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Channel France 24 English Frequency on Satellite (Broadcast Parameters 2026)
Videoguard SDUp-to-date satellite broadcasting parameters of France 24 English in 2026: transponder frequency, polarization, and receiver tuning setup.
Broadcast Frequency
12399 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 France 24 English broadcasts via the geostationary satellite Eutelsat 9B (9.0° E) on transponder 12399 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 encrypted (Videoguard), available via pay-TV subscription.
Broadcast parameters of France 24 English
Transponder frequency and reception parameters (2026)
Satellite & Orbit
Eutelsat 9B
(9.0° E)
Frequency & Polarization
12399 H
(Horizontal)
Symbol Rate (SR) / FEC
27500
•
FEC 2/3
Standard & Modulation
DVB-S2 / 8PSK
Compression & Video Quality
MPEG-4
• SD
Access / Encryption
Videoguard
Provider / Package
Cosmote TV
Audio Language
English
Resolution
720 × 576
Transmission Mode
Digital
Update Date
20.10.2026
Tuning formula for receiver:
12399 H 27500 2/3 DVB-S2
Stream PID Codes
For manual PID scanning
Service ID
1082
Video PID
482
Audio PID
582eng
PCR PID
482
PMT PID
1082
Audio Language
eng
How to tune channel France 24 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 Eutelsat 9B (9.0° E). Ensure signal quality and strength are above 60%.
3
Enter transponder frequency parameters:
ТП: 12399 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
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 (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.