Astra 1N to 2N | Astra 2E & Astra 2F 28,2ºE from NW Iberian Peninsula · RECEPTION LOSS (Galicia)

ASTRA 2F is a satellite owned and operated by SES Astra. It has been launched to replace the old satellite's in the 28.2 degrees East position in orbit, such as Astra 2D which has reached the end of it's lifespan. Currently Astra 1N is also broadcasting from this location but will be moving to 19.2 degress East once Astra 2E is operational -- any time in February 2014. Astra 2F is being used to broadcast satellite TV and to provide VSAT and broadband services across Europe, in the Middle East and parts of Africa. It uses Ku band and Ka band to provide internet, VOIP (Voice over IP, i.e., internet phones) video / satellite TV and IPTV beams and it orbits the earth at a bearing of 28.2°East of the Prime Meridian line which goes from North to South through Greenwich (0 degrees) in the UK. It was launched in 2012 and has an expected lifespan of 15 years. Once Astra 2E is in position (i.e., right now as of February 2014), many channels will be changing satellites and frequencies. Astra 1N will be moving and it's channels will be broadcast from Astra 2E and 2F instead. Some satellites have a tight spot beam providing UK TV free to air broadcasts to the UK only and reception becomes difficult out of this area. There is a bit of uncertainty and "panic" now as hundreds of thousands of people across Europe who currently receive free to air UK TV broadcasts via satellite, may no longer be able to do so, or will lose many channels. As mentioned please visit our forums for up to the minute reception reports. Beams and Reception Maps a través de YouTube Capture