Dvbv5scan Initial File Jun 2026

The dvb-apps package includes starter files:

dvbv5-scan -G -N -o final_channel_list.conf my_initial_scan_file.conf

: The tool instructs the DVB adapter to step through the frequency range (e.g., 950–2150 MHz for Satellite or 47–862 MHz for Terrestrial) in defined increments.

dvbsnoop -s signal -adapter 0 -frontend 0 dvbv5scan initial file

: Required keys vary by standard (e.g., BANDWIDTH_HZ for DVB-T, MODULATION and SYMBOL_RATE for DVB-C). DVB-T (Terrestrial)

[Custom-Tuning-Entry] DELIVERY_SYSTEM = DVBT2 FREQUENCY = 626000000 BANDWIDTH_HZ = 8000000 Use code with caution. Save and close the file ( Ctrl+O , Enter , Ctrl+X ). 6. Running dvbv5-scan with Your File

For cable users, using the --nit option ( -N ) is often beneficial. This instructs dvbv5-scan to use the parameters announced by the broadcaster via the NIT table instead of those from the initial file, which can lead to more accurate tuning. The dvb-apps package includes starter files: dvbv5-scan -G

[BBC HD] DELIVERY_SYSTEM = DVBS2 FREQUENCY = 10847000 SYMBOL_RATE = 23000000 MODULATION = PSK/8 POLARIZATION = V FEC = AUTO ROLLOFF = 0.35 INVERSION = AUTO

dvbv5-scan -o output_file initial_file

Think of it as a "map" or "hint list" – not the destination list, but a guide to where channels are likely found. Save and close the file ( Ctrl+O , Enter , Ctrl+X )

An entry in a modern dvbv5 initial file looks similar to this:

: On Ubuntu/Debian systems, you can install the standard repository files using: sudo apt install dtv-scan-tables Use code with caution.

The -o 7 output format is compatible with dvbv5scan . Once generated, you can use this file as your initial file.