RIK Sat

RIK Sat (Cyprus Satellite Radio Foundation) or CyBC Sat, formerly known as Cyprus Sat, is the satellite program of the Hellenic Republic's public television service, RIK. It is freely transmitted by both NOVA and NOVA Cyprus.

History

The National Radio-Television Company of Cyprus (RIK) was established to broadcast part of its two television stations, RIK 1 and RIK 2, via satellite and on various cable networks. The Hellenic Republic has been under an obligation to retransmit RIK Sat to a terrestrial network since 1990, which is carried out by ERT.

Broadcast

RIK Sat broadcasts 24 hours a day, with regular programming from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Its programming is generalist in nature, combining series, varieties, news bulletins, and political broadcasts, mostly from the first Cypriot channel RIK 1. The station also relays selected programs from RIK's two semi-state television channels, as well as special productions for the diaspora.

Availability

RIK Sat is available in Europe and the Middle East via Hot Bird (13° east) and Hellas Sat (39° east). It can also be received in the US, Canada, and Australia through various platforms, including Titan Television companies in New York, Bell Fibe TV in Montreal, Ellas TV in Chicago and Melbourne.

Technical Details

RIK Sat is broadcast by the Hellas Sat 3 and Hotbird satellites, owned by French Eutelsat. The station's signal can be received via satellite or on various cable networks.

External Links

* Foundation website
* Watch the program of RIK Sat live