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NigComSat 1R Channel List & Frequencies

42.5°E C - Ku Location-based dish alignment

NigComSat 1R (42.5°E) carries 130 TV channels, 130 of them free-to-air, mostly for Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. Channel list last updated

Asia Middle East Europe Africa

Strong TP to check alignment: 12518 H 29500

A free-to-air Ku-band transponder carrying 35 channels: a wide, steady signal, so if it locks with a picture your dish is on the right satellite.

Channels
130
Free to air
130
Encrypted
0
Transponders
17

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Point your dish at NigComSat 1R from Nigeria

From the centre of Nigeria, aim at azimuth 104.2° (East) and elevation 48.5°, then turn the LNB 72.7° counterclockwise.

Dish angles for NigComSat 1R by country
FromAzimuthElevationLNB skew
Nigeria104.2° East48.5°72.7° counterclockwise
Ghana98.1° East38.1°78.7° counterclockwise
Kenya102.5° East84.6°77.5° counterclockwise
United Kingdom129.5° South-East16.4°27.0° counterclockwise
Saudi Arabia185.9° South60.6°5.3° clockwise
Iraq182.8° South51.6°2.3° clockwise

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

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Satellite TV by country on NigComSat 1R

Dish angles, best satellites and channels for countries NigComSat 1R covers.

