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wiu2b · 15-05-08, 06:25 AM

Hello,

I've been receiving my favorite TV programs from Holland in Damascus for the last 2 years using a registered CanalDigital card, a Humax receiver and a big dish. Since yesterday morning I've lost the ASTRA 1 signal. It's not only me, but everybody here using this satellite lost the signal.

Is there anyone with some info on this matter???

Thanks!

Cheers,
wiu2b

kerrywez · 15-05-08, 11:05 AM

Hi and welcome to Techwatch, I have not heard anything about Astra 1 being down, it was OK with me on Pr*m during the day and at night. I did see on, another forum, that some were having trouble with curtained boxes, here is a copy of the post regarding the matter

"Yes some thing which effected ES & EL 2300 and now is down.
Others and T-Rex still working fine"

Not very much help to you maybe, but all that I have heard about Astra 1.

Very best regards Wez

Analoguesat · 15-05-08, 11:58 AM

There were a couple of reports early evening uk time that the Dutch channels were unavailable, although they were ok when I looked about 2000BST last night.

wiu2b · 15-05-08, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerrywez

I did see on, another forum, that some were having trouble with curtained boxes

Thanks very much for your quick response. If 'curtained boxes' means some canals of my subscription like NED1, NED2, NED3, NGC NOT working, but some others like RTL4, RTL7, Eurosport, Discovery, Animal Channel ARE working during daytime, then you are very right. The signal indicator says ZERO, quality 23% for the canals that are working.

BTW I'm talking about ASTRA 19.2 receiving from Damascus, Syria with a 1.6 m dish.

Cheers!
wiu2b

Analoguesat · 15-05-08, 12:29 PM

Several 19E frequencies, including both the Dutch transponders have moved to Astra 1L. This bird is not available in the Middle East without a VERY big dish.

wiu2b · 15-05-08, 12:38 PM

This is bad news, but thank you for explaining.

Analoguesat · 15-05-08, 12:52 PM

Not many reports of the signal strengths for Asta 1L on the KingofSat site:

http://en.kingofsat.net/beams.php?s=97

15-05-08, 06:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
wiu2b Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just lost my ASTRA 1 in Damascus Hello, I've been receiving my favorite TV programs from Holland in Damascus for the last 2 years using a registered CanalDigital card, a Humax receiver and a big dish. Since yesterday morning I've lost the ASTRA 1 signal. It's not only me, but everybody here using this satellite lost the signal. Is there anyone with some info on this matter??? Thanks! Cheers, wiu2b

15-05-08, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
kerrywez Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 239 Thanked 128 Times in 125 Posts	Re: I just lost my ASTRA 1 in Damascus Hi and welcome to Techwatch, I have not heard anything about Astra 1 being down, it was OK with me on Prm during the day and at night. I did see on, another forum, that some were having trouble with curtained boxes, here is a copy of the post regarding the matter "Yes some thing which effected ES & EL 2300 and now is down. Others and T-Rex still working fine" Not very much help to you maybe, but all that I have heard about Astra 1. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master on ground mount and 18 Ins. Super Jack and Super Jack V-Box. Humax Foxsat Freesat HD box. Last edited by kerrywez : 15-05-08 at 11:07 AM. Reason: Typo*

15-05-08, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,271 Thanks: 7 Thanked 161 Times in 149 Posts	Re: I just lost my ASTRA 1 in Damascus There were a couple of reports early evening uk time that the Dutch channels were unavailable, although they were ok when I looked about 2000BST last night. __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

15-05-08, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,271 Thanks: 7 Thanked 161 Times in 149 Posts	Re: I just lost my ASTRA 1 in Damascus Several 19E frequencies, including both the Dutch transponders have moved to Astra 1L. This bird is not available in the Middle East without a VERY big dish. __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

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wiu2b Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I just lost my ASTRA 1 in Damascus This is bad news, but thank you for explaining.


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Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,271 Thanks: 7 Thanked 161 Times in 149 Posts	Re: I just lost my ASTRA 1 in Damascus Not many reports of the signal strengths for Asta 1L on the KingofSat site: http://en.kingofsat.net/beams.php?s=97 __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

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