Channel tuning details
CCTV 12 Frequency
CCTV 12 broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (StreamGuard, Videoguard) on ChinaSat 6D (125°E), ChinaSat 6E (115.5°E) and ChinaSat 9B (101.4°E) plus 1 more satellites, using 8 transponder frequencies in AVS/HD, MPEG-2/SD, AVS. It is listed for China. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 3840 H 27500
- Frequency
- 3840 MHz
- Polarisation
- Horizontal (H)
- Symbol rate
- 27500 kS/s
- Satellite
- ChinaSat 6E 115.5°E
- Satellites
- 4
- Frequencies
- 8
- Countries
- 1
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaSat 6D 125.0°E | 3,800 MHz H polarity | 33,030 | StreamGuard |
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| ChinaSat 6E 115.5°E | 3,840 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | FTA |
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| ChinaSat 6D 125.0°E | 4,100 MHz V polarity | 33,030 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 6D 125.0°E | 4,130 MHz V polarity | 14,800 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 9B 101.4°E | 11,860 MHz R polarity | 28,800 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 9C 92.2°E | 11,900 MHz R polarity | 30,000 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 9C 92.2°E | 12,020 MHz R polarity | 28,800 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 9B 101.4°E | 12,020 MHz R polarity | 28,800 | Videoguard |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of CCTV 12?
- CCTV 12 broadcasts on 3840 MHz, horizontal polarisation, symbol rate 27500 kS/s on ChinaSat 6E (115.5°E). Receiver setting: 3840 H 27500.
- Which satellite is CCTV 12 on?
- CCTV 12 is on ChinaSat 6E (115.5°E). It is also carried on ChinaSat 6D (125°E), ChinaSat 9B (101.4°E) and ChinaSat 9C (92.2°E).
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Asia (1)
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