Channel 5
The British TV network Channel 5 was launched in 1997.
Why number five?
Channel 5 (Viacom International Media Networks) is the fifth national terrestrial analogue network in the UK after BBC One, ITV, BBC Two, and Channel 4.
Satellite frequencies
Astra 2G (28.2 °E): 10964 H / SR FEC: 22000 5/6 (UK)
Astra 2E (28.2 °E): 11798 H / SR FEC: 29500 8/9 (Europe)
5USA
5USA is a sister channel of Channel 5 launched on October 16, 2006.