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Friday, February 24, 2012

Pub landlady Karen Murphy "wins" TV football court case

with reference to

http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/showthread.php?85570-Pubs-v-Premier-League-FA-Football-on-Satellite-TV-decision-tomorrow

A pub landlady has won her court fight with the English Premier League over using a Greek TV decoder to screen games.

Karen Murphy has paid nearly £8,000 in fines and costs for using the cheaper decoder in her Portsmouth pub to bypass controls over match screening.

But she took her case to the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

It found partly in her favour, and now the High Court in London has also found in her favour.

The case has been closely watched as it could trigger a major shake-up in the way football TV rights are sold, and potentially pave the way to cheaper viewing of foreign broadcasts for fans of top-flight English games.

Ms Murphy has spent six years fighting a prosecution for showing live football at the Red White and Blue pub without a Sky subscription.

The High Court in London on Friday ruled that Karen Murphy's appeal over using the decoder to bypass controls over match screening must be allowed.

But a judge made clear that many other complex issues regarding the wider legality of screening matches would have to be decided "at a later date".

The High Court had originally sent the case to the European courts for advice on numerous points of law.

The ECJ said last autumn that national laws that prohibit the import, sale or use of foreign decoder cards were contrary to the freedom to provide services.

The European judges also said the Premier League could not claim copyright over Premier League matches as they could not be considered to be an author's own "intellectual creation" and, therefore, to be "works" for the purposes of EU copyright law.

But it did offer some comfort for the Premier League, which receives vast sums through its exclusive broadcasting deals with Sky and ESPN.

The European court said that while live matches were not protected by copyright, any surrounding media, such as any opening video sequence, the Premier League anthem, pre-recorded films showing highlights of recent Premier League matches and various graphics, were "works" protected by copyright.

To use any of these extra parts associated for a broadcast, a pub would need the permission of the Premier League

source: bbc.co.uk/news/business-17150054

It looks like it is still not legal to use full coverage including graphics, tunes etc from other broadcsaters, and it is still pending an actual result. So nothing is as clear cut as it seem, although Ms Murphys conviction has been overturned, it still means that pubs cannot show the full broadcast, with graphics and music, without either FA permission or facing a copyright breach.

It also means that it is still not possible for Sky card to be "officially" sold by Sky outside the UK and ROI. The sky card terms and agreements are still in place, as Sky have not bought the rights to show thir programems and content outside the UK and ROI.

BBC, ITV, C4, Five channels available with no subscription on smaller satellite dishes fom today

Recent changes (as posted here) made by the UK TV broadcasters and Astra (the satellite operator), mean that you can now receive

BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, BBC4, Cbeebie, CBBC, BBC News, BBC1 HD, BBC HD, ITV1, ITV1HD, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, Channel 4, Channel 4 HD, More 4, E4, Film 4, Five, Five USA and Five

for free, with no subscription, on a smaller satellite dish than previously required in Spain, the Costa Blanca, and the Communidad Valencia.

In some areas in Communidad Valencia an 80cm satellite dish is big enough to receive these channels.
In other areas a larger 1m satellite dish is required.

It may be that your current satellite dish is big enough to receive these channels for free, but it may need realignment or a better quality LNB.

The availability of these channels on smaller satellite dishes is temporary, possibly only to the end of this year, when a new satellite is launched, which may change reception.

We can perform dish realignments from 30euros, supply stronger LNBs (LNBs from 15 Euros), or install a 1m dish for 125 Euros.

For more information on receiving these UK TV channels on small satellite dish in Spain, and prices for satellite dish and digibox installations please see : UK TV Channels Available on Small Satellite Dish. Free TV on an 80cm satellite dish. Free TV on an 1m satellite dish.ITV1. ITV2. ITV3. ITV4. Channel 4. Film 4. Costa Blanca. Spain. Digital Satellite Systems Costa Blanca Spain

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Sky channel number changes February 2012

This month, there will be a few channel number chages.

Sky Arts 1 will be heading to channel 129 while Sky Arts 2 is on the move to 130. Sky 2, Sky Living+1 and Sky LivingIt+1 will also be moving.

