Satellite reception in Europe

Here you can find all information about directly receiving DW's channels via satellite in Europe.

Satellite picture of the European continent
satellite picture of the European continentImage: Planet Observer/UIG/agefotostock/IMAGO

For direct satellite reception we recommend a dish size of at least 80 cm. in diameter.
Additionally, if you have a large enough satellite dish, it may be possible to receive DW's channels outside of the central broadcasting area. Please contact customer service for more information: [email protected].

Channel DW English (24/7 English)
Astra 1M Europe
Astra 4A Eastern Europe and Western Russia
Eutelsat Hot Bird 13G Europe, Middle East and North Africa

Channel DW Arabia (24/7 Arabic)
BADR 8 South-central Europe

Radio Programming
Eutelsat Hot Bird 13G Europe, Middle East and North Africa

You can find additional reception information for Europe on our regional website.

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ASTRA 1M

DW English in Europe, North Africa and Middle EastDownload PDF

ASTRA 4A English HD

DW English in Eastern Europe and Western RussaDownload PDF

BADR 8

DW Arabia in South-central Europe, North Africa and Middle EastDownload PDF

EUTELSAT HOT BIRD 13G

DW English and radio programmings in Europe, Middle East and North AfricaDownload PDF

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