Channel tuning details
BBC World Service Swahili Frequency
BBC World Service Swahili broadcasts free-to-air (FTA) on SES 5 (4.9°E) and Eutelsat 7C (7°E), using 3 transponder frequencies. It is listed for China and Congo-Brazzaville and 8 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
- 2
- Frequencies
- 3
- Countries
- 10
- 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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| Eutelsat 7C 7.0°E | 11,169 MHz V polarity | 45,000 | FTA |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of BBC World Service Swahili?
- BBC World Service Swahili 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 Swahili on?
- BBC World Service Swahili is on SES 5 (4.9°E). It is also carried on Eutelsat 7C (7°E).
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Asia (1)
Africa (6)
Europe (3)
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