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Optus D3

156.0°E Ku Location-based dish alignment
Pacific Asia Middle East Europe North America
Channels
34
Free to air
20
Encrypted
14
Transponders
7

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FrequencyPolaritySymbol rateBeamChannels
11,720 MHzV30,0001
11,762 MHzV30,0001
11,804 MHzV30,00023
11,886 MHzV30,0008
11,928 MHzV30,0001
12,011 MHzV30,000Australia0
12,707 MHzH22,5001
ChannelTuningVideoAccessBeamUpdatedDetails
[Optus TV info card]11,720 VFTAAustraliaView channel
[Tune Channel test card]11,762 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC TV Queensland11,804 VHDFTAAustralia 0View channel
ABC Kids Queensland (05.00-19.30)11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Family Queensland (19.30-05.00)11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Entertains Queensland11,804 VSDFTAAustralia 0View channel
ABC TV SA11,804 VHDFTAAustralia 0View channel
ABC TV NT11,804 VHDFTAAustralia 0View channel
ICTV11,804 VSDFTAAustralia 0View channel
ABC Double J11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Jazz11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Triple J Unearthed11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Sport11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Country11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Kids listen11,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Classic 211,804 VFTAAustraliaView channel
ABC Family Queensland11,804 VSDFTAAustralia 0View channel
ABC Kids Queensland11,804 VSDFTAAustralia 0View channel
Angel TV Australia11,804 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
Hope Channel Australia11,804 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
Amazing Discoveries TV11,804 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
Amazing Facts TV11,804 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
Daystar TV11,804 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBN International11,804 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
Victory Channel11,804 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBS WorldWatch11,886 VHDFTAAustralia 0View channel
SBS Food Tasmania11,886 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBS Queensland11,886 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBS SA11,886 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBS Viceland Queensland11,886 VHDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBS Viceland WA11,886 VHDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBS WA11,886 VHDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
SBS World Movies11,886 VSDIrdetoAustralia 0View channel
[Tune Channel test card]11,928 VFTAAustraliaView channel
[Sky New Zealand test card]12,707 HFTANew ZealandView channel

Regions and countries associated with channels on this satellite.

PacificAsiaMiddle EastEuropeNorth America

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Optus D3 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 D3 Satellite Overview

Satellite NameOptus D3
Orbital Position156.0°E
Coverage RegionsPacific, Asia, Middle East, Europe, North America
Total Channels in Database34
Total Transponders in Database7
Free-to-Air Channel Rows21
Encrypted Channel Rows14
Main Languages ,  802 , Eng, 2421 Eng, 2025 Eng, 2044 Eng, 2045 Eng, 2064 Eng, 2074 Eng, 2084 Eng, 2094 Eng, Tam

Coverage Area of Optus D3

DishTuner currently groups Optus D3 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 D3 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 D3 includes country links such as Australia, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, France, Greece, Serbia, Egypt, United States, Ukraine, Papua New Guinea. 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 D3

DishTuner currently lists 34 unique channels connected to Optus D3. 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 D3

The table below shows a representative channel sample for Optus D3. The complete channel lineup may be longer and can change when providers update frequencies or encryption status.

ChannelFrequencyPolaritySymbol RateLanguageAccess
[Optus TV info card]11720V30000 FTA / Clear
[Tune Channel test card]11762V30000 802 FTA / Clear
ABC TV Queensland11804V30000EngFTA / Clear
ABC Kids Queensland (05.00-19.30)11804V300002421 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Family Queensland (19.30-05.00)11804V300002421 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Entertains Queensland11804V30000EngFTA / Clear
ABC TV SA11804V30000EngFTA / Clear
ABC TV NT11804V30000EngFTA / Clear
ICTV11804V30000VariesFTA / Clear
ABC Double J11804V300002025 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Jazz11804V300002044 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Triple J Unearthed11804V300002045 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Sport11804V300002064 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Country11804V300002074 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Kids listen11804V300002084 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Classic 211804V300002094 EngFTA / Clear
ABC Family Queensland11804V30000EngFTA / Clear
ABC Kids Queensland11804V30000EngFTA / Clear
Angel TV Australia11804V30000TamIrdeto
Hope Channel Australia11804V30000EngIrdeto

Transponder List of Optus D3

Receiver tuning depends on accurate transponder values. The following sample includes frequencies and symbol rates currently stored for Optus D3. Always rescan from the latest receiver list when services move or providers update multiplexes.

FrequencyPolarizationSymbol RateBeam
11720V30000Varies
11762V30000Varies
11804V30000Varies
11886V30000Varies
11928V30000Varies
12011V30000Australia
12707H22500Varies

Languages Available on Optus D3

The language data currently associated with Optus D3 includes  ,  802 , Eng, 2421 Eng, 2025 Eng, 2044 Eng, 2045 Eng, 2064 Eng, 2074 Eng, 2084 Eng, 2094 Eng, Tam. Audio language metadata can vary by channel and transponder, especially where a service carries multiple audio tracks.

Main Languages

Main language labels for Optus D3 currently include  ,  802 , Eng, 2421 Eng, 2025 Eng, 2044 Eng, 2045 Eng, 2064 Eng, 2074 Eng, 2084 Eng, 2094 Eng, Tam. If a channel carries several audio tracks, your receiver may show more language options after scanning.

Free-to-Air Channels on Optus D3

DishTuner marks 21 channel-transponder rows for Optus D3 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 14 encrypted channel-transponder rows for Optus D3. Encrypted services usually require a valid subscription, compatible receiver or provider-approved module, depending on the platform.

How to Tune Optus D3

Start by selecting Optus D3 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 D3?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Optus D3 used for?

Optus D3 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 D3?

Country links currently associated with Optus D3 include Australia, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, France, Greece, Serbia, Egypt, United States, Ukraine, Papua New Guinea, but actual reception depends on beam coverage, dish size and local setup.

How can I find channels on Optus D3?

Use the channel list and transponder sample on this page, then scan the latest frequencies on your receiver. DishTuner currently lists 34 unique channels for Optus D3.

Does Optus D3 have free-to-air channels?

Some rows for Optus D3 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 D3?

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 D3 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.