INSAT 2E 83.0E

There are 2 beams in use on this satellite a Wide Beam which includes coverage of all of Australia. The Zone Beam is rather large covering all of Asia. Out of footprint Reception of the Zone beams has been reported in parts of Australia on good quality dishes. Northern Australia is possibly the best place for this, Digitals on the Zone beam may be possible there.

1 Confirmed report of the zone beams 160 k east of Melbourne,Victoria using a 3.7M KTI mesh dish. Including Jaya and Aaj tak channels. This one is difficult as its out of footprint reception. Check with your dealer before setting something up to get these signals!

The 2 National Indian Channels, DD National and DD Metro are the most popular channels viewed on this satellite.

20/03/03 Reports of improved reception on the Zone beam services in Australia , Jaya TV being strongest