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Telenor launched this satellite Thor 3 at position 4W
Norwegian satellite operator Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) today launched the commercial operation of its satellite Thor 3 of the new orbital position of 4 degrees west. At this position, the satellite has moved in recent days after completion of the migration of services to 0.8°W to the new satellite Thor 5 and Thor 6
Thor 3 was delivered in June 1998 - precisely 12 years ago and his life expectancy is at an end. Telenor because 2 weeks ago ceased distribution services via satellite to the original position of 0.8°W and decided to use it for further expansion. New applications found on a nearby position of 4°W, which serves satellite Amos 2 Amos 3 satellite operator Spacecom Israel and close to 5°W satellite Eutelsat Atlantic Bird 3.
The new location for the 4 ° W Thor 3 fits well into the spectrum. Amos satellites 2 and 3 operate in the band 10.7 to 11.7 GHz and Thor 3 in the following frequency range - 11.7 to 12.5 GHz. Does not (and can not be) the downlink interference frequencies.
Thor 3 has its stage for DTH distribution in a row. The satellite, which has already begun to tend, but it may provide another type of service (transmission purposes, data links, etc.). According to estimates of the satellite in a way not to serve 6-10 years.
Although Thor 3 had originally intended for the Middle East region, there occurred some changes - its satellite signal covers the region of Scandinavia and Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. EIRP in both countries of the former federation stands at around 50 dBW, which means that income is sufficient for the average dish about 60 cm. Due to the technical state of the satellite will be receiving conditions deteriorate.
Map - Satellite Coverage Thor 3 of the new position of 4°W
Thor 3 has a total of 14 Ku-band transponders that can operate in a range from 11.7 to 12.5 GHz with linear polarization.
Thor Satellite 3 has already spread first multiplex Telenor and includes free broadcasts of The Poker Channel, which viewers can tune in from satellites and Thor 5/6 to the position of 0.8°W.
technical parameters:
Satellite: Thor 3 (4°W)
Frequency: 12.245 GHz
Polarisation: Horizontal
SR: 28,000
FEC: 7/8
Standard: DVB-S
Modulation: QPSK
distributed programs: The Poker Channel
CA system: none, FTA
Norwegian satellite operator Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) today launched the commercial operation of its satellite Thor 3 of the new orbital position of 4 degrees west. At this position, the satellite has moved in recent days after completion of the migration of services to 0.8°W to the new satellite Thor 5 and Thor 6
Thor 3 was delivered in June 1998 - precisely 12 years ago and his life expectancy is at an end. Telenor because 2 weeks ago ceased distribution services via satellite to the original position of 0.8°W and decided to use it for further expansion. New applications found on a nearby position of 4°W, which serves satellite Amos 2 Amos 3 satellite operator Spacecom Israel and close to 5°W satellite Eutelsat Atlantic Bird 3.
The new location for the 4 ° W Thor 3 fits well into the spectrum. Amos satellites 2 and 3 operate in the band 10.7 to 11.7 GHz and Thor 3 in the following frequency range - 11.7 to 12.5 GHz. Does not (and can not be) the downlink interference frequencies.
Thor 3 has its stage for DTH distribution in a row. The satellite, which has already begun to tend, but it may provide another type of service (transmission purposes, data links, etc.). According to estimates of the satellite in a way not to serve 6-10 years.
Although Thor 3 had originally intended for the Middle East region, there occurred some changes - its satellite signal covers the region of Scandinavia and Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. EIRP in both countries of the former federation stands at around 50 dBW, which means that income is sufficient for the average dish about 60 cm. Due to the technical state of the satellite will be receiving conditions deteriorate.
Map - Satellite Coverage Thor 3 of the new position of 4°W
Thor 3 has a total of 14 Ku-band transponders that can operate in a range from 11.7 to 12.5 GHz with linear polarization.
Thor Satellite 3 has already spread first multiplex Telenor and includes free broadcasts of The Poker Channel, which viewers can tune in from satellites and Thor 5/6 to the position of 0.8°W.
technical parameters:
Satellite: Thor 3 (4°W)
Frequency: 12.245 GHz
Polarisation: Horizontal
SR: 28,000
FEC: 7/8
Standard: DVB-S
Modulation: QPSK
distributed programs: The Poker Channel
CA system: none, FTA