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SES-5 Launch Successful Following Lost Screw and Other Mishaps

On July 9, the SES-5 communications satellite launched aboard a Proton-M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The launch had been repeatedly delayed due to a series of technical issues. SES-5 is slated to provide direct to home capacity over African, Nordic, and Baltic countries.

The satellite was first scheduled for launch in December 2011. A problem with its upper stage, the same Breeze-M whose failure placed the Express-AM4 telecommunication satellite in a useless orbit in August 2011, led to a launch delay until June 2012. International Launch Services (ILS), the launch provider, reported an out of specification telemetry reading from the launch pad on June 19. Although initial attempts were made to correct the problem on the spot, the rocket had to be rolled off the launch pad and one of its hydraulic drives completely replaced.

On June 29, repairs were complete and the rocket seemed ready to launch. Before it made it back out however, it was discovered that during the repairs, a technician had dropped a screw into the rocket’s oxidizer tank. Locating and removing the screw postponed the launch until July 9, when it finally took place.

Tuesday LIVE Sports

IAAF Junior World Championship 2012 - 07:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 2 (Athletics)
Spain vs Qatar - 15:45 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
Croatia vs Egypt - 17:15 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
IAAF Junior World Championship 2012 - 18:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 2 (Athletics)
Ukraine vs Oman - 19:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)

Monday LIVE Sports

Tour de France 2012 - 12:00 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, TV5 Monde (Cycling)
Qatar vs Uruguay - 14:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
Oman vs Bahrain - 15:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
Spain vs Croatia - 17:15 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
Australia vs Oman - 19:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)

Monday LIVE Football

Real Madrid vs UAE Stars - 15:00 GMT via Dubai Sports 2 (Dubai Indoor Futsal Championship 2012)
Ajax Amsterdam vs Egypt Stars - 17:00 GMT via Dubai Sports 1 (Dubai Indoor Futsal Championship 2012)
Roma vs Zamalek Stars - 18:00 GMT via Dubai Sports 2 (Dubai Indoor Futsal Championship 2012)

Dubai TV Europe (3660 V) on AsiaSat 5 @ 100.5° East (C Band)
Dubai Sports 3 (3660 V) on AsiaSat 5 @ 100.5° East (C Band)

MUTV (3480 H) left Thaicom 5 @ 78.5° East (C Band)

YTN (4092 V) on Intelsat 10 @ 68° East (C Band)
YTN (3913 V) left Intelsat 10 @ 68° East (C Band)
Fashion One (3805 V) on Intelsat 10 @ 68° East (C Band)
Al-Hayat (3805 V) left Intelsat 10 @ 68° East (C Band)
Agape TV Network (3782 R) on Eutelsat 10A @ 10° East (C Band)

Jinnah TV (4020 H) on PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)

Voice of God (12216 V) on Amos-5 @ 17° East
Champions of Fire TV (12216 V) on Amos-5 @ 17° East

STV 2 Cameroon (10804 H) on Eutelsat 16A @ 16° East

Saturday LIVE Football

Cruzeiro vs Internacional - 21:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Brazilian Football)

Saturday LIVE Sports

Volleyball World League - 17:45 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 2 (2nd Semifinal)
IAAF World Challenge League ; Spain - 18:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Athletics)

Sunday LIVE Sports

Australia vs Tunisia - 08:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (FIBA Stankovic Cup - Basketball)
Moto GP Sachsenring - 11:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Moto GP Race)
Tour de France 2012 - 11:00 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, TV5 Monde (Cycling)
Beach Volleyball - 11:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (1 match)
F1 Silverstone GP - 12:00 GMT via Ad Sports 2 (Formula 1 Race)
Federer vs Murray - 13:00 GMT via Abu Dhabi Sport Extra, Ad Sports 2, AD Sport HD3 (Tennis; Men's Finals)
Beach Volleyball - 13:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (1 match)
Volleyball World League - 14:30 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, Kuwait Sports3, Bahrain Sports 1/2, Aljazeera Sports 2 (3rd Place playoff)
Brazil vs Oman - 14:45 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
Egypt vs Kuwait - 15:45 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
Brazil vs Bahrain - 17:15 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)
Volleyball World League - 17:45 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, Kuwait Sports3, Bahrain Sports 1/2, Aljazeera Sports 2 (Finals)
Oman vs Russia - 19:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Beach Handball World Championship)

cyrilex202: .

pls are these channels still free now pls reply.

