SRG SSR

Reception

SRG SSR produces and broadcasts programmes and has a complex infrastructure in place to ensure that it can fulfil its broadcasting remit at all times.

There are five ways to receive SRG SSR’s television programmes. This guarantees almost 100% coverage of households in Switzerland.

Terrestrial DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial), nationwide digital reception: for both SRG SSR channels within the respective language region, the first channel for each of the other language regions and the repeats channel SF info in German-speaking Switzerland.

DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting – Handhelds): for all seven SRG SSR channels (SF 1, SF zwei, RTS Un, RTS Deux, LA 1, LA 2, SF info).
Cable SF 1, SF zwei, RTS Un, RTS Deux, LA 1, LA 2, SF info (in German-speaking Switzerland).
Satellite Reception of seven SRG SSR channels (SF 1, SF zwei, RTS Un, RTS Deux, LA 1, LA 2, SF info) via Hotbird 8 from Eutelsat. This form of reception is becoming increasingly popular. Since television channels have to be broadcast via satellite in encrypted form for licensing and copyright reasons, a SatAccess card is needed to receive the SRG SSR television channels.
Internet A number of programmes can be viewed on demand as streams on the websites of the individual SRG SSR television channels. Various providers such as Wilmaa and Zattoo bring SRG SSR to viewers’ computer screens using software players.
IPTV Internet Protocol Television: the television signal is sent using Internet Protocol (IP) technology. Various digital channel packages are available, depending on the language region.

On the Broadcast website you'll find practical tips to enable you to enjoy perfect reception at all times, wherever you are:

  • Frequency lists
  • The benefits of each individual reception technology
  • Easy-to-understand installation and operating instructions
  • Straightforward answers to frequently asked questions
  • The latest information from SRG SSR
  • Helpful links and downloads

Links

  • Broadcast
    Information on the broadcast and reception of SRG SSR radio and television services.
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