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Configuring the hotbird antenna yourself. Setting up a satellite dish. Self-tuning of the antenna for the HOT BIRD satellite

The advent of satellite television has made it possible to receive high-quality television signals in any corner of the world where there is coverage area of the corresponding satellites. To do this, use either a DVB card or a satellite receiver, which will not only allow you to view programs, but also record them. To fully obtain comfort and satisfaction from watching TV, you should correctly configure the satellite dish to the appropriate satellite.

Instructions

Determine the location of the satellite and what transponder frequencies apply to it. To do this, use the Satellite Transponders program. The program will show the desired satellite (Hotbird), in addition, you will find out which television and radio channels, Internet providers broadcast from it, as well as the broadcast ranges of transponder frequencies.

Determine your location in relation to the satellite, i.e. whether your area falls within its coverage area. For a map with Hotbird satellite coverage, visit www.lyngsat-maps.com. Calculate the location of the satellite relative to your geographic coordinates, Satellite Antenna Alignment, in addition, it shows the location of the sun in the sky at a certain time, which also makes it easier to tune into the satellite. Enter the latitude and longitude data of your city. The program will determine the direction of installation of the satellite dish and the angle at which it should be raised or lowered.

Connect the antenna to the satellite receiver, and it to the TV. Setting up this way is easier than with using DVB cards, so in the second case the signal appears after a few seconds, and not immediately, which slows down the process. You will have to move the satellite dish very slowly all the time, you should stop and wait for the signal to appear. Installation and configuration using the receiver does not have such problems; it appears much faster. It is better to use a small portable TV if the dish is located at a considerable distance from the TV receiver. Or you will need help.

Select “Antenna installation” in the receiver settings menu. Select the satellite name, Hotbird. Select the transponder frequency in which the polarization is reflected (V-vertical, H-horizontal), if the desired frequency is not available, then return to the previous menu, select “Channel search” and enter its value. Select the LNB converter type “Universal 2”. Turn off the positioner and DiSEqC if the satellite dish is not connected to the gimbal and multiple converters.

Go to the place where the plate is installed. Using a compass, determine the direction to the south, then look in which direction from the plate south is. For example, in the Donetsk region (Ukraine) the south is at 36 degrees. For other territories the meaning will be different. Therefore, knowing that the Hotbird satellite group is located at 13 degrees east, you need to turn the dish from the south direction to the right. First place the plate slightly higher than the vertical position. Start moving it slowly in a horizontal direction. The plate can be moved quite quickly, the main thing is to ensure that it is in a horizontal plane, while the vertical position must remain unchanged. Gradually, after passing the entire sector, lower the plate.

Fix the satellite dish after the signal appears. Catch the maximum value. Loosen the converter clamp. Turn it slowly and watch the signal readings. Having fixed the maximum level, secure the converter.

HotBird is a European satellite with a large number of foreign programs. Hotbird can be connected to watch Italian, Armenian, Arabic, French, Polish, Portuguese, African, and Middle Eastern channels.

Acceptance is made for a set of equipment:

Satellite dish 90-120cm.
Linear converter.
Cable.

Channels without a subscription fee (open) are consistently received on 90cm dishes. Encoded paid foreign programs work on 120-140cm antennas (Sky Italia, NOVA, Polsat, Bis TV France). This data is for Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as nearby regions. See the Hotbird coverage map for the antenna size for your region.

Instructions for setting up an antenna for the Hotbird satellite yourself

1. Determining the possibility of satellite reception

We determine the direction of the satellite using a program on the Internet or using a compass. First option: go to the GEONAMES website (DISHPOINTER), select the name of the satellite (Eutelsat Hotbird 13B/13C/13E). We enter the exact address and look at the map. The satellite's direction will be shown with a colored line. We check whether the windows face in the right direction, and check for obstacles in the reception path.

