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ABS 3A

3.0°W C - Ku Location-based dish alignment
Pacific Asia Middle East Europe Africa South America North America
Channels
68
Free to air
54
Encrypted
14
Transponders
29

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Latest updates on ABS 3A

FrequencyPolaritySymbol rateBeamChannels
3,942 MHzV1,6661
3,954 MHzV3,4132
3,960 MHzV3,7501
3,962 MHzH7,2001
3,970 MHzH5,0001
3,972 MHzV3,7502
3,982 MHzH5,0001
3,987 MHzH3,3331
3,991 MHzH3,2501
3,995 MHzH3,3301
4,009 MHzH3,3501
4,014 MHzH4,1662
4,020 MHzH1,6001
4,072 MHzH3,3331
4,114 MHzV3,3321
4,157 MHzH45,0009
10,972 MHzV30,00021
10,996 MHzV10,0000
11,008 MHzV10,00010
11,020 MHzV10,0000
11,053 MHzH00
11,132 MHzV6,6665
11,132 MHzH30,0007
11,168 MHzH30,0002
11,530 MHzV10,0000
11,599 MHzH00
11,615 MHzH2,1001
11,666 MHzV10,0000
11,678 MHzV9,8500
ChannelTuningVideoAccessBeamUpdatedDetails
Channels TV3,942 VHD 1080FTAEast hemi 39-40240127View channel
Rede Brasil de Comunicação3,954 VHDFTAWest hemi 0230606View channel
RBC Radio3,954 VFTAView channel
TV Assembleia Legislativa do Tocantins3,960 VHDFTAWest hemi 0230629View channel
IMPD TV3,962 H1segFTAWest hemi 0View channel
IMPD TV3,970 HHD 1080FTAWest hemi 0210925View channel
TV Assembléia Minas Gerais3,972 VSDFTAWest hemi 0210925View channel
Rádio Assembléia Minas Gerais3,972 VFTAView channel
IMPD TV Worldwide3,982 HHD 1080FTAWest hemi 0View channel
IMPD TV Rondônia3,987 HHD 720FTAWest hemi 0View channel
IMPD TV Goiânia3,991 HHD 1080FTAWest hemi 0210925View channel
IMPD TV Espírito Santo3,995 HSDFTAWest hemi 0210925View channel
TV ALERJ4,009 HHDFTAWest hemi 0230606View channel
RBA TV4,014 HSDFTAWest hemi 0200709View channel
Rádio Clube do Pará4,014 HFTAView channel
TV Norte Amazonas4,020 HHDFTAWest hemi 0190831View channel
IMPD TV Belo Horizonte4,072 HHD 1080FTAWest hemi 0210925View channel
IMPD TV Worldwide4,114 VSDFTAGlobal191127View channel
ESPN 2 US4,157 HXcryptView channel
ESPNU4,157 HXcryptView channel
(ESPN feeds)4,157 HXcryptView channel
CNN USA4,157 HXcryptView channel
CruiseSat promo4,157 HXcryptView channel
Rai 14,157 HHEVCXcryptGlobalView channel
National Geographic East4,157 HXcryptView channel
National Geographic Wild4,157 HXcryptView channel
[CruiseSat test card]4,157 HXcryptView channel
Preach TV10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Rave TV10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Bonanza Ballz10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Live Keno Deluxe10,972 VFTAView channel
BetBonanza EPL10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
BetBonanza Colour10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Kids Zone (1)10,972 VFTAView channel
Zee TV Africa10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Aljazeera English10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Tara HD10,972 VFTAView channel
Fox Sports News Australia10,972 VFTAView channel
Beats Plus10,972 VFTAView channel
3ABN Kids Network10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
MBC 2 (Saudi Arabia)10,972 VFTAView channel
LuckyBet EPL10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
LuckyBet LaLiga10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Romedy Now10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
France 24 English10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
DW English10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
MBC Action10,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
MBC 210,972 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
SkyVision promo11,008 VFTAView channel
AccessBet11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
AccessBet Game11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
BetKing EPL11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
BetKing Italiano11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
BetKing Liga11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
BetKing Live League11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
BetKing Perfect 611,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Soccerbet Highlight Games11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
Advocate Broadcasting Network11,008 VSDFTASAF 0View channel
MBC 2 (Malawi)11,132 VFTAView channel
MBC (Malawi)11,132 VFTAView channel
MBC11,132 VHDFTASAFView channel
NCN TV11,132 VSDFTAAmericasView channel
Skar TV11,132 VHDFTAAmericasView channel
Skar TV11,132 HHDFTAAmericasView channel
NCN TV11,132 HSDFTAAmericasView channel
Rush11,132 HHDVisionCryptAmericasView channel
Aljazeera English11,132 HHDVisionCryptAmericasView channel
Bloomberg TV US11,132 HHDVisionCryptAmericasView channel
CNN International Latin America11,132 HHDVisionCryptAmericasView channel
TBN USA11,132 HHDVisionCryptAmericasView channel
E-Networks Channel 111,168 HHDFTAAmericasView channel
Guyana Learning Channel11,168 HSDVisionCryptAmericasView channel
RASD TV11,615 HHD 1080FTAMENA251016View channel

