Satellite Eutelsat W4 / W7 36°E located in the orbital position of 36 degrees east longitude, consists of two satellites Eutelsat W4 and Eutelsat W7 36 ° east. The Eutelsat W7 satellite was launched into orbit on November 24, 2009. to help the Eutelsat W4 satellite, which was launched on May 25, 2000. and known to all who accept satellite channels from well-known satellite television operators "NTV +" and "Tricolor TV".

The satellite has gained immense popularity for the entire Russian-speaking population of Europe due to the great variety TV channels, which can be received on a satellite dish with a diameter of only 60 cm. Total from Eutelsat W4-W7 satellite 36°E you can receive about 500 channels in Russian.

For receiving satellite television channels from the satellite Eutelsat W4 / W7 36 ° east. in Ukraine and Russia, it is enough to have a satellite dish with a diameter of 60-90 cm. Moreover, the closer to 36 ° east longitude you are, the smaller the diameter of the satellite dish will be required.

Today, NTV Plus is a leader in the field of satellite broadcasting. This network has huge amount channels that show programs with different content. Any viewer will be able to find something interesting to their taste, therefore NTV packages are considered the best if we are talking about family viewing.

In 2017, the company is working on several satellites, as it was in principle in 2016. This allows us to provide a stable, high-quality signal in all regions of the country. Viewers have appreciated the efforts to improve the signal and often opt for NTV, preferring a cheap, but, frankly, not very high-quality product, a proven and reliable provider. TV packages from NTV Plus are designed for different audiences, but their cost is always adequate. It remains only to configure the frequencies on which the provider operates in order to enjoy high-quality television.

What equipment is required

In order for the channels to be viewed in the normal mode, and their quality does not suffer, users are recommended to use special equipment. With its help, the frequency at which the satellites operate is much easier to tune, and the picture in HD format is received without problems. Here, by the way, is a small list of what a user must have in order to set the frequencies and watch their favorite TV channels:

• TV antenna (dish);
• lnb convector and HD receiver;
• High quality plasma TV. LED-panel, LSD-panel, in general, any device that supports HD format;
• Quality audio system.

As a rule, this is enough, but sometimes you can use additional equipment. The main thing is that the antenna is strong and able to withstand various interferences, which sometimes affect the stability of the signal. Here is a small list of interferences that can adversely affect the quality of the picture shown on the TV:

• In the first case, a lot depends on weather conditions. Sometimes heavy snowfall, especially if snow sticks to the dish, can significantly interfere with signal reception. In this case, even a correctly tuned frequency does not help;
• Tall trees that block the path to the signal from the satellite. Nearby and along the perimeter there should not be a single tree for at least 20 meters. In addition, there should be no buildings in front of the antenna that block the satellite broadcast. The signal can be not only blocked, but also pass, but with such interference that it would not make sense to have equipment;
• If the user himself was engaged in installing an antenna that receives the frequency of NTV Plus. Of course, no one forbids the buyer to carry out the procedure for installing and configuring the equipment himself. But an inexperienced user may confuse something, accidentally break it, or connect it incorrectly. Naturally, after that no one will be able to adjust the frequencies so that the channels start working.

Transponders NTV Plus

The company has a couple of main transponders that operate in all regions of the country. For example, in the east, west and south, thanks to the quality satellite signal, users can easily receive quality TV at an affordable price. Only two main transponders operate on the territory of Russia.

• Transponder NTV Plus;
• Transponder NTV Plus HD.

In turn, the considered devices can be divided into several categories, which are distinguished depending on the polarization, frequency and speed of the signal. It is possible to distinguish transponders with right and left polarization.

