Optus Aurora was a free-to-viewsatellite television platform in Australia, which aimed at providing television and radio services to remote and black spot areas using the Optus C1 and B3 satellites. The service was available in all areas, using a standard satellite dish and set top box, however commercial stations carried on the platform were restricted to their respective coverage areas.
Aurora replaced the analogue Homestead and Community Broadcast Satellite Service (HACBSS) in late 1998. HACBSS, carried on the Optus B1 satellite, was originally launched in the 1980s, and was in many areas the first means of receiving television signals.
The Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) was launched in 2010, as a replacement for Optus Aurora, and now provides a full range of digital channels. Aurora ceased transmission in December 2013, with the last Aurora uplink taking place during February 2014.
Services
Television
The remote area broadcast services carried on the platform comprised the major terrestrial networks available in the service's two main coverage areas - Remote and Regional Western Australia, and Remote Central and Eastern Australia.
Average TV Day: Optus Aurora + Optus D1 (25 Jan 2008)
This was the closest I could get to a digital TV experience in regional WA in 2008. I had 2 satellite dishes on the roof; one pointed to Optus C1 receiving Optus Aurora WA channels, and the other pointed to Optus D1 receiving a bunch of free-to-air channels and feeds not really intended for direct-to-home viewing. Some were temporary like SC Ten and others were m
Channel list:
1) ABC WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
2) ABC2 WA ((Optus D1, 16:9)
3) GWN (Optus C1, 4:3)
4) WIN WA (Optus C1, 4:3)
5) SC Ten (possibly Qld, Optus D1, 16:9)
6) Imparja (Optus D1, 4:3)
7) SBS WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
8) SBS ? (Optus D1, 16:9)
9) Westlink (Optus C1, 4:3)
10) NITV (Optus C1, 4:3)
11) TVSN (Optus C1, 4:3)
12) Expo (Optus C1, 16:9)
13) Al Jazeera (Optus C1, 4:3)
14) SBS World News (Optus D1, 16:9)
15 ) Aurora Info Chann...
published: 30 Mar 2018
Optus AURORA Switchoff
published: 26 Nov 2013
Optus Aurora Info Channel (2013)
Optus Aurora is a satellite platform delivering free-to-view television services, designed for analog television, to remote and black spot viewers. This is a recording from 'INFO 156.0E', the information and tuning channel. Optus Aurora is due to be switched off at the end of 2013.
published: 24 Jan 2013
Optus Aurora Info Channel (May 2013)
published: 31 Mar 2018
Average TV Day: Optus Aurora
Optus Aurora consists of
SBS from NSW, QLD, SA and WA
ABC from NSW, QLD, NT, SA and WA
Westlink network
and GWN and WIN howver this depend in what area of the country you live in otherwise you might get Imparja and 7 Central
This service does require a smartcard
published: 25 Apr 2011
Average TV Day: Free to air on Optus D2 Satellite
A look at the free channels that are available on the Optus D2 Satellite mostly foreign language and religious channels
published: 21 Apr 2011
ABC Aurora closure Message
Warning Message on Optus C1 about the optus aurora package being closed.
published: 22 Nov 2013
Aurora Switch Off TVC 2013
Optus Aurora Platform will no longer broadcast GWN7 and WIN TV from 25th June 2013 Replace with VAST.
published: 13 Jun 2013
Sat tv setup & finding Optus C1 sat.wmv
For Travellers,how to setup sat tv & Locate Optus C1 Satellite for Optus Aurora.
published: 12 Jun 2010
strong 4663x set up for aurora service optus c1
How to set up a Strong 4663x/4653x for the aurora service on optus c1 satellite
This was the closest I could get to a digital TV experience in regional WA in 2008. I had 2 satellite dishes on the roof; one pointed to Optus C1 receiving Optu...