Performing the compass procedure: find the south mark and count 24 degrees west to the “204” mark (the south pointer corresponds to 180 degrees + 24 degrees to the Hotbird satellite). The satellite signal is coming in this direction. We check for interference on the reception path.

If there is no signal from the windows or walls of the building, a satellite dish is connected to the roof. The cable is routed through the façade or low-current riser.

Attention! Only a specialist, after visiting and measuring the signal, guarantees satellite reception! The cost of the service is 1000 ₽.

For independent measurements, we use an attachment with a scale of level and quality.

2. Equipment assembly, satellite orientation.

We carry out the procedure using a receiver with a TV or an antenna tuning device. The device makes the work easier, since there is no need to carry the TV with the set-top box to the installation site. The device shows the strength and power of the signal, there is a sound indicator. But there are some peculiarities: the device does not determine which satellite it has received, so after receiving the maximum values from the device, we check the channels on the receiver.

In both options, first set the satellite parameters in the receiver:

Name Eutelsat Hotbird 13B/13C/13E.
Transponder (frequency): 12322MHz, polarization: H, bit rate: 27500, error correction: 3/4.
Disek - off. 22KHz - off.
Converter settings (only if required): upper local oscillator 10600 MHz, lower local oscillator 9750 MHz.

The transponder can be selected from the general list of frequencies for a given satellite, or through the “Manual search” section. We will have 2 scales on the screen: signal level and signal quality. It is important for us to fill both scales to the maximum values, but not less than 60-70%. Complete list of channels and frequencies of the Hotbird satellite.

3. Setting up the Hotbird satellite dish

Before performing the work, we find data on the elevation and azimuth of the desired region (if the required city is not in the list, we use the program for calculating SATCALC):

Region	Elevation angle	Azimuth
Arkhangelsk	211	13
Volgograd	219	26
Ekaterinburg	232	13
Kazan	231	21
Kaliningrad	189	27
Krasnodar	215	32
Moscow	208	23
Murmansk	201	11
Nizhny Novgorod	215	20
Rostov-on-Don	215	30
Saint Petersburg	200	20
Samara	223	21
Tyumen	237	10

We set the dish according to the elevation and azimuth of your region (Moscow and the region, elevation angle 208, azimuth 23).
We turn the converter to the -15.8 mark ° , so that the value is on top.
We set the antenna mirror vertically with a slight downward inclination.
Slowly move the antenna 1-2mm left and right, wait a few seconds, look at the filling of the scales. If the signal does not appear, then change the location of the antenna (up and down), continue to move left and right. We repeat the procedure until we reach the maximum values in two scales, but not less than 60-70%.
Fix the antenna, tighten the bolts

If for some reason you are unable to set up the Hotbird dish, or the antenna has stopped working, contact Spectrum TV installers +7 962 963 31 08.

HotBird antenna tuning experts: challenge Moscow and region

Antenna technicians perform the following types of repair work:

Setting up a satellite dish.
Replacing the converter.
Cable repair or replacement.
Connecting additional TVs.
Setting up a satellite set-top box.
Replacing the antenna mirror.
Reinstalling the system.
Strengthening the support.
Replacing connectors.
Receiver firmware.

The cost of setting up HotBird is 2500 ₽!

Prices for components:

Converter 1 output - 490 ₽.
Cable - 35 ₽ per meter.
Antenna 90cm - 1590 ₽.
Antenna 120cm - 5600
Lightning protection - 490

Spectr TV installers have significant experience and specialized technical education. A guarantee is provided for work and equipment.

Arthur
In the company since 2010. Specialization: repair, configuration, installation of satellite systems

Alexander
In the company since 2006. Specialization: repair, configuration, installation of satellite and terrestrial systems

Sergey
In the company since 2004. Specialization: repair, configuration, installation of TV systems. cellular. Internet.

Antenna setup Astra 19 + Hotbird 13

The combination consists of two satellites - Astra 19 and Hotbird 13. The satellites are located close, so they can be connected to one antenna. Astra 19 - viewing German, French programs. HotBird - Italian, Polish, Arabic, African, Asian TV channels.