1. Among the transponders with left circular polarization are:

1. Among the transponders with right circular polarization are:

• Channels owned by the MATCH holding, TNT, Nash football, Zvezda, federal NTV, RBC. In addition, there is an information channel NTV Plus. They operate at a frequency of 11785 R;
• NTV Plus products, whose broadcast frequency is 11900 R. In particular, this includes such popular information channels, like Euronews, and among entertainment TV 1000 can be singled out;
• At a frequency of 12245 R broadcast not only satellite television but also radio stations. This is convenient because no other transponder works with radios anymore. Therefore, if the user wants to receive a high quality radio signal, then he must select only this frequency;
• At a frequency of 12437 R, such channels are broadcast as: Live, RTR Planet, Russian Bestseller, Sarafan, Strana, Arkhyz 24, Russian Roman;
• Frequency 12322 R regulates the work of such channels as: Auto Plus, Cinema Club, TV India, TV Kitchen, A-minor TV, Men's Cinema, Nashe Kino, KVN TV, NTV-Plus Sport.

But as for other criteria, they are the same: DVB-S2 modulation, MPEG-4 8PSK standard, encoding - Viaccess, bit rate 27500 SR, FEC 3/4. Let's take a look at what they mean:

• SR is the flow rate, more precisely, the density information flow present in the satellite signal;
• FEC (Forvard Error Connection) - using this designation, you can fix errors or restore the original data of the package;
• Viaccess - helps to access the list pay channels. For the system to work, you must use current version 5.0 or 6.0. Others are not suitable, as they cause a lot of system failures, and this will negatively affect your experience of watching your favorite TV programs.

What satellites and TV packages does NTV use to broadcast

For a Russian-speaking user, there is complete expanse, since many satellite television operators have appeared that offer not only high-quality, but also affordable content. One of the most popular operators, without a doubt, is NTV Plus. The number of channels is determined by the considerable number of satellites. Here is some of them:

• EUTELSAT 36A/36B (W4/W7). This is the first satellite that began to be used for broadcasting NTV channels. It is located at 36°E east and casts a signal to western Russia and part of Ukraine. It is not surprising that after connecting such a powerful device, the audience of users has expanded significantly.
• A couple of years later, the Bonum-1 satellite joined the list of satellites, although this moment it was renamed Express-AT1. It is also called NTV Plus Vostok, since this satellite is broadcast to the Far East, Siberia and other parts of Russia, which are located in the eastern region;

Users will also be pleased with the fact that most of the channels are Russian-speaking. But it is possible to set up TV in other languages. Almost all TV channels work in Viaccess 2.5 encoding, but if you install a satellite dish of at least 0.6 m, you need to turn on the DRE 5000 receiver, which will decode this signal.
At the moment, NTV Plus offers people various channels that are part of thematic packages. Here are some of them and their cost:

• Basic package - 550 rubles.
• Extended basic package - 750 rubles
• Basic advanced + sports + cinema + night - 1050 rubles.
• Basic + VIP cinema - 1050 rubles.
• Basic + cinema + night + supersport - 1550 rubles.
• Base races. + night + Vip-cinema + supersport - 1850 rubles.

As you can see, prices are quite affordable, and thanks to satellites, every user, even those who live in a remote village, where mobile communication problems can watch your favorite movie. NTV Plus will work everywhere in the same quality as in Moscow. So fans of sports, educational channels, cinema and children's channels will be provided with high-quality and enjoyable content.

Manual tuning of NTV Plus channels

In order to manually find a specific channel, you need to know what frequency is used to broadcast it. In order to determine this, you will need a special table that lists all the most important parameters to be entered in the receiver's search menu. Here she is:

But before engaging in channel settings, where the frequency table described above is used, the user will have to reset the settings. To do this, enter the menu, then select the “Settings” section. After that, go to "Default Installation", select "Channels", as well as "Antenna", selecting "Satellite Settings" in this section. The following procedure will follow:

• You need to enter a password that consists of four zeros;
• Remove all checkboxes, except for those that are on the satellites responsible for broadcasting NTV Plus in your region, that is, EutelsatW4 or Express-AT1. To do this procedure, you can remove and reinsert the access card;
• Carry out transponder tuning using the data indicated in the frequency table. But here are the general settings if you expect to be able to search semi-automatically: 12130 R and Lnb levels (low = 0; high = 10750);
• We chose a transponder and made sure that it was correctly configured - you can move on to more decisive steps. Set the command "Search on the network". You may have to wait, but as soon as the procedure is over, you will be shown those channels whose parameters have been entered and for which you have paid the satellite operator.

