[CHANNEL] DELIVERY_SYSTEM = DVBT FREQUENCY = 474000000 BANDWIDTH_HZ = 8000000 Use code with caution. Where to Find Initial Files
The is a crucial configuration component for scanning digital TV frequencies on Linux systems. Unlike standard channel lists that store discovered services, an initial file contains the basic tuning parameters—such as frequency, modulation, and symbol rate—required for the dvbv5-scan tool to lock onto a transponder and begin identifying available services. Initial File Format and Syntax
: Specifies the standard, such as DVBT , DVBT2 , DVBC/ANNEX_A , ATSC , or DVBS2 . dvbv5scan initial file
The LinuxTV dtv-scan-tables repository on GitHub provides the most up-to-date collection for various countries and regions. How to Create or Generate Initial Files
To initiate the scan, point the tool at your initial file: dvbv5-scan /usr/share/dvbv5/dvb-t/de-Berlin dvbv5-scan and dvb-channels.conf · Issue #31 - GitHub Initial File Format and Syntax : Specifies the
: The center frequency of the transponder in Hertz.
: If you have an old DVBv3 file, use dvb-format-convert to transform it: : If you have an old DVBv3 file,
: The constellation type, such as QAM/256 , QAM/64 , or VSB/8 .