Regions and countries associated with channels on this satellite.

PacificAsiaMiddle EastEuropeAfricaSouth AmericaNorth America

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ABS 3A is listed in the DishTuner satellite database at 3.0°W. This page summarizes the available satellite channels, representative frequencies, coverage information, languages and tuning notes so viewers can understand what to expect before adjusting a dish or scanning a receiver.

ABS 3A Satellite Overview

Satellite NameABS 3A
Orbital Position3.0°W
Coverage RegionsAfrica, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Pacific, South America
Total Channels in Database68
Total Transponders in Database29
Free-to-Air Channel Rows58
Encrypted Channel Rows15
Main LanguagesEng, Por,  768 Por,   .4 Por,  256 Por,   73 Eng,  928 Eng,   66 ,  700 Eng,  257 Eng, Ita,  118 Eng

Coverage Area of ABS 3A

DishTuner currently groups ABS 3A with these coverage regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Pacific, South America. Actual reception can vary by beam, dish size, weather, cable quality and local horizon clearance. Use this coverage information as a practical starting point, then confirm the available signal from your own location.

Regions Covered

The main region labels for ABS 3A are Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Pacific, South America. These labels describe the database coverage grouping, while real reception still depends on the active beam and local installation conditions.

Countries Covered

The channel data associated with ABS 3A includes country links such as India, United Arab Emirates, Germany, United Kingdom, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo-Kinshasa, Egypt, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria. Some services may still be beam-specific or encrypted, so the receiver scan in your area may show fewer or different services than a complete database list.

Channels Available on ABS 3A

DishTuner currently lists 68 unique channels connected to ABS 3A. Channel availability can include free-to-air services, encrypted packages and regional feeds. For a full scan, use the satellite and channel tools on DishTuner satellites and DishTuner channels.

Popular Channel Categories

The DishTuner database focuses on practical receiver data: channel names, frequencies, symbol rates, countries, languages and encryption status. Because category labels are not always available in imported satellite data, use language, country and free-to-air filters to narrow the list to the services most relevant to your setup.

Channel List on ABS 3A

The table below shows a representative channel sample for ABS 3A. The complete channel lineup may be longer and can change when providers update frequencies or encryption status.

