Channel tuning details
BBC Red Button 1 Frequency
BBC Red Button 1 broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (BISS) on Astra 2E (Eutelsat 28E) (28.3°E) and Telstar 12 Vantage (15°W), using 2 transponder frequencies in MPEG-4/HD, SD. It is listed for United Kingdom and United States. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 10788 V 23000
- Frequency
- 10788 MHz
- Polarisation
- Vertical (V)
- Symbol rate
- 23000 kS/s
- Satellite
- Astra 2E (Eutelsat 28E) 28.3°E
- Satellites
- 2
- Frequencies
- 2
- Countries
- 2
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astra 2E (Eutelsat 28E) 28.3°E | 10,788 MHz V polarity | 23,000 | FTA |
|
| Telstar 12 Vantage 15.0°W | 11,043 MHz V polarity | 44,100 | BISS |
|
Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of BBC Red Button 1?
- BBC Red Button 1 broadcasts on 10788 MHz, vertical polarisation, symbol rate 23000 kS/s on Astra 2E (Eutelsat 28E) (28.3°E). Receiver setting: 10788 V 23000.
- Which satellite is BBC Red Button 1 on?
- BBC Red Button 1 is on Astra 2E (Eutelsat 28E) (28.3°E). It is also carried on Telstar 12 Vantage (15°W).
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Europe (1)
North America (1)
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