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Arabsat 5A

30.5°E Ku Location-based dish alignment
Middle East Europe Africa
Channels
39
Free to air
39
Encrypted
0
Transponders
35

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FrequencyPolaritySymbol rateBeamChannels
10,714 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,720 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,735 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,740 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,794 MHzH4,8001
10,800 MHzH4,0003
10,818 MHzH6,0003
10,824 MHzH4,4401
10,830 MHzH2,6004
10,873 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,877 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,924 MHzH17,00023
10,938 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,943 MHzH3,125East MENA0
10,946 MHzH3,1254
12,506 MHzV2,5001
12,508 MHzV2,220MENA0
12,512 MHzV2,380MENA0
12,516 MHzV4,900MENA0
12,521 MHzV3,580MENA0
12,527 MHzV2,8001
12,530 MHzV1,6001
12,532 MHzV2,400MENA0
12,533 MHzH2,9602
12,538 MHzV3,600MENA0
12,542 MHzV1,6601
12,598 MHzH5,000East MENA0
12,604 MHzH5,000East MENA0
12,700 MHzH3,125East MENA0
12,710 MHzH7,500East MENA0
12,720 MHzH5,000East MENA0
12,726 MHzV2,0003
12,734 MHzV1,6661
12,735 MHzH7,200East MENA0
12,738 MHzV4,440MENA0
ChannelTuningVideoAccessBeamUpdatedDetails
Quran TV (Saudi Arabia)10,794 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEast MENA210506View channel
Sunna TV (Saudi Arabia)10,800 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEast MENA191110View channel
Sunna TVالسنة النبوية10,800 HHD 1080FTAEast MENAView channel
Sunna TV10,800 HHD 1080FTAEast MENAView channel
Sunna TV (Saudi Arabia)10,818 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEast MENA250226View channel
Sunna TVالسنة النبوية10,818 HHD 1080FTAEast MENAView channel
Sunna TV10,818 HHD 1080FTAEast MENAView channel
IEN Doros TV10,824 HHD 1080FTAEast MENA200104View channel
RTD 410,830 HSDFTAEast MENA200427View channel
Radio Djibouti 110,830 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Radio Djibouti 210,830 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Radio Djibouti 310,830 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Saudi TV10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
KSA Sport 210,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
KSA Sport 110,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Ekhbariya TV10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Thikrayat TV10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
Quran TV (Saudi Arabia)10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Sunna TV (Saudi Arabia)10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
SBC10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
KSA Sport 310,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Saudia Alaan TV10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
Holly Quran Radio10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Riyadh Radio10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Jeddah Radio10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Saudia Radio10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Nida Alislam Radio10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Alazm Radio10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Khuzama Radio10,924 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Ekhbariya TVالقناة الإخبارية10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
KSA Sport 1القناة الرياضية10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
KSA Sport 2القناة الرياضية10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
KSA Sport 3القناة الرياضية10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
Sunna TVالسنة النبوية10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
Sunna TV10,924 HSDFTAEast MENAView channel
(feeds)10,946 HFTAEast MENA241221View channel
Nida Alislam Radio10,946 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Jeddah Radio10,946 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Saudia Radio10,946 HFTAEast MENAView channel
Sudan TV12,506 VSDFTAMENA 0250603View channel
LBC International12,527 VHDFTAMENA 0230815View channel
Diwan TV12,530 VHDFTAMENA 0241103View channel
2M TV12,533 HSDFTAWest Africa230903View channel
Radio 2M12,533 HFTAWest AfricaView channel
Télé Liban12,542 VSDFTAMENA 0251103View channel
ERI TV 212,726 VSDFTAMENA 0250604View channel
Radio Zara FM12,726 VFTAMENAView channel
Dimtsi Hafash12,726 VFTAMENAView channel
NBN12,734 VHD 1080FTAMENA 0230610View channel

Regions and countries associated with channels on this satellite.

Middle EastEuropeAfrica

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Arabsat 5A is listed in the DishTuner satellite database at 30.5°E. 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.

