[any007]

it seems like dish is adding new stations to 118, and nothing to 121.
Is there a timeline to remove all international stations from 121 and either turn off the satellite or reuse it for anything else?

 

[jarvantgroup]

I'm not sure, but if they're not going to use 121 (Superdish) anymore, will all customers with Superdishes have to change to say a Dish 500+?

 

[boba]

I'm not sure, but if they're not going to use 121 (Superdish) anymore, will all customers with Superdishes have to change to say a Dish 500+?

The superdish can receive 119 & 110 so unless some programming you subscribe to moves to 118 you won't need a 500+.

 

[alebowgm]

I am sure Dish will use it for some compelling content, if not just leasing out the TPs to customers. Dish spent a lot of money putting a Dish up there, so I can't see them just throwing it away...

 

[eatonjb]

I am sure Dish will use it for some compelling content, if not just leasing out the TPs to customers. Dish spent a lot of money putting a Dish up there, so I can't see them just throwing it away...

sometimes the birds get outdated a little sooner then expected, or they make soo much money, hand over fist that a better bird is worth the cost and makes for less aggravation!. I doubt they will just thow 121 away, I am sure they will lease it out or sell it off.

remember to make money, you have to spend money.

e..b

 

[jimborst]

Don't forget some of us had the SuperDish 105 for our locals. I don't know if the 105 satellite is still working, I think I still see them up.

 

[boba]

121 and 105 are not owned by DISH they are FSS satellites that DISH leases.

 

[JohnH]

121 and 105 are not owned by DISH they are FSS satellites that DISH leases.

Not correct, 121 is EchoStar 9 which coexists on the same bus with Intelsat Americas 13. It is not going anywhere and they have entered into a long term agreement to provide FSS capacity to a phone company for emergency operations in times of disaster. The internationals there will not likely shutdown until a substantial portion of the users have 118.7 capability. Could be many years.

 

[eatonjb]

Not correct, 121 is EchoStar 9 which coexists on the same bus with Intelsat Americas 13. It is not going anywhere and they have entered into a long term agreement to provide FSS capacity to a phone company for emergency operations in times of disaster. The internationals there will not likely shutdown until a substantial portion of the users have 118.7 capability. Could be many years.

how far (feet, miles etc. ) is 118.7 and 119? anyways.. they are almost slamming into each other looking at those numbers.

but am I correct in saying that all you need to get 118.7 and 119 is a new LNB(F) and a switch.

 

[JohnH]

how far (feet, miles etc. ) is 118.7 and 119? anyways.. they are almost slamming into each other looking at those numbers.

but am I correct in saying that all you need to get 118.7 and 119 is a new LNB(F) and a switch.

Miles.

DiSH 500+ or DiSH 1000+ To achieve proper spacing and mounting.