Platform HD


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.
WWW platformahd.ru

Channels

Platforma HD broadcasts the programs via satellite Eurobird 9A.
Main package
Platform DV
Terrestrial
Thematic

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:
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

Transmission standard: DVB-S2

Modulation: 8PSK

Symbol rate: 26,400

FEC: 2/3
  • Transponder #80
Frequency: 12,303 MHz

Polarization: Vertical

Transmission standard: DVB-S2

Modulation: 8PSK

Symbol rate: 26,400

FEC: 2/3
Platform DV
  • Transponder #75
Frequency: 12,207 MHz

Polarization: Horizontal

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.