ChannelFrequencyPolaritySymbol RateLanguageAccess
Channels TV3942V1666EngFTA / Clear
Rede Brasil de Comunicação3954V3413PorFTA / Clear
RBC Radio3954V3413 768 PorFTA / Clear
TV Assembleia Legislativa do Tocantins3960V3750PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV3962H7200PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV3970H5000PorFTA / Clear
TV Assembléia Minas Gerais3972V3750PorFTA / Clear
Rádio Assembléia Minas Gerais3972V3750  .4 PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV Worldwide3982H5000PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV Rondônia3987H3333PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV Goiânia3991H3250PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV Espírito Santo3995H3330PorFTA / Clear
TV ALERJ4009H3350PorFTA / Clear
RBA TV4014H4166PorFTA / Clear
Rádio Clube do Pará4014H4166 256 PorFTA / Clear
TV Norte Amazonas4020H1600PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV Belo Horizonte4072H3333PorFTA / Clear
IMPD TV Worldwide4114V3332PorFTA / Clear
ESPN 2 US4157H45000  73 EngXcrypt
ESPNU4157H45000 928 EngXcrypt

Transponder List of ABS 3A

Receiver tuning depends on accurate transponder values. The following sample includes frequencies and symbol rates currently stored for ABS 3A. Always rescan from the latest receiver list when services move or providers update multiplexes.

FrequencyPolarizationSymbol RateBeam
3942V1666Varies
3954V3413Varies
3960V3750Varies
3962H7200Varies
3970H5000Varies
3972V3750Varies
3982H5000Varies
3987H3333Varies
3991H3250Varies
3995H3330Varies
4009H3350Varies
4014H4166Varies
4020H1600Varies
4072H3333Varies
4114V3332Varies
4157H45000Varies
10972V30000Varies
10996V10000Varies
11008V10000Varies
11020V10000Varies

Languages Available on ABS 3A

The language data currently associated with ABS 3A includes Eng, Por,  768 Por,   .4 Por,  256 Por,   73 Eng,  928 Eng,   66 ,  700 Eng,  257 Eng, Ita,  118 Eng. Audio language metadata can vary by channel and transponder, especially where a service carries multiple audio tracks.

Main Languages

Main language labels for ABS 3A currently include Eng, Por,  768 Por,   .4 Por,  256 Por,   73 Eng,  928 Eng,   66 ,  700 Eng,  257 Eng, Ita,  118 Eng. If a channel carries several audio tracks, your receiver may show more language options after scanning.

Free-to-Air Channels on ABS 3A

DishTuner marks 58 channel-transponder rows for ABS 3A as free-to-air or clear where the database provides that status. Free-to-air availability can change, so scan the latest frequencies and verify whether your receiver identifies each service as clear or encrypted.

Encrypted and Paid Channels

The database also contains 15 encrypted channel-transponder rows for ABS 3A. Encrypted services usually require a valid subscription, compatible receiver or provider-approved module, depending on the platform.

How to Tune ABS 3A

Start by selecting ABS 3A in your receiver, then enter one known frequency, polarization and symbol rate from the transponder list. After locking signal, run a blind scan or network scan if your receiver supports it. For dish pointing, DishTuner can help calculate azimuth, elevation and LNB skew for your location using the dish alignment tool.

Why Use DishTuner for ABS 3A?

DishTuner keeps satellite, transponder and channel information in one place so you can move from research to setup quickly. You can browse satellites, compare frequencies, check channel countries and use alignment angles before making physical dish adjustments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABS 3A used for?

ABS 3A is used for satellite TV and radio distribution, data services or regional feeds where the current database lists active channels and transponders.

Which countries are covered by ABS 3A?

Country links currently associated with ABS 3A include India, United Arab Emirates, Germany, United Kingdom, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo-Kinshasa, Egypt, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, but actual reception depends on beam coverage, dish size and local setup.

How can I find channels on ABS 3A?

Use the channel list and transponder sample on this page, then scan the latest frequencies on your receiver. DishTuner currently lists 68 unique channels for ABS 3A.

Does ABS 3A have free-to-air channels?

Some rows for ABS 3A are marked as free-to-air or clear in the database. Use the latest transponder values and confirm the result with your own receiver scan.

What information do I need to tune ABS 3A?

You need the satellite position, dish pointing angles, frequency, polarization and symbol rate. DishTuner can help with the alignment values and receiver tuning data.

Conclusion

ABS 3A at 3.0°W is part of the DishTuner satellite database with useful channel, frequency, coverage and tuning information. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm final reception with the latest scan from your receiver and local dish setup.