Quick answer: Multi TV broadcasts free to air on four transponders on Astra 2F at 28.2° East. The primary transponder is 12525 V, symbol rate 30000, FEC 5/6, DVB-S2 with MPEG-4. Three additional WAPS transponders (11595 V, 11635 V, 12605 V) carry the rest. Total: about 130 TV channels and 20 radio stations. Any DVB-S2 / MPEG-4 free-to-air receiver works. No subscription.
| Transponder | Frequency | SR | FEC | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP 1 (main) | 12525 V | 30000 | 5/6 | DVB-S2 / MPEG-4 |
| TP 2 | 11595 V | 30000 | 5/6 | DVB-S2 / MPEG-4 |
| TP 3 | 11635 V | 30000 | 5/6 | DVB-S2 / MPEG-4 |
| TP 4 | 12605 V | 30000 | 5/6 | DVB-S2 / MPEG-4 |
Multi TV is a free-to-air satellite broadcast service in Ghana, operated by the Multimedia Group Limited. It started a TV revolution in July 2009 by offering free satellite television to Ghana and over 25 other West African countries. Multimedia Group’s own channels on the platform are Joy News, Adom TV, Joy Prime and Joy Learning. The platform also carries GTV, GHOne TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV and dozens of independent broadcasters across four transponders.
This guide is updated for 2026 and covers the four current Multi TV transponders, the full channel and radio line-up cross-checked against LyngSat and the WAPS operator listings, the decoders most commonly sold in Ghana today, step-by-step tuning instructions, and troubleshooting for the most common reception issues.
What is the frequency of Multi TV in 2026?
The latest Multi TV frequency for the main transponder is 12525 MHz, vertical polarisation, symbol rate 30000, FEC 5/6 on Astra 2F at 28.2° East. This carries the Multimedia Group flagship channels (Joy News, Adom TV, Joy Prime), GTV, GTV Sports+, TV3, Onua TV, GHOne TV and several others, plus 20 radio stations.
Multi TV uses three additional transponders on the same satellite for the rest of its line-up: 11595 V, 11635 V and 12605 V, all also at symbol rate 30000 and FEC 5/6 in DVB-S2 with MPEG-4 video. A single dish pointed at Astra 2F at 28.2° East and a free-to-air receiver that supports DVB-S2 with MPEG-4 will receive all four transponders.
What is the frequency of Astra 28.2° E satellite?
Astra 28.2° East is the orbital position of the Astra 2E, 2F and 2G satellites operated by SES. The satellite carrying Multi TV’s WAPS bouquet is Astra 2F, launched September 2012 and still active in 2026. Its West Africa beam is what carries Multi TV. Reception is reliable with a 60 cm dish across southern West Africa from Senegal to Nigeria, and an 80 cm dish further south into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Multi TV channel list (2026)
The 2026 Multi TV channel line-up has roughly 130 TV channels across four transponders. The lists below are cross-checked against the LyngSat live listings for Astra 2F at 28.2° East and the WAPS operator listings (wapsgh.com). Channels marked Religious / Local are independent Ghanaian broadcasters whose programming is primarily faith-based or community-focused.
Transponder 1: 12525 V, main commercial bouquet
The flagship transponder. Carries the Multimedia Group in-house channels and the major Ghanaian commercial broadcasters.
