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Sunday, December 22, 2013

New TDT HD Channel - TDP HD - Teledeporte HD

The Spanish national broadcaster RTVE have launched a new HD channel on TDT.

Teledeporte HD has been launched this December.

Teledeporte is the TVE channel dedicated to sport, showing many live sports including football, cycling and Olympics.

Teledeporte HD is a simulcast of the existing Teledeporte channel.

Teledeporte HD becomes the second RTVE HD channel, after TVE HD.

Teledeporte HD can be found on the same frequency as Teledeporte and TVE HD - in many areas this is "Multiplex 22" - frequency 482 MHz.

TDT is the Spanish digital TV system available via a TV aerial. Essentially it is the Spanish version of the UKs Freeview (UK Freeview is not available in Spain!)

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Astra 2E News : Transfer of channels from 1N to 2E will take place "early February 2014"

Astra 2E News : According to SES, who own and operate the new Astra 2E UK TV satellite, the transfer of channels from 1N to 2E will take place "early February 2014"

Channels in this transfer will include BBC ITV C4 and Sky pay channels.

"The transfer will have no adverse implications for viewers in the UK and Ireland as the affected channels will continue to operate on the same frequencies and will be broadcast at the same, or slightly improved power levels, across the UK and Ireland"

So no changes in UK TV reception in Spain for a couple of months yes, despite what you may have heard on the rumour mill - probably from some "Not So Smart" TV box sellers!!

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Live Premier League games for February 2014 on Sky Sports and BT Sports

The next batch of live Premier League games for February 2014 on Sky Sports and BT Sports have been released. And BT Sport are to screen four of top five teams in next round of live TV matches... and Man U also!

BT Sport’s live games in February:
West Ham v Swansea (Saturday, February 1, 12.45pm)
Liverpool v Arsenal (Saturday, February 8, 12.45pm)
Cardiff v Aston Villa (Tuesday, Februay 11, 7.45pm)
Arsenal v Manchester United (Wednesday, February 12, 7.45pm)
Chelsea v Everton (Saturday, February 22, 12.45pm)

Sky Sports live games in February:
West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool (Sunday, February 2, 1.30pm)
Arsenal v Crystal Palace (Sunday, February 2,4pm)
Manchester City v Chelsea (Monday, February 3, 8pm)
Swansea City v Cardiff City (Saturday, February 8, 5.30pm)
Tottenham Hotspur v Everton (Sunday, February 9, 1.30pm)
Manchester United v Fulham (Sunday, February 9, 4pm)
Newcastle United v Aston Villa (Saturday, February 22, 5.30pm)
Crystal Palace v Manchester United (Sunday, February 23, 1.30pm)
Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur (Sunday, February 23, 4pm)


Information on live football matches on satellite TV: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_2014.php

Information on live football matches on satellite TV in December 2013: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_dec.php

Information on live football matches on satellite TV in January 2014: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2014_jan.php

Information on live football matches on satellite TV in February 2014: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2014_feb.php

Monday, December 9, 2013

New BBC HD channels to launch - frequencies and channel number details

On Tuesday 10th December the BBC will be launching 5 new HD channels on Freesat HD and Sky HD.

These channels are:
BBC Three HD
BBC Four HD
BBC News HD
CBBC HD
and
CBeebiesHD


These new BBC HD channels will be added to the Freesat and Sky channel listings soon. Their channel numbers can be found at : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/12/new-bbc-hd-channels-channel-numbers-sky-hd-digiboxes-freesat-hd-set-top-boxes/

USers with other HD satellite receivers will have to scan the relevant frequencies to add these new BBC HD channels to their channel lists : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/12/new-bbc-hd-channels-frequency-settings-satellite/

Friday, December 6, 2013

New BBC HD channels : frequency settings for satellite

Some new BBC HD channels are, according to rumours, expected to launch on the 10th December 2013, on Sky HD and Freesat HD.

The channels have been testing for a few days, indication that they will soon be launched.

BBC Three HD Frequency: 10847 Vertical 23000 2/3 DVB-S2 8PSK Satellite: Astra 1N

BBC Four HD Frequency: 11024 Horizontal 23000 2/3 DVB-S2 8PSK Satellite: Astra 2F

CBBC HD Frequency: 10847 Vertical 23000 2/3 DVB-S2 8PSK Satellite: Astra 1N

CBeebies HD Frequency: 11024 Horizontal 23000 2/3 DVB-S2 8PSK Satellite: Astra 2F

BBC News HD Frequency: 11024 Horizontal 23000 2/3 DVB-S2 8PSK Satellite: Astra 2F


Sky HD and Freesat HD channel numbers are still to be confirmed.

Sky HD digiboxes and Freesat HD set top boxes will automatically update to include these new channels.

Users of other satellite receivers will need to perform a channel scan, usually available via the installation menu (check your user manual for details).

More frequency information and settings for BBC TV on satellite at : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/bbc_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain.php

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Police evict RTV (TV Valencia) staff in Spain after closure of station

Liquidators escorted by police are evicting staff from a public TV station in the Spanish city of Valencia, after an order to shut it down.

They moved in after staff at the loss-making station defied the closure order by the regional government and continued broadcasting.

Valencia's government took the decision to close RTVV after losing a court battle over staff cuts.

It is the first regional TV station to be closed down as austerity bites.

More: http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/12/police-evict-rtvv-tv-valencia-staff-spain-closure-station/

JSC Sports 6-10 on Badr 26 East - settings change


On the 1st December 2013, the Al Jazeera Sports channels on frequency 12344 H 27.5 changed some settings.

The channels on this frequency have had this VPID settings changed : from 321 to 441.

A channel rescan on this frequency will return the channels, as the rescan will update the channel settings.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/12/jsc-sports-6-10-badr-26-east/

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Astra 2E - The New UK TV Satellite- News Update

Astra 2E Update : 28/11/13 :

Astra 2E, the new UK TV satellite, is still located at 43east.

At the moment it is unknown as to why it has not yet started to move to the UK TV Astra slot at 28 east.

This means that is it still unclear as to when UK TV transmissions from the likes of BBC ITV C4 will commence from Astra 2E.

Will it start before Christmas or in the New Year? We simply do not know at the moment...

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php    
Astra 2E Satellite Information - Reception in Costa Blanca and Spain
Astra 2E Satellite Information - Signal Footprint Reception Maps
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Astra 2E News Updates and Testing Information  

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Astra 2E Launch Poster

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Al Jazeera Sports and 3pm Premier League Kick offs - the latest news

Al Jazeera Sports and 3pm Premier League Kick offs - the latest news

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/11/al-jazeer-asports-3pm-premier-league-kick-offs-latest/


According to reports, the FAPL are starting to limit which of the 3pm FA Premier League kick offs are made available to broadcasters.

For European broadcasters this has almost always been the case, since many of these services (Sky Italia, Sky Germany, Canal+) can also be receive via satellite in the UK.

However, it appears that this "3pm blackout" has now also been imposed on other non European broadcasters, including Al Jazeera Sports.

Could this be some "retaliation" by the FA PL on JSC, due to the JSC channels being available to many IPTV Internet TV systems, and that are used by some "pubs" in the UK??

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/11/3pm-premier-league-matches-fa-limiting-availability-broadcasters/

Monday, November 25, 2013

Sky TV outage on on 28th November 2013

Sky has advised all broadcasters of planned maintenance on 28th Nov, between 0100 and 0300, which will result in a "brief outage of between 10-20 seconds"

What does this mean...?

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/11/sky-tv-outage-28th-november-2013/

Friday, November 22, 2013

ITV keep Champions League highlights rights for 3 more years

Highlights of Champions League and Europa League matches will be shown on ITV until 2018 after agreeing a new deal with UEFA.

