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Channel StarTimes TV Guide English Frequency on Satellite (Broadcast Parameters 2026)
FTA (Free-to-Air) SDUp-to-date satellite broadcasting parameters of StarTimes TV Guide English in 2026: transponder frequency, polarization, and receiver tuning setup.
Broadcast Frequency
11996 MHz
Ku-діапазон
Polarization
H (Horizontal)
18 Volt
Symbol Rate (SR) / FEC
27500 kS/s
FEC: 3/4
Standard & Modulation
DVB-S2 / QPSK
MPEG-4
Latest TV channel broadcast parameters in 2026
The TV channel StarTimes TV Guide English broadcasts via the geostationary satellite Astra 4A (5.0° E) on transponder 11996 MHz with horizontal polarization (H). The digital symbol rate is 27500 kS/s, FEC error correction - 3/4. Broadcasting is provided in DVB-S2 / QPSK standard with MPEG-4 video compression and SD quality. Signal access is Free-to-Air (FTA), no subscription or smartcard required.
Broadcast parameters of StarTimes TV Guide English
Transponder frequency and reception parameters (2026)
Satellite & Orbit
Astra 4A
(5.0° E)
Frequency & Polarization
11996 H
(Horizontal)
Symbol Rate (SR) / FEC
27500
•
FEC 3/4
Standard & Modulation
DVB-S2 / QPSK
Compression & Video Quality
MPEG-4
• SD
Access / Encryption
FTA (Free-to-Air)
Provider / Package
StarSat
Audio Language
English
Transmission Mode
Digital
Update Date
25.10.2026
Tuning formula for receiver:
11996 H 27500 3/4 DVB-S2
Stream PID Codes
For manual PID scanning
Service ID
8100
Video PID
1110
Audio PID
eng,2111eng
PCR PID
1110
PMT PID
8100
Audio Language
eng
How to tune channel StarTimes TV Guide English on satellite receiver
Step-by-step manual frequency search guide in 2026
1
Open dish antenna setup menu:
On the remote control, press MENU and select «Installation» or «Channel Search».
2
Select satellite:
Select Astra 4A (5.0° E). Ensure signal quality and strength are above 60%.
3
Enter transponder frequency parameters:
ТП: 11996 MHz
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Пол: H (Horizontal)
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Швидкість: 27500
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FEC: 3/4
4
Start scan and save:
Press search button (usually OK or color button). Newly found channel will appear at the end of channel list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, broadcasting is free-to-air (FTA). No paid subscription or Internet needed - just a DVB-S2 receiver and aligned satellite dish.
A DVB-S2 compatible receiver supporting MPEG-4 (H.264 / HEVC) is required. Older first-generation DVB-S/MPEG-2 receivers cannot receive the signal.
Check symbol rate (27500), dish alignment towards satellite Astra 4A (5.0° E), and cable connections.
Currently the primary signal is FTA. During selective live sport events requiring rights protection, signal may be BISS encrypted - valid key is available on this page.