Platforma 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. On July 1, 2012, the service was shut down without giving any reason and has not been available since then.
Channels Platforma HD broadcasts the programs via satellite Eurobird 9A (9,0°E).
Main package (13 channels) 3DV Sport 1 Eurosport HD HD Life HD Sport High Life MTVNHD National Geographic HD Women's world Nat Geo Wild Kinopokaz HD-1 Kinopokaz HD-2 Тeleputeshestviya HD
Platform DV (22 channels)
Terrestrial Bibigon Kultura Muz-TV NTV (Russia) Channel 5 (St. Petersburg) REN TV Russia 1 Russia 2 Russia 24 TNT (Russia) STS RBC TV
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.
Recommended equipment 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 Subscribers can receive Platform HD signal directly from the satellite or through the cable network.
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.Platforma HD
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