In addition, it is important to understand that innovations are constantly being added to the list of channels, and therefore the parameters indicated in the table will change. Users are advised to keep the information up to date. The above table was updated at the end of May 2017, so the information indicated in it at the moment can be safely used.

Note.

This page lists NTV-Plus transponders and frequencies for 2018. Satellite television NTV-Plus transmits a signal from satellites Eutelsat W7 / W4 36E 36 ° E, located at the position of 36 degrees east longitude. NTV+ packages are famous for their many channels and excellent picture quality. Each channel of all packages contains a Russian-language audio track.

There are transponders with left and right circular polarization.

Transponders NTV-Plus 2018 for HD channels

It is also worth highlighting the NTV-Plus 2018 transponders for HD channels. For those people who want to watch TV of the highest quality, the following devices are offered:

1. NTV Plus HD format with a frequency of 11823 R. This set includes the following channels: Our Football HD, MTV Live HD, Nickelodeon HD, Match! Football ½/3 HD.
2. NTV Plus format HD 11930 R. This includes TV 1000 Comedy HD, Viasat Sport East HD, FOX Russia HD, Viasat Sport HD, Viasat Nature/History HD.
3. NTV Plus HD format frequency 12207 R. It includes such channels as Amedia Premium HD, History Russia HD, Eurosport 1 HD, TLC Russia HD.
4. NTV Plus format HD frequency 12399 R. This includes Movie Premiere HD, Discovery Channel Russia HD, KHL TV HD.

To date satellite network NTV Plus is one of the most extensive in the country, and can please users with an extensive selection of content for every taste.

The TV company has a network of its own NTV satellites broadcasting at appropriate frequencies from different parts of the world. NTV frequencies - it is about them that we will talk today.

The first and main question is what equipment is required to fully enjoy the affordable quality of satellite television?

1. High-quality audio system capable of providing good stereo sound.
2. LED, LSD or plasma panel that supports HD video reception.
3. Convector, HD receiver and TV antenna.

For more complex systems, this list of equipment may not be enough, and additional purchases will be required, but in the vast majority of cases, customers stop at the above set.

The stability of the received signal depends on many factors: nearby skyscrapers, bad weather, trees and wires. By the way, the latter can not only greatly distort the signal, but also completely block, which is why it is better to entrust all work on laying cables, installing network components and the satellite dish itself to specialists.

Otherwise self-installation equipment by a person who does not have special training and the necessary knowledge of setting up will not lead to the expected results.

The two main transponders of the TV company are NTV Plus HD and NTV Plus. They are subdivided into devices by right and left type of polarization. Strongly depend on two main flow parameters - speed and frequency. These two parameters also have a big impact on providing the necessary reception frequencies. stable operation the transponders themselves.

Left circular polarization

NTV Plus transponders with left polarization and circular frequency are divided into two main types:

• frequency 12341 L. Includes TNT channels, Home, NTV Mir, STS and the first. The flow rate with FEC value, 27500 SR is three quarters. Encoding - Viacces;
• frequency 12265 L: Russia 24, REN, Friday, MIR, channel 5 and Russia 1. The main part of the channels is included in multiplex No. 1, with the QPSK standard and the MPEG-2 DVB-S modulation format.

Values ​​and their interpretation:

• Viaccess - access to paid TV channels. The most popular are the fifth and sixth versions. Others have been hacked or are about to be hacked.
• Forvard Error Connection (FEC) - Corrects errors by preempting. Using this way you can restore the information of the parcel.
• SR - streaming speed, showing how dense the information flow is in the signal from the satellite.

