Astra 3A: Kabel Deutschland test 6 HD channels

Astra 3A: Kabel Deutschland test 6 HD channels

German cable operator Kabel Deutschland began testing new technical programs in high definition televisions (HDTVs). A total of six HD channels appeared to two DVB-S2 transponders Astra 3A, which is used to distribute the signal to cable networks.

At one DVB-S2 transponders spread Kabel Deutschland, a total of 4 programs in HD - a new paid sports channel Sport1+ HD, Nat Geo HD documentary, entertainment, Fox HD and Sci-Fi Channel Syfy HD. The second transponder provides serial and movie series of TNT Serie HD and TNT Film HD. There are also prepared to join two other HD programs.

Technical parameters - Sport1+ HD, Nat Geo HD, Fox HD and Syfy HD:
Astra 3A (23.5°E) freq 11.675 GHz, pol V, SR 28500, FEC 9/10, DVB-S2/QPSK

Technical parameters - TNT Serie HD and TNT Film HD:
Astra 3A (23.5°E) freq 11.675 GHz, pol V, SR 28500, FEC 9/10, DVB-S2/QPSK

All HD programs are encrypted system Nagravision 3 and n.d.s Videoguard.