| Channel | Genre | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy News | News | English | Multimedia Group flagship news channel |
| Adom TV | Entertainment | Twi | Multimedia Group, Twi-language entertainment |
| Joy Prime | Entertainment | English | Multimedia Group, lifestyle and series |
| GTV (Ghana TV) | General | English | Ghana Broadcasting Corporation flagship |
| GTV Sports+ | Sport | English | GBC sports channel |
| TV3 (Ghana) | General | English / Twi | Media General flagship |
| Onua TV | General | Twi | Media General Twi-language channel |
| GHOne TV | News / Lifestyle | English | EIB Network flagship |
| TV XYZ | General | English / Twi | XYZ Broadcasting |
| Kessben TV | General | Twi | Kumasi-based |
| Kessben Plus | Entertainment | Twi | Kessben Group |
| OB TV | General | English / Twi | Independent |
| Royal TV | General | English / Twi | Independent |
| Precious TV | General | English / Twi | Independent |
| Green Gold TV | General | English | Independent |
| Sweet TV | Entertainment | Twi | Independent |
| Pan African TV | General | English | Pan-African content |
| Liberia National TV (LNTV) | News / General | English | Liberia state broadcaster |
| Movement TV | General | English | Independent |
| Channel MoE | Education | English | Ghana Ministry of Education |
| GH Police TV | Public service | English | Ghana Police Service |
| Pent TV | Religious | English / Twi | Pentecost Church |
| MOGPA TV Plus | Religious | Twi | MOGPA ministry |
| Fire TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Rock TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Elijah TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Potters City TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Woezor TV | Local | Ewe | Volta Region |
| Alpha Gnosis TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| TVT | General | Independent |
Transponder 2: 11595 V, secondary commercial bouquet
Carries a mix of independent commercial channels, news outlets, and several political and faith-based broadcasters. Added to the platform after the original two transponders to expand capacity.
| Channel | Genre | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atinka TV | News / General | English / Twi | Atinka Media Village |
| Channel One TV | News / General | English / Twi | Independent commercial |
| Wontumi TV | News / Politics | Twi | Wontumi-owned, NPP-aligned |
| NTV (Ghana) | General | Independent | |
| Lucky TV | General | Independent | |
| Strong TV | General | Independent | |
| Max TV (Ghana) | General | Independent | |
| MTA 5 Africa | Religious | English | Ahmadiyya Muslim Community |
| Loud Silence TV | News / Commentary | English / Twi | Kevin Taylor’s outlet |
| Powerline TV | General | Independent | |
| Divine TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| PCG TV | Religious | Presbyterian Church of Ghana | |
| Paradise TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Billionaires TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Super A1 TV | General | Independent | |
| Philico TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Prophet 1 TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Prekese TV | Local | Twi | Independent |
| Wesleyan TV | Religious | Wesleyan Church | |
| Unity TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Lens TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Atuguba TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Happiness TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Sharp TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Ogyaba TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Advance TV Plus | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Fakye TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Agyapa TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Rush TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Bullet TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| Palace TV | Religious / Local | Independent | |
| WAPS Promo | Promo | Platform announcements |
Transponder 3: 11635 V, local and faith-based bouquet
Carries community broadcasters and faith-based channels. Most channels here are small independent outlets serving regional or denominational audiences.
| Channel | Type |
|---|---|
| Shelter TV | Religious / Local |
| United TV (UTV) | General, Despite Media |
| MBN TV | Religious / Local |
| Hennes TV | Religious / Local |
| Asomafo TV | Religious / Local |
| Nazareth TV | Religious / Local |
| Biggy 1 TV | Religious / Local |
| Eba TV | Religious / Local |
| HSM TV | Religious / Local |
| CACI TV | Religious, Christ Apostolic |
| Love Revolution TV | Religious / Local |
| Mikaf TV | Religious / Local |
| Miracle TV | Religious / Local |
| Cosmopolitan TV | Religious / Local |
| OP TV | Religious / Local |
| Trinity TV | Religious / Local |
| Ororo TV | Religious / Local |
| BOC TV | Religious / Local |
| Pemsan TV | Religious / Local |
| Agyenkwa TV | Religious / Local |
| Promise TV | Religious / Local |
| Second Chance TV | Religious / Local |
| Oyerepa TV | Local, Twi |
| Oseikrom TV | Local, Twi |
| Victory TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local |
| Happy TV | Religious / Local |
| Almighty TV | Religious / Local |
| Megyefo TV | Religious / Local |
| Servant TV | Religious / Local |
| Givers TV | Religious / Local |
| Bless TV | Religious / Local |
| Righteous TV | Religious / Local |
| Nhyira TV | Local, Twi |
Transponder 4: 12605 V, Joy Learning and additional channels
Carries Joy Learning (the Multimedia Group education channel), Hope Channel Ghana (Adventist), Sporty TV, and a further set of independent broadcasters.