Equipment required:

Satellite dish 1.2m-1.4m.
Converter linear polarization, 1 output - 2 pcs.
Multifeed - 1 piece.
Disc switch for 2 - 1 pc.

The multifeed is a holder for the second converter. The standard configuration of the plate requires one mount. When connecting an antenna to several satellites, a multifeed is used.

A disk switch is a device that will switch power between two converters (two satellites). If a channel from the Hotbird satellite is selected, then power is supplied to the corresponding converter.

Tuning procedure for a 120cm antenna:

We assemble and install the plate on the bracket.
In the central focus we connect the converter to Astra 19, since the signal from this satellite is weaker.
We assemble and install the multifeed according to the instructions. We place the multifeed on the left (antenna in front of the tuner).
We adjust the distance between the center of the Astra 19 converter and the center of the Hotbird converter to 83mm.
Installation of the disk: we take 2 cables from the converters, connect a cable from Astra 19 to 1 input of the disk, and from Hotbird to the second. Output (out) to the receiver.
We connect the receiver to the antenna and to the TV, display the menu on the screen.
We set the operating frequency of the Astra satellite in the set-top box: transponder (frequency): 12,545, polarization H, flow rate 22,000, error correction 5/6.
We have 2 scales: level and quality; we will use them to adjust the antenna.
We unscrew the Astra converter to the -10.3 mark, the Hotbird converter to the -15.8 mark, the values should be on top.
Slowly move the antenna left and right, wait a couple of seconds, check that the scales on the set-top box are full. If the signal does not appear, change the location of the antenna (up and down).
We repeat the procedure until the scales are filled. They must be filled at least 60-70%.
We configure the Astra 19 satellite channels on the receiver. If all channels are found and work stably, then we begin to configure the disk switch.
In the disk settings section, set the switch function to “enable”.
Let's go to settings. The version must match the one written on the device body.
We set the same inputs that we used during the connection. They can be designated either by numbers - 1,2, or by letters A, B.
At the first entrance is Astra, at the second is Hotbird.
Setting up channels on Hotbird. If there is no signal or it is weak. Move the Hotbird converter left and right and check again.
We fix the antenna and tighten the bolts.

Antenna setup for 3 satellites Amos 4 + Sirius 5 (Astra 4W) + HotBird 13

The combination consists of 3 satellites: Amos 4W, HotBird 13E, Sirius 4.9E (new name for the Astra 4A satellite). Hotbird - European channels, programs from Asian and African countries. With Amos and Sirius - channels in Ukrainian.

Equipment required:

Satellite dish 120-140cm.
Converter linear polarization 1 output - 3 pcs.
Multifeed - 2 pcs.
Disc switch for 4 - 1 piece

Multifeeds are additional holders for converters. The standard configuration of a satellite dish includes 1 holder. The disc switch will combine the signal from 3 antennas and switch the power between them (power is supplied to the converter of the satellite whose channel was selected on the set-top box).

The procedure for tuning to a 120cm antenna:

