Below are the parameters for tuning-in Hope Channel from nearly anywhere in the world, and instructions for how to add channels to your receiver.

North and Central America:
Viewers in North America can watch the Hope Channel on a 36-inch dish tuned to the following parameters. If you do not have the proper equipment, you can order it for a one time cost of $179 plus S/H (NO monthly fees) by calling 1-888-393-HOPE (4673). (If you are watching 3ABN on a 36-inch dish you can also view the Hope Channel. Click here for instructions on how to tune your equipment to get the Hope Channel and 7 other inspirational channels. Tune your receiver to the following parameters.)

Parameters:
Satellite: AMC-4 @ 101°W
North & Inter America
Two Channels: Hope and Esperanza
Frequency: 11.98350 GHz (11983)
Polarity: Horizontal fixed
Symbol Rate: 5.9000 Msps (05900)
FEC: 2/3 (Auto)
In NTSC

If you are unable to install a dish at your home, you can help us get on cable television in your area. Click here to learn how to get the Hope Channel on cable and to share it with your neighbors.

Europe, North Africa, Middle East, parts of Russia
The Hope Channel can be received on Hotbird 6 in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Western and Central Russia. To find Hope Channel, scan for channels and then select Hope Channel. To manually enter the channel, use the following parameters.

Parameters: NEW AS OF DECEMBER 2008!

Satellite: Hotbird 6

Transponder: 125

D/L Freq: 11013.00 MHz

Pol: Horizontal

SR: 27.500 Msps

FEC: 3/4

In PAL

Asia, Africa & Europe
Parameters:
Satellite: IS 10 (PAS-10) at 68.5°E (C-band, large dish system)
Asia, Africa, Europe
Hope Channel International
Frequency: 4069.50 MHz, (04070)
Polarity: Vertical down
Symbol Rate: 3.003 Msps, (03003)
FEC: 2/3
In PAL

Sub-Saharan Africa - Small-dish system for viewers - see www.hopeafrica.tv
Pacific Rim:
Satellite: PAS-2 at 169°E
Parameters:
Downlink Freq: 4.0220 GHz
L-Band Frequency: 1.128
Polarization: Horizontal fixed
Symbol Rate: 5.900 Msps
FEC: 2/3
In PAL

Australia and New Zealand - (Ku-band, small dish system)
Optus B3 Satellite (152.0° E)
Frequency 12.525 Ghz
Polarity Vertical
Symbol Rate 30.000
FEC: 2/3

Hope Channel International for the Pacific Rim has moved from PAS-2 and is now on the GE-23 satellite!

The new parameters are:

 

Satellite:

GE-23 @ 172 degrees East

 

D/L (Downlink Frequency):

3915.75 MHz (most receivers will simply need 3915)

 

Polarization:

Horizontal

 

SR (Symbol Rate):

3.33 MSps

 

FEC (Forward Error Correction):    3/4

 

PAL

South and Central America - Portuguese and Spanish broadcasts:
Broadcast Schedule & Parameters
Hope Channel - Latin America [ADSAT www.adsat.org.br]
Satellite: NSS-806 at 40.5°W
North, Central and South America
Esperança New Times [Portuguese]
Esperanza New Times [Spanish]
Frequency: 3.67400 GHz
Symbol Rate: 8.8000 Msps
FEC: 3/4
Polarization: Circular (left)
In NTSC

It's Easy to Add Channels

It is easy to tune your equipment to get 8 inspirational channels on your existing 36" dish system! Get the Hope Channel, Esperanza TV, 3ABN, 3ABN Latino, Loma Linda Broadcasting Network, LifeTalk Radio, 3ABN Radio, and Radio 74.

Print this page for reference then click on your receiver model at the bottom of the page for simple step by step instructions for tuning your receiver.

The Hope Channel
Esperanza TV
LifeTalk Radio
Frequency
11983
Symbol Rate
5900
FEC
2/3 or AUTO
Polarization
Horizontal

Loma Linda Broadcasting Network
Frequency
12020
Symbol Rate
2034
FEC
3/4 or AUTO
Polarization
Horizontal

3ABN English / 3ABN Latino
3ABN Radio / RADIO 74
Frequency
11822
Symbol Rate
5700
FEC
2/3 or AUTO
Polarization
Horizontal