This was the closest I could get to a digital TV experience in regional WA in 2008. I had 2 satellite dishes on the roof; one pointed to Optus C1 receiving Optus Aurora WA channels, and the other pointed to Optus D1 receiving a bunch of free-to-air channels and feeds not really intended for direct-to-home viewing. Some were temporary like SC Ten and others were m
Channel list:
1) ABC WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
2) ABC2 WA ((Optus D1, 16:9)
3) GWN (Optus C1, 4:3)
4) WIN WA (Optus C1, 4:3)
5) SC Ten (possibly Qld, Optus D1, 16:9)
6) Imparja (Optus D1, 4:3)
7) SBS WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
8) SBS ? (Optus D1, 16:9)
9) Westlink (Optus C1, 4:3)
10) NITV (Optus C1, 4:3)
11) TVSN (Optus C1, 4:3)
12) Expo (Optus C1, 16:9)
13) Al Jazeera (Optus C1, 4:3)
14) SBS World News (Optus D1, 16:9)
15 ) Aurora Info Channel (Optus C1, 4:3)
16) Foxtel iEPG Video Background (Optus C1, 16:9)
This was the closest I could get to a digital TV experience in regional WA in 2008. I had 2 satellite dishes on the roof; one pointed to Optus C1 receiving Optus Aurora WA channels, and the other pointed to Optus D1 receiving a bunch of free-to-air channels and feeds not really intended for direct-to-home viewing. Some were temporary like SC Ten and others were m
Channel list:
1) ABC WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
2) ABC2 WA ((Optus D1, 16:9)
3) GWN (Optus C1, 4:3)
4) WIN WA (Optus C1, 4:3)
5) SC Ten (possibly Qld, Optus D1, 16:9)
6) Imparja (Optus D1, 4:3)
7) SBS WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
8) SBS ? (Optus D1, 16:9)
9) Westlink (Optus C1, 4:3)
10) NITV (Optus C1, 4:3)
11) TVSN (Optus C1, 4:3)
12) Expo (Optus C1, 16:9)
13) Al Jazeera (Optus C1, 4:3)
14) SBS World News (Optus D1, 16:9)
15 ) Aurora Info Channel (Optus C1, 4:3)
16) Foxtel iEPG Video Background (Optus C1, 16:9)
Optus Aurora is a satellite platform delivering free-to-view television services, designed for analog television, to remote and black spot viewers. This is a re...
Optus Aurora is a satellite platform delivering free-to-view television services, designed for analog television, to remote and black spot viewers. This is a recording from 'INFO 156.0E', the information and tuning channel. Optus Aurora is due to be switched off at the end of 2013.
Optus Aurora is a satellite platform delivering free-to-view television services, designed for analog television, to remote and black spot viewers. This is a recording from 'INFO 156.0E', the information and tuning channel. Optus Aurora is due to be switched off at the end of 2013.
Optus Aurora consists of
SBS from NSW, QLD, SA and WA
ABC from NSW, QLD, NT, SA and WA
Westlink network
and GWN and WIN howver this depend in what area of ...
Optus Aurora consists of
SBS from NSW, QLD, SA and WA
ABC from NSW, QLD, NT, SA and WA
Westlink network
and GWN and WIN howver this depend in what area of the country you live in otherwise you might get Imparja and 7 Central
This service does require a smartcard
Optus Aurora consists of
SBS from NSW, QLD, SA and WA
ABC from NSW, QLD, NT, SA and WA
Westlink network
and GWN and WIN howver this depend in what area of the country you live in otherwise you might get Imparja and 7 Central
This service does require a smartcard
This was the closest I could get to a digital TV experience in regional WA in 2008. I had 2 satellite dishes on the roof; one pointed to Optus C1 receiving Optus Aurora WA channels, and the other pointed to Optus D1 receiving a bunch of free-to-air channels and feeds not really intended for direct-to-home viewing. Some were temporary like SC Ten and others were m
Channel list:
1) ABC WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
2) ABC2 WA ((Optus D1, 16:9)
3) GWN (Optus C1, 4:3)
4) WIN WA (Optus C1, 4:3)
5) SC Ten (possibly Qld, Optus D1, 16:9)
6) Imparja (Optus D1, 4:3)
7) SBS WA (Optus D1, 16:9)
8) SBS ? (Optus D1, 16:9)
9) Westlink (Optus C1, 4:3)
10) NITV (Optus C1, 4:3)
11) TVSN (Optus C1, 4:3)
12) Expo (Optus C1, 16:9)
13) Al Jazeera (Optus C1, 4:3)
14) SBS World News (Optus D1, 16:9)
15 ) Aurora Info Channel (Optus C1, 4:3)
16) Foxtel iEPG Video Background (Optus C1, 16:9)
Optus Aurora is a satellite platform delivering free-to-view television services, designed for analog television, to remote and black spot viewers. This is a recording from 'INFO 156.0E', the information and tuning channel. Optus Aurora is due to be switched off at the end of 2013.
Optus Aurora consists of
SBS from NSW, QLD, SA and WA
ABC from NSW, QLD, NT, SA and WA
Westlink network
and GWN and WIN howver this depend in what area of the country you live in otherwise you might get Imparja and 7 Central
This service does require a smartcard
Optus Aurora was a free-to-viewsatellite television platform in Australia, which aimed at providing television and radio services to remote and black spot areas using the Optus C1 and B3 satellites. The service was available in all areas, using a standard satellite dish and set top box, however commercial stations carried on the platform were restricted to their respective coverage areas.
Aurora replaced the analogue Homestead and Community Broadcast Satellite Service (HACBSS) in late 1998. HACBSS, carried on the Optus B1 satellite, was originally launched in the 1980s, and was in many areas the first means of receiving television signals.
The Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) was launched in 2010, as a replacement for Optus Aurora, and now provides a full range of digital channels. Aurora ceased transmission in December 2013, with the last Aurora uplink taking place during February 2014.
Services
Television
The remote area broadcast services carried on the platform comprised the major terrestrial networks available in the service's two main coverage areas - Remote and Regional Western Australia, and Remote Central and Eastern Australia.