The deal guarantees coverage of the two competitions on free-to-air television for three years starting from the 2015/2016 season.

Each week during the competitions, ITV will show comprehensive highlights programmes covering all of the week's Champions League games on Wednesday nights and on Thursday nights for the Europa League.

ITV will also show highlights of both finals and the UEFA Super Cup, as part of the deal.

BT Sport recently paid close to £1bn for live rights for three years for the Champions League

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

ITV launches international pay platform for ITV progammes for expats

ITV is launching a new international service that will make it possible for ex-pats and holiday makers to watch their favourite soaps while abroad.

ITV Essentials will be available in 12 European territories for a monthly subscription of €5.49. ITV Essentials will stream all episodes of Britain’s favourite soaps - Coronation Street and Emmerdale - without ads and will include a 30 day catch up window.

Countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Gibraltar, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain

ITV Essentials will initially only be available on laptops or computers connected to a fixed broadband line. The service is currently not available on Tablets or mobile devices, but an iOS app for iPhone and iPad is in development.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/11/itv-launches-international-pay-platform-itv-progammes-expats/

http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/showthread.php?120602-ITV-launches-international-pay-platform-for-ITV-progammes-for-expats

Monday, November 11, 2013

United States Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F1 Trailer

United States Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F1 Race Times Trailer "Bumper" Advert detailing the times of the live TV sessions for the United States Grand Prix 2013 2013 United States Grand Prix - Sky Sports F 1 HD Trailer Live on Sky Sports Live on Antenna 3 - Spanish TV Highlights on BBC Sport More information: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_on_sky_sports_hd_costa_blanca.php

Froch v Groves - live on Sky Sports Box Office - 23rd November 2013

Carl Froch v George Groves fight on 23rd November 2013, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

  froch_groves froch_groves1           Manchester Arena

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Sky Sports and ITV to lose Champions League rights to BT Sports for £1bn..?

There are reports that BT Sports are in the final phases of negotiations to acquire the UK broadcast rights to UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches in a £1bn 3 year deal.

This would take the matches away from the current shared holders of Sky Sports and ITV from the 2014/15 season.

More:

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/11/sky-sports-itv-lose-champions-league-rights-bt-sports-1bn/

Friday, November 8, 2013

2013 William Hill Grand Slam of Darts Schedule

2013 William Hill Grand Slam of Darts Schedule

REIGNING William Hill Grand Slam of Darts champion Raymond van Barneveld will take on shooting star Ricky Evans in the opening session of the £400,000 tournament on Saturday November 9 as the nine-day event begins in Wolverhampton.  Dutch legend van Barneveld heads Group E for the round-robin stage of the Sky Sports-televised event, which sees the 32 players split into eight groups of four players, with the top two from each group progressing to the knockout stage from the second round onwards

Saturday November 9
Afternoon Session (1pm-5pm)
 Groups E-H First Games  Robert Thornton v Mark Walsh (F)  Andy Hamilton v Justin Pipe (F)  Scott Waites v Ted Hankey (H)  Dave Chisnall v Michael Smith (H)  Wes Newton v Mark Webster (G)  Simon Whitlock v Ross Smith (G)  Mervyn King v Tony O’Shea (E)  Raymond van Barneveld v Ricky Evans (E)

Evening Session (7pm-11pm)  Gary Anderson v Wesley Harms (B)  James Wade v Peter Wright (B)  Christian Kist v Ronny Huybrechts (C)  Adrian Lewis v Richie George (C)  Kevin Painter v Paul Nicholson (A)  Phil Taylor v Stuart Kellett (A)  Michael van Gerwen v Vincent van der Voort (D)  Kim Huybrechts v Dean Winstanley (D)

Sunday November 10
Afternoon Session (1.30pm-5.30pm)  Groups E-H Second Games  Saturday’s winning players meet each other, and Saturday’s losing players meet each other.

Evening Session (7pm-11pm)
Groups A-D Second Games  Saturday’s winning players meet each other, and Saturday’s losing players meet each other.

Monday November 11 (7pm-11pm)  Groups E-H Final Games

Tuesday November 12 (7pm-11pm)  Groups A-D Final Games

Wednesday November 13 (7pm-11pm)  4x Second Round Matches  Winner Group E v Runner-Up Group F  Winner Group F v Runner-Up Group E  Winner Group G v Runner-Up Group H  Winner Group H v Runner-Up Group G

Thursday November 14 (7pm-11pm)  4x Second Round Matches  Winner Group A v Runner-Up Group B  Winner Group B v Runner-Up Group A  Winner Group C v Runner-Up Group D  Winner Group D v Runner-Up Group C

Friday November 15 (7pm-11pm)  2x Quarter-Finals
Saturday November 16 (7pm-11pm)  2x Quarter-Finals
Sunday November 17  Afternoon Session (1pm-5pm)  Semi-Finals
Evening Session (7pm-9pm)  Final
Format Group Matches – Best of nine legs Second Round – Best of 19 legs Quarter-Finals – Best of 31 legs Semi-Finals – Best of 31 legs Final – Best of 31 legs
 
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_darts_on_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Sky Sports - Super Sunday - Triple Header Trailer - 10 November 2013

Sky Sports - Super Sunday
Triple Header Trailer - 10 November 2013


Tottenham v Newcastle
Sunderland v Man City
Man Utd v Arsenal

Live football on satellite TV:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain.php

United States Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F 1 Trailer

United States Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F 1 Race Times Trailer
"Bumper" Advert detailing the times of the live TV sessions for the United States Grand Prix 2013

2013 United States Grand Prix - Sky Sports F 1 HD Trailer


Live on Sky Sports
Live on Antenna 3 - Spanish TV
Highlights on BBC Sport
More information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_on_sky_sports_hd_costa_blanca.php

The Ashes 2013 - 14 - Sky Sports Trailer

The Ashes 2013 - 2014 - Sky Sports Trailer





The Ashes
Live
On Sky Sports
From 20th November 2013
More live cricket on Sky Sports:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_cricket_on_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Monday, November 4, 2013

New Sky Channel 4th November 2013 - Lifetime

New Sky Channel 4th November 2013 - Lifetime

A brand new channel takes over the slot occupied by Bio on Monday.

Lifetime is a new channel replacing Bio (156) on your Sky TV planner.

Lifetime will be home to hit American shows including The Client List and Witches of East End, feature-length dramas featuring Hollywood’s finest in front of and behind the camera, factual entertainment and more.

More information : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/11/new-sky-channel-4th-november-2013-lifetime/

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Skytext teletext service closes

Sky TVs teletext service, Skytext, closed today (30th October 2013).

The service is no longer available.

On Sky boxes you may get an error message, or a "Interactive Services are not available", or simply the message to "press tv and text", which does nothing as there is no "text" service available on Sky any more.

Sky red button services remain unaffected.

Channel Five HD - Upgrade message

Channel 5 HD.

C5HD channel is no longer "free to view".

It has now joined the Sky pay service, and requires a Sky subscription to the "Entertainment Extra+" package.

"Channel 5's twitter account says they have now joined the HD pack "

Also "Channel 5's Customer Service have confirmed that Channel 5 HD changed it's encryption package from Noon today"

Friday, October 25, 2013

BT Sports Free Weekend October 2013


Enjoy a taste of BT Sport this weekend.
Feast your eyes on a whole range of great sport headlined by Arsenal’s trip to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace.

BT Sport is opening up to non-subscribers, including those with Sky, during the weekend of October 26th and 27th, from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday.

This means Freeview, BT, Sky and Virgin customers will be able watch live rugby from the Aviva Premiership, including Bath v Gloucester, Northampton v Saracens and Wasps v Leicester, plus the Barclays Premier League Saturday lunchtime clash between Crystal Palace and Arsenal.