Also, the Sky Sports F1 HD channels will be available on channel 408.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/sho...nch-on-March-9

If you dont subscribe to Sky HD then the full list of channel changes is as follows…

Sky Arts 1 moves to 129 (Sky Arts 1 HD to 239)

Sky Arts 2 moves to 130 (Sky Arts 2 HD to 290)

Sky 2 moves to 121

Sky Living+1 moves to 123

Sky LivingIt+1 moves to 238


If you subscribe to Sky HD then the full list of channel changes is as follows…

Sky Arts 1 HD moves to 129 (Sky Arts 1 SD to 239)

Sky Arts 2 HD moves to 130 (Sky Arts 2 SD to 290)

Sky 2 moves to 121

Sky Living+1 moves to 123

Sky LivingIt+1 moves to 238

Sky Living Loves will close

Monday, February 20, 2012

BBC Channels to move to Astra 1N Friday 24th February 2012

Origianlly posted at: http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/sho...-February-2012

The BBC channels, BBC1, BB2, BBC3, BBC4, BBC1HD, BBCHD, CBBC, CBeebies, will be moving from Astra 2D to Astra 1N this coming Friday.

There will be no change of frequencies.

The BBC channels will be using the same frequencies as they currently do.

However, this will mean that reception of these BBC channels in Spain will be much better than currently.

In some areas, they should be able to be received on a small 80cm or 1m satellte dish, where are previously they may not have been available even on a 2.4m satellite dish.

If you are unable to receive these channels, then no reception of these channels may require dish realignment, a new LNB or a larger satellite dish - such as a 1m satellite dish.

This follows the recent move of the ITV and channel 4 group of channels to Astra 1N in the last few weeks.

Click here for more information and what this means for BBC TV reception in Spain and BBC TV Reception in the Costa Blanca

Fox Movies and Fox Series on Nilesat and Arabsat Frequencies

Fox Movies and Fox Series are available on frequencies on two satellite groups: on Nilesat / Atlantic Bird at 7 West, and Arabsat / Badr at 26 East.

Fox Movies is a 24 hour film channel. Broadcasting films from all genres - comedy, drama, action, sci-fi, horror and thrillers. Given its connections to Hollywood through 20th Century Fox Studios, Fox Movies offers an excellent choice of movies. Some of the broadcast movies contain swearing, violence and sexual content.

Fox Movies Frequencies and Information

Fox Series, also known as Fox Arabic, is a 24 hour general entertainment TV channel entirely dedicated to the best of television series. The channel provides smart entertainment with an edge to viewers across the Middle East. The Fox Series Channel is a Middle Eastern version of the American Fox Channel and offers viewers a sensational line-up of award-winning television series.

Fox Series Frequencies and Information


The Fox Movies channel is available on the following satellite frequencies :

Fox Movies Frequency on Arabsat / Badr 4/6 (26 east)

Frequency 11843
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4

Fox Movies HD
Frequency 11823
Polarisation V
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 5/6

Fox Movies Frequency on Nilesat 101 / 102 / Atlantic Bird (7 West)

Frequency 11296
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4

Fox Movies HD
Frequency 12111
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 5/6

Fox Movies Programme Guide for Arabsat / Nilesat

Fox Movies Programme Guide for Arabsat / Nilesat



The Fox Series / Fox Arabic channel is available on the following satellite frequencies :

Fox Series / Fox Arabic Frequency on Arabsat / Badr 4/6 (26 east)

Frequency 11843
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4

Fox Series / Fox Arabic Frequency on Nilesat 101 / 102 / Atlantic Bird (7 West)

Frequency 11296
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4

Fox Series / Fox Arabic Programme Guide for Arabsat / Nilesat

Fox Series / Fox Arabic Programme Guide for Arabsat / Nilesat

Friday, February 17, 2012

Receive ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, Channel 4, E4, More 4, Film 4, Five, on an 80cm satellite dish for 200 euros!

Recent changes in UK Satellite TV have meant a change in the equipment required to receive UK TV via satellite in Spain.

From February 2012, it is now possible to receive the following channels on a small 80cm satellite dish without any subscription or viewing card.

ITV1
ITV1 HD
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
Channel 4
Channel 4 HD
E4
More 4
Film4
Five
Five USA
Five * (Five Star)

and many more

For 200 euros, you will receive the satellite dish (either 80cm or 100cm depending on your exact location), single output LNB, FTA satellite receiver and "reasonable" amount of cabling.

For more information and more channels available on this satellite TV system, please see : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/uk_tv_channels_available_on_small_dish_costa_blanca_spain.php

Thursday, February 16, 2012

More UK TV satellite changes - affecting Disney, Irish RTE, and ITV1HD

This morning there have been a number of changes to some channels, affecting Rte, Disney channels, Nickelodeon channels, and some ITV1 HD regions.

