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Channel BBC News Europe Frequency on Satellite (Broadcast Parameters 2026)
FTA (Free-to-Air) SDUp-to-date satellite broadcasting parameters of BBC News Europe in 2026: transponder frequency, polarization, and receiver tuning setup.
Broadcast Frequency
11862 MHz
Ku-діапазон
Polarization
H (Horizontal)
18 Volt
Symbol Rate (SR) / FEC
27500 kS/s
FEC: 2/3
Standard & Modulation
DVB-S2 / 8PSK
MPEG-4
Latest TV channel broadcast parameters in 2026
The TV channel BBC News Europe broadcasts via the geostationary satellite Eutelsat 9B (9.0° E) on transponder 11862 MHz with horizontal polarization (H). The digital symbol rate is 27500 kS/s, FEC error correction - 2/3. Broadcasting is provided in DVB-S2 / 8PSK standard with MPEG-4 video compression and SD quality. Signal access is Free-to-Air (FTA), no subscription or smartcard required.
Broadcast parameters of BBC News Europe
Transponder frequency and reception parameters (2026)
Satellite & Orbit
Eutelsat 9B
(9.0° E)
Frequency & Polarization
11862 H
(Horizontal)
Symbol Rate (SR) / FEC
27500
•
FEC 2/3
Standard & Modulation
DVB-S2 / 8PSK
Compression & Video Quality
MPEG-4
• SD
Access / Encryption
FTA (Free-to-Air)
Provider / Package
Magenta TV Sat
Audio Language
English
Transmission Mode
Digital
Update Date
25.10.2026
Tuning formula for receiver:
11862 H 27500 2/3 DVB-S2
Stream PID Codes
For manual PID scanning
Service ID
236
Video PID
1611
Audio PID
1612eng
PCR PID
1611
PMT PID
236
Audio Language
eng
How to tune channel BBC News Europe 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 9B (9.0° E). Ensure signal quality and strength are above 60%.
3
Enter transponder frequency parameters:
ТП: 11862 MHz
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Пол: H (Horizontal)
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Швидкість: 27500
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FEC: 2/3
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 Eutelsat 9B (9.0° 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.