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Listen via Satellite

A note regarding the Optus D2 satellite service

For many years Vision has also been available via the Optus D2 satellite. Optus have advised that this satellite is nearing the end of its life and will be decommissioned in 2023. If you currently access Vision Christian Radio via Optus D2, the good news is that you do have options to continue listening, namely switching over to the VAST satellite, or online streaming as noted above. We understand this change is inconvenient however it is one of those things that comes with the continually changing technology environment in which we live. We understand this may be present a problem for some and if you are unable to move to one of the other listening options available to you we would love to know about it.

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If you can’t access Vision through our AM/FM network or online, then satellite reception may be an option for you. Vision Christian radio is available as an audio channel on the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) satellite system whose signal is available everywhere in Australia.

You will need a dish and High Definition VAST receiver tuned to channel 614. A local TV antenna and satellite service should be able to help with setup. Prices can vary, so shop around for the best deal – but the good news is that the cost of this equipment has fallen dramatically over the years and it may be a very simple exercise if you already have an unused dish on your roof.

If you already have access to VAST for TV channels, grab your remote and switch over to channel 614 and you’re good to go!

Please note that because our technical team are focused on expanding and maintaining our terrestrial AM/FM broadcast network, they are unfortunately are not able to help you with the setup of satellite reception equipment and ask that you find your own installer. We thank you for your understanding.

Other options

If getting satellite equipment is not a viable option for you, Vision is also streamed live via the internet or through our free app. The good news is that online streaming is becoming increasingly easier and cheaper to access, even in remote areas with the advent of high speed satellite internet through providers such as StarLink and SkyMesh so we suggest you also evaluate how this might work in your situation.