The culture program of Südwestrundfunk "SWR2" started on satellite Astra 19.2° East on another program slot in AAC Surround 5.1 audio format.A manual transponder search on the frequency 11,053 H, SR 22000, FEC 2/3 (modulation: DVB-S2 – 8PSK) puts the channel under the code "SWR2 5.1" on the station list of the satellite receiver.When asked by INFOSAT, the broadcaster did not answer whether SWR was again broadcasting selected concerts and other programs in 5.1 surround sound on the program slot.This was the case since 2005 before the audio coding was changed from MPEG1 L2 to AAC-LC audio format.Due to the conversion of all ARD radio stations to AAC-LC audio coding and the conversion of DVB-S2 modulation to Astra satellite, a satellite receiver has been required since July 2021 that can handle the "DVB-S2" reception standard and the AAC-LC audio codec (INFOSAT reported ).Since then, only BR-Klassik with AC-3 PID, in addition to AAC-LC and NDR Kultur with AC3 instead of AAC-LC audio format have been broadcast via Astra.In order to be able to enjoy the surround sound, the satellite receiver usually has to be connected to a surround amplifier.Scan the QR code with your mobile phone and read this page / article online:To view the INFOSAT mobile website, please rotate your phone.