Asia’s Largest Television Network DOORDARSHAN will broadcast Four Exclusive Highlights of ABU DHABI CHESS FESTIVAL 2016 hels at Abu Dhabi UAE on its DD SPORTS Channel. Telecast Schedule is as under:
Ist Episode 15th November 2016 from 2000 – 2030 hrs [ 1400 -1430hrs GMT]
2nd Episode 16th November 2016 from 2000 – 2030 hrs [ 1400 -1430hrs GMT]
3rd Episode 17th Nobember 2016 from 2000 – 2030 hrs [ 1400 -1430hrs GMT]
4th Episode 18th November 2016 from 2000 – 2030 hrs [ 1400 -1430hrs GMT]
Outside India the telecast will be available in 48 c0untries of Europe ,. middle east and south east asia on INSAT 4 B satellite’s FREE TO AIR PLATFORM of C and KU Bands having footprints in 48 Countries [in parts of] Europe, Middle East and South East Asia
The Satellite Parameters are as under
INSAT 4 B Satellite
Parameters
Band Frequency POL S/R SYS Encript C BAND 2725 H 27500 DVB -S FTH
KU Band 10990 V 28500 DBB -S FTH

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