How can I watch?

Sky Digital Satellite Platform :
  • BT Sport 1 on Sky Guide Channel 413
  • BT Sport 2 on Sky Guide Channel 414
  • ESPN on Sky Guide Channel 417
What’s coming up over the Free Access Weekend?

Highlights include:
  • Crystal Palace v Arsenal, Saturday 11.30am on BT Sport 1
  • 3 live Aviva Premiership Rugby matches; Bath v Gloucester (Fri, 7pm), Northampton v Saracens (Sat, 3pm) and Wasps v Leicester (Sun, 1pm) all on BT Sport 1
  • UFC live from Manchester headlined by Machida v Munoz (Sat, 7.30pm on BT Sport 2)
  • Action from the Scottish Premiership, Ross County v Inverness CT (Fri, 7.15pm on BT Sport 2)
  • 2 matches from the French Ligue 1 featuring big spending PSG and Monaco
  • WTA Tennis from TEB BNP Paribas, including the semi-final and final (BT Sport 2)
  • MLB World Series Game 3 & 4
  • Action from the Serie A featuring Napoli, AC Milan and Inter Milan
  • 3 matches from the Bundesliga

Saturday, October 19, 2013

BBC Sport : Rugby League World Cup 2013

BBC Sport : Rugby League World Cup 2013

Live coverage of all England games on BBC TV and radio.

including England v Australia, England v Ireland and England v Fiji

Rugby League World Cup Final at Old Trafford on November 30.

Friday, October 11, 2013

TVCatchUp to drop ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 services

ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 have won a high court ruling forcing controversial London-based website TVCatchUp to stop streaming more than 20 of their services.

Under the ruling TVCatchUp has been told it cannot stream certain ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 channel, including ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, E4, Film4 and More4, on its web-based online service.

ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5's flagship channels will remain on the website due to section 73 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act, which allows certain qualifying services to be retransmitted - although the three channels are not allowed to be streamed on mobile devices. The ruling means the disappearance of popular digital channels including ITV2, E4 and 5*, as well as any +1 timeshift streams.

TVCatchup is continuing to display the channels, but each icon merely redirects to the broadcasters' own live streams hosted on their individual websites.

TVCatchUp, which earlier this month added catchup TV to its offering of live streaming services, posted a statement on its website acknowledging the changes to its operation following the ruling.

"ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 welcome this decision," said the broadcasters in a joint statement. "It is a significant vindication for this action that the judge has ruled 21 of our channels are to be removed from the TVC website. This result will help protect the substantial investment broadcasters make in content and is a clear message to those who seek to infringe our copyright or use our content in an illegal capacity."

TVCatchUp has the right to appeal against the verdict. But lawyers consider the decision to be a major victory for UK broadcasters, which have been concerned about TVCatchUp's copyright infringement since as far back as 2007.

"The high court has finally confirmed that TVCatchUp must cease streaming all of the claimant broadcasters' channels on its service on mobile networks and all of the non public service channels, such as ITV2 and E4, on the internet," said Nick Swimer, partner at Reed Smith. "Whilst TVCatchUp may continue to stream the main public service channels on the internet, the high court indicated that the legal loophole which allows TVCatchUp to do this should be closed by the UK government, as it is not compatible with European law."

In March, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5's case against TVCatchup was ruled upon by Europe's highest court.

The European court of justice ruled that websites that retransmit live TV over the internet without permission from broadcasters are in breach of copyright.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Japanese Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F 1 Trailer

Japanese Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F 1 Race Times Trailer
"Bumper" Advert detailing the times of the live TV sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix 2013



2013 Korean Grand Prix - Sky Sports F 1 HD Trailer
Live on Sky Sports
Live on Antenna 3 - Spanish TV
Live on BBC Sport

More information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_on_sky_sports_hd_costa_blanca.php

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Sky Sports confirm live Premier League fixtures for December and the New Year:

Sky Sports confirm live Premier League fixtures for December and the New Year:

Sat 7: Sunderland v Tottenham (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 8: Fulham v Aston Villa (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 8: Arsenal v Everton (ko 4pm)
Mon 9: Swansea City v Hull City (ko 8pm)
Sat 14: Hull City v Stoke City (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 15: Aston Villa v Man Utd (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 15: Tottenham v Liverpool (ko 4pm)
Sun 22: Southampton v Tottenham (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 22: Swansea City v Everton (ko 4pm)
Mon 23: Arsenal v Chelsea (ko 8pm)
Thu 26: Hull City v Man Utd (ko 12.45pm)
Sat 28: West Ham v West Brom (ko 12.45pm)
Sat 28: Cardiff City v Sunderland (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 29: Newcastle United v Arsenal (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 29: Chelsea v Liverpool (ko 4pm)
Wed Jan 1: Swansea v Man City (ko 12.45pm)

Heineken Cup coverage on Sky Sports

Heineken Cup coverage on Sky Sports




Heineken Cup coverage on Sky Sports Trailer

Heineken Cup starts 11th October 2013

More information
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_rugby_union_heineken_cup_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Japanese Grand Prix 2013 by Sky Sports F1 expert Tony Jardine

A look ahead to this weekends Japanese Grand Prix by Sky Sports F1 expert Tony Jardine.

The 2013 Japanese GP in a nutshell
Track: Suzuka International Racing Course. Permanent circuit.
Race start time: 7am UK time Sunday (3pm local).
Laps: 53.
Track length: 5.807 km.
Tyre allocation: Medium (white) and hard (orange).
DRS Zones: One - on the pit straight.
Driver steward: TBA.
Lap record: Kimi Raikkonen - 1:31.540 - (McLaren; 2005).
2012 pole: Sebastian Vettel - 1:30.839 (Red Bull).

Sky Sports F1's schedule

Thursday 3rd October
7am - Drivers' Press Conference - Live!
5pm - Gear Up For Japan.
8pm - Classic F1 - 2005 Japanese GP.
10pm - Classic F1 - 2007 Japanese GP.

Friday 4th October
12am - 2012 Japanese GP highlights.
1:45am - Japanese GP Practice One - Live!
5:45am - Japanese GP Practice Two - Live!
8am - Team Principals' Press Conference - Live!
10am - The F1 Show - Live!
11am - Japanese GP Practice One replay.
1:05pm - Japanese GP Practice Two - replay.
4pm - The F1 Show - replay.
6pm - Classic F1 - 1989 Japanese GP.
8pm - The F1 Show replay
9pm - Japanese GP Practice One replay.
11:05pm - Japanese GP Practice Two - replay.

Saturday 5th October
2:45am - Japanese GP Practice Three - Live!
5am - Japanese GP Qualifying - Live!
8am - Classic F1 - 1994 Japanese GP.
11am - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
1:45pm - Ted's Qualifying Notebook.
2pm - Classic F1 - 2000 Japanese GP
4pm - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
7pm - Classic F1 - 2005 Japanese GP.
9pm - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.

Sunday 6th October
5:30am - The 2013 Japanese GP - Live!
10.15am - F1 Legends.
11:30am - The 2013 Japanese GP replay.
6pm - 2013 Japanese GP highlights.
7pm - Ted's Race Notebook.
7:15pm - Classic F1 - Japanese GP 2007.
9:15pm - 2013 Japanese GP highlights.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

A list of the channels and frequencies affected by the recent "satellite shuffle" between Eutelsat 28A and Astra.

A list of the channels and frequencies affected by the recent "satellite shuffle" between Eutelsat 28A and Astra.

Below is a list of the channels and frequencies affected by the recent "satellite shuffle" between Eutelsat 28A and Astra.

Note that for some people in some areas of Spain, channels on the Astra 2F UK beam may be unavailable, as your satellite dish may be too small to receive these frequencies.

