Jako Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 BBC have changed transponder modulation from QPSK to 8PSK to enhance transponder capacity. Some receivers might need retuning. Read here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin963 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Aston Fransat Simba and Humax TNTsat boxes both appear to handle the change automatically....Awaiting the launch of 2F tonight eh Jako.....? We'll see if that 1m dish propped up against the wall will really be needed or no..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jako Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 And again this made-in-France Astra 2F satellite got a perfect launch by a French launch vehicle from a French spaceport.[:)] It was the 51 consecutive successful launch for the Ariane 5 rocket. The first signals from the Astra2f are expected in November, then we fill finally know what the reception conditions will be for the next 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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