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Platform HD

Platform HD

Russian satellite TV company

Platforma HD (Russian: Платформа HD) was a Russian operator of satellite TV which broadcasts a package of HD-quality channels over the European territory of Russia. In addition, the package of channels of high-definition was available for retransmission in cable networks.

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Channels

Platforma HD broadcasts the programs via satellite Eurobird 9A (9,0°E).

Main package (13 channels)

Platform DV (22 channels)

Terrestrial

Thematic

  • 365 Days TV
  • Zoo TV
  • Auto Plus
  • Kinopokaz
  • Comedy TV
  • Kitchen TV
  • Teleputeshestvia
  • Tonus TV
  • Hunter & Fisherman
  • 24 Techno

Other available channels

Besides channels from the packages of Platform HD and Platform DV, every subscriber can receive the un-encrypted TV and radio channels free of charge.

For viewing channels in HD quality the company recommends to use the following receiving equipment:
Satellite:

  • General Satellite HD-9300.

Cable:

  • General Satellite HD-9320.
  • General Satellite HD-9322.

Subscribing

You can receive Platform HD signal directly from the satellite or through the cable network.

  • High-definition cable television Platform HD
    In order to receive Platform HD through the cable network you should contact your cable operator. Here you can find a list of the cable providers transmitting the Platform HD.
  • High-definition satellite television Platform HD
    In order to receive Platform HD directly from the satellite, you need to choose an authorised dealer.

Satellite coverage parameters

In the European part of Russia Platform HD was available via satellite on Eurobird 9А.

Orbital slot

9 degrees east longitude

Broadcast parameters

Platform HD

  • Transponder #84

Frequency:  12,380 MHz
Polarization:  Vertical (V)
Transmission standard:  DVB-S2
Modulation:  8PSK
Symbol rate:  26,400
FEC:  2/3

  • Transponder #80

Frequency: 12,303 MHz
Polarization: Vertical (V)
Transmission standard: DVB-S2
Modulation: 8PSK
Symbol rate: 26,400
FEC: 2/3

Platform DV

  • Transponder #75

Frequency: 12,207 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal (H)
Transmission standard: DVB-S2
Modulation: 8PSK
Symbol rate: 27,500
FEC: 2/3

3D Television in Russia

In February 2010, Platform HD and its technological partners – General Satellite and Samsung Electronics – announced at the International professional exhibition CSTB 2010, they began working over the first 3D television project in Russia. However, the 3D channel is currently at a preparatory stage.[1]

References

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    Platforma HD
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