Channel tuning details
NBN Frequency
NBN broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (Conax, ConaxMSA) on ABS 2 (75°E) and Arabsat 5A (30.5°E), using 4 transponder frequencies in MPEG-4/SD, SD, MPEG-4/HD, HD 1080. It is listed for Djibouti and Eritrea and 8 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 12729 V 1666
- Frequency
- 12729 MHz
- Polarisation
- Vertical (V)
- Symbol rate
- 1666 kS/s
- Satellite
- Arabsat 5A 30.5°E
- Satellites
- 2
- Frequencies
- 4
- Countries
- 10
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS 2 75.0°E | 3,831 MHz H polarity | 16,410 | Conax |
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| ABS 2 75.0°E | 3,854 MHz H polarity | 16,410 | ConaxMSA |
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| Arabsat 5A 30.5°E | 12,729 MHz V polarity | 1,666 | FTA |
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| Arabsat 5A 30.5°E | 12,734 MHz V polarity | 1,666 | FTA |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of NBN?
- NBN broadcasts on 12729 MHz, vertical polarisation, symbol rate 1666 kS/s on Arabsat 5A (30.5°E). Receiver setting: 12729 V 1666.
- Which satellite is NBN on?
- NBN is on Arabsat 5A (30.5°E). It is also carried on ABS 2 (75°E).
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Middle East (3)
Asia (3)
North America (1)
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