Channel tuning details
CCTV 5
CCTV 5 broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (Videoguard, StreamGuard, VisionCrypt, Topwell) on ChinaSat 6D (125.0°E), ChinaSat 6E (115.5°E) and LaoSat 1 (128.5°E) plus 4 more satellites, using 9 transponder frequencies in MPEG-2/SD, AVS/HD, HEVC/HD, MPEG-4/HD. It is listed for Australia and Bangladesh and 25 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
- Satellites
- 7
- Frequencies
- 9
- Countries
- 27
- 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 | 3,720 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 6E 115.5°E | 3,880 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 6D 125.0°E | 4,100 MHz V polarity | 33,030 | StreamGuard |
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| LaoSat 1 128.5°E | 10,730 MHz V polarity | 40,000 | FTA |
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| Eutelsat 7B 7.0°E | 10,762 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | VisionCrypt |
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| Eutelsat 21B 21.5°E | 10,919 MHz V polarity | 30,000 | Topwell |
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| Apstar 9 142.0°E | 11,118 MHz H polarity | 4,000 | FTA |
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| ChinaSat 9C 92.2°E | 12,040 MHz L polarity | 30,000 | Videoguard |
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| ChinaSat 9C 92.2°E | 12,100 MHz R polarity | 28,800 | Videoguard |
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