Channel tuning details
SBS Arabic Frequency
SBS Arabic broadcasts free-to-air (FTA) on Eutelsat 172B (172°E), Optus 10 (156°E) and Measat 3a (160°E), using 4 transponder frequencies. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 12316 H 30500
- Frequency
- 12316 MHz
- Polarisation
- Horizontal (H)
- Symbol rate
- 30500 kS/s
- Satellite
- Measat 3a 160°E
- Satellites
- 3
- Frequencies
- 4
- Countries
- 0
- 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 | 11,044 MHz V polarity | 45,000 | FTA |
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| Optus 10 156.0°E | 11,762 MHz V polarity | 30,500 | FTA |
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| Measat 3a 160.0°E | 12,316 MHz H polarity | 30,500 | FTA |
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| Measat 3a 160.0°E | 12,436 MHz H polarity | 30,500 | FTA |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of SBS Arabic?
- SBS Arabic broadcasts on 12316 MHz, horizontal polarisation, symbol rate 30500 kS/s on Measat 3a (160°E). Receiver setting: 12316 H 30500.
- Which satellite is SBS Arabic on?
- SBS Arabic is on Measat 3a (160°E). It is also carried on Eutelsat 172B (172°E) and Optus 10 (156°E).
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