We assemble and install the antenna on the bracket.
We place Hotbird in the central focus. To the left of Hotbird, first the converter for Sirius, then Amos.
The distance between the centers of the first and second converter (Hotbird-Sirius) is 83mm, the second and third (Sirius-Amos) is 87mm.
Unscrew the converter (see degrees on the feed): HotBird -15.8, Sirius -20.2, Amos -24.3. The value should be on top.
We connect 1x4 disk drives: 1 Hotbird input, 2 Sirius input, 3 Amos input.
Using a cable, we take the signal from the disk output (out) and connect it to the antenna input of the set-top box (LNB IN, ANT IN).
We connect the receiver to the antenna and the TV, and display the menu on the TV screen.
In the set-top box, select the Hotbird satellite, go to the list of frequencies (transponders), look for the frequency 12322 MHz.
Full parameters: frequency 12322 MHz, polarization H, flow rate 27500, error correction 3/4.
We position the antenna vertically, with a slight downward tilt. Pre-setting in azimuth and elevation for the hotbird satellite will simplify the task (see data above).
Slowly move the plate 1-2mm to the left to the right, wait a few seconds, check the filling of the level and signal quality scales on the screen.
When this operation does not bring results, we try to move the mirror up and down and continue adjusting.
We achieve maximum filling of the signal scales - at least 60-70%.
We check the channel settings on the set-top box. If everything works well, the signal is stable, we proceed to setting up channels to other satellites.
In the receiver we enable the protocol-disek function. The version must match the version of the disk we connected. Usually these numbers are indicated on the case. The majority of switches use protocol 1.0-2.0
We set the required disk inputs. 1 input Hotbird, 2 - Sirius, 2 - Amos. Can be letter designations A-B-C-D.
We tune channels from Sirius and Amos satellites. As a rule, the set-top box already contains a frequency sheet. But you can also do it manually.
Sirius frequency: 11766, polarization H, bit rate 27,500, error correction 3/4.
Frequency Amos:11140, polarization H, flow rate 30,000, error correction 3/4.
We will definitely activate the network search function, as this will help us configure the entire transponder sheet of the satellite.
When paid channels are not planned for viewing, we select to search only for open or FTA channels.
If the signal of any satellite is not stable, we adjust the converter.

The specialists of the Spectr TV company will provide services for installing and configuring antennas for satellites: HotBird, Amos, Sirius, Astra. Phone +7 962 963 31 08.

Hotbird is a European satellite that broadcasts many foreign television programs. It is connected to watch television in Polish, French, Arabic, Armenian, Italian, Portuguese, as well as languages of African and Middle Eastern countries.

A special set of equipment is used to receive signals:

Satellite dish with a diameter of 90-120 cm;
Linear converter;
Receiver;
Cable.

When installing the HotBird antenna at 90 cm, reception of open channels is ensured, for which you do not need to pay a subscription fee to view. To watch encoded pay TV channels of foreign programs, you need a dish with a diameter of 120-140 cm. This is data for Moscow.

Installation and configuration of HotBird satellite antennas

Specialists install HotBird satellite antennas in accordance with a specific algorithm of actions. First you need to determine the direction of the satellite. To do this, you can use the service on the Internet or a regular compass. On a specialized website, by name and exact address in Moscow you can see on the map the position and direction of its movement, marked with a colored line. After checking that there is a way out of the house or apartment in the right direction, you need to evaluate the obstacles that are in the way of reception.

Using a compass, a specialist determines the direction of the broadcast signal from the satellite. You need to find the “south” mark, and then count 24 degrees in a westerly direction, to mark 204. It is in this zone that the broadcast from Hotbird will be received. The interference on the receiving path from it is assessed in the same way.

If the signal cannot be received from the wall or windows of the building, then the connection is made on the roof. To do this, the cable is pulled along a low-current riser or facade. Installation of the dish on the roof, its connection and configuration is carried out only by a professional technician after all the necessary measurements have been taken. Doing this yourself is difficult and can lead to additional costs.

The bracket is mounted on a solid wall made of brick or concrete. The diameter of the plate has an increased windage, so soft or ventilated facades are not able to withstand such a load. You can use iron railings for balconies. This is only allowed if they do not play, since swinging the antenna even with minimal amplitude harms the signal, and the image will periodically disappear. A cable is installed inside the home to the TV. If there are several TV points in an apartment or house, then a separate cable must go to each of them, which requires immediately purchasing a converter for several outputs.