Right circular polarization

Frequencies of this type transponders:

• 12322 R: Nostalgia, NTV-Plus Sport, KVN TV, Nashe Kino, Lot TV, Men's Cinema, A-minor TV, TV Kitchen, TV India, Cinema Club, Auto Plus.
• 12437 R: Russian Bestseller, Russian Roman, Arkhyz 24, RTR Planet, Country, Live, Sundress;
• 12245 R. In addition to television, there are also radio channels: Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vanya Radio Station, Shanson, Russian Radio, Avtoradio, Maximum, Echo of Moscow. A good choice for fans to watch interesting TV and listen to the radio. It is worth highlighting that the ability to listen to the radio is available only here;
• 11900 R. Mainly informational channels, such as Gubernia and Euronews, as well as Viasat and TV 1000 divisions. Suitable for viewers who want to watch their favorite films and keep abreast of the latest events;
• 11785 R. NTV Plus informational, Our football, U, RBC, TNT, federal channels Zvezda and NTV, MATCH holding channels!

All of the above devices have a number of common parameters:

• the FEC value is three quarters;
• streaming speed - 27500 SR;
• encoding type - Viaccess;
• MPEG-4 8PSK standard;
• DVB-S2 modulation.

Transponders for HD

For lovers of satellite TV in HD quality. A number of special devices with HD frequencies:

• 12399 R: KHL TV HD, Discovery Channel Russia HD, Movie Premiere HD;
• 12207 R: TLC Russia HD, Eurosport 1 HD, History Russia HD, Amedia Premium HD;
• 11930 R: Viasat Nature/History HD, Viasat Sport HD, FOX Russia HD, Viasat Sport East HD, TV 1000 Comedy HD;
• 11823 R: Match! Football 1/2/3 HD, Nickelodeon HD, MTV Live HD, Our Football

It must be said that the transponders listed above have frequencies in the range of 11800-12400 MHz. The reason is that it is they who make it possible to maintain a high-quality HD signal without degrading the coverage area and interruptions.

The right polarization allows you to produce a clear, full and stable signal, which, importantly, does not affect the channels from multiplexes No. 1 and No. 2 at all.

Outcome

The above data will allow users to easily understand modern channels. Depending on the territory, satellite coverage ranges from 46-52 DBW.

The company has two main satellites - Eurotelesat 36B and Eurotelesat 36A, operating at frequencies of about 12,000 MHz. The priority is to use the right polarization, the left - only in special cases.

Everyone chooses the way to receive channels in digital quality, that's what I proceeded from when choosing:

Terrestrial digital television did not suit me, because of the small number of channels.

Cable TV - everything is more complicated here, the operator who provides TV through a coaxial cable without using coding (no set-top boxes are needed) does not serve my home, and the operators who provide TV through a set-top box did not suit me either, because to pay subscription fee for connecting one TV 300 rubles or more, in my opinion it is expensive. Based on this, I chose satellite TV. The disadvantage of this method is that in order to use it, you must initially have an amount of about 10 thousand rubles. for the purchase of equipment. But you can always save money, for example, I had an old NTV + receiver, I exchanged it for a promotion with an additional payment for new receiver NTV + - I’ll immediately clarify that this was a temporary action, I was just lucky to meet it during its implementation. But stocks change and there is always an opportunity to buy satellite kit cheaper. So choose between satellite operators I didn't have to, because on the cheap I got a set of NTV + with a contract and a card. It remains only to set the plate and rejoice digital channels, even channels in HD quality.

A little theory about satellite TV.

For those who are not at all aware of the installation of satellite equipment, I will explain that the dish should look strictly at the satellite broadcasting signal. Here it is worth telling a little more about the technology of satellite television.

The television signal is broadcast from a geostationary satellite "hanging" above the Earth. If you go a little deeper, then - the satellite rotates in the plane of the earth's equator at an altitude of about 35,000 km above the Earth's surface. The period of revolution in this orbit is one day. That is, a satellite moving in a geostationary orbit does not change its position relative to the Earth's surface (it constantly "hangs" over the same point on the equator).

