Channel tuning details
BBC World Service English Europe Frequency
BBC World Service English Europe broadcasts free-to-air (FTA) on SES 5 (4.9°E), AsiaSat 5 (100.5°E) and Astra 1N (19.2°E), using 4 transponder frequencies. It is listed for China and Congo-Brazzaville and 23 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 4000 R 17190
- Frequency
- 4000 MHz
- Polarisation
- Circular right (R)
- Symbol rate
- 17190 kS/s
- Satellite
- SES 5 4.9°E
- Satellites
- 3
- Frequencies
- 4
- Countries
- 25
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SES 5 4.9°E | 4,000 MHz R polarity | 17,190 | FTA |
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| SES 5 4.9°E | 4,010 MHz R polarity | 10,165 | FTA |
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| AsiaSat 5 100.5°E | 4,015 MHz H polarity | 4,900 | FTA |
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| Astra 1N 19.2°E | 12,285 MHz V polarity | 29,700 | FTA |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of BBC World Service English Europe?
- BBC World Service English Europe broadcasts on 4000 MHz, circular right polarisation, symbol rate 17190 kS/s on SES 5 (4.9°E). Receiver setting: 4000 R 17190.
- Which satellite is BBC World Service English Europe on?
- BBC World Service English Europe is on SES 5 (4.9°E). It is also carried on AsiaSat 5 (100.5°E) and Astra 1N (19.2°E).
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Africa (8)
North America (2)
Europe (7)
Middle East (3)
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