FrequencyPolaritySymbol rateBeamChannels
3,672 MHzL1,055—1
12,518 MHzH29,500Ecowas 235
12,538 MHzH5,000Ecowas 215
12,545 MHzH8,330Ecowas 219
12,555 MHzH8,200Ecowas 217
12,578 MHzV4,800Ecowas 14
12,589 MHzH26,250Ecowas 214
12,625 MHzH27,500Ecowas 27
12,646 MHzV1,600Ecowas 10
12,648 MHzV1,600Ecowas 11
12,651 MHzV1,750Ecowas 10
12,654 MHzV1,700Ecowas 10
12,670 MHzH8,332Ecowas 20
12,727 MHzV1,750Ecowas 11
12,729 MHzV1,700Ecowas 11
12,730 MHzH26,249Ecowas 228
12,733 MHzV3,500Ecowas 11
ChannelTuningVideoAccessBeamUpdatedDetails
OPM Doctor Jesus TV3,672 LSDFTAC240622View channel
NTA12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Chosen Testimonies TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
OPM Doctor Jesus TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Impact Africa TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Sunna TV (Nigeria)12,518 H—FTA——View channel
Alu TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Benue TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Huda TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC 3 (Saudi Arabia)12,518 H—FTA——View channel
Advocate Broadcasting Network12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Christian Reformed TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC 2 (Saudi Arabia)12,518 H—FTA——View channel
Honour TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Al-Ansar TV (Nigeria)12,518 HMPEG-4/SDFTA——View channel
ARCN TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Epiphany TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Manara TV (Nigeria)12,518 HMPEG-4/SDFTA——View channel
Glorious Vision TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Trust TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Rahma TV (Nigeria)12,518 H—FTA——View channel
Alive Unto God TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
KSMC12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
OneSound Revival TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
HMTV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Hi-Impact TV12,518 HHDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Elijah's Voice TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC 212,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC 312,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Al-Ansar TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Manara TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Rahma TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Sunna TV12,518 HSDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NYSC TV12,518 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Living TV (Nigeria)12,518 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Afrinet12,518 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Sebioba Royal TV12,538 HHDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Untouchable TV12,538 HHDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
OYJ TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Mercy of God TV12,538 HHDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Praise TV (Nigeria)12,538 H—FTA——View channel
Borno TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Zamani TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
The Church TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Catholic TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Waffi TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Glory TV12,538 HHDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Al-Irshaad TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Favour TV (Nigeria)12,538 H—FTA——View channel
Favour TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Praise TV12,538 HSDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Our Movies Nolly12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Our Movies Globe12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Tamu TV12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Our Sports12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Aljazeera English12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Our Kiddies12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Our Music12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Catholic TV12,545 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
NTA International12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA News 2412,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Parliament12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Entertainment12,545 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Sports 2412,545 HMPEG-2/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Yoruba12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Hausa12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Igbo12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Knowledge12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA Plus12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
NTA 2 Lagos12,545 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Blessed TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Kingdom Life Network12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Reigners TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Praiseland TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Oracle TV (Nigeria)12,555 H—FTA——View channel
Rootzz Sport12,555 H—FTA——View channel
Monarch TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MIO12,555 H—FTA——View channel
Ark of Safety TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Dunamis TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Rhema TV (Nigeria)12,555 H—FTA——View channel
Nixsat promo12,555 H—FTA——View channel
Glamour TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Glory TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Possibility TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Oracle TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Rhema TV12,555 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Sebioba Royal TV12,578 VMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 1—View channel
Ìtàgé TV12,578 VMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 1—View channel
Catholic TV12,578 VMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 1—View channel
Waffi TV12,578 VMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 1—View channel
MBC 3 (Saudi Arabia)12,589 HMPEG-2/SDFTA——View channel
MBC Bollywood12,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC Drama (Saudi Arabia)12,589 HMPEG-2/SDFTA——View channel
MBC 412,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC 512,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Alarabiya12,589 HMPEG-4/HDFTA——View channel
MBC Action12,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC Max12,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Wap TV12,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
NTA Sports 2412,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
AIT National12,589 HHDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC Drama12,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Alarabiyaقناة العربية12,589 HHDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
MBC 312,589 HSDFTAEcowas 2 0—View channel
Housing TV Africa12,625 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
MBC Max12,625 HMPEG-2/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Kaftan TV12,625 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Kaftan TV Yoruba12,625 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Kaftan TV Hausa12,625 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Cem TV12,625 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
MBC 2 (Saudi Arabia)12,625 HMPEG-2/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Bingham TV12,648 VMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 1260718View channel
TV Taraba12,727 VSDFTAEcowas 1230910View channel
DITV Network12,729 VSDFTAEcowas 1230910View channel
X2D TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Quest TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
OSBC TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Western Spring TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Superscreen TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Hi-Impact TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
360 TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Opera Tune TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Voice of the People TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Rahma TV (Nigeria)12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Global TV (Nigeria)12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Lagos TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
CRBC TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
ARTV Kano12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Idea TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Bauchi State TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
SMK TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
P&B TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Alu TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Wonderland TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Tele-Regency TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Skyline TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Enugu TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Edo Broadcasting Service12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Delta Rainbow TV12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Moon TV (Nigeria)12,730 HMPEG-4/HDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Silverbird TV12,730 HMPEG-4/SDFTAEcowas 2—View channel
Spectrum TV12,733 VSDFTAEcowas 1240204View channel

NigComSat 1R FAQ

What channels are on NigComSat 1R (42.5°E)?
NigComSat 1R (42.5°E) carries 130 TV channels, all free-to-air, on 17 transponders, mostly for viewers in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.
How do I point my dish at NigComSat 1R (42.5°E)?
From the centre of Nigeria, aim the dish at azimuth 104.2° (East) and elevation 48.5°, then turn the LNB 72.7° counterclockwise. Set your location on this page for the exact angles at your address.
What is the strong TP for NigComSat 1R (42.5°E)?
Tune 12518 H 29500 (horizontal polarisation) to check your dish is aligned. A free-to-air Ku-band transponder carrying 35 channels: a wide, steady signal, so if it locks with a picture your dish is on the right satellite.
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NigComSat 1R is listed in the DishTuner satellite database at 42.5°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.