Setup Wizards: Challenge

The technician can be called by phone, providing information that will be useful for a preliminary assessment of the upcoming work. And it’s important to start with what exactly you want to get as a result of setting up a satellite dish for the HotBird satellite. What channels and number of connected TVs are you interested in? This information will help specialists select the right equipment and calculate the cost of installation already at the stage telephone conversation. For example, Armenian or Italian channels will be caught with a set with an Mpeg 2 receiver, and French channels with an Mpeg 4 receiver, which is more expensive. If the TV already has a built-in tuner, then a receiver will not be required, and the final price will be lower.

Masters perform the procedure using a receiver with a TV or a special adjusting device. With such a device, work is noticeably simplified, since it is small in size and does not require moving the TV and receiver to the installation area. The device is designed to demonstrate the strength and level of the signal; there is an audio indication. However, it is not able to recognize the received satellite, which is why, when the device receives the highest value, it is necessary to check the channels from the satellite on the receiver.

In any case, first indicate the corresponding satellite parameters in the tuner:

Name Eutelsat Hotbird 13B/13C/13E;
Transponder: 12322 MHz, polarization: horizontal, bit rate: 27500, error correction: 3⁄4;
Disek - off. 22KHz - off.

The transponder is selected from the cumulative list of frequencies for this satellite or in the “Manual search” section. There will be two bars on the screen to fill: signal level and signal quality. Both scales must be made full, but not less than 60-70%.

To configure the antenna on the astra hotbird, you need to install a multifeed and a Disek converter, which is responsible for linear polarization. This kit gives access to a number of satellites at once - astra 4 and 19.2 and Hotbird, opening access to a lot of channels from Germany and Ukraine, since the viewing angle increases significantly. Regardless of the volume and labor intensity of the necessary manipulations for installation on the wall or on the roof, all work will be completed in a short time.

Cost of work: setup, installation, repair of HotBird satellite antennas

Our employees perform a whole range of installation and commissioning work.

configuration;
replacing the converter if damaged or fails;
cable replacement or repair;
connecting additional TVs;
working with set-top box options;
replacement of mirrors;
flashing the receiver;
preparation of special support;
replacing connectors.

Setting up for watching TV by masters in Moscow is a service that costs from 2,500 rubles. In addition, there will be costs for components:

converter with one output - from 490 rub. (if more outputs are needed, the price increases);
cable - from 35 rub./m;
plate for reception from 1590 rub. (90 cm) or from 5600 rub. (120 cm);
lightning protection - from 490 rub.

If any problems arise with the functioning of the Hotbird satellite dish from Tricolor, repairs are carried out by the company’s specialists as soon as possible. The need for repairs arises in all sorts of situations: the dish has lost the satellite signal, the broadcast cable has failed; the receiver is broken or otherwise. Our specialists will quickly and efficiently solve all these problems.

Satellite television today is not only paid content from well-known satellite operators such as Tricolor TV, NTV Plus or MTS TV. There are more than two hundred satellites in geostationary orbit, among which television satellites predominate, one of them is European - Hotbird 13E. Basically, the broadcast from the Hotbird 13E satellite is designed for foreign audiences, since the TV channels are mainly broadcast in Arabic, Polish, German, English, French, Italian and French. Russian (Russian-language) and Armenian TV channels are also broadcast from the European satellite. The best part is that access to television content from the Hotbird 13E satellite is conditionally free - in order to watch television you do not need to pay a subscription fee, you just need to buy television viewing equipment. We will talk further about how to watch free satellite television from the Hotbird 13E satellite.

How to watch satellite TV for free?

The Hotbird 13E satellite is positioned 13 degrees east longitude, which means that for residents of the central and European parts of Russia this location is the most convenient for free viewing of satellite television.

In order to set up and watch Russian and Armenian TV from the Hotbird 13E satellite for free, we will need:

Let's move on directly to setting up free satellite television from the European satellite Hotbird 13E.

How to install a plate for Hotbird?

To install a satellite dish on the Hotbird 13E satellite, you will need to determine the side of the house on which the dish itself will be placed. Since the Hotbird 13E satellite is located at 13 degrees east longitude, we need to place the satellite dish on the southwest side of the house. When setting up, you need to slowly move the satellite dish horizontally and vertically until a stable signal is achieved on the receiving equipment.