As a general rule of thumb, if you can receive Channel Five, then you should be able to receive those other channels on Astra 2Fs UK beam.

If you are struggling to receive those channels on the Astra 2F UK beam, then it may be possible to search for the channels on their "Final" frequencies, as some of the channels are actually operating on their final frequencies.

On a Sky box, you simply go to the "Add Channels" menu option, and then add the channels to your Sky boxes "Other Channels" list, accessed via the Services Menu.

Hopefully by the 10th October, all channels will be on their final frequencies, and the Sky Guide and the Freesat Guide channel lists are all correctly "mapped" to the new frequencies.

BT Sports Frequency changes October 2013

BT Sports Frequency changes October 2013

Note that during the first 10 days of October 2013, BT Sports channels will be changing frequencies.

This is due to a change in the allocation of frequencies between Eutelsat and Astra.

BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 2 have now changed transponders, moving from 11.527 V, 27.500, 2/3 to 10.979 V, 22.000, 5/6.

This 10.979 frequency is on the Astra 2F UK beam, and so its reception may not be as good at it was previously. If you cannot receive Channel Five, then you will not be able to receive this frequency either!

BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 2 will by the 10th October 2013, be moved to their new frequency of 12.515 H

BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport 2 HD have now changed transponders, moving from 11.585 H, 29.500, 3/4 to 11.156 V, 23.000, 8/9

BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport 2 HD will by the 10th October 2013, be moved to their new frequency of 12.574 H

Friday, October 4, 2013

BT Sport - Free Weekend - 26th – 27th October 2013

BT Sport will be making BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN open during the weekend of the 26th – 27th October.



The BT Sport weekend runs from 6pm Friday to 6am Monday and any Sky customer will be able watch live rugby from the Aviva Premiership, including Bath v Gloucester, Northampton v Saracens and Wasps v Leicester.

The weekend will also see Crystal Palace take on Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League.
Note this says Sky customer, so you may need still need a Sky subscription, or a Sky card ( such as a free to view card )to watch these channels.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Sky+ HD boxes get a new search update

Sky is promising an entirely new-look search feature for its Sky+ HD boxes.

Set to arrive over the "coming months", it includes a new suggestions function which will autofill search boxes as you type.

Similar to Google Instant, or TiVo's method of search, it should rapidly speed up the process of searching for content on users' Sky+ HD boxes.



Everything from actors to shows and events will be shown as letters are typed into the new search box. It is also possible to locate movies based on actor's names if, for example, the user can't remember the exact title of a film.

Results are taken from Sky TV as well as On Demand, so it is possible to find downloadable content straight within search.

Sky customers who have not connected their receiver to the internet will continue to be offered the basic search.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Sky / Freesat channel changes - many channels moving satellites from Eutelsat to Astra

Over the last day or two, some people with Freesat or "free to air" or "generic" satellite receiver, may notice that many of the "cheaper" channels are no longer available.

This is nothing to do with new satellites, more to do with old agreements.

The changes to many channels today and yesterday as the channel are moved from the Eutelsat satellite to the Astra satellites - as mentioned a few days ago in our blog : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/09/some-uk-tv-frequency-changes-over-the-next-few-weeks/

This is part of an agreement, where by some of the frequencies that were allocated to Eutelsat, hav now been reallocated to Astra.

Sky boxes should automatically update the channels to the new frequencies.

Freesat boxes should also automatically update the channels to the new frequencies, but this will usually be done during early hours housekeeping. However if you want these channels back now, you simply need to perform a new Freesat rescan (usually Menu, Install)

For users of "non sky and non freesat" receivers, like "free to air" or "generic" satellite receiver, if you want these channels back you simply need to perform a new search / scan of the satellite - usually from the main menus "install" options.



Keep up to date with the many frequency changes on our forum : http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/showthread.php?91374-Important-Sky-TV-and-Freesat-TV-Channel-Frequency-changes-and-updates



Some of the recent channels that have changed frequencies:

Astra 1N, 28.2°E
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Motors TV: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50325 PID:3331/3329 English,3330 English- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Manchester United TV: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50345 PID:2347/2348 English- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for BT Sport 1: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50365 PID:2349/2350 English,2351 English- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for BT Sport 1: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50366 PID:2349/2350 nar,2351 English- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Racing UK: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50370 PID:2360/2361 English- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for BT Sport 2: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50375 PID:2305/2306 English,2307 nar- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for ESPN: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50380 PID:2353/2354 English,2355 nar- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for S4C Digidol: 10979.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50385 PID:3333/3334 Welsh,3335 English,3336 nar- Clear).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Paversshoes TV: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50400 PID:2330/2331 English- Clear).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Geo News International: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50405 PID:2341/2340 Urdu- Clear).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Ary Digital UK: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50415 PID:2343/2342 English- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for V Channel: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50425 PID:2338/2339 English- Clear).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Zee News: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50455 PID:2316/2317 English Hindi- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Zee TV: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50460 PID:2320/2321 Hindi,2323- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Zee Cinema: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50465 PID:2324/2325 Hindi,2326- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for Zing: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50470 PID:2314/2313 English- Clear).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Zee Punjabi: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50475 PID:2311/2310 Punjabi,2312- VideoGuard).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for Lamhe: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50480 PID:2328/2329 Hindi- Clear).
(20h58) Sky Digital: New frequency for The Dating Channel: 11171.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:50490 PID:2335/2336 English- Clear).
Astra 2A, 28.2°E
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Television X - The Fantasy Channel: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55231 PID:2305/2306 English- VideoGuard).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Cheeky Chat: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55232 PID:2324/2325 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Red Hot amateur: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55235 PID:2348/2349 English- VideoGuard).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Holiday + Cruise: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55236 PID:2333/2334 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for The Mall: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55238 PID:2336/2337 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Redhot Mums: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55239 PID:2339/2340 English- VideoGuard).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Redhot DD: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55240 PID:2342/2343 English- VideoGuard).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for TVX Brits: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55244 PID:2314/2315 English- VideoGuard).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Primetime PPV: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55245 PID:2371/2372 English- VideoGuard).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Dirty Talk: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55246 PID:2345/2346 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Xplicit Nightly: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55248 PID:2320/2321 English- VideoGuard). Nights
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for The Dept Store: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55250 PID:2309/2312 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Luxury Life: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55252 PID:2318/2319 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for E News Channel: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55271 PID:2354/2355 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for TVC News: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55275 PID:2350/2351 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Gospel Channel Europe: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55276 PID:2374/2375 English- Clear).
(20h59) Sky Digital: New frequency for Madani Channel: 11954.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:55277 PID:2377/2378 Urdu- Clear).
(21h00) Sky Digital: New frequency for Channel I: 11973.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54062 PID:2358/2359 Bengali- Clear).
(21h00) Sky Digital: New frequency for Peace TV UK: 11973.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54063 PID:2319/2320 English- Clear).
(21h00) Sky Digital: New frequency for Peace TV Urdu: 11973.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54064 PID:2313/2314 Urdu- Clear).
(21h00) Sky Digital: New frequency for Channel Nine UK: 11973.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54069 PID:2352/2353 Bengali- Clear).
(21h00) Sky Digital: New frequency for Arise News: 11973.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54071 PID:2346/2347 English- Clear).
(21h00) Sky Digital: New frequency for Alibi: 11973.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54072 PID:2330/2331 English,2332- VideoGuard).
Eutelsat 28A, 28.2°E
(21h02) Sky Digital: New frequency for Studio 66 TV 2: 11390.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:53540 PID:2316/2317 English- Clear).
(21h02) Sky Digital: New frequency for Studio 66 TV 3: 11390.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:53545 PID:2319/2320 English- Clear).
(21h02) Sky Digital: New frequency for Studio 66 TV 4: 11390.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:53550 PID:2321/2322 English- Clear).
(21h03) Sky Digital: Studio 66 TV 3 has left 12643.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SID:54320 PID:2313/2314 English)
(21h03) Sky Digital: Studio 66 TV 2 has left 12643.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SID:54330 PID:2341/2342 English)
(21h03) Freesat & Sky Digital: TV Warehouse has left 12643.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SID:54360 PID:2345/2346 English)
(21h03) Sky Digital: Studio 66 TV 4 has left 12643.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SID:54365 PID:2316/2317 English)