NigComSat 1R Satellite Overview

Satellite NameNigComSat 1R
Orbital Position42.5°E
Coverage RegionsAsia, Middle East, Europe, Africa
Total Channels in Database85
Total Transponders in Database9
Free-to-Air Channel Rows90
Encrypted Channel Rows0
Main LanguagesEng, 1212 ,  502 Ara,  702 Ara,   80 Eng,  257 Hau,   65 Hau, Tel, Ara, Hau,  .63 Eng,  281 Eng

Coverage Area of NigComSat 1R

DishTuner currently groups NigComSat 1R with these coverage regions: Asia, 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 NigComSat 1R are Asia, 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 NigComSat 1R includes country links such as Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, France, Russia, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo-Brazzaville, Congo-Kinshasa. 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 NigComSat 1R

DishTuner currently lists 85 unique channels connected to NigComSat 1R. 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 NigComSat 1R

The table below shows a representative channel sample for NigComSat 1R. The complete channel lineup may be longer and can change when providers update frequencies or encryption status.

ChannelFrequencyPolaritySymbol RateLanguageAccess
OPM Doctor Jesus TV3672L1055EngFTA / Clear
NTA12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Chosen Testimonies TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
OPM Doctor Jesus TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Impact Africa TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Sunna TV (Nigeria)12518H295001212 FTA / Clear
Alu TV12518H29500VariesFTA / Clear
Benue TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Huda TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
MBC 3 (Saudi Arabia)12518H29500 502 AraFTA / Clear
Advocate Broadcasting Network12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Christian Reformed TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
MBC 2 (Saudi Arabia)12518H29500 702 AraFTA / Clear
Honour TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Al-Ansar TV (Nigeria)12518H29500  80 EngFTA / Clear
ARCN TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Epiphany TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Manara TV (Nigeria)12518H29500 257 HauFTA / Clear
Glorious Vision TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear
Trust TV12518H29500EngFTA / Clear

Transponder List of NigComSat 1R

Receiver tuning depends on accurate transponder values. The following sample includes frequencies and symbol rates currently stored for NigComSat 1R. Always rescan from the latest receiver list when services move or providers update multiplexes.

FrequencyPolarizationSymbol RateBeam
3672L1055Varies
12518H29500Varies
12538H5000Varies
12545H6166Varies
12555H8200Varies
12589H26250Varies
12727V1750Varies
12729V1700Varies
12733V3500Varies

Languages Available on NigComSat 1R

The language data currently associated with NigComSat 1R includes Eng, 1212 ,  502 Ara,  702 Ara,   80 Eng,  257 Hau,   65 Hau, Tel, Ara, Hau,  .63 Eng,  281 Eng. Audio language metadata can vary by channel and transponder, especially where a service carries multiple audio tracks.

Main Languages

Main language labels for NigComSat 1R currently include Eng, 1212 ,  502 Ara,  702 Ara,   80 Eng,  257 Hau,   65 Hau, Tel, Ara, Hau,  .63 Eng,  281 Eng. If a channel carries several audio tracks, your receiver may show more language options after scanning.

Free-to-Air Channels on NigComSat 1R

DishTuner marks 90 channel-transponder rows for NigComSat 1R 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 NigComSat 1R. Encrypted services usually require a valid subscription, compatible receiver or provider-approved module, depending on the platform.

How to Tune NigComSat 1R

Start by selecting NigComSat 1R 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 NigComSat 1R?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NigComSat 1R used for?

NigComSat 1R 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 NigComSat 1R?

Country links currently associated with NigComSat 1R include Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, France, Russia, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo-Brazzaville, Congo-Kinshasa, but actual reception depends on beam coverage, dish size and local setup.

How can I find channels on NigComSat 1R?

Use the channel list and transponder sample on this page, then scan the latest frequencies on your receiver. DishTuner currently lists 85 unique channels for NigComSat 1R.

Does NigComSat 1R have free-to-air channels?

Some rows for NigComSat 1R 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 NigComSat 1R?

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

NigComSat 1R at 42.5°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.