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FTA Small Dish Channel List

For the more casual user downloading channels directly from the satellite source is sufficient.
Lists for 61.5 , 105 , 110 , 119 , 121 , 129 , 148 and 91 , 82 , 97 (IA-5) , 123 (G10-R) locals can be found at Lyngsat.

FTA C-Band Channel List

Using the Viewsat Antenna Set Up Menu

Find satellite you wish to scan on Satellite List
The Viewsat will default to LNB TYPE: Universal LNB FREQ: 5150 TP FREQ: First Known Freq
Go to Viewsat Channel Search Menu
Network search OFF
If you have an older C-and feed such as a PR-3 use your existing C-Band receiver to control the polarity. Newer feeds such as the DMS 621 will automatically be controlled by the Viewsat.
Search with "network search off" each transponder in the search table
If you see a transponder listed in our channel list or on Lyngsat. Hit "Edit TP" icon, hit F4 and enter the FREQ,S/R,Pol,FEC as stated in the channel carts.
Hit exit...Save---YES. Highlight new info and scanFreq SR POL FEC Channel Name

OSDEdit 1.6 - Channel Editor For Platinum,Lite, and Xtreme

Many channel lists exist . The most popular are lyngsat.com and satcodx.com.

Lyngsat is a Swedish website that is very comprehensive but relies on casual viewers and hobbyists to send them information.

SatcoDX is a German company that publishes Tele Satellite magazine -- the largest satellite
publication in the world. Tele-Sat is not widely distributed here in Canada. Copies can be obtained in Winnipeg at Dominion News on Portage Ave in downtown. A subscription to Tele-Sat can be obtained for $55 US per year. Satco DX uses their field reporters to provide data to them thus the data is more accurate and up-to-date.

The great thing is that you can download the OSD Edit 1.6 Channel editor from the Viewsat website. Then go to SatcoDX and download (or use a special CD sent with the magazine) the SatcoDX tables to OSD Edit 1.6. Use OSD Edit 1.6 to further refine your info. Then load to your Platinum or Xtreme.

If you are a comprehensive C-bander this list is the one for you. SatcoDX updates info almost daily and you can do updates by going to their website.

For any satellite here in Winnipeg big or small dish Lyngsat or SatcoDX will provide adequate info.
In some cases the lists are helpful in defining your own interests so you can construct lists of channels you enjoy