Platforma HD is 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 is available for retransmission in cable networks.

Channels

Platforma HD broadcasts the programs via satellite Eurobird 9A

Eurobird

Eurobird is the name for a set of satellites owned by Eutelsat. The Eurobird satellites provide broadcasting and telecommunication services primarily to the Western and Central European region from orbital positions of 28.5, 25.5 and 33 degrees East....

 (9,0°E).

Other available channels

Besides channels from the packages of Platform HD and Platform DV, every subscriber can receive the un-encrypted

Free-to-air

Free-to-air describes television and radio services broadcast in clear form, allowing any person with the appropriate receiving equipment to receive the signal and view or listen to the content without requiring a subscription or one-off fee...

 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

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

• High-definition cable television
  Cable television
  Cable television is a system of providing television programs to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions through coaxial cables or digital light pulses through fixed optical fibers located on the subscriber's property, much like the over-the-air method used in traditional...
  
  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 is available via satellite on Eurobird 9А.
You can choose the size of a satellite dish according to your region. In order to make a good choice, you have to contact the authorized dealers of the Platform HD.

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.