Astra 1N, 28.2°E
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for XXXFirst Timers: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:4615 PID:515/643 English- VideoGuard). Nights
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for XXX Gay: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:4616 PID:520/648 English- VideoGuard). Nights
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for Playboy Lovers: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:4617 PID:513/641 English- VideoGuard). Nights
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for Trace Sports: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:4644 PID:521/649 English- VideoGuard).
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for Sky Box Office: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:4906 PID:512/640 English- VideoGuard).
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for Sky Two Ireland: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:5108 PID:523/671 English,651 English- VideoGuard).
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for Sky Living +1: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:6024 PID:514/662 English,642 English- VideoGuard).
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for TCM - Turner Classic Movies: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:6038 PID:522/650 English- VideoGuard).
(21h18) Sky Digital: New frequency for XXX Mums: 10921.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:9353 PID:519/647 English- VideoGuard).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for TV Shop U.K.: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:9531 PID:2323/2324 English- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for Rocks & Co: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:9533 PID:2327/2328 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Record Internacional: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:9535 PID:2342/2343 Portuguese- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Sangat TV: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:9536 PID:2330/2331 Punjabi- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for The Boutique: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:9537 PID:2332/2333 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for High Street TV: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55102 PID:2352/2353 English- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for High Street Xtra: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55104 PID:2338/2339 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Brit Asia TV: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55108 PID:2346/2347 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Noor TV: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55109 PID:2355/2356 English- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for Gems.tv: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55110 PID:2321/2322 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Heart TV: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55111 PID:2348/2349 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Capital TV: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55112 PID:2554/2555 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Clubland TV: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55113 PID:2557/2558 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Planet Pop: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55114 PID:2560/2561 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for ATN Bangla: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55115 PID:2340/2341 Bengali- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for PTC Punjabi: 11082.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55117 PID:2350/2351 Punjabi- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for LiveXXXBabes: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54101 PID:2325/2326 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Travel Channel: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54102 PID:2347/2348 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Retail TV: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54103 PID:2339/2340 English- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for JML Living: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54106 PID:2308/2309 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for SAB TV: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54107 PID:2316/2317 Hindi- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for Men & Movies: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54110 PID:2305/2306 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Best Direct: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54112 PID:2321/2322 English- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for QVC Beauty: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54113 PID:2323/2324 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Bangla TV: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54115 PID:2320/2327 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for MATV National: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54120 PID:2333/2334 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Believe TV: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54135 PID:2350/2351 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Horse and Country: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54140 PID:2341/2342 English- Clear).
(21h19) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for JML Solutions: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54150 PID:2337/2338 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Fitness TV: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54165 PID:2314/2315 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for ABP News: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54167 PID:2353/2354 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Glory TV: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54170 PID:2318/2319 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for Tristar: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54175 PID:2344/2345 English- Clear).
(21h19) Sky Digital: New frequency for TV Warehouse: 11112.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:54180 PID:2330/2331 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for Faith Channel: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55300 PID:2340/2341 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for Cruzr TV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55301 PID:2390/2391 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for xxXpanded TV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55302 PID:2400/2401 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for Bon TV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55304 PID:2350/2351 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for BoxNation: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55305 PID:2384/2385 English- VideoGuard).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for Channel S: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55306 PID:2406/2407 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for Ahlebait TV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55307 PID:2354/2355 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for PTV Prime: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55308 PID:2370/2371 Urdu- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for Samaa TV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55309 PID:2380/2381 Urdu- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for OHTV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55310 PID:2360/2361 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for KICC TV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55311 PID:2346/2347 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for Sikh Channel: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55312 PID:2374/2375 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for The Active Channel: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55330 PID:2343/2344 English- Clear).
(21h17) Sky Digital: New frequency for xxXpanded TV: 11141.00MHz, pol.H (DVB-S SR:22000 FEC:5/6 SID:55331 PID:2403/2404 English- Clear).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for ESPN HD: 11156.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S2 SR:23000 FEC:8/9 SID:3841 PID:2342[MPEG-4] /2344 nar,2343 English- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for BT Sport 1 HD: 11156.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S2 SR:23000 FEC:8/9 SID:50660 PID:2332[MPEG-4] /2334 English,2333 English- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for BT Sport 2 HD: 11156.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S2 SR:23000 FEC:8/9 SID:50665 PID:2337[MPEG-4] /2339 nar,2338 English- VideoGuard).

Astra 2A, 28.2°E
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for BET U.K.: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51081 PID:2301/2302 English,2303- Clear).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for BET +1: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51082 PID:2305/2306 English,2307- Clear).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Comedy Central +1 UK: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51083 PID:2328/2329 English,2330- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Comedy Central Ireland: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51084 PID:2332/2333 English,2334- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Comedy Central +1 Ireland: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51085 PID:2337/2338 English,2339- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Comedy Central Extra: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51086 PID:2342/2343 English,2344- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Comedy Central Extra +1: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51087 PID:2436/2348,2347 English- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Nick Junior: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51088 PID:2313/2314 English,2315- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Nick Junior 2 UK: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51089 PID:2318/2319 English,2320- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Nick Jr +1: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51090 PID:2308/2309 English,2310- VideoGuard).
(21h16) Sky Digital: New frequency for Nickelodeon Europe: 12129.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:51091 PID:2323/2324 English,2325- VideoGuard).
(21h14) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for Russia Today: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50847 PID:2348/2349 English- Clear).
(21h14) Sky Digital: New frequency for Abu Dhabi TV Europe: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50866 PID:2343/2346 Arabic- Clear).
(21h14) Sky Digital: New frequency for Watch: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50880 PID:2365/2366 English,2367 nar- VideoGuard).
(21h14) Sky Digital: New frequency for CNBC Europe: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50882 PID:2362/2363 English- Clear).
(21h14) Sky Digital: New frequency for PTV Global: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50883 PID:2325/2326 Urdu- Clear).
(21h14) Sky Digital: New frequency for Venus: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50884 PID:2321/2322 Hindi- Clear).
(21h14) Sky Digital: New frequency for Vox Africa: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50888 PID:2315/2316 English- Clear).
(21h14) Sky Digital: New frequency for Smart Live TV: 12402.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:50889 PID:2353/2354 English- Clear).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for LoveWorld Christian network: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54211 PID:2323/2324- Clear).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for Live Roulette: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54212 PID:2345/2346 English- Clear).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for Akaal Channel: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54215 PID:2340/2341 English- Clear).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for CCTV News: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54216 PID:2351/2352 English- Clear).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for Nollywood Channel: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54217 PID:2327/2328 English- VideoGuard).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for UMP Movies: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54218 PID:2354/2355- Clear).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for DM Digital: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54219 PID:2329/2330 English- Clear).
(21h15) Sky Digital: New frequency for AIT International UK: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54220 PID:2332/2333 English- VideoGuard).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for NTV (National TV): 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54221 PID:2358/2359 Bengali- Clear).
(21h13) Sky Digital: New frequency for BEN - Bright Entertainment Network: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54223 PID:2348/2349 English- Clear).
(21h13) Freesat & Sky Digital: New frequency for EuroNews: 12441.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S SR:27500 FEC:2/3 SID:54224 PID:2310/2316 Portuguese,2317 Russian,2318 Arabic,2319 Turkish,2320 Farsi,2311 English,2312 French,2313 German,2314 Italian,2315 Spanish- Clear).

