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Channel Free Dom Frequency on Satellite (Broadcast Parameters 2026)
Viaccess 2.3, Viaccess 2.5 RadioUp-to-date satellite broadcasting parameters of Free Dom in 2026: transponder frequency, polarization, and receiver tuning setup.
Broadcast Frequency
11596 MHz
Ku-діапазон
Polarization
H (Horizontal)
18 Volt
Symbol Rate (SR) / FEC
29980 kS/s
FEC: 8/9
Standard & Modulation
DVB-S2 / QPSK
MPEG-4 (H.264)
Latest TV channel broadcast parameters in 2026
The TV channel Free Dom broadcasts via the geostationary satellite Eutelsat 16A (16.0° E) on transponder 11596 MHz with horizontal polarization (H). The digital symbol rate is 29980 kS/s, FEC error correction - 8/9. Broadcasting is provided in DVB-S2 / QPSK standard with MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video compression and Radio quality. Signal access is encrypted (Viaccess 2.3, Viaccess 2.5), available via pay-TV subscription.
Broadcast parameters of Free Dom
Transponder frequency and reception parameters (2026)
Satellite & Orbit
Eutelsat 16A
(16.0° E)
Frequency & Polarization
11596 H
(Horizontal)
Symbol Rate (SR) / FEC
29980
•
FEC 8/9
Standard & Modulation
DVB-S2 / QPSK
Compression & Video Quality
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
• Radio
Access / Encryption
Viaccess 2.3, Viaccess 2.5
Provider / Package
Parabole Océan Indien
Audio Language
French
Transmission Mode
Digital
Update Date
25.10.2026
Tuning formula for receiver:
11596 H 29980 8/9 DVB-S2
Stream PID Codes
For manual PID scanning
Service ID
-
Video PID
-
Audio PID
384fre
PCR PID
-
PMT PID
-
Audio Language
fre
How to tune channel Free Dom 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 Eutelsat 16A (16.0° E). Ensure signal quality and strength are above 60%.
3
Enter transponder frequency parameters:
ТП: 11596 MHz
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Пол: H (Horizontal)
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Швидкість: 29980
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FEC: 8/9
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
Signal is encrypted. A smartcard or provider subscription is required for reception.
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 (29980), dish alignment towards satellite Eutelsat 16A (16.0° 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.