| Channel | Type |
|---|---|
| Joy Learning | Education, Multimedia Group |
| Hope Channel Ghana | Religious, Seventh-day Adventist |
| Sporty TV | Sport |
| THM TV | Local |
| Mothers TV | Local |
| Grace TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local |
| Brighter TV | Religious / Local |
| Omanba TV | Local, Twi |
| Kuma Plus TV | Local, Twi |
| Home TV (Ghana) | Local |
| Fast TV | Local |
| Ghanaman TV | Local |
| Globe TV | Local |
| Northern Gold TV | Local, northern Ghana |
| Western Diamond TV | Local, Western Region |
| King Tom TV | Local |
| Zion TV | Religious / Local |
| Holiness TV | Religious / Local |
| Holy TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local |
| Roja TV | Religious / Local |
| TAC TV | Religious, The Apostolic Church |
| Sompa TV | Local, Twi |
| Aseda TV | Religious / Local |
| Ezra TV | Religious / Local |
| Deeper Life TV | Religious, Deeper Life Bible Church |
| Days TV | Local |
| North East TV | Local, North East Region |
| Lawson TV | Local |
| Conquer TV | Religious / Local |
| Genesis TV (Ghana) | Religious / Local |
| Legend TV | Local |
| Armstrong Star TV | Local |
| Givers TV+ | Religious / Local |
Channel line-ups change as broadcasters join or leave the platform. If a channel listed above is missing from your decoder, run a fresh blind scan on the relevant transponder. The troubleshooting section below covers this.
Multi TV radio stations
Twenty radio stations are carried alongside the TV channels, mostly on the 12525 V transponder. The line-up includes the Multimedia Group’s full radio portfolio plus several independent FM brands.
| Station | Owner / brand |
|---|---|
| Joy FM | Multimedia Group flagship |
| Asempa FM | Multimedia Group, Twi |
| Adom FM | Multimedia Group, Twi |
| Hitz FM | Multimedia Group, urban |
| Luv FM | Multimedia Group, Kumasi |
| Nhyira FM | Multimedia Group, Twi |
| Peace FM | Despite Media, Twi |
| Citi FM | Citi Group, English |
| Kessben FM | Kessben Group, Kumasi |
| Angel 96.1 FM | Angel Broadcasting |
| Power 97.9 FM | Power Broadcasting |
| New Mercury 91.5 FM | Mercury Broadcasting |
| ELBC | Liberia state radio |
| Sporty FM | Sport |
| Heaven FM | Religious |
| Ahotor FM | Religious / Twi |
| Radio Gold 90.5 | News / talk |
| Atlantis Radio | Independent |
| Radio Lomé | Togo state radio |
| Radio Kara | Togo regional radio |
| Sompa FM | On 11595 V |
What is the frequency of GTV on Multi TV?
GTV (Ghana TV) and GTV Sports+ are both carried on the main Multi TV transponder: 12525 V, symbol rate 30000, FEC 5/6 on Astra 2F at 28.2° East. They are free to air. If you have already added the 12525 V transponder to your decoder and run a network scan, both GTV and GTV Sports+ will appear in the channel list. If they are missing, the most common cause is that your receiver is set to DVB-S only (legacy) instead of DVB-S2, or to MPEG-2 only instead of MPEG-4. Switch the receiver mode to DVB-S2 with MPEG-4 and rescan.
What decoder do I need for Multi TV? (2026 prices)
Multi TV does not require a proprietary decoder. Any free-to-air receiver that supports DVB-S2 with MPEG-4 will work. There is no smart card, no monthly subscription, and no activation. You will need:
- A 60 cm to 80 cm satellite dish, pointed at Astra 2F at 28.2° East
- A standard universal Ku-band LNB (LO 9750 / 10600 MHz, 22 kHz tone switching)
- A free-to-air DVB-S2 / MPEG-4 receiver, or a Smart TV with a built-in DVB-S2 tuner
The most commonly sold satellite + terrestrial combo decoders on the Ghana market in 2026 (verified against Jumia Ghana retail listings) are:
| Decoder | Type | Approx. price (GH₵, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Master Combo S2 + T2 | Satellite + DTT combo | 385 – 399 |
| Strong SRT4955 Combo S2 + T2 | Satellite + DTT combo | ~380 |
| Generic DVB-S2 FTA receivers | Satellite only | 250 – 350 |
| HD / PVR-capable receivers | Satellite, with USB recording | 500 – 900 |
| Smart TVs with built-in DVB-S2 tuner | All-in-one | Varies by TV |
The combo (S2 + T2) decoders are popular because they receive both Multi TV satellite channels and Ghana’s terrestrial DTT channels from a single box. AMCON, Quality Advanced, SuperBox and Sonview are also common brands sold through smaller electronics retailers.