With the help of a satellite dish, we focus the signal from the satellite to the point where the converter is located.

The converter is a receiving device that is mounted at the focus of the signal reflected from the satellite dish and converts this signal into an electrical one, after which it transmits it to the receiver - receiver.

The receiver is a device that converts the signal coming from the converter into a signal "understandable" for the TV. The receiver is connected to the TV using HDMI interface, SCART, "tulip", etc. depends on the model of the receiver and the connectors on the TV.

The general scheme is presented below.

Installing the NTV+ dish

So, we move from theory to practice. Below I will describe how I installed and configured NTV + (for those who configure Tricolor, the connection scheme will be similar).

I climbed onto the roof of my house and saw the following picture - two satellite dishes are hanging, there was a place just under mine.

If you pay attention, one dish is used for Tricolor (judging by the inscription on the plate, although this may not be the case), this is good, since Tricolor and NTV + broadcast from the same satellite, which means they are directed to the same point in the sky, adjust the direction accordingly antennas will be easier because the sample will be located nearby. You, too, when installing a satellite dish, can look around, since most people use either Tricolor or NTV +, respectively, you will understand in which direction you need to turn the antenna. If there are no dishes nearby, turn the dish to the south (since the satellite "hangs" on the equator), it should be noted that there should not be any trees and buildings on the path between the satellite and the direction of the dish, as they will not allow the signal to reach the dish.

First of all, you need to fasten the antenna bracket using anchor bolts (usually they come with the antenna). To do this, attach the bracket to the wall, mark the places where you need to drill holes, and use a drill to make holes with a depth and a radius of the anchor bolt. Then insert the bolts there.

Then attach the bracket to the wall and screw it on.

As a result of all actions, check that the bracket is firmly fixed and does not wobble.

After that, assemble the plate and attach to the bracket.

Next, you need to run a coaxial cable from the receiver (where the TV will be) to the satellite dish converter. If the cable is longer than 10 meters, you can buy a quality 75 ohm coaxial cable of the desired length.

After that, using HDMI cable, SCART or "tulip" connect the receiver to the TV. Then turn on the receiver, select the AV mode on the TV (corresponding interface). You will see the receiver menu, select a satellite in the settings (I remind you that for NTV + and Tricolor it will be the same satellite), for the European zone it will be EUTELSAT W4 / W7 or EUTELSAT 36A / 36B (they have been renamed).

The next step is to set the dish strictly to the satellite. What not to use additional devices helping to set up channels that cost a lot of money (and there’s nothing if you want to set up one satellite dish for yourself), you will need an assistant who will monitor the signal level, and in the meantime you will turn the plate. A cell phone can be used to communicate.

You should turn the plate by a millimeter in order to catch a good signal. The antenna rotates not only horizontally, but also vertically, do not forget about it.

As a result, I set up the NTV + dish (I decided prematurely).

I managed to achieve a signal of more than 70 percent, it was cloudy, so the result was no better. Having gone down after setting up the antenna, I quickly tuned the channels using auto-search and was quite pleased. BUT, when I turned on the HD channel, an information sign "No signal" appeared in front of me.

How so?! all channels work fine, and all HD write "No signal".

Call to service technical support brought no result. I decided to turn the plate even more to achieve at least some kind of signal level (as you can see in the picture below, the signal level of HD channels is 0%). To do this, in the menu, I chose the TP List - 11823/27500/V (it is responsible for some of the HD channels).

I climbed onto the roof and again began to slowly turn the antenna, my assistant remained near the TV and spoke the signal level. After literally 10-15 minutes, I managed to set up HD channels, they showed a signal level of about 73%. Having gone down, I could already see the channels in HD quality, the rest of the channels also showed excellently.

The bottom line of this whole story, do not believe people who say that only specialists with special equipment can install and set up satellite TV. Almost anyone can do this!