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There doesn't seem to be a FreeSat changes thread on here so I thought I'd start one.
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The next change on FreeSat will be 5Spike leaving on Tuesday like on the other platforms. As Paramount Network UK is higher on this EPG there won't be any Paramount Network number change like elsewhere.
Speculation has been that 5Star+1 will return to the platform and take 5Spike's EPG position. It occurred to me last night that the more obvious change, given what's happening on Freeview as a result of the same channel closure, is that Smithsonian Channel will get 5Spike's FreeSat number. It's currently right at the end of the general section. |
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It's been posted elsewhere that 5Star+1 has indeed taken 5Spike's EPG number (141) on FreeSat today.
Shame, it would have suited Smithsonian Channel better. |
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I am with Freesat and the only fault is channel 516 was a great Keep it Country programme I think it is called Showtime now, But the quality of the picture is not worth watching , used to be great, This is not just me it is in different parts of Glasgow,
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Spotlight isn't on a National multiplex on Freeview now, it's on the Manchester multiplex via an Aerial and as a streamed channel on Ch 264 if your Freeview TV is connected to the Internet.
I've not looked at it on Freesat since it changed its name, so I can't comment on the picture quality. Sorry. |
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Missed this. Apparently happened a couple of weeks ago.
Pop+1 (606) has been removed from FreeSat EPG. Will still be available to manually tune in, if you have a box that has the function, as it's still available on Sky (I checked). ------ New change. Sony Channel +1 has moved from 152 to 143 alongside its primary channel. |
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Live 360 has apparently been added on 176.
Source: lovinthetelly on Digital Spy. |
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806 - JML Direct has been removed.
Presumably from the Freesat EPG, it may still be available on Sky and for manual tunin in. A shopping channel, if you didn't know. Source : lovinthetelly on Digital Spy. |
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Starz (501) has been removed.
Source : lovinthetelly on Digital Spy This now leaves only one Music channel on the Freesat EPG. They probably should move it, and the only Sports channel into Entertainment section. |
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We need the country station back I really miss it, especially now because the TV is not good just now,
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There's supposedly still country musoc on Spotlight. |
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The keep it country channel was excellent but for some reason we cannot get it in Glasgow on Freesat and my friends do not get it on Freview either,
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It moved to Spotlight on Freesat 516, or Freeview Connected 264.
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This from the company that wanted a cut of the License Fee. I don't believe the "never made clear to us at the time of our agreement" bit one jot.
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Spotlight on Freesat in our area G73 just reports that the signal is too weak. This is mostly the same throughout Glasgow, yet we always had a great signal for 516 station up until a few years ago,
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People in the UK should be able to receive everything no matter the location. That's one of the main advant of satellite TV. It's not like there's a giant tent covering Glasgow. :D I'm further north than you and it's fine here. |
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It is funny how some people in Glasgow cannot receive the station , I can get other stations.but a few stations it says no signal , No buildings in front of trees, As you say it might be water getting into the connections, But I do not know anyone to check it out or what they will charge, Thanks for your help.
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A dish is supposed to be optimally pointed at the part of the sky where the various sats serving the U.K. are located so it can receive all of them. I understand that that optimal positioning is to almost point it at the spot where our major channels come from, but offset it slightly towards the minor sats where a lot of the small channels live. If your dish shifts over time (which it can do, especially if it tends to be exposed to high winds) then any movement is less likely to compromise BBC and ITV and more likely to affect the smaller specialist channels.
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The transponder operating on frequency 11081 H also carries CNN & Blaze. If these also have issues then you definitely need the dish looking at. It could be deterioration of the dish, LNB or cable, but is more likely an alignment problem. An aerial rigger could sort it in minutes with the correct kit.
Country music on TV does not make money. I had a chat with the CEO of Spotlight a while ago & the outlay for an ongoing slot on SDN was in excess of 4 million a year. Hence the reason for the use of an IP slot plus the Manchester mini-mux. They remain on Freesat/Sky as this gives easy access to the Irish Republic as well as the UK. With no space for terrestrial in Ireland itself there was no other option for broadcast. The radio side on the other hand is booming. With Country Hits Radio now available on DAB in most Scottish & northern England local muxes, Smooth Country in the south of England & Midlands, & Chris Country on loads of mini-muxes, local DAB in London & several other areas. |
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140 - BET has been removed
Source : lovinthetelly on Digital Spy. It's owned by ViacomCBS, for those that didn't know, so maybe since they are involved with Channel 5 and Smithsonian, maybe its EPG place will be reused for something else they run. Maybe Smithsonian will move up? It's currently second bottom of the Freesat Entertainment section. |
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According to RXTVlog, Pick TV HD will be on channel 147 on Freesat, the recently closed Challenge+1's old number.
