IA5 (aka Telstar 5) Active KU transponder list with FTA DVB programming

Sadoun · #1 (**permalink**) 01-04-2007, 03:40 PM

Here is a list of the IA5 (aka Telstar 5) Active KU transponders with FTA DVB programming. This is also listed on lyngsat but I opted to summarize it.

Freq Polarity Symbol Rate
11789 V 25000
11836 V 20765
11867 V 22000
11874 H 22000
11898 V 22000
11936 H 20000
11966 H 22000
11991 V 22000
11999 H 20000
12053 V 22000
12084 V 22000
12090 H 20000
12115 V 22425
12122 H 22000
12146 V 22000
12152 H 20000
12177 V 23000

Source: Intelsat Americas 5 at 97.0°W - LyngSat

Kalb-ellouz · #2 (**permalink**) 01-04-2007, 08:02 PM

I recently lost reception of Canal Algerie when the channel was recently moved to (11789 V, 25000 MS/s, FEC 3/4 on IntelAmerica5 97W). I followed all instructions but I am not able to get any reception. My signal strength is 80% but signal quality on a good day is 35%. I suspect the quality is too low for clear reception and if so what do I need to do to improve it?
I tried moving the dish but that is the best I can get.
Any help would be appreciated.

rainman · #3 (**permalink**) 01-05-2007, 04:49 AM

what size dish you using some of the TP on IA5 are a little weak requiring a 36" dish or larger.but the strenght maybe backup when they launch the new bird this fall.

Kalb-ellouz · #4 (**permalink**) 01-07-2007, 04:56 PM

I have a 30" dish. I fixed the problem by deleting all channels and transponders and manually entering Canal Algerie first then scan it and it worked whereas if you do an auto scan then manually add other channels it runs out of transponders. My Samsung goes up to 18 TR.

maneesh · #5 (**permalink**) 01-07-2007, 11:31 PM

Hello,

I live in Houston, Texas. I seem to be having problems with IA5 TP (11966-H 22000). Other transponders from IA5 are coming in OK, but 11966 comes intermittently. I am especially interested in watching Russia Today. The signal from 11966 has become very weak over the last few days.

I have a 36" dish with a mercury II receiver. I would hate to realign the dish unnecessarily. Please give any suggestions. Thank you.

Maneesh

be236 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-07-2007, 11:59 PM

IA-5 is so funny... it's almost like every transponder has its own signal strength, but usually most are quite low in quality. I have a 80cm dish and my CW600 shows 26% qual on some of the lower TPs, and some TPs I dont get anything at all ... quite varying.. oh , well.. that's the way it goes..d'oh!

rainman · #7 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maneesh

Hello,

I live in Houston, Texas. I seem to be having problems with IA5 TP (11966-H 22000). Other transponders from IA5 are coming in OK, but 11966 comes intermittently. I am especially interested in watching Russia Today. The signal from 11966 has become very weak over the last few days.

I have a 36" dish with a mercury II receiver. I would hate to realign the dish unnecessarily. Please give any suggestions. Thank you.

Maneesh

that is a weak TP I pull it in at about 45% when its a clear day if it is cloudy or raining it comes and goes.

maneesh · #8 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 09:05 AM

Dear Rainman and be326,

Thanks for the info. I thought I was going crazy.

M

rainman · #9 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maneesh

Dear Rainman and be326,

Thanks for the info. I thought I was going crazy.

M

hopefully when the launch the new sat in the fall it will be stronger!

maneesh · #10 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 10:46 AM

Will we will have to re-align our dishes when the new satellite, IA-9, is launched later this year?

Maneesh

wejones · #11 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maneesh

Will we will have to re-align our dishes when the new satellite, IA-9, is launched later this year?

Maneesh

No.

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rainman · #12 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maneesh

Will we will have to re-align our dishes when the new satellite, IA-9, is launched later this year?

Maneesh

as Bill said no it will replace IA5 at the same spot.

maneesh · #13 (**permalink**) 01-08-2007, 07:10 PM

Hello,

I was wondering what the signal quality of TP 11966 is in different parts of America. Here in Houston, I am getting between 35-40%. A few weeks ago, it was in the 50's. Nothing in my setup has changed. Other transponders are mostly in the 50's for me for Intelsat 5. Just curious. Thanks.

M
36" dish pointed to IA5, mercury II receiver

vze59zgb · #14 (**permalink**) 01-09-2007, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainman

hopefully when the launch the new sat in the fall it will be stronger!

got the 36 dish putting it up today for 1 a5a getting a signal 45 60 with 31 dish should do better with 36 dish let yo know how i make out lyng satt
settings different than white springs they just changed better signal and picture hang in rainman you try any of the new gear wrenches regards pete

rainman · #15 (**permalink**) 01-09-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vze59zgb

got the 36 dish putting it up today for 1 a5a getting a signal 45 60 with 31 dish should do better with 36 dish let yo know how i make out lyng satt
settings different than white springs they just changed better signal and picture hang in rainman you try any of the new gear wrenches regards pete

yeah using the stanley brand works real nice.

vze59zgb · #16 (**permalink**) 01-10-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by be236

IA-5 is so funny... it's almost like every transponder has its own signal strength, but usually most are quite low in quality. I have a 80cm dish and my CW600 shows 26% qual on some of the lower TPs, and some TPs I dont get anything at all ... quite varying.. oh , well.. that's the way it goes..d'oh!

1a-5 signals are very low had a31 inch dish repaced with a 36 inch no difference witch i ordered from sodum picture quality very good 8 channels can not get above 45 to 60 quality you are right on the money weak been at this for 2 years lots of fun getting 10 r and white springs

both good. have an antenna mounted on a 25 foot mast28 db booster uhf vhf and moter picture quality good as dish have a healithy and happy new year .pete

wejones · #17 (**permalink**) 01-10-2007, 04:32 PM

The IA5 transponders don't look particularly weak to me. What I think the problem is, is interferrence from G-16 next to it. On my big dish, some of the transponders are somewhat weaker than others, but are still what I would call average compared to other sats, and are strong enough that they shouldn't give people any problems. However on my 90CM, the transponders look like they are being wiped out by interferrence from nearby sats, particularly G-16, which I'm guessing is stronger than the old G4.
I think people are starting to see the problems due to 2 deg spacing, when you get a strong sat next door. Just my guess.