Western and Central Africa

  • BVN can be received free-to-air, 24 hours a day in Western and Central Africa with a digital satellite receiver via the Astra-4A satellite on 5,0 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.

 

Satellite

Astra-4A

Transponder

4.906

Position

5,0 degrees east

Frequency

12.605 GHz

Polarization

Vertical

Symbol Rate

29.950

System

DVB-S

FEC

3/4