Platform HD

Platforma HD (Платформа 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.

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: Cable:
 * General Satellite HD-9300.
 * 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 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 was available via satellite on Eurobird 9А.

Orbital slot
9 degrees east longitude

Broadcast parameters
Platform HD Frequency: 12,380 MHz Polarization: Vertical (V) Transmission standard: DVB-S2 Modulation: 8PSK Symbol rate: 26,400 FEC: 2/3 Frequency: 12,303 MHz Polarization: Vertical (V) Transmission standard: DVB-S2 Modulation: 8PSK Symbol rate: 26,400 FEC: 2/3
 * Transponder #84
 * Transponder #80

Platform DV Frequency: 12,207 MHz Polarization: Horizontal (H) Transmission standard: DVB-S2 Modulation: 8PSK Symbol rate: 27,500 FEC: 2/3
 * Transponder #75

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.