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For satellite TV enthusiasts and Portuguese-speaking expatriates across Europe, finding specific channels amidst thousands of available feeds can be a daunting task. One of the most frequently searched queries is regarding the SCT channel frequency on Hotbird.

SCT (Sociedade Independente de Comunicação) is a prominent Portuguese generalist television channel, known for its news, talk shows, sports coverage, and entertainment. If you are trying to tune SCT on your satellite receiver but cannot find it, you are likely missing the correct transponder parameters. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the exact frequency, technical specifications, and step-by-step tuning instructions for SCT on the Hotbird satellite system.

Hotbird is a cluster of satellites operated by Eutelsat, positioned at 13 degrees East orbital longitude. It is one of the most popular satellite positions for European and Arabic channels, covering from the UK to India and down to Southern Africa.

Is SCT free-to-air? Yes. The SCT feed on Hotbird 13E (10758 H) is unencrypted (FTA – Free to Air) . You do not need a CI module or subscription card. Any DVB-S compliant satellite receiver or a PC with a DVB-S USB tuner can decode the signal without issue.