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To: RocketMan who wrote (2587)	12/14/1998 11:13:00 PM
From: ftth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

Hi RM, as far as I know, it is truly a spare. DBS1 (101.2 degree slot)transmits the even-numbered channels with LHCP (left-hand circular polarization), and DBS2 (100.8 slot) transmits the odd channels with RHCP. DBS3 occupies the 100.8 slot also. DirecTV also holds a license for 27 transponders in the 157 degree (partial-CONUS) slot, but no satellite in orbit. For Echostar, Echostar 1 & 2 at 119, and Echostar 3 at 61.5, as you said. Echostar 1 was to be relocated to the 148 slot, and Echostar 4 was to replace it in the 119 slot. They also have 11 transponders at 61.5 thru the DBSC acquisition and 32 at 175 degrees (10 of their own plus 11 thru DSBC acquisition plus 11 thru DirectSat acquisition. They also hold 1 license for 166 degrees, but no satellite in orbit. As far as multiple spot beams, I don't believe so, being in the high-power BSS (Broadcast Satellite Services) portion of the Ku band (and therefore "true" DBS per the FCC definition)), I believe it's a "single high powered blast" but can't positively confirm that. dh

To: RocketMan who wrote (2587)	12/15/1998 12:17:00 PM
From: lml	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12823

Thanks Rocketman, Dave, Frank et al. for all the response & high level discussion here, particularly my first lesson in satellite data delivery. I, too, am impressed with the caliber of contributors here. Rocket, Dave . . . could either of you guys explain some of the raw basics of satellite data delivery here. I read about right & left polarity. Is the maximize use of the available bandwidth? What are transponder? What do they do? What are DBS1, 2, 3? Are these certain brand names of satellites designed for a particular purpose such as data delivery v. broadcast? What is CONUS? I plead ignorant here. I presume there is no such thing here as a dumb question. I possess a technical background (though in civil engineering), so I can absorb most attempts by the technically knowledged to explain to the layperson the land(sky)scape here. As far as Hughes is concerned, it'll be interesting to see the announcement it makes w/i the next month. Rocketman, Dave -- I look forward to your first comments on the Hughes plan here. lml PS. Can anyone comment the obligations of cablecos under their franchise agreements, in particular, with reference to the levy of penalties for failing to deliver upgrades as promised?