How many TV channels does Nilesat 201 carry?
The Nilesat 201 located at 7.0°W today broadcasts about 350 TV channels and 122 Radio channels with a large number of them being free. The satellite carries 24 Ku-band and 4 Ka-band transponders to provide direct-to-home television, radio and data-transmissions in the Middle East, and North Africa.
How can I get Free TV on Nilesat?
Once the satellite dish is pointed in the direction of Nilesat 201 at 7.0°W, an auto-scan channel search) on the satellite receiver would automatically find and save all the TV and radio channels possible. You can configure your receiver to filter out the encrypted channels that require payment so you can focus on the free ones only.
Is there going to be new Nilesat satellite?
Nilesat has reportedly commissioned SpaceX to launch a new satellite in 2022. Oluniyi D. Ajao is an Internet Entrepreneur and Tech Enthusiast based in South Africa. Follow him on twitter @niyyie for more tech updates.
How does Nilesat auto scan satellite receiver work?
This offers a massive convenience as one doesn’t have to manually update the frequencies. Once the satellite dish is pointed in the direction of Nilesat 201 at 7.0°W, an auto-scan channel search) on the satellite receiver would automatically find and save all the TV and radio channels possible.
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Where does Nilesat 201 use its Ku band?
The satellite is intended for North Africa and the Middle East. As a result, its Ku band beams are trained at those locations. In essence, Nilesat 201 covers the following countries fully or in part: several countries in the Middle East, southern Europe and some islands in the Mediterranian sea.
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What’s the life span of a Nilesat satellite?
Sidenote: the NileSat 201 has a life-span of 15 years, as do most satellites. It would thus be decommissioned sometime in 2025. Nilesat has reportedly commissioned SpaceX to launch a new satellite in 2022. Oluniyi D. Ajao is an Internet Entrepreneur and Tech Enthusiast based in South Africa.
Are there any FTA channels on Nilesat 7 West?
List of FTA TV channels at Nilesat & Eutelsat 7 West A 7º West ordered by frequency. Mostly Arabic channels. 1 March 2020. TP off. 1st June 2020. FEC changes from 5/6 to 7/8. Shia television channel. Palestinian public television channel. Children television channel. 1st January 2021. TP off. 1st January 2021. TP off. 1st January 2021.