Australia and New Zealand

  • BVN can be received free-to-air, 24 hours a day in Australia and New Zealand with a digital satellite receiver via the Optus D2 satellite on 152 degrees east.
  • In these regions all you need is a modern free-to-air (FTA) DVB receiver and a good quality satellite dish.
  • The size of dish required will depend on where you intend to receive BVN. The correct size of satellite dish is extremely important for good interference-free reception.
  • Our broadcasts are listed under BVN in the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
     

Satellite

Optus D2

Transponder

7

Position

152 degrees east

Frequencies

12.706 GHz (more channels, incl. BVN)

12.644 GHz (specificaly BVN)

Polarization

Vertical

Symbol Rate

22.500

System

DVB-S

FEC

3/4