These channels have moved from the Astra 2D satellite to the Astra 1 satellite.

For more information see our news forum:

More UK TV satellite changes - affecting Disney, Irish RTE, and ITV1HD

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Changes to ITV1 and Channel 4 - now available on a small satellite dish

This morning there have been a number of changes to some channels, affecting ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, Channel 4, E4, MOre4, and Film4.

For more information see our news forum:

http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/showthread.php?99581-Changes-to-ITV1-and-Channel-4-now-available-on-a-small-satellite-dish

Changes to ITV1 and Channel 4 - now available on a small satellite dish

This morning there have been a number of changes to some channels.

These have affected ITV1s and Channel 4s.

The channels that were on the following frequncies

10.714 H, 10.729 V, 10.758 V, 10.832 H, 10.891 H and 10.906 V have been moved from Astra 2d (the satellite that you require a big satellite dish for) have moved onto Astra 1N. In my area these chanels are now available on an 80cm satellite dish!

This will only be a short term measure until a new satellite is launched later this year.


No updates are required to any boxes, as the frequencies are all the same....

Channel and regions affected:

10.714 H 22000 5/6

Channel 4 London Region
Channel 4 South and East Region
Channel 4 Midlands Region
Channel 4 North Region
Channel 4 Northern Ireland Region
Channel 4 Scotland region
Film 4
Film4+1



10.729 V

Channel 4 +1 London Region
Channel 4 +1 South and East Region
Channel 4 +1 Midlands Region
Channel 4 +1 North Region
Channel 4 +1 Northern Ireland Region
Channel 4 +1 Scotland region
E4
E4+1
More4



10.758 V,

ITV1 London
ITV1 Granada
ITV1 Anglia North
ITV1 Central West
ITV2
ITV2
CITV



10.832 H,

ITV1 Wales
ITV1 Westcountry West
ITV1 Westcountry South West
ITV1 +1 Anglia North
ITV1 HD London



10.891 H

ITV1 Border
ITV1 Tyne Tees North
ITV1 Meridian South
ITV1 Anglia South
ITV1 Yorkshire West
ITV1 +1 London
ITV1 +1 Westcountry South West
ITV1 +1 Central West
ITV2 +1



10.906 v

Channel TV (ITV1 Channel Islands)
STV North
STV West
STV East
STV +1 East
Ulster TV
ITV1 +1 Granada
ITV1 +1 Meridian South
ITV3
ITV3 +1

Friday, February 10, 2012

How do I access the secret Sky Installers set up menu?

On a standard Sky box, or a Sky+ digibox you press the following sequence of numbers on your Sky remote control.

Services
4
0
1
select

and you will access the secret Sky installers set up menu.

On a standard Sky HD box, or a Sky+HD digibox you press the following sequence of numbers on your Sky remote control.

Services
00
1
select

and you will access the secret Sky installers set up menu.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Is Freesat as good as Sky in Spain?

Is Freesat TV in Spain as good as Sky TV in Spain?

Freesat digiboxes receive the same "free to air" satellite television channels as a Sky box.

Free to air channels are those channels that do not require a Sky viewing card to watch.

So a Sky box with no viewing card receives the same channels as a Freesat box.

Freesat boxes in Spain use the same satellites and sa,e frequencies for the channels as a Sky box in Spain uses.

There are no seperate Freesat satellites, or special Freesat frequencies that can be used that are any different than a Sky box in Spain uses.

So if you are in Spain, and want UK TV in Spain, then if you are in an area of Spain that requires a 2.4m Portuguese satellite dish for reception of BBC TV for a Sky digibox in Spain, then you will still need a 2.4m Portuguese satellite dish for reception of BBC TV using a Freesat box in Spain.

There are some differences between using a Freesat box in Spain and using a Sky digibox in Spain. Obviously, a Sky box will be able to read and use a Sky card, where are the Freesat box cannot, which is useful for the few "free to view" channels like Sony TV, Motors TV and Viva TV. A Freesat HD PVR is able to record onto its built in hard disk drive, yet to record using the built in hard disk drive on a Sky+ or Sky+HD digibox you need to be a Sky TV subscriber. These differences ar the same whether you are watching UK TV in Spain, UK TV in France, UK TV in Italy or in England.

