Channel tuning details
Channels TV Frequency
Channels TV broadcasts free-to-air (FTA) on ABS 3A (3°W) and Intelsat 20 (68.5°E), using 3 transponder frequencies in HD 1080, SD. It is listed for Botswana and Brazil and 19 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 12522 V 27500
- Frequency
- 12522 MHz
- Polarisation
- Vertical (V)
- Symbol rate
- 27500 kS/s
- Satellite
- Intelsat 20 68.5°E
- Satellites
- 2
- Frequencies
- 3
- Countries
- 21
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS 3A 3.0°W | 3,942 MHz V polarity | 1,666 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 20 68.5°E | 12,522 MHz V polarity | 27,500 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 20 68.5°E | 12,522 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | FTA |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of Channels TV?
- Channels TV broadcasts on 12522 MHz, vertical polarisation, symbol rate 27500 kS/s on Intelsat 20 (68.5°E). Receiver setting: 12522 V 27500.
- Which satellite is Channels TV on?
- Channels TV is on Intelsat 20 (68.5°E). It is also carried on ABS 3A (3°W).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Africa (14)
Europe (2)
Asia (1)
Middle East (1)
North America (1)
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