UK / Sky / Freesat channels move to temporary frequencies ready for a swap between satellites

UK / Sky / Freesat channels move to temporary frequencies ready for a swap between satellites

As we mentioned a few days ago ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/09/some-uk-tv-frequency-changes-over-the-next-few-weeks/ ) some channels on Sky and Freesat will be moving frequencies.

This is because some of the frequencies the channels are currently transmitted from are being moved from the Eutelsat 28A satellite to Astra, as frequencies in question have been reallocated from Eutelsat to Astra. The changes affect services that have previously broadcast via the Eutelsat 28A satellite using a frequency band that rival SES (Astra) now claims as its own to use from the 4th October 2013.

The matter continues to be fought in the courts, but a recent ruling in Germany resulted in Eutelsat being told to stop broadcasting services in the contested frequency band by 4th October.

Consequently, services are now being transferred from Eutelsat to SES Astra's fleet of satellites.

These changes should be unnoticed for Sky and Freesat users, but some users with "generic" free to air receivers may have to perform a rescan should they lose a channel.

The changes will mean that viewers with generic free-to-air satellite receivers will need to retune twice in the coming fortnight to continue receiving all available services, and to regain access to any missing channels, but viewers with Sky and Freesat should see little disruption to their service, with both satellite TV operators working hard to ensure that their Electronic Programme Guides automatically redirect receivers to whichever frequencies are currently in use.

Frequency change
Channels included on the affected transponder
(not a full list)
11.508 H to 10.921 H
TCM
Sky Living+1
Sky Two Ireland
11.527 V to 10.979 V
BT Sport 1 (SD)
BT Sport 2 (SD)
ESPN (HD)
S4C
11.546 H to 11.171 H
Zee TV
Zing
Lamre
Pavershoes
11.565 V to 12.305 H
Sky Box Office
Challenge
Challenge + 1
11.585 H to 11.156 V
BT Sport 1 HD
BT Sport 2 HD
ESPN HD
11.603 V to 12.187 H
Sky Box Office
Fox News
National Geographic
History
At the Races
11.623 H to 12.402 V
RT
Watch
CNBC Europe
11.662 H to 12.129 V
BET U.K.
BET U.K. +1
11.681 V to 12.422 H
Al Jazeera English
Movies4Men
Men & Movies
12.523 V to 11.082 H
Heart TV
Capital TV
Clubland TV
Planet Pop
Rocks & Co
Gems TV
12.560 V to 11.112 H
Travel Channel
Horse and Country
QVC Beauty
TV Warehouse
12.560 H to 11.973 V
Alibi
12.607 V to 11.141 H
The Active Channel
12.607 H to 11.953 H
eNCA
12.643 H to 12.441 V
CCTV News
EuroNews
UMP Movies

Monday, September 30, 2013

Astra 2E launched and still IPTV / Internet TV providers issue rumours about reception in Spain

Just because the new UK TV satellite, Astra 2E, was successfully launched last night, there will NOT be any changes for for several weeks yet - despite some IPTV / Internet TV providers saying "changes are imminent could be as soon as two weeks from today".

This is because the satellite has to be tested first, and this is done at another location (43 east).

Once that has been completed it will take several days to move from 43 east to the UK TV slot at 28 east.

This is assuming it follows the same process as the first new Astra 2 satellite, Astra 2F, which was also launched late September 2012, and operational with UK TV channels from December 2012.

This will be known, as it is possible to track the satellite on various websites.

Again some IPTV / Internet TV providers say "You will not get any advance warning of when the actual switch over to the new satellite will take place" - but the movement of the satellite to its correct geostationary UK TV slot is surely some indication!

Only then will channels start to move from the temporary Astra 1N to Astra 2E.

And only then will we get any meaningful data as to Astra 2Es reception in Spain, with its signal overspill into mainland Europe and Spain and Portugal, again despite some IPTV / Internet TV providers saying BBC ITV C4 and Fives "will no longer be available to the majority of Europe including Spain and Portugal."

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Astra 2E Launch - September 2013 - images / pictures

Astra 2E Launch - September 2013 - images / pictures  
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Astra 2E launch details - the launch of the new UK TV Satellite Astra 2E

Mission Profile:
The Proton M launch vehicle, utilizing a 5-burn Breeze M mission design, will lift off from Pad 39 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, with the ASTRA 2E satellite on board. The first three stages of the Proton will use a standard ascent profile to place the orbital unit (Breeze M Upper Stage and the ASTRA 2E satellite) into a sub-orbital trajectory. From this point in the mission, the Breeze M will perform planned mission manoeuvres to advance the orbital unit first to a circular parking orbit, then to an intermediate orbit, followed by a transfer orbit, and finally to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Separation of the ASTRA 2E satellite is scheduled to occur approximately 9 hours, 12 minutes after liftoff.

Target Orbit at Separation:
Perigee: 4,202 km
Apogee: 35,736 km
Inclination: 23.0 degrees
Spacecraft Separation:
Approximately 9 hours, 12 minutes after liftoff
ILS Mission Statistics:
_5th ILS Proton Launch in 2013
_82nd ILS Proton Launch Overall
_23rd SES Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
_17th Astrium Satellite Launched on Proton

You can watch the launch of Astra 2E live Astra 19 East, frequency 11.023MHz SR 22000, FEC 5/6, and will begin half an hour before the satellite launch.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Some UK TV Frequency changes over the next few weeks (Oct 2013)

Over the next few weeks, some UK TV channels will be moving frequencies (and satellites).

These changes should be unnoticed for Sky and Freesat users, but some users with "generic" free to air receivers may have to perform a rescan should they lose a channel.

These changes are nothing to do with the new UK TV satellite Astra 2E ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php ).

Basically UK TV come from satellites operated by two companies, SES Astra and Eutelsat. Recently, some frequencies currently used by Eutelsat, have been allocated to SES Astra.

This means that the channels on those frequencies will be affected. Some channels may simply move to new Eutelsat frequencies.

Other channels may move frequencies and satellites, from Eutelsat to Astra.

One such case is RT- UK SD (Russia Today) - http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/09/rt-sd-russia-today-satellite-frequency-changes-coming-soon/.

It looks like many changes will be happening, on both Astra and Eutelsat satellites, as channels on existing frequencies are shuffled around to accommodate these changes - which is probably the reason for this spate of channel frequency changes ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum/showthread.php?91374-Important-Sky-TV-and-Freesat-TV-Channel-Frequency-changes-and-updates&p=122133&viewfull=1#post122133 )

RT SD (Russia Today) - satellite frequency changes coming soon

Due to some satellite changes, some UK channels will be moving to a temporary transponder / frequency from September 30.

They will them move again on October 4 to the final destination transponder / frequency and satellite.

For RT-UK SD (Russia Today UK) , this means:
Sky users, and Freesat box users should see the changes handled automatically by set-top boxes, with no viewer action required. 
However, people with generic Free-to-Air satellite receivers will have to do a rescan at each transponder change.

