What is the latest on Nimiq 4?

07-31-2010, 08:27 AM

What channels are on TP 10 on satellite 91? I just tested TP 10 and it came in at a steady 78%--which is ample for SD channels. If you have a working 82 swap wires and LNB's with 91 to see if that helps any.

07-31-2010, 08:29 AM

To post the latest blog......hope you don't mind VuMax...

"We have had a successful mission with the Proton M Breeze M rocket, carrying the Nimiq 4 satellite built by EADS Astrium for Telesat. We have had confirmation that the satellite separated from the vehicle on schedule at 3:00 am Eastern time, or 7:00 am GMT, 9 hours and 11 minutes after liftoff.

Everything occurred as planned with ignition, shutdown and separation of the Proton’s first three stages. Then the Breeze M upper stage with the satellite continued the mission, igniting five times, then releasing the satellite into transfer orbit."

07-31-2010, 08:43 AM

Any news on what will be switching to the new satelite or if it will be doing anything with MPEG4?

07-31-2010, 08:58 AM

Go get the largest dish you can find in Central Flordia and get back to us with some test results, that would be of major help

07-31-2010, 08:58 AM

Different programming tiers, especially when it comes to international stations and sports. Boston and Seattle locals, plus the ability to timeshift with the Canadian stations. Also with the exchange rate (not as relevant now mind you) it was a good cheap alternative.

As for KA, yes DirecTV does use them but they require a bigger dish. KA is really key for internet services and other non-residental use.

07-31-2010, 09:06 AM

Nimiq 4 is only there to help nimiq 2 so I don't think the purpose of this sat will be for MPEG 4 sense there is SD programming still on nimiq 2 and allot of people with the international package wouldn't be that impressed if they did that. Im thinking they might start with MPEG 4 with nimiq 5 next year but who knows.

07-31-2010, 09:14 AM

Oh well. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens since even reports directly from Bell can change drastically. Peace

07-31-2010, 09:20 AM

If you are located within Canada you should not loose any channels at all.

It is pure speculation as to the footprint that Nimiq 4 will have. Lets be honest, if Bell do not want people to watch their TV south of the border, they could have the footprint adjusted to limit reception.

**hurricane** · 07-31-2010, 09:41 AM

Just a couple points of clarification here:
- The licenses don't belong to Bell, they belong to Telesat
- Telesat leases the Nimiq satellites to Bell
- Bell can then sub-lease that capacity to Dish, CTV etc.

Obviously Telesat works closely with Bell to determine what orbital positions and frequency bands they would like etc.

I'm not sure if lease/sub-lease relationship would violate the IC rules regarding capacity being used primarily for Canadian needs, but in my mind it certainly violates the spirit of those if the entire capcity were leased to an American DTH operator.

07-31-2010, 09:53 AM

Could someone please tell me if Nimiq 4 will provide stronger signals for the 82 transponders.

Thanks

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