How to tune Multi TV channels on your decoder
The fastest way to get Multi TV running is to add the four transponders manually, then run a network scan. The exact menu names vary by decoder brand (Master, AMCON, Quality Advanced, SuperBox), but the steps are similar:
- Open Menu → Installation → Antenna setup (or “Dish setup”).
- Select Astra 2F at 28.2° East. If your decoder lists it as Astra 2 or just “28.2 E”, that is the same satellite.
- Set the LNB type to Universal (LO 9750 / 10600).
- Choose Add Transponder (or “TP setup”) and add each of: 12525 V 30000, 11595 V 30000, 11635 V 30000, 12605 V 30000. FEC is 5/6 for all. System: DVB-S2. Modulation: QPSK.
- Confirm signal level and quality on each transponder before scanning. You should see at least 60% signal quality with a correctly aligned 60 cm dish.
- Run a blind scan or a network scan on each transponder. Save channels.
- If your decoder offers an “auto-scan” or “fast-scan” option for Multi TV, that pulls all four transponders in one step.
The video tutorials below walk through this process for the three most common decoder brands sold in Ghana.
Watch how to scan Multi TV channels (video tutorials)
Three Pbteck Info tutorials covering the three most common decoder brands. The first (AMCON) is the most comprehensive walkthrough.
Multi TV troubleshooting
“No signal” message
This is almost always a dish alignment or LNB issue, not a transponder problem. Check, in this order: dish azimuth and elevation for Astra 2F at 28.2° East, LNB skew (vertical channels need correct rotation of the LNB), LNB cable connection, F-connector water ingress, and finally the dish itself for physical movement after wind or rain.
Channels missing after a scan
Run a blind scan on each of the four transponders individually. If a specific transponder returns no channels but the others work, that transponder may be temporarily off air for maintenance. Wait an hour and re-scan.
“Scrambled” or “no signal information” on a channel
Multi TV is fully free to air. A “scrambled” message means your receiver is decoding the wrong stream, usually because it is set to MPEG-2 only. Switch the receiver to DVB-S2 with MPEG-4 and rescan. Older MPEG-2 only receivers cannot receive Multi TV.
Audio without video, or video without audio
Most often a HDMI cable issue between decoder and TV, or an HDCP handshake problem. Power-cycle the decoder. If that does not resolve it, switch HDMI cable, then try the AV (composite) output as a fallback.
Multi TV coverage areas
Multi TV uses Astra 2F’s West Africa beam, which covers the following countries with good signal levels:
- 60 cm dish sufficient: Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, The Gambia
- 80 cm dish recommended: Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Mali, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Edge of beam (90 cm or larger): Republic of Congo, parts of Angola, Mauritania
Reception outside the West Africa beam (East Africa, Southern Africa, Europe) is generally not possible with consumer-grade dishes.
A brief history of Multi TV
Multi TV is operated by The Multimedia Group Limited, a Ghanaian media company founded in 1995 by Kwasi Twum. The group’s earlier expansion was on the radio side, with Joy FM (1995), Adom FM, Asempa FM, Luv FM, Hitz FM and Nhyira FM forming Ghana’s largest commercial radio network.
The Multi TV satellite platform launched in July 2009. It was the first free-to-air satellite TV bouquet aggregating Ghanaian channels onto a single dish, and it broke the dominance of expensive subscription pay-TV in the consumer mass market. Within months it was carrying GTV, GHOne TV, TV3 and a growing list of independent broadcasters alongside the Multimedia Group’s own Joy News and Adom TV channels.
