At one time, ABS-2 at 75.0° East was a popular Ku-band satellite among free-to-air (FTA) television enthusiasts in India. It carried several Malayalam television channels along with dozens of Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi and regional channels, making it a popular alternative for hobbyists with MPEG-4 satellite receivers.
Malayalam Channels Previously Available on ABS-2
The following Malayalam channels were previously available as Free-to-Air (FTA) services through ABS-2:
- DD Malayalam
- Mazhavil Manorama
- Kaumudy TV
- Amrita TV
- Jeevan TV
- Jaihind TV
- Reporter TV
Many users paired an additional Ku-band LNB with their existing DD Free Dish setup using a DiSEqC switch to receive channels from both satellites on a single set-top box.
Important Update: These ABS-2 frequencies are no longer active for Malayalam television reception. The information below is preserved for historical reference only.
Historical ABS-2 Frequency Parameters
Transponder 1
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 11733 MHz |
| Polarization | Horizontal |
| Symbol Rate | 44000 |
| FEC | 2/3 |
Previously available channels included:
- Trace Sport Stars HD
- Filmy
- Firangi
- Channel UFX
- Cinema TV
- PTC Chakde
- PTC Punjabi
- Sahara One
- Samay
- India News
- Public TV
- NewsX
- Prag News
- Public Music
- News Flash
Transponder 2
| Parameter | Value |
| Frequency | 11793 MHz |
| Polarization | Horizontal |
| Symbol Rate | 44000 |
| FEC | 2/3 |
Previously available channels included:
- Maha Movie
- B4U Movies
- WOW Cinema
- Music India
- Manoranjan Movies
- Zee 24 Ghanta
- TV5 News
- PTC News
- Fashion TV India
- Sangeet Bangla
- Sangeet Bhojpuri
- Dhoom Music
- TV9 Telugu
Transponder 3
| Parameter | Value |
| Frequency | 11853 MHz |
| Polarization | Horizontal |
| Symbol Rate | 44000 |
| FEC | 2/3 |
This transponder previously carried the Malayalam television channels listed above.
Is ABS-2 Still Working for Malayalam Channels?
No. The ABS-2 Ku-band frequencies that once carried Malayalam FTA television channels are no longer available. The satellite configuration and channel distribution have changed over the years, making this setup obsolete for Malayalam television reception.
Current Alternative for Free Malayalam Channels
If you are looking for free Malayalam television channels, the best option today is DD Free Dish, which continues to offer selected free-to-air channels. Satellite enthusiasts should always perform a fresh blind scan and verify the latest satellite parameters before purchasing new reception equipment, as frequencies and channel line-ups change regularly.
This article is retained as a historical reference for users searching for the former ABS-2 Malayalam channel frequencies.
Update: The ABS-2 Ku-band setup described in this article is no longer active for Malayalam television channels. If you’re looking for free satellite TV today, consider modern Free-to-Air platforms such as Freesat Lanka or DD Free Dish, as channel availability and satellite frequencies have changed significantly over the years. Always perform a fresh blind scan to verify the latest channel lineup.