Six Nations Fixtures 2012 - Six Nations on TV - Six Nations in Spain


Six Nations Fixtures 2012

Saturday 4th February 2012

France v Italy 14:30 Stade de France, Paris
Scotland v England 17:00 Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Sunday 5th February 2012

Ireland v Wales 15:00 Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Saturday 11th February 2012

Italy v England 16:00 Stadio Flaminio, Rome
France v Ireland 20:00 Stade de France, Paris

Sunday 12th February 2012

Wales v Scotland 15:00 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Saturday 25th February 2012

Ireland v Italy 13:30 Aviva Stadium, Dublin
England v Wales 16:00 Twickenham, Stadium, London

Sunday 26th February 2012

Scotland v France 15:00 Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Saturday 10th March 2012

Wales v Italy 14:30 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Ireland v Scotland Saturday 10th March 2012 17:00 Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Sunday 11th March 2012

France v England 15:00 Stade de France, Paris

Saturday 17th March 2012
Italy v Scotland Saturday 12:30 Stadio Flaminio, Rome
Wales v France 14:45 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
England v Ireland 17:00 Twickenham, Stadium, London


TV Coverage and radio coverage of the competition is available on the BBC's various platforms in the United Kingdom.

In Ireland, RTÉ have broadcast the championship since their inception.

France Télévisions cover the competition in France whilst in Italy, Sky Italia are the newest broadcaster of the competition.

In the United States, BBC America simulcasts the BBC's feed for selected matches (one per round).

In Wales, S4C have on occasions screened matches featuring the national team's home games using the BBC's feed with Welsh commentary, with a number of English speaking former Welsh players using the Welsh language for studio analysis and pitch side reporting.

In Spain, the Six Nations rugby matches will be shown live by Digital+, on their Canal Deportes Sports channel

The matches will also be shown on the Al Jazeera Sports channels.

source: http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/showthread.php?98083-Six-Nations-2012-Fixtures

Some frequently asked questions about receiving UK TV and Sky TV in Spain

A few questions and answers about how to recieve UK TV in Spain, and how to resolve some problems with reeciving UK TV in Spain.

What are the best Sky frequency codes to use?

Can I use a Freeview box in Spain?

Can I use a Sky box in Spain?

Satellite signal fade at night in Spain and loss of satellite TV channels at night

Will my Freeview box work in Spain?

Can I get Spanish TV on Freesat in Spain?

Can I take my uk sky card to Spain and use it in my box there?

Which High Definition (HD) channels can I receive for FREE by Sky HD and Freesat HD?

Does a Sky HD digibox or a Freesat HD set top box improve reception in Spain?

Friday, February 3, 2012

Does a Sky HD digibox or a Freesat HD set top box really improve UK TV reception in Spain?

Does a Sky HD digibox or a Freesat HD set top box really improve UK TV reception in Spain?

Yes. To an extent.
For BBC 1 HD, BBCHD, ITV1 HD and C4HD, the signal from the satellite is stronger and available for longer than the satellite signal standard definition versions of the same channels.

This can mean that if you are losing standard defintion BBC1 regions early in the evening, then the HD channel should be available 24/7 (of course this depends on your dish size and location.)

Sky HD Channels: In some areas the standard defintion versions of some Sky Movie and Sky SPorts channels can be restricted during the afternoon.

For example it is possible that Sky Sports 4 and Sky Sports News are not available for about an hour either side of 5pm, even on a 2.4m satellite dish. However, the HD versions of Sky Sport 4 and Sky Sports News are available 24/7, even on an 80cm satellite dish!

Which High Definition (HD) channels can I receive for FREE by Sky HD and Freesat HD?

Which High Definition (HD) channels can I receive for FREE by Sky HD and Freesat HD?

You can receive the following HD channels for free:

BBC 1 HD
BBC HD
ITV 1 HD
Channel 4 HD
Channel 5 HD*
NHK World HD
*Channel 5 HD currently requires a Sky viewing card (either aFreesatfromsky non subscription card, or a Sky subscrition card) to watch - the other HD channels mentioned are free to air and require NO SKy card to watch.

All other HD channels currently require a Sky HD subscription to watch.

Whats the difference between SkyHD and Sky+HD

Whats the difference between SkyHD and Sky+HD

A SkyHD digibox, like the DRX595, has no internal hard drive so has no recording ability.
(more http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/receivers/skyhd_receiver_decoder_digibox_amstrad_1tb.php

A Sky+D box, like the DRX890, has an internal hard disk drive for recording.
(more http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/receivers/skyhd_receiver_decoder_digibox_amstrad_drx595_spain.php