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Measat 3a

Name: Measat 3a Frequency Chart
Creator: DishTuner

160.0°E Ku Location-based dish alignment

Pacific Asia Middle East

Channels: 60
Free to air: 60
Encrypted: 0
Transponders: 3

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Longitude

Frequency	Polarity	Symbol rate	Beam	Channels
12,316 MHz	H	30,500	—	31
12,356 MHz	H	30,500	—	31
12,436 MHz	H	30,500	—	36

Channel	Tuning	Video	Access	Beam	Updated	Details
ABC News (Australia)	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC TV SA	12,316 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids SA (05.00-19.30)	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Family SA (19.30-05.00)	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Entertains SA	12,316 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Double J	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Jazz	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids listen	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Triple J	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Triple J Unearthed	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Classic	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Country	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Radio Adelaide	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Radio National NSW	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC NewsRadio	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Tasmania	12,316 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Food Tasmania	12,316 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
NITV	12,316 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Viceland Tasmania	12,316 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS World Movies	12,316 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS WorldWatch	12,316 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 1 Tasmania	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 2 Tasmania	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 3	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Arabic 24	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS South Asian	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Chill	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS PopAsia	12,316 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Family SA	12,316 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids SA	12,316 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC News	12,316 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC News (Australia)	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC TV NSW	12,356 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids NSW (05.00-19.30)	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Family NSW (19.30-05.00)	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Entertains NSW	12,356 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Double J	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Jazz	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids listen	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Triple J	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Triple J Unearthed	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Classic	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Country	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Radio Sydney	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Radio National NSW	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC NewsRadio	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS NSW	12,356 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS World Movies	12,356 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Food NSW	12,356 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
NITV	12,356 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Viceland NSW	12,356 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS WorldWatch	12,356 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 1 NSW	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 2 NSW	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Chill	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Arabic 24	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 3	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS South Asian	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS PopAsia	12,356 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Family NSW	12,356 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids NSW	12,356 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC News	12,356 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC News (Australia)	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC TV Victoria	12,436 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids Victoria (05.00-19.30)	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Family Victoria (19.30-05.00)	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Entertains Victoria	12,436 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Double J	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Jazz	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids listen	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Triple J	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Triple J Unearthed	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Classic	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Country	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Radio Melbourne	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Radio National NSW	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC NewsRadio	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Victoria	12,436 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Food Victoria	12,436 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
NITV	12,436 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Viceland Victoria	12,436 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS World Movies	12,436 H	HD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS WorldWatch	12,436 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 1 Victoria	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 2 Victoria	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 3	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Arabic 24	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS South Asian	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Chill	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS PopAsia	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS SA	12,436 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Food SA	12,436 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Viceland SA	12,436 H	HD 1080	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 1 SA	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
SBS Radio 2 SA	12,436 H	—	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Family Victoria	12,436 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC Kids Victoria	12,436 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel
ABC News	12,436 H	SD	FTA	—	—	View channel

Regions and countries associated with channels on this satellite.

PacificAsiaMiddle East

No coverage data is available yet.

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Measat 3a 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.

Measat 3a Satellite Overview

Satellite Name	Measat 3a
Orbital Position	160.0°E
Coverage Regions	Pacific, Asia, Middle East
Total Channels in Database	60
Total Transponders in Database	3
Free-to-Air Channel Rows	98
Encrypted Channel Rows	0
Main Languages	654 Eng, Eng, 651 Eng, 690 Eng, 700 Eng, 701 Eng, 702 Eng, 703 Eng, 704 Eng, 705 Eng, 706 Eng, 707 Eng

Coverage Area of Measat 3a

DishTuner currently groups Measat 3a with these coverage regions: Pacific, Asia, Middle East. 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 Measat 3a are Pacific, Asia, Middle East. 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 Measat 3a includes country links such as Australia, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, France, Greece. 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 Measat 3a

DishTuner currently lists 60 unique channels connected to Measat 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 Measat 3a

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

Channel	Frequency	Polarity	Symbol Rate	Language	Access
ABC News (Australia)	12316	H	30500	654 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC TV SA	12316	H	30500	Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Kids SA (05.00-19.30)	12316	H	30500	651 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Family SA (19.30-05.00)	12316	H	30500	651 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Entertains SA	12316	H	30500	Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Double J	12316	H	30500	690 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Jazz	12316	H	30500	700 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Kids listen	12316	H	30500	701 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Triple J	12316	H	30500	702 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Triple J Unearthed	12316	H	30500	703 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Classic	12316	H	30500	704 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Country	12316	H	30500	705 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Radio Adelaide	12316	H	30500	706 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC Radio National NSW	12316	H	30500	707 Eng	FTA / Clear
ABC NewsRadio	12316	H	30500	708 Eng	FTA / Clear
SBS Tasmania	12316	H	30500	Varies	FTA / Clear
SBS Food Tasmania	12316	H	30500	Eng	FTA / Clear
NITV	12316	H	30500	Eng	FTA / Clear
SBS Viceland Tasmania	12316	H	30500	Varies	FTA / Clear
SBS World Movies	12316	H	30500	Varies	FTA / Clear

Transponder List of Measat 3a

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

Frequency	Polarization	Symbol Rate	Beam
12316	H	30500	Varies
12356	H	30500	Varies
12436	H	30500	Varies

Languages Available on Measat 3a

The language data currently associated with Measat 3a includes 654 Eng, Eng, 651 Eng, 690 Eng, 700 Eng, 701 Eng, 702 Eng, 703 Eng, 704 Eng, 705 Eng, 706 Eng, 707 Eng. Audio language metadata can vary by channel and transponder, especially where a service carries multiple audio tracks.

Main Languages

Main language labels for Measat 3a currently include 654 Eng, Eng, 651 Eng, 690 Eng, 700 Eng, 701 Eng, 702 Eng, 703 Eng, 704 Eng, 705 Eng, 706 Eng, 707 Eng. If a channel carries several audio tracks, your receiver may show more language options after scanning.

Free-to-Air Channels on Measat 3a

DishTuner marks 98 channel-transponder rows for Measat 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 0 encrypted channel-transponder rows for Measat 3a. Encrypted services usually require a valid subscription, compatible receiver or provider-approved module, depending on the platform.

How to Tune Measat 3a

Start by selecting Measat 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 Measat 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 Measat 3a used for?

Measat 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 Measat 3a?

Country links currently associated with Measat 3a include Australia, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, France, Greece, but actual reception depends on beam coverage, dish size and local setup.

How can I find channels on Measat 3a?

Use the channel list and transponder sample on this page, then scan the latest frequencies on your receiver. DishTuner currently lists 60 unique channels for Measat 3a.

Does Measat 3a have free-to-air channels?

Some rows for Measat 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 Measat 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

Measat 3a 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.