Astra 2A / 2B / 2D & Eurobird 1    (28.2 / 28.5 E)

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Channels last checked:   15 March 2009

(*), (**), (&), ($) = channels that share time on a transponder

The coloured bands represent which satellite each channel is broadcasting on. Please refer to the chart below this table for the key.

All these channels should be available on a 60cm dish anywhere in the UK, and a 43 cm dish (Sky zone 1) in the southern half of Britain.
(A 43cm will work in the northern half, although is a little on the small side for bad weather)

Notes:

1    there are 5 QVC channels available. They all appear to be identical, although 2 seem to be interactive services.

2    Tuesday - Thursday 1000 - 1900

3    6 Sky News channels available. 4 split screen mosaic channels.

4    various BBC interactive streams.

Extra Information

A cutaway diagram of Astra 2D can be found here.

The Astra frequency plan for 28.2E.

Astra 2D launch

Want to know the dish size you need for reception of the BBC channels on Astra 2D across Europe?

The dish size for Astra 2D in Germany (A page on an external web site).

The radio channel frequencies operating off 28E / The BBC radio service frequencies.

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