31.01.14. today 03.02.??
Any updates??

[digicon]

Re: Astra 2e

Yes Astra 2E reached its destination of 28.2° east on the morning of the 1st Feb, Rumours around Fringe forums is that some tests where carried out on the Pan European beams but nothing yet on the UK spot beams, Although channel transition was pencilled in to start straight away.

[rizwan]

Re: Astra 2e

Any Confirmed News about its Transmition ?

[skytec]

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I found the following information:
Astra 2E Beacon on 11.714 vertical, UK Spotbeam

[nml52]

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The beacon signals and data transmissions can only be tested if you have specialist equipment you cant test on a setop box.

However it does look likely that some transponders will migrate overnight, if so I will post the info. So we should know more tomorrow.

Regards nml

[nml52]

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Some transponders have moved overnight from 2a to 2e pe beam not uk spot. They are all Sky transponders and most people are reporting an increase in signal strength.
Here is an example of some.
11720 H
11758 H
11836 H
11856 V
11914 H
12012 V
12382 H
12460 H

Here they have improved by approx. 6db, check yours and report back.
nml

[toby69]

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i post this from cypriot forum, hope it helps.

Astra 2A channels moved to astra 2E
The migration of channels to the new Astra 2E European beam began last night at 2am. The first to be switched were those on the near-end-of-life 2A satellite. Reports across Europe indicate much improved reception in Spain, The Canaries, Italy and some eastern parts of Europe. The losers appear to be Cyprus, northern Finland and the eastern Mediterranean. An unexpected bonus is that the default transponder 11778, which all Sky boxes measure when a "signal test" is carried out, is much stronger in Spain. This means an end to special measures to enter an alternative transponder, and episodes of "no signal" after a power cut, common in Costa Blanca and Madrid. Expect more changes tonight and over coming nights.
Notable is the fact that Sky paid-for channels, including ITV 2 HD, ITV 3 HD and ITV 4 HD, are stronger in Spain than before, putting to an end the rumour started by IPTV sellers that "Sky will be lost in all of Spain".
You still need a subscription and a Sky box to view ITV 2,3,4 HD, as before. ITV ONE HD will be on the UK spot beam, yet to be activated, as will all other BBC & ITV services.
A provisional list of channels moved last night:
MTV Live HD, Lifetime HD, Sky Sports 2/1/3/4 in Pubs
Sky Movies Box Office, Disney XD UK HD, Animal Planet Europe HD
ITV 2/3/4 HD
Sky Movies Action & Adventure, Sky Movies Comedy, Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror, Sky Select UK, Sky Disney, Sky Movies Family, Sky Movies Premiere/Sky Anytime A, Sky Movies Premiere +1/Sky Anytime B,
Sky Movies Crime & Thriller, Sky Movies Drama & Romance, Sky Movies 007, British Eurosport HD
Fox UK HD, Sky Arts 2 HD, British Eurosport 2 HD
Sky Atlantic HD UK +1, Sky Movies Family HD, Sky Movies Premiere HD, Sky Movies Crime & Thriller HD
Sky Movies Select HD, Universal Channel UK, Sky On Demand HD 3
Dave UK HD, Alibi HD, E! UK HD, Sky 3DTV, Sky Arts 1, Sky News HD
and all of the above was moved last night the first to be moved to Astra 2 E

[nml52]

Re: Astra 2e

Quote from BBC website.

The BBC’s services to Sky and Freesat homes are carried on six transponders on satellites operated by SES Astra located at 28.2°East.

In February 2012, one of these satellites (Astra 2D) was retired and BBC services moved to a new temporary home on Astra 1N. Astra 1N is shortly to be moved to its permanent position at 19°East, so the affected BBC services will be transferring to a new permanent home on Astra 2E (28.2°East).

This will take place in the early hours of Thursday 6th February 2014. Care has been taken to ensure the minimum of impact to UK viewers both during and after the change, such that no viewer actions should be required.

A small number of channels are unaffected by the change. These are on the multiplex “DSAT 8” which is carried on Astra 2F (also at 28.2°East). These are BBC ONE Scotland HD, BBC ONE Wales HD, BBC FOUR HD, BBC NEWS HD, CBeebies HD.

Generally the new transponder will improve reception in the South East of England, the north eastern coast of East Anglia, the North East of Scotland and the Shetland Isles.

The effect on coverage within Europe: Northern France and Belgium may see an improvement, outside of this area there may be a slight reduction in coverage with the need for a larger receive antenna.

nml

[skytec]

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Astra 2E UK beam:
"the early hours" of Thursday, 6th February 2014

* 10,773 GHz, pol. H, SR 22000, FEC 5/6, DVB-S/QPSK
* 10,788 GHz, pol. V, SR 22000, FEC 5/6, DVB-S/QPSK
* 10,803 GHz, pol. H, SR 22000, FEC 5/6, DVB-S/QPSK
* 10,818 GHz, pol. V, SR 22000, FEC 5/6, DVB-S/QPSK
* 10,847 GHz, pol. V, SR 23000, FEC 2/3, DVB-S2/8PSK