This is ironic. A satellite that carries a good amount of terrestrial radio programming used by Clear Channel, Westwood One and other major radio networks, is having some problems up there. These carriers were notified that failures of three power circuits on the AMC-8 satellite will require SES Americom to relocate the satellites services.
Currently power circuit failure has brought the satellite's power down by 25%, and if fourth power circuit fails, SES Americom will shut down an unused transponder to conserve power. If a fifth circuit fails, some of the satellite users will need to turn off some of their transponders.
I just can't help but to chuckle over this.
[Radio Magazine via FMQB]
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