What is NASA timeframe for going digital?
The answer requires a brief background. NASA TV is at two locations, the CONUS North American signal is found on AMC-6, C-band, 72 degrees West, Transponder 9. The Alaska and Hawaii beam is on AMC-7, C-band, 137 degrees West, Transponder 18. • NASA will have an overlap period from May 1 thru June 30 for the CONUS feed. • The Alaska and Hawaii beam with be a “hard cut” on July 1. • Analog video will cease on both satellites on July 1, 2005 The digital signal will be released for use on May 1. It is on the same satellite, same polarity so it does not require a re-aim of the dish. You may have some outdoor dish work, in the form of an LNB replacement; see information below.
