Channel tuning details
NHK World Japan Frequency
NHK World Japan broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (StreamGuard, StreamGuardTopwellUnitend, Nagravision, NagravisionTongfang, Conax, BulcryptConax) on Eutelsat 172B (172°E), AsiaSat 7 (105.4°E) and Intelsat 20 (68.5°E) plus 11 more satellites, using 16 transponder frequencies in HEVC/SD, HD 1080, MPEG-4/HD, SD, HEVC. It is listed for Algeria and Argentina and 77 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 4160 H 30000
- Frequency
- 4160 MHz
- Polarisation
- Horizontal (H)
- Symbol rate
- 30000 kS/s
- Satellite
- Intelsat 21 58°W
- Satellites
- 14
- Frequencies
- 16
- Countries
- 79
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eutelsat 172B 172.0°E | 3,888 MHz H polarity | 10,414 | StreamGuard |
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| AsiaSat 7 105.4°E | 4,100 MHz V polarity | 29,720 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 20 68.5°E | 4,128 MHz H polarity | 14,890 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 19 166.0°E | 4,146 MHz H polarity | 19,910 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 21 58.0°W | 4,160 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | FTA |
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| Intelsat 21 58.0°W | 4,166 MHz H polarity | 19,910 | FTA |
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| LaoSat 1 128.5°E | 10,850 MHz H polarity | 45,000 | StreamGuardTopwellUnitend |
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| Intelsat 18 180.0°E | 11,075 MHz V polarity | 45,000 | Nagravision |
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| Vinasat 1 131.9°E | 11,549 MHz H polarity | 15,000 | Nagravision |
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| Koreasat 5A 113.0°E | 11,553 MHz V polarity | 43,200 | NagravisionTongfang |
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| Express AM7 40.0°E | 11,637 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | FTA |
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| Nilesat 201 7.1°W | 11,977 MHz V polarity | 27,500 | FTA |
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| Koreasat 5A 113.0°E | 12,310 MHz V polarity | 30,000 | Conax |
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| BulgariaSat 1 1.9°E | 12,380 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | BulcryptConax |
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| Hispasat 30W-5 30.0°W | 12,437 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | Nagravision |
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| Eutelsat 8 West B 8.0°W | 12,687 MHz H polarity | 27,500 | FTA |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of NHK World Japan?
- NHK World Japan broadcasts on 4160 MHz, horizontal polarisation, symbol rate 30000 kS/s on Intelsat 21 (58°W). Receiver setting: 4160 H 30000.
- Which satellite is NHK World Japan on?
- NHK World Japan is on Intelsat 21 (58°W). It is also carried on Eutelsat 172B (172°E), AsiaSat 7 (105.4°E), Intelsat 20 (68.5°E) and 10 more satellites.
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Africa (21)
Pacific (4)
Asia (19)
Europe (11)
North America (4)
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