Channel tuning details
CGTN Documentary
CGTN Documentary broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (StreamGuard, StreamGuardTongfang) on ChinaSat 6E (115.5°E), Intelsat 21 (58.0°W) and Eutelsat 172B (172.0°E) plus 8 more satellites, using 12 transponder frequencies in HD, SD, HD 1080, MPEG-4/SD, MPEG-4/HD. It is listed for Albania and Argentina and 64 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
- Satellites
- 11
- Frequencies
- 12
- Countries
- 66
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaSat 6E 115.5°E | 3,770 MHz H polarity | 12,360 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 21 58.0°W | 3,840 MHz H polarity | 27,690 | FTA |
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| Eutelsat 172B 172.0°E | 3,888 MHz H polarity | 10,414 | StreamGuard |
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| ChinaSat 6E 115.5°E | 4,116 MHz H polarity | 21,374 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 34 55.5°W | 4,175 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | FTA |
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| Apstar 7 76.5°E | 10,973 MHz V polarity | 24,500 | StreamGuardTongfang |
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| Intelsat 35e 34.5°W | 11,100 MHz V polarity | 45,000 | FTA |
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| Eutelsat 16A 16.0°E | 11,595 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | FTA |
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| SES 5 4.9°E | 12,034 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | FTA |
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| Galaxy 19 97.0°W | 12,084 MHz V polarity | 20,760 | FTA |
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| Thor 7 0.8°W | 12,169 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | FTA |
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| Telstar 18 Vantage (Apstar 5C) 138.0°E | 12,721 MHz V polarity | 43,200 | FTA |
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Europe (19)
Pacific (2)
Africa (18)
North America (7)
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