https://www.rxtvlog.com/2020/0…es-hd...mplex-pre.html Additional: it seems that on Freesat the HD version of the channel will be the only version on Freesat that has the Premier League football. The SD and +1 will be showing the non-football version of the channel. The HD version is on a UK spotbeam, the SD versions on Freesat are on a wider spotbeam. So the difference is rights-related. |
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FreeSports (252) has left FreeSat.
https://rxtvinfo.com/freesports-departs-freesat Manual tuning information can be found on the above link. |
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Pick HD (147) has closed on FreeSat.
Sky Arts will likely take that channel number in September when it goes Free-To-Air. I'd be surprised if it didn't. |
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Sometimes Sky Arts is quite good for concerts etc
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Sky Arts confirmed as launching on FreeSat on 17th September.
Also confirmed it will be on Channel 147, recently used for the temporary HD version of Pick. https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/artic...m-17-september |
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Sky Arts has went FTA early. My Ye Olde ancient Sky box is showing it. Not officially meant to go FTA until 17th.
Not on FreeSat EPG yet, I've checked on my FreeSat box. A Digital Spy poster says it's on the FreeSat SDT table though, so preparations are underway. |
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We all like another channel,
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BritBox has launched on the 4K FreeSat boxes.
https://twitter.com/freesat_tv/statu... As ex-a516digital points out on Twitter, TVs with in-built FreeSat may have the app already due to manufacturer agreements. It likely won't come to previous generation boxes. |
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BBC Sounds app is now on the latest 4K FreeSat boxes.
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Court TV is apparently live on Ch 177 on Freesat now.
Source: @a516digital on Twitter. |
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Freesat 4K boxes have had a new software update.
https://www.freesat.co.uk/help/softw.../december-2020 Highlight -Amazon Prime Video app added Other enhancements -Live Restart from Live TV - Whilst watching TV, if you see the Live Restart logo for the programme you're watching now, simply press 'OK' on your remote to watch this from the start -Faster channel changes – switch between shows at speed! -General improvements and bug fixes including Remote Record |
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There have been two software updates to the Freesat 4K boxes since the last post.
https://www.freesat.co.uk/help/software-updates Both are bug fixing for known issues. ---------- Post added at 14:41 ---------- Previous post was at 14:37 ---------- Live 360 has been removed from Ch 176 Sporty Stuff TV has appeared on Ch 250. This is showing eSports, Sailing, Gokarting, Triathlon, Mountain Biking and Rallying looking quickly through today's schedule. No live sport, just prepackaged highlights by the looks of things. |
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Thinking of moving my Virgin T V box back into my living, If the weather is bad I loose my freesat picture and some stations have weak signal,
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According to a516digital on Twitter 7 more SD ITV regions are closing on Satellite.
https://twitter.com/a516digital/stat...4409346 https://twitter.com/a516digital/stat...9606402 West Country, Yorkshire, Central East, Anglia, Meridian Thames Valley, Meridian West and Tyne Tees. ---------- Post added at 18:56 ---------- Previous post was at 18:44 ---------- ---------- Noticed there's been another Freesat 4K box software update. https://www.freesat.co.uk/help/software-updates Dated 18th February. "This update includes several bug fixes and performance enhancements. " Detailed then... ;-) |
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ITVBe+1 has closed on 119
ITVBe has moved from 118 to 119 ITV4+1 has moved from 154 to 118 |
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The Sony to Great! rebrands have all happened today.
GREAT! TV Ch 142 was Sony Channel GREAT! Movies Classic Ch 303 was Sony Movies Classic GREAT! Movies Ch 302 was Sony Movies GREAT! Movies Action Ch 305 was Sony Movies Action And the +1s GREAT! TV +1 Ch 143 GREAT! Movies Classic +1 Ch 304 |
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GB News (HD) is now broadcasting its showreel on Freesat channel 216.
Launch date is 13th June. |
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The Freesat 4K boxes have had another software update.