The signal from the European satellite Hotbird 13E was caught, then what about the receiving equipment? To do this, you need to configure the satellite receiver to the frequency of the satellite transponder.

How to set up a satellite receiver for Armenian and Russian free channels?

In different FTA receivers, menus and settings are displayed differently, but their essence is the same, so with the help of our instructions and your logic, you can independently configure the satellite receiver to the frequencies of free Armenian and Russian TV channels from the Hotbird 13E satellite.

To configure a satellite receiver for the European satellite Hotbird 13E, you need to go to the receiver menu. Next we go to the section manual settings satellite dish, in which we see at first incomprehensible designations - Frequency, Standard, FEC, Modulation and others. There is no need to be afraid at this moment, just select the necessary values in them.

For settings satellite receiver, just set the values from the table below and scan the transponder frequency. Below are tables with the frequencies of Armenian and Russian TV channels on the Hotbird 13E satellite, current as of April 2019, which we will subsequently update in the Television section.

Frequency table of free Armenian TV channels of the Hotbird 13E satellite:

Frequency table of free Russian TV channels of the Hotbird 13E satellite:

Channel	Frequency, MHz	Polar.	Standard	Modulation	Flow Rate (SR)	FEC
TNT	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	STS	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	BestMarket TV	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	RTR	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	8 TV RU	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	NTV World	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	Russia 24	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	Shanson TV	11034	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	NOVIY-MIR	11240	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	Kazakh TV	11296	H	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	5/6	TV RUS	11604	H	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	5/6	Soyus	11623	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	Belarus 24	11623	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	Euronews English	12380	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	RT DOC	12597	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4	1TV RUS Europa	12597	V	DVB-S	QPSK	27500	3/4

How much does the equipment cost to watch free television from the Hotbird satellite?

In conclusion, I would like to note the cost of equipment for watching free Russian and Armenian TV channels. Since we have a satellite dish of increased diameter, the cost of the entire set is therefore slightly higher than that of other television operators. However, FTA satellite receivers are quite cheap, which will allow us to compensate for the cost of a satellite antenna. 3,550 rubles excluding the cost of a satellite finder, cable and connectors.

Satellite TV is extremely relevant; it provides the opportunity to watch channels in high quality without compression, which attracts many people around the world. In search of the best companions, many have found Hotbird, but few know enough about it and its features.

First of all, it is worth knowing that hotbird satellite television itself is aimed more at the European market, since the 13e satellite is owned by a French company. Many fans of Russian channels, tuning into this satellite, are faced with the fact that there are quite a few channels in Russian there (meaning open ones).

Of course, there are many more paid ones, but for fans of free television this satellite will not be one of the best. However, if you are interested in foreign channels, as well as channels with Russian subtitles, then this is an option for you.

The main list of programs supported by the satellite includes channels from the following countries:

France.
Switzerland.
China.
Portugal.
Poland.
Italy.
Germany.
Türkiye.
etc.

It should be noted that there are also channels from other countries here, but there are fewer of them, since the main target audiences are located in the above countries, as are the broadcasting companies.

In addition, a fairly large coverage area makes the satellite increasingly in demand in our time. While in Russia, you will be able to watch many free foreign channels, and even Russian ones, but there will only be a few dozen of them.

Of course, the coverage area, although wide, has its limitations. For example, it is optimal to receive a signal from this satellite while in the area:

Europe.
Central Asia.
China.
North Africa.
Middle East.

Unfortunately, residents of other regions will not be able to receive the signal, since the coverage area is limited and has its own specific limits.

Advantages of this satellite

Among the main advantages of Hotbird 13e it is worth noting the following:

A list of more than five thousand channels.
Broadcasts in different languages originating from different countries peace. Including Russian programs.
Many channels in open access, for which you do not need to pay a subscription fee.
The highest quality of modern digital broadcasting.
Large and extensive coverage area, which covers almost all regions of Russia.
The ability to subscribe to paid channels, which will provide even more opportunities for spending leisure time watching TV.

