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Koreasat 6 Channel List & Frequencies

160.0°E Ku Location-based dish alignment

Koreasat 6 (160°E) carries 21 TV channels, 17 of them free-to-air, mostly for New Zealand and United States.

Pacific Asia Middle East Europe Africa North America

Strong TP to check alignment: 12455 H 22500

A free-to-air Ku-band transponder carrying 9 channels: a wide, steady signal, so if it locks with a picture your dish is on the right satellite.

Channels
21
Free to air
17
Encrypted
4
Transponders
5

Dish alignment location

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Point your dish at Koreasat 6 from New Zealand

From the centre of New Zealand, aim at azimuth 339.2° (North) and elevation 40.5°, then turn the LNB 15.6° counterclockwise.

Angles are calculated from the centre of each country. Set your location above for the exact azimuth, elevation and LNB skew at your address.

Satellite TV by country on Koreasat 6

Dish angles, best satellites and channels for countries Koreasat 6 covers.

FrequencyPolaritySymbol rateBeamChannels
12,330 MHzH30,000Ku3
12,410 MHzH30,000Ku1
12,455 MHzH22,500Ku9
12,485 MHzH22,500Ku6
12,530 MHzH30,000Ku2
ChannelTuningVideoAccessBeamUpdatedDetails
TVNZ 1 Auckland12,330 HHDIrdetoVideoguardKu—View channel
TVNZ 212,330 HHDIrdetoVideoguardKu—View channel
TVNZ Duke12,330 HSDIrdetoVideoguardKu—View channel
Sky Open12,410 HHDIrdetoVideoguardKu—View channel
Bravo New Zealand12,455 H—FTAKu—View channel
Channel 20012,455 HSDFTAKu—View channel
Eden12,455 H—FTAKu—View channel
HGTV New Zealand12,455 H—FTAKu—View channel
Hope Channel New Zealand12,455 H—FTAKu—View channel
Shine TV12,455 H—FTAKu—View channel
Three12,455 H—FTAKu—View channel
Three +112,455 H—FTAKu—View channel
Whakaata Maori12,455 HHDFTAKu—View channel
TVNZ 1 Auckland +112,485 HSDFTAKu—View channel
TVNZ 1 Christchurch12,485 HSDFTAKu—View channel
TVNZ 1 Hamilton12,485 HSDFTAKu—View channel
TVNZ 1 Wellington12,485 HSDFTAKu—View channel
TVNZ 2 +112,485 HSDFTAKu—View channel
TVNZ Duke +112,485 HSDFTAKu—View channel
Bravo New Zealand +112,530 HSDFTAKu—View channel
Eden +112,530 HSDFTAKu—View channel

Regions and countries associated with channels on this satellite.

PacificAsiaMiddle EastEuropeAfricaNorth America

Pacific (1)

North America (1)

Koreasat 6 FAQ

What channels are on Koreasat 6 (160°E)?
Koreasat 6 (160°E) carries 21 TV channels, 17 of them free-to-air and 4 encrypted, on 5 transponders, mostly for viewers in New Zealand and United States.
How do I point my dish at Koreasat 6 (160°E)?
From the centre of New Zealand, aim the dish at azimuth 339.2° (North) and elevation 40.5°, then turn the LNB 15.6° counterclockwise. Set your location on this page for the exact angles at your address.
What is the strong TP for Koreasat 6 (160°E)?
Tune 12455 H 22500 (horizontal polarisation) to check your dish is aligned. A free-to-air Ku-band transponder carrying 9 channels: a wide, steady signal, so if it locks with a picture your dish is on the right satellite.
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Koreasat 6 is listed in the DishTuner satellite database at 160.0°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.

Koreasat 6 Satellite Overview

Satellite NameKoreasat 6
Orbital Position160.0°E
Coverage RegionsPacific, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North America
Total Channels in Database21
Total Transponders in Database5
Free-to-Air Channel Rows17
Encrypted Channel Rows4
Main LanguagesEng

Coverage Area of Koreasat 6

DishTuner currently groups Koreasat 6 with these coverage regions: Pacific, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North 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 Koreasat 6 are Pacific, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North 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 Koreasat 6 includes country links such as New Zealand, United States. 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 Koreasat 6

DishTuner currently lists 21 unique channels connected to Koreasat 6. 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 Koreasat 6

The table below shows a representative channel sample for Koreasat 6. The complete channel lineup may be longer and can change when providers update frequencies or encryption status.

ChannelFrequencyPolaritySymbol RateLanguageAccess
TVNZ 1 Auckland12330H30000EngIrdetoVideoguard
TVNZ 212330H30000EngIrdetoVideoguard
TVNZ Duke12330H30000EngIrdetoVideoguard
Sky Open12410H30000EngIrdetoVideoguard
Bravo New Zealand12455H22500EngFTA / Clear
Channel 20012455H22500EngFTA / Clear
Eden12455H22500EngFTA / Clear
HGTV New Zealand12455H22500EngFTA / Clear
Hope Channel New Zealand12455H22500EngFTA / Clear
Shine TV12455H22500EngFTA / Clear
Three12455H22500EngFTA / Clear
Three +112455H22500EngFTA / Clear
Whakaata Maori12455H22500VariesFTA / Clear
TVNZ 1 Auckland +112485H22500EngFTA / Clear
TVNZ 1 Christchurch12485H22500EngFTA / Clear
TVNZ 1 Hamilton12485H22500EngFTA / Clear
TVNZ 1 Wellington12485H22500EngFTA / Clear
TVNZ 2 +112485H22500EngFTA / Clear
TVNZ Duke +112485H22500EngFTA / Clear
Bravo New Zealand +112530H30000EngFTA / Clear

Transponder List of Koreasat 6

Receiver tuning depends on accurate transponder values. The following sample includes frequencies and symbol rates currently stored for Koreasat 6. Always rescan from the latest receiver list when services move or providers update multiplexes.

FrequencyPolarizationSymbol RateBeam
12330H30000Ku
12410H30000Ku
12455H22500Ku
12485H22500Ku
12530H30000Ku

Languages Available on Koreasat 6

The language data currently associated with Koreasat 6 includes Eng. Audio language metadata can vary by channel and transponder, especially where a service carries multiple audio tracks.

Main Languages

Main language labels for Koreasat 6 currently include Eng. If a channel carries several audio tracks, your receiver may show more language options after scanning.

Free-to-Air Channels on Koreasat 6

DishTuner marks 17 channel-transponder rows for Koreasat 6 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 4 encrypted channel-transponder rows for Koreasat 6. Encrypted services usually require a valid subscription, compatible receiver or provider-approved module, depending on the platform.

How to Tune Koreasat 6

Start by selecting Koreasat 6 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 Koreasat 6?

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 Koreasat 6 used for?

Koreasat 6 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 Koreasat 6?

Country links currently associated with Koreasat 6 include New Zealand, United States, but actual reception depends on beam coverage, dish size and local setup.

How can I find channels on Koreasat 6?

Use the channel list and transponder sample on this page, then scan the latest frequencies on your receiver. DishTuner currently lists 21 unique channels for Koreasat 6.

Does Koreasat 6 have free-to-air channels?

Some rows for Koreasat 6 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 Koreasat 6?

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

Koreasat 6 at 160.0°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.