They seem to have vanished..

Friday LIVE Sports

F1 Silverstone GP - 09:00 GMT via AD Sports 2 (1st Free Practice)
Wimbledon 2012 - 12:00 GMT via Abu Dhabi Sports Extra, AD Sports 2 (Men's Semifinals)
Tour de France 2012 - 12:15 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, TV5 Monde (Cycling)
F1 Silverstone GP - 13:00 GMT via Abu Dhabi Sport 1 (2nd Free Practice)
Athletics Diamond League - 18:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1

badaru1: @All
There is this misconception that some of the members here including myself are not longer here because we have moved to the dark side. For the benefit of doubt i use to check this thread atleast twice a day. I only contribute when the need arise. Personally I think almost all the areas that we need to discuss about satellite has been treated extensively. Also note that been satellite enthusiasts does not stop at fta alone,it include scramble and ta. If you look at the title of the child board it is satellite technology and not fta. What i do not always accept here is discussion on how to hack dstv because it is our national pay tv,that is the practice world wide.

I have involve in satellite work directly or indirectly since 1998,then it was Arab sat and astra analogue even before the advent of digital satellite technology. Also i have been watching scramble channels since 2000 beginning from sabc to hispasat,nilesat and hotbird,so I can not deny that. Restricting one self to fta alone is a personal choice,I feel been satellite enthusiasts encompass both fta and scrambled channels,it is a worldwide phenomenon.

I have given my dues to this forum and i will continue to offer assistance if am call upon or when the need arise. So enough of the so called gurus have left the forum to the dark side,am not a guru i still learn. I am not on the dark side,I started using the cardsharing facility even the advent of nairaland

Respect to you and thanks for your detailed and honest reply. There is nothing one can add apart from agreeing that "almost all the areas that we need to discuss about satellite has been treated extensively" and the records show themselves if one goes back to what was discussed earlier. I also salute you for saying "Restricting one self to fta alone is a personal choice,I feel been satellite enthusiasts encompass both fta and scrambled channels,it is a worldwide phenomenon." People should move with times and accommodate new innovations. Things are no longer static.

Ilish: which qualms again?It seems you understand the question better than I.Answer him for me plz

Bro, some of these responses...comment reserved

Thursday LIVE Football

Saudi Arabia vs Iraq - 18:00 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, Kuwait Sports 3, Abu Dhabi Sport 1, Iraq Sports, Saudi Sports 1, Alkass, Arryadia (Arab Cup)

Friday LIVE Football

Coritiba vs Palmeiras - 00:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Copa do Brazil)
Morocco vs Libya - 18:00 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, Kuwait Sports 3, Abu Dhabi Sport 1, Iraq Sports, Saudi Sports 1, Alkass, Arryadia (Arab Cup)

RRsat to launch new Ku-Band platforms on AMOS-5 satellite over Africa

RRsat Global Communications has launched two new Ku-Band MCPC platforms on Spacecom's AMOS-5 Satellite at 17degrees East. These two MCPC platforms, Ku-1 (West Central Africa) and Ku-3 (East West Africa), will complement RRsat's existing focus on providing direct to home (DTH) content to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Lior Rival, VP of sales & marketing at RRsat, said: "The African market for broadcast television is growing rapidl. Together with AMOS, we believe that with these platforms we will be able to give leading TV and radio channels the opportunity to reach a continent demanding new television viewing. RRsat is able to cost-effectively bring content from Europe, Asia and the Americas for DTH distribution.

Eyal Copitt, Spacecom's senior VP of sales, Africa, added: "AMOS-5 was designed and built specifically for the African market with powerful beams and superior coverage of Africa's largest markets. We are excited that RRsat has chosen to bring their MCPC platforms to our Ku-1 and Ku-3 beams.