Arabsat 5A Satellite Overview

Satellite NameArabsat 5A
Orbital Position30.5°E
Coverage RegionsMiddle East, Europe, Africa
Total Channels in Database39
Total Transponders in Database35
Free-to-Air Channel Rows49
Encrypted Channel Rows0
Main Languages9.4, Ara, Fre,  785 Fre,  786 Fre,  787 Fre,  712 Ara,  812 Ara,  912 Ara, 2309 Ara, 2311 Ara, 2315 Ara

Coverage Area of Arabsat 5A

DishTuner currently groups Arabsat 5A with these coverage regions: Middle East, Europe, Africa. 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 Arabsat 5A are Middle East, Europe, Africa. 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 Arabsat 5A includes country links such as Australia, Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Macau, Pakistan, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Iran. 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 Arabsat 5A

DishTuner currently lists 39 unique channels connected to Arabsat 5A. 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 Arabsat 5A

The table below shows a representative channel sample for Arabsat 5A. The complete channel lineup may be longer and can change when providers update frequencies or encryption status.

ChannelFrequencyPolaritySymbol RateLanguageAccess
Quran TV (Saudi Arabia)10794H48009.4FTA / Clear
Sunna TV (Saudi Arabia)10800H40009.4FTA / Clear
Sunna TVالسنة النبوية10800H4000AraFTA / Clear
Sunna TV10800H4000AraFTA / Clear
Sunna TV (Saudi Arabia)10818H60009.4FTA / Clear
Sunna TVالسنة النبوية10818H6000AraFTA / Clear
Sunna TV10818H6000AraFTA / Clear
IEN Doros TV10824H4440AraFTA / Clear
RTD 410830H2600FreFTA / Clear
Radio Djibouti 110830H2600 785 FreFTA / Clear
Radio Djibouti 210830H2600 786 FreFTA / Clear
Radio Djibouti 310830H2600 787 FreFTA / Clear
Saudi TV10924H17000AraFTA / Clear
KSA Sport 210924H17000 712 AraFTA / Clear
KSA Sport 110924H17000 812 AraFTA / Clear
Ekhbariya TV10924H17000 912 AraFTA / Clear
Thikrayat TV10924H17000AraFTA / Clear
Quran TV (Saudi Arabia)10924H170002309 AraFTA / Clear
Sunna TV (Saudi Arabia)10924H170002311 AraFTA / Clear
SBC10924H17000AraFTA / Clear

Transponder List of Arabsat 5A

Receiver tuning depends on accurate transponder values. The following sample includes frequencies and symbol rates currently stored for Arabsat 5A. Always rescan from the latest receiver list when services move or providers update multiplexes.

FrequencyPolarizationSymbol RateBeam
10714H3125East MENA
10720H3125East MENA
10735H3125East MENA
10740H3125East MENA
10794H4800Varies
10800H4000Varies
10818H6000Varies
10824H4440Varies
10830H2600Varies
10873H3125East MENA
10877H3125East MENA
10924H17000Varies
10938H3125East MENA
10943H3125East MENA
10946H3125Varies
12506V2500Varies
12508V2220MENA
12512V2380MENA
12516V4900MENA
12521V3580MENA

Languages Available on Arabsat 5A

The language data currently associated with Arabsat 5A includes 9.4, Ara, Fre,  785 Fre,  786 Fre,  787 Fre,  712 Ara,  812 Ara,  912 Ara, 2309 Ara, 2311 Ara, 2315 Ara. Audio language metadata can vary by channel and transponder, especially where a service carries multiple audio tracks.

Main Languages

Main language labels for Arabsat 5A currently include 9.4, Ara, Fre,  785 Fre,  786 Fre,  787 Fre,  712 Ara,  812 Ara,  912 Ara, 2309 Ara, 2311 Ara, 2315 Ara. If a channel carries several audio tracks, your receiver may show more language options after scanning.

Free-to-Air Channels on Arabsat 5A

DishTuner marks 49 channel-transponder rows for Arabsat 5A 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 0 encrypted channel-transponder rows for Arabsat 5A. Encrypted services usually require a valid subscription, compatible receiver or provider-approved module, depending on the platform.

How to Tune Arabsat 5A

Start by selecting Arabsat 5A 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 Arabsat 5A?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arabsat 5A used for?

Arabsat 5A 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 Arabsat 5A?

Country links currently associated with Arabsat 5A include Australia, Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Macau, Pakistan, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Iran, but actual reception depends on beam coverage, dish size and local setup.

How can I find channels on Arabsat 5A?

Use the channel list and transponder sample on this page, then scan the latest frequencies on your receiver. DishTuner currently lists 39 unique channels for Arabsat 5A.

Does Arabsat 5A have free-to-air channels?

Some rows for Arabsat 5A 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 Arabsat 5A?

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

Arabsat 5A at 30.5°E 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.