RT-UK SD (Russia Today) : Frequency changes:

Until September 30:  Broadcasting as now on Eutelsat 28A, 11.623 Horizontal. Symbol Rate 27500; FEC 2/3. (txp D9S) 

From September 30 to October 10:  Broadcasting on Astra 1N, 12.401 Vertical. Symbol Rate 27500; FEC 2/3. (txp 36)

From October 4 onward: Broadcasting on Astra 2F, 12.610 Vertical.  Symbol Rate 22000; FEC 5/6.  (txp G8) [NB. Change to Symbol Rate and FEC]

Thursday, September 26, 2013

"Astra-2E" UK TV satellite and Proton rocket moved to launch platform

Astra 2E News Update: 26/09/13 : Astra 2E satellite, the new UK TV satellite, and its launch vehicle, the Proton M rocket, have been rolled out onto Pad 39, in preparation for its launch on Sunday night. (see video below)



"Proton-M" rocket with the upper stage "Breeze-M" and the "Astra-2E" UK TV satellite moved to launch platform "Pad 39"

This is in preparation for the launch on the evening of Sunday 29th (Eurotime) and 30th Sept (Baikonur Cosmodrome time).

Launch time: 2138 GMT Sunday / 22.38 UK and 23.36 Central Europe

The launch will also be shown live on Astra 19 East, frequency 11.023MHz SR 22000, FEC 5/6, and will begin half an hour before the satellite launch.

More Astra 2E news and updates at : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Sky HD Thomson box users - get a new Sky+HD box or you may lose your Sky Pay channels.

Sky HD Thomson box users - get a new Sky+HD box or you may lose your Sky Pay channels.

Sky HD Thomson box users may be seeing a warning message on their screen, saying that they can receive from Sky a free replacement SKY+HD box at no extra cost.

Obviously this only applies to Sky users in the UK, as users in Spain will simply not be eligible to receive these boxes directly from Sky.

Why are Sky doing this?

See http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/09/sky-hd-thomson-box-users-get-a-new-skyhd-box-or-you-may-lose-your-sky-pay-channels/ for more information

Saturday, September 21, 2013

More incorrect rumours and untruths about the future of satellite TV in Europe - mainly from some IPTV / Internet TV sellers.

Time again to clarify some of more of the incorrect rumours and untruths about the future of satellite TV in Europe and about the so called "Big Switch Off" of UK TV in Spain.

Again, as mentioned before in my blogs ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/08/loss-of-uk-tv-in-spain-more-misinformation-by-iptv-retailers/ ) , these "rumours" are coming from some (not all I hasten to add!) sellers of IPTV / Internet TV systems.

One such incorrect rumour that has been doing the rounds, and even spread on a Expat Radio Stations here in Spain, is that:

"All BBC, ITV, Ch4 and Ch5 TV channels etc. will disappear from the SKY platform at end of October beginning November. None of these channels will physically reach Europe mainland via Satellite."

No.
This is incorrect.
a) BBC, ITV, Ch4 and Ch5 TV channels etc will not disappear from Sky - or Freesat. These UKTV channels will still be on those Digital Satellite systems. Why would these channels be removed from the most popular Digital TV services ?

b) "None of these channels will physically reach Europe mainland via Satellite."

No.
This is incorrect.
They will reach Europe mainland via Satellite.
The beams may be more focused on the UK, but there will be satellite signal overspill into other areas, just like there has been signal overspill into Europe for the last 20 plus years

In fact, in some areas of Spain you can and should still be able to receive these UK TV channels (BBC1HD, ITV1HD, C4HD, Channel Five) on a 1m satellite dish from the first new satellite, Astra 2F, that has been operating since December 2012.

Also, the official SES Astra predicted signal footprint map (seen here http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_footprint_map_uk_tv_spain.php ) for the new UK TV satellites says that its beams can be received in most of France on a 60cm dish.
Last time I checked France was in mainland Europe.

So in fact these channels will physically reach Europe mainland via Satellite, contrary to what these IPTV / Internet TV sellers claim.

Some IPTV / Internet TV sellers are confusing people by misrepresenting the aforementioned official SES Astra signal footprint map.

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The map shows SES Astra's prediction of their new satellites UK beam for users with a 45cm satellite dish and 60cm satellite dish. As you can see the Astra 2E satellites UK beam should be available to more than half of France if you are using a 60cm satellite dish.

However, some IPTV / Internet TV sellers are using this as a basis for their misrepresentations, by saying anyone outside that "60cm satellite dish" contour will not be able to receive ANY signals at all.

This is incorrect.

Just because the map does not show data outside that 60cm contour, does not mean that n signals will be available in those areas.

In fact, this is the same map showing the same data for the first new satellites, Astra 2F.

And like I said before, some areas of Spain can receive this signal on a 1m satellite dish - in areas where these IPTV / Internet TV sellers say it is impossible.

Yes, some areas will be affected more than other areas. Some may find that they can still use smaller 1m and 1.25m and 1.4m satellite dishes in Spain for reception of their UK TV .

Yes, some areas, like the Costa del Sol, may have to increase the size of their satellite dishes, and use 1.8m or 2.4m satellite dishes, just like the Costa Blanca has had to use for the last 10plus years.

Until the new Astra 2E satellite has been launched, expected around the 30th September 2013 ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php ) , tested (which will take place at another location in the skies), positioned at 28 east along with the other UK TG satellites, and is transmitting signals from that location, no-one will know for sure what reception will be like in Spain, and Europe, or what sized satellite dishes you will need to receive these signals in Spain and Europe.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Al Jazeera Sports removes its channels from Hotbird 13 East

Al Jazeera Sports removes its channels from Hotbird 13 East

The Al Jazeera Sports satellite TV platform has removed without notice the JSC channels +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 from the Eutelsat HotBird (13 ° East) satellite.

The Al Jazeera Sports channels were transmitted from frequency 11.296-H MHz (DVB- S, MPEG-S, SR 27500, FEC 3/4).

The Al Jazeera Sports channels on the same frequency continue - JSC +1 +2 +3 +4.

Subscribers who want to continue receiving the channels that have been removed from Eutelsat HotBird 13e will have to realign your satellite dish to either Nilesat (7 ° West) or Badr (26 degrees East).

Al Jazeera Sports have the live broadcasting rights to may football league and competitions, including the FA Premier League, Champions League, La Liga and FA Cup

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Boxing : David Haye v Tyson Fury - on Satellite TV

Where to watch David Haye v Tyson Fury on satellite TV.

Haye v Fury

David Haye v Tyson Fury
Boxing
Saturday 28th September 2013
Manchester Arena

Sky Box Office
Sky 3D


Haye v Fury



Floyd Mayweather Jr v Saul Alvarez
Boxing - WBC & WBA Super-Welterweight Titles
Sunday 14 September 2013
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Al Jazeera Sport +10 / HD6
beIN Sport 1 / HD
Box Nation (437) - UK TV
GSP TV
Orange Sport (poland)
Russia 2 (Rossiya 2)
Showtime
Sport 1 (russia) / HD
Sport Italia 2
Sport TV2 / HD
SuperSport 6 (za) / HD
SuperSport MaXimo 1
TV10 (sweden)
TV3
Sport 2 (den) / HD
Viasat Sport (nor) / HD
Viasat Sport Baltic

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Another delay to the launch of the new UK TV / Sky TV Satellite Astra 2E...?

Astra 2E News Update: 10/09/13 : Reports from Ukraine are saying that the launch of Astra 2E on the 16th / 17th September has again been delayed. "A technical problem was found during the final inspection of the rocket Proton carrying the satellite Astra 2E on the cosmodrome Baikonur, a source in the cosmodrome said. No new launch date has been mentioned.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

BT Sport to stage second "free" evening

BT Sport to stage second "free" evening

On Friday 13th September, BT Sport will be showcasing its rugby coverage free-to-air, with live coverage of Harlequins v Northampton in the Aviva Premiership between 7pm and 10pm.

BT Sport first went free-to-air on 1st August; its launch day.

The free Rugby coverage will also be shown on BT Sport for viewers with Sky or Virgin Media, where the existing BT Sport 1 channel will be switched to free-to-view.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_rugby_union_premiership_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain.php

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Astra 2F launch - September 28, 2012

In preparation for the launch of the new UK TV satellite Astra 2E next week, here is the launch of the last UK TV satellite, Astra 2F.