"DTH has tremendous potential in Africa. These platforms on AMOS-5 represent an important element of Spacecom's vision as we transform into a multi-regional satellite operator."
Louise Duffy ©RapidTVNews

vicoloni: Pls how can I erase E16 error code on my DSTV and get my account reconnected without calling customer care. I have paid for reconnection 4 days ago but unable to view any channel because customer care line is not connecting. I have followed every damn instruction on their website without success.

Go to Dstv website, register your details eg name, account number etc. There you will have an option to reset your account without contacting customer care.

Tuesday LIVE Football

Saudi Arabia vs Yemen - 15:15 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, Kuwait Sports 3, Abu Dhabi Sport 1, Iraq Sports, Saudi Sports 1, Alkass (Arab Cup)
Morocco vs Iraq - 18:30 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, Kuwait Sports 3, Abu Dhabi Sport 1, Iraq Sports, Saudi Sports 1, Alkass, Arryadia (Arab Cup)

Ball22: @pidzo and all pls do react on the question

Yes the games are at hand and when fta tv stations reveal themselves as possible broadcasters of these games this honourable house will be informed.

Tuesday LIVE Sports

Wimbledon 2012 - 10:30 GMT via Abu Dhabi Sport Extra, Ad Sports 2 (Tennis)
Tour de France 2012 - 12:15 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, TV5 Monde (Cycling)
Jordan vs Puerto Rico - 21:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Basketball Olympic Qualifiers)

Monday LIVE Sports

Wimbledon 2012 - 10:30 GMT via Abu Dhabi Sport Extra, Ad Sports 2 (Tennis)
Tour de France 2012 - 12:15 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, TV5 Monde (Cycling)
Greece vs Jordan - 15:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Basketball Olympic Qualifiers)

Sunday LIVE Football

1 game - 12:30 GMT via SABC 1 (Laduma)
Spain vs Italy - 18:45 GMT (UEFA Euro2012 Finals) - Plenty of channels
Gremio vs Atletico Mineiro - 21:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Brazilian League)

Sunday LIVE Sports

Thailand vs Cuba - 07:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 2 (Volleyball Grand Prix)
SBK Aragon Gp - 10:00 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Race 1)
China vs USA - 11:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 2 (Volleyball Grand Prix)
Tour de France 2012 - 12:15 GMT via Dubai Sports 2 (Cycling)
SBK Aragon Gp - 13:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (Race 2)
Bulgaria vs Argentina - 17:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 2 (Volleyball Grand Prix)

Friday LIVE Football

Switzerland vs Denmark - 09:30 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (UEFA U-17 Championship; 3rd place play-off)
France vs Germany - 12:15 GMT via Aljazeera Sports 1 (UEFA U-17 Championship; Finals)
Morocco vs Yemen - 16:45 GMT via Arryadia (Arab Cup)
1 Game - 16:45 GMT via Dubai Sports 2, Abu Dhabi Sport 1, Iraqi Sports Channel, Saudi Sport 1, Al Kass (Arab Cup)

D.lee:
@ Moderator, please, kindly do something about this PM issue. It will really going to help us a lot on this forum. As some satellites are about to be lunched which will be beaming on west Africa, I urge you all to enter fourty days fasting and prayers so that they doesn't go the way of the old satellite that are giving us uninterested FTA channels. During that fasting period, nobody is allow to eat, drink, smoke and snuff, unu anugokwa! (do you hear me! )

Indeed lets pray and fast for the goodies. But 40 days, no food, no drink, no smoking, no tik tik with concubine

Thursday LIVE Football

UAE Olympics vs FC Sion - 16:30 GMT via Dubai Sports 1 (Friendly International)
Saudi Arabia vs Palestine - 16:45 GMT via AD Sports 1, Alkass Sports, Bahrain Sports 1, Dubai Sports 1 & 3, Saudi Sports 2 (Arab Nations Cup)
Germany vs Italy - 18:45 GMT (UEFA Euro2012 Semi-final)