All you need to start using all these advantages is to set up a move with Hotbird 13e. This is done quite simply and does not require any special knowledge or skills. You will also need special equipment capable of receiving and decoding channels.

The satellite allows you to use an antenna with a diameter of 0.6 m to 0.9 m, which is very convenient, since such antennas are inexpensive, do not require much space for installation, are easy to set up and receive the signal perfectly.

Another important point. If you find yourself in an area that is covered by coverage, you will also need to make sure that there are no obstructions in the path between the antenna and the satellite.

In fact, even ordinary tall buildings or trees can damage the signal, it will not reach you, and you will not be able to take advantage of satellite TV.

Call a technician in advance to check the connectivity before installing and configuring the equipment. This way you can protect yourself from unnecessary expenses that will be in vain.

If you are not in the coverage area, you can always find other satellites that you can connect to to watch your favorite programs.

Usually, the setup takes place depending on which satellite, channels and provider have been selected. The equipment you will use also plays a significant role. It must not only meet quality standards, but also be compatible with your dish and your TV.

Installation details

Often, if you order equipment from any company, the specialists will install and configure it themselves. The parameters of the terrain, coverage, as well as other subtleties that may play a role in connection are taken into account.

The connection itself occurs in several stages:

Stage	Description of work
Purchase of equipment	You order equipment (dish, receiver, cable, etc.), experts advise you which models are best to choose, depending on your goals. There may be a significant difference in antenna diameter, frequency range, sharing capabilities and other functions. A thorough analysis must be carried out for each product item in order to select the necessary set for you.
Equipment installation	Typically, this stage begins with a technician visiting your place of residence, where he takes the necessary measurements, draws up a connection and installation project. If this was done at the purchasing stage, the wizard simply installs and connects all the elements that were purchased earlier so that you can use them.
Equipment setup	Most of the problems that unknowing people have are with setting up the antenna to receive satellites, as well as with the settings of the receiver, which is supposed to decode the signals. Here you need to know all the channel frequencies, and the possibilities of connecting to a TV, the Internet, etc. It is best to entrust this stage to a professional rather than doing it yourself, since due to ignorance you can make a number of serious mistakes.
Package selection	In order to decode signals from paid channels, you need to connect to them. It's very expensive with each channel individually, so many providers offer channel packages that you can use. Usually they mainly concern regional programs that are published in Russian. But there are also many channels that support Russian subtitles.

If you want to use free channels, you will need a list of them to tune into. Such lists can be found in many sources. The most universal is the lyngsat service. It contains a list of all channels, both public and private.

You can independently configure your broadcasting using their tables, selecting the desired frequencies and necessary channels from the list. It is worth noting that for a hotbird the number of Russian channels is very small. Still, the satellite is more focused on other regions (Europe and Asia).

But there are Russian programs here too. There are about three dozen of them in the public domain. These are both large regional and local channels that are rebroadcast by satellite.

Satellite capabilities

Satellite 13e is special in that it offers several types of broadcasting:

Television programs.
Radio channels.
Internet.

By connecting through a provider, you can receive any of these services and enjoy all the benefits of a stable satellite digital signal.

The satellite is owned by the famous French company Alcatel, and therefore the quality of the equipment and the signal transmitted through it is always at the highest level.

To get the most out of Hotbird, and especially if it is the only satellite you are configuring your equipment for, it is advisable to purchase one of the paid packages.

A subscription will give you the opportunity not only to take full advantage of satellite capabilities, but also to view closed channels. Let's say, if there are only about 20 open Russian channels, then with the package there will be about a hundred of them.

Many channels are broadcast 24 hours a day, so you can easily watch them at any time. This will especially please fans of specific channels - sports, cultural, news, erotic, etc.

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