Satellite Broadcasting
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May 6, 2025112
Channels TV Extends Footprint via AzerSpace‑1 C‑Band Feed
At 19:25 CET today, Channels TV—Nigeria’s leading independent 24‑hour news network—launched a dedicated C‑band downlink on the AzerSpace‑1 satellite at 46° East. This addition enhances the channel’s availability across sub‑Saharan Africa, the Middle East and parts of Europe, ensuring stable reception even in challenging weather conditions. Viewers can now tune into live news bulletins, in‑depth current‑affairs programs and special reports via standard satellite dishes pointing to 46° E. AzerSpace‑1 (also known as Africasat‑1) is Azerbaijan’s first geostationary communications satellite, operated by Azercosmos and launched in February 2013. Positioned at 46° East, it carries both C‑band and Ku‑band transponders to serve broadcasting, broadband and government customers. The new Channels TV transponder on C‑band takes advantage of the band’s superior rain‑fade resistance, making it ideal for uninterrupted news delivery to remote or high‑rainfall regions. Below is a summary of the technical parameters for the Channels TV feed: SatelliteAzerSpace‑1Orbital Position46° EastDownlink Frequency3813 MHzPolarizationHorizontal (H)Bandwidth BandC‑BandStandardDVB‑S2Modulation8PSKSymbol Rate1 666 kSym/sFEC3/4 To receive Channels TV, simply add a new transponder at 46° E with the above settings in your satellite receiver. Once locked, enjoy high‑quality Nigerian news and programming streamed directly via AzerSpace‑1’s robust C‑band footprint.
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May 6, 2025143
Neema TV Expands Reach with DVB‑S2/QPSK Broadcast on Amos 17
At 19:32 CET, Neema TV began a new broadcast window on the Amos 17 satellite, offering viewers expanded coverage across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Using the DVB‑S2 standard with QPSK modulation, this feed delivers a robust signal even under challenging reception conditions. The move to Amos 17 at 17° E reflects Neema TV’s commitment to wider accessibility and improved picture quality for its growing audience. Technically, the channel is uplinked on 11718 MHz with vertical polarization. The DVB‑S2 platform’s enhanced error‑correction capabilities—combined with a 3/4 Forward Error Correction (FEC) rate—ensure efficient use of transponder bandwidth while maintaining signal integrity. With a symbol rate of 30 000 kSym/s, viewers can expect stable reception on consumer-grade dishes from 60 cm diameter upwards, depending on location. Below is a summary of the key transmission parameters: SatelliteAmos 17Orbital Position17° EastFrequency11718 MHzPolarizationVertical (V)StandardDVB‑S2ModulationQPSKSymbol Rate30 000 kSym/sFEC3/4 To tune in, set your receiver to the above parameters and perform a blind scan or manual frequency entry. Once locked, Neema TV’s programming—ranging from live news and cultural shows to educational content—will be available in crisp digital quality.
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