Sophieamore1: @MICROGIANT, WOW I AM GLAD YOU HAD A VERY WARM WELCOME, FROM GEORGE_D, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE NOT ALL OF US HERE ARE WELCOME TO GEORGES HUMBLE ADO, I ONCE TRIED TO MEET UP WITH HIM BUT IT WAS A MESS. BUT ITS ALL GOOD.
IT LOOKS LIKE NAIRALAND DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING LIKE PM, PEOPLE CONTACT EACHOTHER HERE THROUGH THEIR MAILS, AND THATS IF YOU GUYS ACCEPTED EACHOTHER AS FRIENDS.
PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG.
YOU KNOW THIS PLACE IS NOW LIKE FACEBOOK.

I feel you are right on the PM issue. Some of the chat here should have been taking place via PM but since it is unavailable the only solution is to post any message on the board since one can only contact his/her friends through mail. I think something must be done.

osagiemma: @pidzo pls how do i force upgrade it

Here is the procedure as I can remember it;
1- Switch ON the decoder (make sure it is connected to Dstv satellite)
2- Reset the decoder by pressing MENU & DOWN ARROW buttons simultaneously
3- Decoder will flash dL
4- While dL is flashing press STANDBY button
5- Then press UP ARROW
6- Then press DOWN ARROW
7- Then press STANDBY button again
8- The decoder will show dL and start the download process.
NOTE: These are decoder buttons and NOT Remote Control buttons.

PTV Home (3995 V) on PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)
PTV News (4000 V) on PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)
PTV Sports (4004 V) on PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)
PTV Global UK & Europe (4008 V) on PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)

PTV Home (3761 V) left PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)
PTV News (3776 V) left PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)
PTV Global UK & Europe (3771 V) left PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)
PTV Sports (3775 V) left PakSat 1R @ 38° East (C Band)

Channel 44 (12602 V) on Intelsat 10 @ 68° East
Olive TV (12562 H) back on Intelsat 10 @ 68° East

TV Persia 1 HD (11900 H) on Yahsat-1A @ 52.5° East
PMC Music HD (11900 H) on Yahsat-1A @ 52.5° East
PMC Family HD (11900 H) on Yahsat-1A @ 52.5° East
Melody Aflam HD (11900 H) on Yahsat-1A @ 52.5° East

Wednesday LIVE Football

Lebanon vs Sudan - 15:15 GMT via AD Sports 1, Alkass Sports, Bahrain Sports 1, Dubai Sports 1 & 3, Saudi Sports 2 (Arab Nations Cup)
Iraq vs Egypt - 18:00 GMT via AD Sports 1, Alkass Sports, Bahrain Sports 1, Dubai Sports 1 & 3, Saudi Sports 2 (Arab Nations Cup)
Portugal vs Spain - 18:45 GMT (UEFA Euro2012 Semi-Finals) ----Optima Sports a possibility

@ALL
Enjoy freebies on Intel 7/10 but you need to insert a BB card to enjoy it.

Tuesday LIVE Football

Bahrain vs Yemen - 15:15 GMT via AD Sports 1, Alkass Sports, Bahrain Sports 1, Dubai Sports 1 & 3, Saudi Sports 2 (UAFA Arab Nations Cup)
Morocco vs Libya - 18:00 GMT via AD Sports 1, Alkass Sports, Bahrain Sports 1, Dubai Sports 1 & 3, Saudi Sports 2, Arryadia (UAFA Arab Nations Cup)

Farwee: I have to say that my special appreciation here goes to a great lecturer PIDZO, u took me tru a lecture for about 2week and half, now i am better. Most of the so called Guru here are approachable and are willing to teach us newbies, let us approach them in a gentleman manner then u will have a cause to smile. PIDZO 10Q u are one in a million, i appreciate u.

You are welcome bro.

osagiemma: Gurus in da huz my dstv decoder (DSD 990) is showing bel on the screen i switched off nd on the same tin pls wat do i do thx

Have you tried force upgrading it?