Iraq Professional – Satellite Details (Eutelsat 7 West A @ 7°W)
Iraq Professional – Satellite Details (Eutelsat 7 West A @ 7°W)
(Iraqi Cultural Channel – Free-to-Air)
Current Parameters (2025)
| Parameter | Value |
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| Satellite | Eutelsat 7 West A (7°W) |
| Frequency | 10853.44 MHz (H) |
| Symbol Rate | 27500 KSym/s |
| FEC | 7/8 |
| Encryption | FTA (Clear) |
| Video PID | 704 (MPEG-2) |
| Audio PIDs | 7041 (Arabic) |
| 7042 (Arabic) | |
| PCR PID | 7040 |
| PMT PID | 7041 |
| Transmission | DVB-S (QPSK) |
| Bitrate | 44.3 Mb/s (shared) |
| Last Update | 2025-04-21 |
Key Features
📡 Broadcast System: PlayBox Neo Suite
🎭 Content Type: Iraqi cultural programming
🗣️ Language: Arabic (dual audio tracks)
🌍 Coverage: Middle East & North Africa (MENA beam)
Reception Information
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Recommended Dish Size:
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90cm (Middle East)
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1.2m (North Africa/Europe)
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LNB Type: Universal (9750-10750 MHz)
Technical Notes
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Part of a multiplex sharing 44.3 Mb/s bandwidth
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Uses standard DVB-S modulation (QPSK)
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High FEC rate (7/8) requires good signal quality
Note: This is a free-to-air channel – no subscription or decoder required.
How to Tune In
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Manual TP Entry:
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Frequency: 10853.44 MHz
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Polarization: Horizontal (H)
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SR: 27500
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FEC: 7/8
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Scan for PIDs:
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Video: 704
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Audio: 7041 or 7042
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Troubleshooting
📶 Weak Signal?
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Adjust dish alignment (7°W is close to Nilesat at 7°W)
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Check LNB skew (optimal for horizontal polarization)
🔍 Channel Missing?
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Verify your receiver supports DVB-S (QPSK)
For optimal reception in Iraq, use a 90cm dish with proper alignment.
