Optus D2

[MrElectricity]

Optus has successfully launched its 9th satellite, Optus D2 on 6th October 2007 from French Guiana in South America. The successful launch of D2 represents the next step in our strategy to strengthen the Optus satellite fleet, and build on our leadership position in Satellite.

The Optus D2 satellite will replace the Optus B3 satellite which is nearing the end of its life, having been in operation since 1994. D2 will ensure continuity of service; and deliver an improved experience for our customers by increasing our satellite capacity, further enhancing our communications capabilities unmatched by any other telecommunications company in Australia.

D2 will also deliver significant growth opportunities in the direct-to-home TV market; while increasing our capacity to deliver high speed data services to rural and regional Australia. With D2, the in-orbit services for our customers are assured out to the year 2020.

[mas]

Does anyone no when b3 will go and we start using D2?

[grolschie]

Both B3 and D2 at currently at 152E, so it's looking good!

[MrElectricity]

B3 must is getting ready for retirement just like A1 A2 & D1 as it was launched in 1994. It will be replaced by D2 but it may be used together with B3 for some time at 152E just as D3 is going to be used together with C1 after it's launch next year.

[Injuised]

B3 must is getting ready for retirement just like A1 A2 & D1 as it was launched in 1994. It will be replaced by D2 but it may be used together with B3 for some time at 152E just as D3 is going to be used together with C1 after it's launch next year.


When did they retire D1 lol (maybe this bird doesnt fly too well upside down)

[Tony Dunnett]

hate to tell u that A3 is very much alive and well , well 6 degree inclination well ,happily working for SES over luxemberg

[Injuised]

What happened to our old friend B1.

[Green]

Has the switch-over started?

12706V, 22500, 3/4

PressTV, CMC, Aghapy, Smtv, Aon, Al Forat

I'm sure that CMC was on an Australia-only beam before.

[Apsattv]

12706V has switched to D2 and yes its on a dual beam so the gain is 5 new FTA service for those of us here in NZ.

Not sure if 12525V and 12658V are on D2 yet or they have simply been cranked up to full power on the old B3.

12595V sr 30000 Fec 2/3 is same level as 12706V so i'm sure its via D2 as well.

More traffic to be shifted tonight overnight.

Now back to India vs Pakistan on Setanta sports :D

[Apsattv]

What happened to our old friend B1.

B1 is at 164E doing Lband coms traffic

[Injuised]

B1 is at 164E doing Lband coms traffic

Thanks Apsattv I thought it might have died, dint see it on lyngsat anymore

[MrElectricity]

Well that's interesting I thought B1 was wondering off with an inclination of 10deg and heading for the grave yard area. It has beamed nothing to Australia in quite a while and Lyngsat listed nothing for ages. Now its gone from Lyngsat's list. Must try finding it again, just to see what I get.

[herbie_g]

Now back to India vs Pakistan on Setanta sports :D

So, I have to ask.. How do you get to watch Setanta without a sub? and where can one get a sub/card from?:confused:

[Apsattv]

So, I have to ask.. How do you get to watch Setanta without a sub? and where can one get a sub/card from?:confused:

I have a legit sub to Globecasts service here at my monitoring station/Teleport! :D:D

[Cipphano]

Optus are supposidly testing their digital service again with a hope to offer a trial in selected locations by years end