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Optus 10

156.0°E Ku Location-based dish alignment
Pacific Asia Middle East Europe North America
Channels
54
Free to air
53
Encrypted
1
Transponders
28

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FrequencyPolaritySymbol rateBeamChannels
11,762 MHzV30,500BNA28
11,804 MHzV30,000BNA0
11,886 MHzV30,000BNA17
12,094 MHzV30,000BNA0
12,278 MHzH27,800FNB1
12,287 MHzV0FNA0
12,318 MHzH29,455FNB0
12,327 MHzV0FNA0
12,358 MHzH27,800FNB0
12,367 MHzV30,000FNA0
12,398 MHzH0FNB0
12,407 MHzV29,455FNA0
12,438 MHzH27,800FNB1
12,447 MHzV0FNA0
12,478 MHzH29,455FNB3
12,487 MHzV30,000FNA0
12,518 MHzH30,000FNB0
12,527 MHzV29,455FNA0
12,558 MHzH29,455FNB0
12,567 MHzV30,000FNA0
12,598 MHzH29,455FNB0
12,607 MHzV0FNA0
12,638 MHzH29,455FNB0
12,647 MHzV30,000FNA1
12,678 MHzH29,455FNB0
12,687 MHzV29,455FNANZ1
12,718 MHzH29,455FNB1
12,727 MHzV30,000FNA1
ChannelTuningVideoAccessBeamUpdatedDetails
ABC News (Australia)11,762 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
ABC TV SA11,762 VMPEG-2/SDFTABNAView channel
ABC Kids SA (05.00-19.30)11,762 VMPEG-2/SDFTABNAView channel
ABC Family SA (19.30-05.00)11,762 VMPEG-2/SDFTABNAView channel
ABC Entertains SA11,762 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
ABC Double J11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Jazz11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Kids listen11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Triple J11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Unearthed11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Classic11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Country11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Radio Adelaide11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC Radio National NSW11,762 VFTABNAView channel
ABC NewsRadio11,762 VFTABNAView channel
SBS Tasmania11,762 VMPEG-2/SDFTABNAView channel
SBS Food Tasmania11,762 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
NITV11,762 VMPEG-2/SDFTABNAView channel
SBS Viceland Tasmania11,762 VMPEG-4/HDFTABNAView channel
SBS World Movies11,762 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
SBS WorldWatch11,762 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
SBS Radio 1 Tasmania11,762 VFTABNAView channel
SBS Radio 2 Tasmania11,762 VFTABNAView channel
SBS Radio 311,762 VFTABNAView channel
SBS Arabic11,762 VFTABNAView channel
SBS South Asian11,762 VFTABNAView channel
SBS Chill11,762 VFTABNAView channel
SBS PopAsia11,762 VFTABNAView channel
(feeds)11,886 VFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 711,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 811,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 311,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 411,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 511,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 611,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 111,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 211,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 911,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 1011,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 1111,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 1211,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 1311,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 1411,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 1511,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Sky Sports Text 1611,886 VMPEG-4/SDFTABNAView channel
Expo Channel12,278 HSDFTABNBView channel
[Foxtel Digital Help test card]12,438 HMPEG-2/SDFTAFNBView channel
GB News12,478 HHDIrdetoVideoguardBNBView channel
TVSN12,478 HMPEG-2/SDFTAFNBView channel
Aljazeera English12,478 HMPEG-2/SDFTAFNBView channel
VAST Information Channel12,647 VMPEG-4/SDFTAFNAView channel
[Optus test card]12,687 VMPEG-4/SDFTAFNANZView channel
Australian Played12,718 HSDFTABNBView channel
[Tune Channel test card]12,727 VMPEG-4/SDFTAFNAView channel
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Optus 10 is listed in the DishTuner satellite database at 156.0°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.

Optus 10 Satellite Overview

Satellite NameOptus 10
Orbital Position156.0°E
Coverage RegionsPacific, Asia, Middle East, Europe, North America
Total Channels in Database3
Total Transponders in Database3
Free-to-Air Channel Rows2
Encrypted Channel Rows1
Main LanguagesEng

Coverage Area of Optus 10

DishTuner currently groups Optus 10 with these coverage regions: Pacific, Asia, Middle East, Europe, 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 Optus 10 are Pacific, Asia, Middle East, Europe, 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 Optus 10 includes country links such as Australia, United Kingdom. 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 Optus 10

DishTuner currently lists 3 unique channels connected to Optus 10. 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 Optus 10

The table below shows a representative channel sample for Optus 10. The complete channel lineup may be longer and can change when providers update frequencies or encryption status.

ChannelFrequencyPolaritySymbol RateLanguageAccess
Expo Channel12278H27800EngFTA / Clear
GB News12478H27800EngIrdetoVideoguard
Australian Played12718H27800EngFTA / Clear

Transponder List of Optus 10

Receiver tuning depends on accurate transponder values. The following sample includes frequencies and symbol rates currently stored for Optus 10. Always rescan from the latest receiver list when services move or providers update multiplexes.

FrequencyPolarizationSymbol RateBeam
12278H27800BNB
12478H27800BNB
12718H27800BNB

Languages Available on Optus 10

The language data currently associated with Optus 10 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 Optus 10 currently include Eng. If a channel carries several audio tracks, your receiver may show more language options after scanning.

Free-to-Air Channels on Optus 10

DishTuner marks 2 channel-transponder rows for Optus 10 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 1 encrypted channel-transponder rows for Optus 10. Encrypted services usually require a valid subscription, compatible receiver or provider-approved module, depending on the platform.

How to Tune Optus 10

Start by selecting Optus 10 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 Optus 10?

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 Optus 10 used for?

Optus 10 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 Optus 10?

Country links currently associated with Optus 10 include Australia, United Kingdom, but actual reception depends on beam coverage, dish size and local setup.

How can I find channels on Optus 10?

Use the channel list and transponder sample on this page, then scan the latest frequencies on your receiver. DishTuner currently lists 3 unique channels for Optus 10.

Does Optus 10 have free-to-air channels?

Some rows for Optus 10 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 Optus 10?

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

Optus 10 at 156.0°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.