Astra 2F was launched from Kourou in French Guiana on September 28, 2012.

Commercial operations at 28.2°E began on November 21, 2012.

The first UK TV channels started to transmit from Astra 2F on the 4th December 2012.

Astra 2F News and Updates for reception in Spain : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2f_satellite_reception_launch_specifications_spain.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2f_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php


Sky Sports Football Weekend 14 Sept 2013

Sky Sports trailer for their live football coverage for the weekend of the 14th September 2013.

Including:
Everton Chelsea - Saturday Night Football - 5pm
Southampton v West Ham - Super Sunday 3.30pm
Swansea v Liverpool - Monday Night Football - 7pm


More information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_sep.php

Sky Sports Champions League 2013/14 promo

Sky Sports Champions League 2013/14 promo

Sky Sports trailer for the start of the main stages of the Champions League on the 17th September 2013

More Information: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_2014.php

New German channel with progammes in English

A new German satellite TV channels launched this week, ProSieben Maxx.

ProSieben Maxx will be broadcasting broadcasting a selection of US and UK programmes in their original (English) soundtrack with German subtitles.

ProSieben Maxx launched on the 3rd September 2013.

ProSieben Maxx available free-to-air across Europe on the Astra 1 satellite group at 19.2 east.

The channel is also the home to dubbed programmes from BBC Earth, including Deadly 60 and Planet Earth as well as German language programming from its parent channel.

Programmes being broadcast in English during the channel's first two weeks on air are Showtime's Homeland, BBC Two's Episodes with Matt LeBlanc and Sky 1's comedy series Spy.

Spanish digital terrestrial services also offer an original language soundtrack.

ProSieben Maxx 
Satellite - Astra 1 (19.2 degrees East)
Frequency - 12545
Polarisation - Horizontal
Symbol Rate - 22000
FEC - 5/6

Thursday, September 5, 2013

LG TV Commercial showing how realistic an ULtra HD TV image can be

LG TV Commercial, showing how realistic their 84 inch Ultra HD TV can be, by scaring the life out of people who think there is a meteor explosion outside!

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Channel 4 to show NFL Superbowl - as BBC drop American Football coverage

Channel 4 is to become the new terrestrial television home of the NFL and Super Bowl as part of a new two-year deal with the National Football League.

For more information see: http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/08/channel-4-to-show-nfl-superbowl-as-bbc-drop-american-football-coverage/

Film4 HD to launch on Sky HD soon

Reports suggest that Film4 HD is launching on September 2nd 2013.
It will be on Sky channel 315 to all sky HD subscribers.
It will NOT be available on Freesat, where Film 4 (SD) is available.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Challenge Cup Final - Hull FC vs Wigan - BBC Sport Trailer

Challenge Cup Final - Hull FC vs Wigan - BBC Sport Trailer

A BBC Sport trailer for the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final between Hull FC and Wigan Warriors on Saturday 24th August 2013, live on BBC1, BBC1HD, and BBC Radio 5 Live


More information:
BBC Frequencies and BBC Red Button:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/bbc_sport_interactive_red_button_bbci.php

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Belgium Grand Prix - 23-26 August 2013 - Sky Sports F1 HD Trailer

Belgium Grand Prix - 23-26 August 2013 - Sky Sports F1 HD Trailer

Belgium Grand Prix - 23-26 August 2013
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Live Coverage on BBC1 and BBC1HD, Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports F1 HD and on Spanish TV on Antenna 3 / Antenna 3 HD.

Video includes details of Sky Sports programme coverage.




More information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_on_bbc_costa_blanca.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_on_sky_sports_hd_costa_blanca.php

US Open Tennis - Sky Sports UK Trailer

US Open Tennis - Sky Sports UK Trailer

2013 US Open at Flushing Meadows
August 26 to September 8 2013

Live Tennis Coverage on Sky Sports : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_tennis_us_open_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php




Wednesday, August 14, 2013

BT Sport - Womens Tennis WTA on BT Sport

BT Sports will be showing the WTA Women's Tennis from 2013.


This is a BT Sports promo, featuring one of their broadcasting team, Martina Navratilova



More information on BT Sport: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/bt_vision_sports_channels_costa_blanca_spain.php

BT Sport Premier League Promo 2013

Advert for BT Sport, promoting their first live FA Premier League football game this Saturday 17th August Live football on Satellite TV: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_2014.php BT Sports satellite Frequencies: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/bt_sports_frequencies_transponders.php

Sky Sports 1 "free for a day" to help launch their biggest Premier League season

Sky Sports 1 will be available for free to ALL Sky subscribers, and free on Freeview in the UK for one day, this Saturday 17th August.

Sky Sports 1 will show a 5.30pm Premier League kick-off live : Swansea v Man United

Sky Sports 1 will show a Football League match live at lunchtime : Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday

Sky Sports 1 will shift to Sky 2 for the day, allowing Sky viewers who do not subscribe to the sports package to watch for nothing, and on Freeview and YouView services (only available in the UK and not Spain) it will take over Pick TV for the day.

The "Sky Sports 1 Free for a Day" schedule on Sky 2 on satellite, and Pick TV on Freeview is as follows:
Saturday: (available free on Saturday, August 17)

10am - Soccer AM Helen Chamberlain and Max Rushden return for another season of football fun

12 noon - FL72 - Live New Saturday kick off time for live matches from the Football League

2.30pm - Saturday Night Football - Team Talk David Jones and Jamie Redknapp preview the 3pm kick-offs

3pm - Soccer Saturday (also 12-6pm on Sky Sports News HD) Jeff Stelling and the boys return with all the news, views and analysis

5pm - Saturday Night Football - Live David and Jamie debate the early matches and present the live late match  

 

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Al Jazeera Sports - Frequency Guide

Al Jazeera Sports - Frequency Guide

A trailer showing the frequencies on Badr, Hotbird, and Nilesat for Al Jazeera Sports channels.



More information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/al_jazeera_sports_channels_frequencies.php

Sherlock Season 3 - BBC show teaser trailer

A teaser trailer for the third series of Sherlock. Aired on BBC One August 2 2013. Although a return date for the third series has yet to be confirmed, it is expected to air in late 2013 or early 2014.

Update on Astra 2E launch date, and Russian rocket failure

Below is an update on the 2 July 2013 Russian Federal Proton M/Block DM-03 GLONASS mission failure.
Russian Investigation and FROB Status

The Russian State Commission has completed its review of the Roscosmos Commission findings. A translated summary of the findings is expected to be provided to ILS on Saturday, August 3.

The summary includes information pertaining to the improper installation of the three yaw angular rate sensors located on the Proton launch vehicle and details that the premature Loss of Contact (LOC) of the electrical/pneumatic launch pad interface was not a contributing factor to the failure.

An official ILS/KhSC public release of the Russian State Commission findings based on the summary information provided will follow, along with a schedule for the upcoming Failure Review Oversight Board (FRO.

Based on the progress to date, it is expected that the Failure Review Oversight Board (FRO will begin on August 9 and will tentatively conclude by August 16.

Astra 2E Campaign Status, Return to Flight and Proton Manifest

The Astra 2E team will resume campaign operations after the Russian State Commission and ILS FROB complete the required work on root cause and required corrective actions and all parties agree to re-start the campaign.

The schedule for the return to flight and subsequent missions will be determined once the Russian State Commission and ILS FROB complete their efforts and the required corrective actions have been implemented. A public release will be issued at that time.

This is a result of the rocket failure early in July, which delayed the launch of the new UK TV satellite Astra 2E ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/astra-2e-could-the-launch-be-delayed-after-rocket-launch-failure-at-baikonur/ )

More Astra 2E launch news: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php