Channel tuning details
C Star Frequency
C Star broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (Nagravision, Viaccess, Mediaguard, NagravisionViaccess, MediaguardNagravision) on Intelsat 18 (180°E), Eutelsat 5 West B (5°W) and Eutelsat 16A (16°E) plus 3 more satellites, using 8 transponder frequencies in SD, HD, HD 1080. It is listed for Albania and Australia and 48 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 12648 V 29500
- Frequency
- 12648 MHz
- Polarisation
- Vertical (V)
- Symbol rate
- 29500 kS/s
- Satellite
- Eutelsat 5 West B 5°W
- Satellites
- 6
- Frequencies
- 8
- Countries
- 50
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelsat 18 180.0°E | 11,075 MHz V polarity | 45,000 | Nagravision |
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| Eutelsat 5 West B 5.0°W | 11,471 MHz V polarity | 29,950 | Viaccess |
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| Eutelsat 16A 16.0°E | 11,512 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | Mediaguard |
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| Intelsat 35e 34.5°W | 11,675 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | Mediaguard |
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| Hotbird 13F 13.0°E | 11,900 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | NagravisionViaccess |
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| SES 4 22.0°W | 12,610 MHz V polarity | 30,000 | MediaguardNagravision |
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| Eutelsat 5 West B 5.0°W | 12,648 MHz V polarity | 29,500 | FTA |
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| Hotbird 13F 13.0°E | 12,692 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | NagravisionViaccess |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of C Star?
- C Star broadcasts on 12648 MHz, vertical polarisation, symbol rate 29500 kS/s on Eutelsat 5 West B (5°W). Receiver setting: 12648 V 29500.
- Which satellite is C Star on?
- C Star is on Eutelsat 5 West B (5°W). It is also carried on Intelsat 18 (180°E), Eutelsat 16A (16°E), Intelsat 35e (34.5°W) and 2 more satellites.
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Europe (19)
Pacific (3)
Africa (14)
North America (6)
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