Source: https://www.freesat.co.uk/help/softw...ates/june-2021 The June 2021 Software Release (5.4.1.p7_ui_1.3.8) is now available and will be automatically installed on Freesat 4K TV Boxes. This update includes the BBC Red Button role out, along with several bug fixes and performance enhancements. New features BBC Connected Red Button services now available Nightly reboot now also available when the box is in active standby mode Removed “Watch live/Watch live in HD” and “Watch from the start” options from the recordings menu to improve user experience Added the “Info” icon to the EPG so customers know how to expand the synopsis Added the ability to navigate +/- 24h from Now & Next screen with the Fast Forward & Rewind buttons Other fixes and improvements Fixed recording playback issue where customers were presented with audio only Improved reliability of Reminders Optimised memory usage to improve performance Fixed missing recordings on power loss Fixed loss of audio after exiting YouTube All channel names clearly displayed on the home screen across all regions Improved box performance when operating with a full hard drive Ensured customers are returned to last tuned channel when bringing the box out of standby Improvements to recordings clash management Fixed synopsis display issue Addressed Audio and Video loss when box comes out of standby Improved stability when transitioning in and out of standby Plus other minor bug fixes and improvements |
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The following temporary BBC Red Button channels are now live on the Freesat EPG.
BBC Red Button HD Ch 980 (HD version of normal RB 1 on 981) BBC Red Button 2 Ch 982 BBC Red Button 3 Ch 983 BBC Red Button 4 Ch 984 BBC Red Button 5 Ch 985 BBC Red Button 6 Ch 986 |
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Confirmation of CNN (Ch207) leaving Freesat.
https://www.freesat.co.uk/help/channel-updates |
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I thought that CNN had been fully removed from Freesat?
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It may also still be available on Freesat devices that aren’t set to auto refresh. |
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we were watching CNN On Freesat until yesterday now we get Message No service. so CNN Only Avail Free to Air on RAKUTAN TV ,Unless there is another way (not SKY)
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It looked worse on my Freesat HD box than on my Freeview TVs doing upscaling. |
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It has shown up on my Mut@nt HD2 which is set to scan freesat but had not run a scan till today so it is nice to see it is picking up the updates
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Doubt it, the cost per viewer to them would be too expensive on cable. Much cheaper to do it via satellite.
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-That's TV East (In Norwich areas only). -That's TV Cambridge (In Cambridge areas only). -That's TV South Wales (In Swansea areas only). -That's TV Humber (In Grimsby areas only). |
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New update for 4K Freesat boxes the other day.
Source: https://www.freesat.co.uk/help/article/4409619787794 -------- Software Update 10th November 2021 5.4.1.p13_ui_1.4.1 New Features: Improved Interface during LNB verification. Customers will now see that the box is setting things up for them, rather than a no signal screen when coming out of standby We have enhanced how search results are displayed for both On TV and On Demand content Fixes: Performance: We have improved how the box handles low memory scenarios and will automatically close background applications if necessary to improve the overall experience Enhanced the general responsiveness of the application, users should see an improvement in general performance FTI & Privacy notice: We have fixed several bugs with our first-time installation process Improved our privacy notice pop-up flow and fixed several issues that could result in related issues Standby & power management: There have been several bugs fixed coming out of standby to improve box behaviour, including: Remembering the last tuned channel after a box reboot/ nightly reboot Improvements to avoid the application crashing while the box is in standby mode Sometimes customers would see washed-out picture after waking from standby No AV on Live TV channel when switching from passive standby to active mode Settings & Channel Scan: We have a few fixes for settings & channel scan: Occasional box crash during postcode check Regional Channels: BBC One London list was not shown correctly Recordings & Reminders: There have been numerous fixes for issues with recordings & reminders, including but not limited to: Resuming playback of recording causes a device reboot Users unable to access recordings action menu after deleting a recording Users occasionally get stuck on Recordings preview Home screen Continue watching option not available for partially viewed programme Exit Recording Playback - Live TV has no AV until zapped to a different channel Fixed an issue causing duplicate recordings when setting via Freesat App Reminder Icon not removed after show started Unable to auto-tune to a channel from reminder pop-up when watching iPlayer TV Guide: We have resolved a few issues with the TV Guide: Restart Metadata Icon was not always showing ‘Back’ from "Showing Again” took you to the Recordings home page pane, not the Guide home page. 1 Line guide not displaying when returning to Live TV Fixed an issue with double key entry on BBC channels Both user-hidden and favorited channels appeared among the Favorite channels filter in TV Guide Users would sometimes get stuck in the guide when a series recording was cancelled Showcase: We have fixed a few key issues affecting our lovely showcase picks: Showcase was not displaying correctly on box boot up Showcase was occasionally taking too long to populate We have improved default image logic for when showcase images are not available Timeshift: We found and fixed some issues when you pause live TV on our recordable boxes: STOP RCU key would not return you to live TV Users were occasionally unable to record an event from within timeshift A noticeable black screen could be seen when exiting from timeshift to Live TV Fixed an issue where FF/RW were working intermittently On Demand: There were a few bugs with our On Demand apps and menus that we have resolved: Exit whilst loading OD player would land user on ‘No Signal’ screen Fixed an issue where video was intermittent during playback on the My5 app There were a few instances where Netflix was not closing when requested OD Apps menu would occasionally reset due to a timeout In addition to the above, we have bug fixes to improve stability and responsiveness of our devices. |
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Spotlight TV, Freesat’s only remaining music channel, moves to Channel 500 from channel 516 on 17 November 2021.
