What direction is Optus C1 satellite?
156° East
The Optus C1 satellite is located at 156° East.
Which satellite should I point my dish at?
The horizontal alignment refers to the position of the satellite emitting the signal. Therefore, your dish needs to point either to the east or west, in the direction where you wish to receive the signal. Your azimuth alignment will be dependent on your location.
How high is Optus C1 satellite?
156°E.
It sits at 156°E. In 2003, Optus successfully launched the world’s largest hybrid commercial and military communications satellite Optus C1, together with the Australian Defence Forces….Optus C1.
| Satellite | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 8.2 metres high x 24.9 metres with solar arrays deployed |
| – | – |
| Transponders | – |
| Operating Bands: | Ku FSS + Defence |
Does Foxtel and vast use the same satellite?
Can we use use our VAST Satellite dish to get Foxtel? The Foxtel transmission comes from the same satellite, so once you are set up for VAST you are right for Foxtel too. To get all Channels you will need to run two cables from the satellite dish to the Foxtel Box.
How do I set up satellite TV in Australia?
- Assemble the satellite dish and mount on the pole.
- Connect the UEC VAST IRD or PVR to your TV.
- Connect the cable from the LNB to the UEC VAST IRD, PVR or VAST TV.
- Configure the signal detection menu on the UEC VAST IRD, PVR or VAST TV.
- Point the satellite dish to access the VAST Service off Optus C1.
Do satellite dishes face south?
Sat Dishes Point North In The Southern Hemisphere As the satellites orbit the equator, naturally if you are south of the equator the dish will need to be aligned north instead of south.
Which Optus satellite does Foxtel use?
It is important to remember that you are primarily purchasing the system to receive the OPTUS C1/D3 FOXTEL/VAST Satellite. We guarantee reception of this satellite and it’s CHANNELS right across Australia in 99.9% of places.
What is the LNB skew?
LNB “skew” angle is the rotational position of an LNB on the dish arm. All LNBs (except those used for receiving circular polarised signals) require their rotational angle (skew) to be set within certain limits in order to minimise errors in data received.
Can I get Foxtel on vast?
Can you get Foxtel in a motorhome?
In addition, the Pro Max provides Australia wide coverage for all VAST & Foxtel channels, which means you can now watch TV all around Australia, foregoing the big and sometimes cumbersome satellite dishes designed for caravans and RV’s, traditionally mounted on the roof.
What is the Optus C1 satellite?
The Optus C1 satellite can provide twenty-four active 14/12 GHz transponders operating in a dual polarisation frequency re-use scheme with ten transponders on one polarisation and fourteen on the other. 3.1 Frequency Plan The C1 satellite will receive and transmit at the following Ku-Band frequencies: Receive 14,000-14,500 MHz
What are the channels in the Optus C1 C band?
Channels list of satellite Optus C1 C Band LNB BBC World News Asia Pacific Optus C1 (Ku band) Frequency: 12598 H Position: 156.0°E Fox News Channel Optus C1 (Ku band) Frequency: 12398 H Position: 156.0°E
What is C1 satellite payload?
The C1 is a hybrid commercial/military communications satellite which was procured in partnership with the Australian Defence Forces. The commercial payload operates in the Ku band with coverage for Australia, New Zealand, East Asia and Hawaii. 1 |C1 Satellite Payload Information C1 SATELLITE PAYLOAD INFORMATION