The platform expanded from one transponder to four as more broadcasters joined. By 2026 the WAPS (West Africa Platform Services) bouquet on Astra 2F carries roughly 130 TV channels and 20 radio stations, making it one of the largest free-to-air satellite line-ups in West Africa. Multi TV remains free to air; viewers pay only for the dish, decoder and installation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest Multi TV frequency?
The main Multi TV transponder is 12525 MHz V, symbol rate 30000, FEC 5/6 on Astra 2F at 28.2° East. The platform also uses 11595 V, 11635 V and 12605 V, all at the same symbol rate and FEC. All four use DVB-S2 with MPEG-4 video.
How many channels are on Multi TV?
Roughly 130 TV channels and 20 radio stations as of 2026. The exact number drifts as broadcasters join or leave the platform. The 12525 V transponder carries the main commercial bouquet (Joy News, Adom TV, GTV, TV3, Onua TV, GHOne); the other three transponders carry independent and faith-based channels.
Is Multi TV available in Nigeria?
Yes. Astra 2F’s West Africa beam covers Nigeria with reliable signal at a 60 cm dish. The same channel line-up that viewers in Ghana receive is available in Nigeria, although several Nigerian-targeted channels (Channels TV, AIT, TVC) are on a different bouquet on the same satellite, not on Multi TV’s WAPS bouquet.
What is the frequency of GTV on Multi TV?
GTV and GTV Sports+ are on Multi TV’s main transponder: 12525 V, symbol rate 30000, FEC 5/6 on Astra 2F at 28.2° East. Both are free to air. Switch your decoder to DVB-S2 with MPEG-4 mode if they do not appear after a scan.
What is the frequency of Astra 28.2° E satellite?
Astra 28.2° East is the orbital position. The satellite carrying Multi TV is Astra 2F. Multi TV uses four transponders on this satellite: 12525 V, 11595 V, 11635 V and 12605 V, all symbol rate 30000, FEC 5/6, DVB-S2 with MPEG-4. Other transponders at the same orbital position carry UK/Ireland packages on a different beam.
How do I rescan Multi TV for new channels?
Open Menu → Installation → Manual scan, select each WAPS transponder in turn (12525, 11595, 11635, 12605, all V, SR 30000, FEC 5/6) and run a blind scan on each. Save the new channels. Most decoders also have a one-step “auto-scan” or “fast-scan” option that runs all four transponders together.
How do I fix “no signal” on Multi TV?
The most common causes, in order of frequency: dish moved out of alignment after wind or rain (re-aim at Astra 2F at 28.2° East), water inside the LNB or its F-connector (replace LNB or re-make the connector), wrong LNB type setting on the decoder (set to Universal Ku, LO 9750 / 10600), and finally a damaged coax cable. Signal quality should be at least 60% on a correctly aligned 60 cm dish.
Is UTV available on Multi TV?
Yes. United Television (UTV), part of Despite Media, is carried on the 11635 V transponder. Run a manual scan on 11635 V SR 30000 if UTV is missing from your decoder.
What is the difference between Multi TV and DStv?
Multi TV is free to air with no subscription, no smart card and around 130 channels. DStv is a paid subscription service from MultiChoice with monthly fees and access to premium content (Premier League, SuperSport, Showmax). Multi TV uses Astra 2F at 28.2° East; DStv uses Eutelsat 36 at 36° East. The two systems use different dishes pointed at different satellites.
What is a mux or transponder?
A transponder (or “mux”, short for multiplex) is a single carrier on a satellite. Each transponder broadcasts a multiplex of multiple TV and radio channels combined into one digital stream. Multi TV uses four transponders to carry its full channel line-up. Your decoder needs each transponder added to its database to find every channel.
Channel and frequency information cross-checked against LyngSat live listings for Astra 2F (28.2° East) and the WAPS operator listings at wapsgh.com. Multi TV is operated by The Multimedia Group Limited, Accra. Originally published in 2009, this guide has been updated multiple times to reflect platform changes; this revision is current for 2026.




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