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Added today.
Channel 4 HD added to Ch126 Box Hits added to Ch501 The Box (currently Boxmas/Box Christmas) added to Ch502 Kiss TV added to Ch503 Magic TV added to Ch504 Kerrang TV added to Ch505 Confirmed all of the above on my own box. |
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Technical changes were apparently made yesterday, 4Music is coming to Freesat.
Seems it is going to be assigned Ch181 and be in General Entertainment. The latter doesn't surprise me, I was expecting it. Will post with actual details when it launches officially and is on the EPG. https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/4music-coming-to-freesat |
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BBC Three on the EPG at Ch107 (HD or SD depending on equipment)
BBC Four (HD/SD) moves to Ch108. On HD equipment BBC3 SD is on Ch179. BBC Scotland (HD/SD) outside of Scotland moves to Ch110 , it remains on Ch106 in Scotland. |
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4Music is now on Ch181
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This week Freesat changes:
Monday Launches: Channel Number - Channel Name 156 - W Wednesday Channels Closures: Channel Number - Channel Name 145. Pick +1 |
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Can I ask if FreeSports is on FreeSat?
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FreeSports wasn't on Freesat anymore, but apparently, according to Juste_Lenoir on Digital Spy, it's now been encrypted. So now is FTV rather than FTA on Satellite. Haven't had a chance to check myself. ---------- Post added at 19:11 ---------- Previous post was at 18:54 ---------- I've seen several others on other threads confirm the Freesports change on Satellite. I'm guessing it's yet again a cash saving measure, maybe to pay for a permanent slot on DTT after COM7 closes soon. |
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Out of curiousity I just checked. I can still view Freesports via Manual tuning on my Freesat box. I'm doing so as I type this.
Either the change was made to a different feed, there is an Irish ad version I believe, or it's changed back to FTA. |
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The Wimbledon/Glastonbury Red Button streams are testing on Satellite.
https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/extra-red-...-freesat-users |
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Spotlight TV on channel 500 will close on 12th August, CEO Phil Mack has announced.
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Spotlight TV has now closed on both Freesat & Sky.
The channel will remain operational as part of Channel Box on Freeview 271, & is likely to take a permanent streamed EPG slot in the near future. |
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ITV2 HD has now replaced SD version* on Ch113
ITV3 HD has now replaced SD version* on Ch115 ITV4 HD has now replaced SD version* on Ch117 *On HD capable Freesat boxes. Note: Some older HD boxes do update overnight though. Checked on my box. |
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To be honest it shouldn’t be an issue, if you connect a Freesat box to a TV via an HDMI cable, the TV will show the channel at the best resolution it can cope with. And if you have a Freesat box with a SCART or composite connections then the box will downscale the channel before sending it to the TV.
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Due to these changes do u have to retune Freesat Box?
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Not normally. Freesat boxes are pretty good at doing this automatically. Freesat has maintained pretty close control over the technical standards box manufacturers have to meet in order to carry the logo.
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Those with SD only boxes will be able to get BBC Nightlight for at least a year, but won't be able to view any local programming. They will see the red screen instead.
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A lot of new smart tvs have Freesat & Freeview all ready in stalled no need for a STB just plug in a memory stick to record happy days & saves you £200 +
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i have a 2022 LG smart tv & my old sky dish is plugged in the side it works great & when i press the record button on the hand set it says do you want to record this program please insert a devise in the USB port . i just have to get a memory stick now
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Today's changes on Freesat:
Channel 4 HD is now regionalised from today. *Ch 4 SD is now only on SD boxes via Ch 104^ *Ch 4 HD is now regional on HD boxes via Ch 104^ *E4 Extra has moved from Ch 181 to Ch 126 on all boxes. ^Channel 106 in Wales. |
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Two new channels set to launch soon on Freesat:
*That's Christmas *Sky Mix HD https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_103524559 |
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