Satellite Channels

30th March’s Shakeup on the Satellite Dial: Channel Changes and Departures

Viewers reliant on satellite television for their entertainment fix have some updates to consider. Here’s a breakdown of recent changes across various channels:

Going, Going, Gone:

  • Eutelsat 3B (3.1°E): Both Urban TV and TV West have ceased broadcasting on this satellite.
  • Badr-7 (26°E): Several channels have left Badr-7, including NYSC TV, Equity TV, Quran TV Saudi Arabia, Sunna TV Saudi Arabia, and GMC TV Gombe.
  • Astra 3B (23.5°E): BBC Entertainment Europe and TV Relax are no longer available on this satellite.
  • Hot Bird 13G (13°E): Byoblu, Stêrk, and Ronahi TV have stopped broadcasting on this platform.
  • Eutelsat 9B (9°E): Viewers won’t find BBC Entertainment Europe on this satellite anymore.

New Homes for Familiar Faces:

  • Prva World (11554 H 30000 3/4): This channel has moved to Eutelsat 16A (16°E) and is now freely available (FTA).
  • Qausain TV (11010 V 27500 2/3): After a brief absence, Qausain TV is back on Badr-7 (26°E).
  • Lapki Live (11559 V 22000 3/4): This channel has returned to ABS-2A (74.7°E).
  • Red Music Retro (Alem TV, 10845 H 30000 3/4): Get your retro music fix on a new satellite – TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat (52°E).

Heads Up for Changes:

  • Nova Sport 1 (11055 V 27500 4/5): This channel on Eutelsat 16A (16°E) has become encrypted again.

Here is Technical data:

Channel NameTransponderDescription
Urban TV3914 R 13725 3/4Left Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E
TV West3914 R 13725 3/4Left Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E
Prva World11554 H 30000 3/4FTA now Eutelsat 16A @ 16° E
Khalifa TV10970 V 27500 2/3Back on Badr-7 @ 26° E
NYSC TV10970 V 27500 2/3Left Badr-7 @ 26° E
Equity TV10970 V 27500 2/3Left Badr-7 @ 26° E
Quran TV Saudi Arabia10970 V 27500 2/3Left Badr-7 @ 26° E
Sunna TV Saudi Arabia10970 V 27500 2/3Left Badr-7 @ 26° E
Qausain TV11010 V 27500 2/3Back on Badr-7 @ 26° E
NYSC TV11010 V 27500 2/3Left Badr-7 @ 26° E
GMC TV Gombe11010 V 27500 2/3Left Badr-7 @ 26° E
Pershiy12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
Sonce UA12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
Army TV12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
RADA12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
Svitlo12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
My-Ukraina12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
Suspilne Kultura12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
DSNS Informed12285 V 30000 2/3On Astra 3C @ 23.5° E
Lapki Live11559 V 22000 3/4Back on ABS-2A @ 74.7° E
Red Music Retro (Alem TV)10845 H 30000 3/4On TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat @ 52° E
BBC Entertainment Europe11739 V 29900 2/3Left Astra 3B @ 23.5° E
TV Relax12012 V 29900 2/3Left Astra 3B @ 23.5° E
Nova Sport 111055 V 27500 4/5Encrypted again Eutelsat 16A @ 16° E
Byoblu10930 H 30000 2/3Stopped programs Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
Stêrk12322 H 27500 3/4Left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
Ronahi TV12322 H 27500 3/4Left Hot Bird 13G @ 13° E
BBC Entertainment Europe12034 V 27500 3/4Left Eutelsat 9B @ 9° E

This table presents the channel name, transponder information, and description including the satellite name for each entry.

For the Tech-Savvy:

The information provided includes technical details like transponder data (frequency, symbol rate, and FEC) for those who need to adjust their satellite receiver settings for the channels that have moved satellites.

Remember: If you rely on any of these channels, be sure to update your satellite receiver settings to continue watching.

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