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 $199 plus S/H (NO monthly fees) by calling 1-888-393-HOPE (888-393-4673). (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

Hope Church Channel is also on the same satellite. Here are its parameters:

Satellite: AMC-4 @ 101W
D/L Freq: 12084 MHz  (new as of 2/11/2010)
Pole: Horizontal
SR: 3.1000 Msps
FEC: 1/2

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.

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Europe, North Africa, Middle East, parts of Russia

Hope Channel Europe
Languages: Russian, English, Arabic, French
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:
Satellite: Hotbird 6
Transponder: 125
D/L Freq: 11013.00 MHz
Pol: Horizontal
SR: 27.500 Msps
FEC: 3/4
In PAL

Speranta TV (Romania)
Languages:  Romanian, English 
Satellite:  Thor III
D/L Freq:  11823 Mhz
Pol:  Horizontal
SR:  28.0000 Msps
FEC: 7/8
In PAL
 
Hope TV Deutsch (Germany)
Languages:  German,  French
Satellite:  Astra
D/L Freq: 12148 Mhz
Pol: Horizontal
SR: 27500
FEC: 3/4
In PAL

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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: GE-23 @ 172 degrees East (C-band, large dish system)
D/L (Downlink Frequency): 3915.75 MHz (most receivers will simply need 3915)
Polarization: Horizontal
Symbol Rate: 3.33 MSps
FEC:    3/4
PAL

Australia and New Zealand
(Ku-band, small dish system)
Satellite: Optus D2
Frequency: 12706.5 MHz
Symbol Rate: 22.500 Ms/s
FEC: 3 /4
Polarization: Vertical

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

For viewers in North and Central America (AMC-4 Satellite)
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