Arabsat 6a Lyngsat Access

| Frequency (MHz) | Polarization | Symbol Rate | FEC | Beam | Channels / Usage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 11747 | V | 27500 | 3/4 | MENA | MBC Group (MBC1, MBC2, MBC3, MBC4, MBC Action, MBC Max) | | 11843 | V | 27500 | 5/6 | MENA | Rotana Group (Rotana Cinema, Rotana Classic, Rotana Music) | | 11938 | H | 27500 | 3/4 | MENA | UAE Sports, Dubai TV, Sama Dubai | | 12322 | H | 27500 | 3/4 | MENA | Fox Series, National Geographic Abu Dhabi, OSN Promo | | 12418 | V | 27500 | 3/4 | MENA | Saudi TV Channels (Al Ekhbariya, Saudi TV 1, Quran TV) |

Built by Lockheed Martin, the satellite is based on the modern A2100M platform. It is designed to provide Ka-band and Ku-band communications, as well as C-band coverage, primarily for the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia. Its high power allows for direct-to-home (DTH) television broadcasting, internet backbone services, and government communications. You might ask: Why specifically Lyngsat? Lyngsat is the industry standard for tracking live satellite transponders. Unlike manufacturer brochures or promotional PDFs, Lyngsat provides real-time user updates regarding which frequencies are active, which channels are scrambled (encrypted), and signal reception reports. arabsat 6a lyngsat

On the Lyngsat page for 30.5°E, you will typically see a merged list of payloads from both Arabsat 5A and Arabsat 6A, as they share the same orbital position and frequencies. Based on the latest data from Lyngsat (August 2024 – October 2024 snapshot), here is what you typically find for Arabsat 6A. Note: Frequencies change. Always cross-reference with the live Lyngsat page. Ku-band High Power (DTH) This is the most relevant band for home viewers with a 60–90 cm dish in the Middle East and North Africa. | Frequency (MHz) | Polarization | Symbol Rate