Skynet 5C on station and operational
Submitted by pjm on Thu, 26/06/2008 - 21:52.
Skynet 5C started transmitting on X-Band today, with its TT&C beacon being on 7492.2GHz. The satellite arrived at its geostationary slot around the 21st June, and has been refining its position, which has now stabilized at 17.88 degrees West. The satellite also appears to have an S-Band TT&C / Beacon which transmits on 2252.486 plus or minus temperature drift.
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Skynet 5C is quiet at X-Band with only the three TT&C channels and the beacon being transmitted at present. Full power tests were seen with carriers >60dB over noise, absolutely huge signals.
regards, pjm