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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Astra 2G successfully launched

Astra 2G successfully launched

Astra 2G satellite has been successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome (03:37 local time 28/12/2014 or 21:37 GMT 27/12/2014)

Astra 2G is the third and final satellite in a replacement programme for the UK TV satellites at 28.2-5 degrees East

More information :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/12/astra-2g-successfully-launched/


Sunday, December 21, 2014

Spanish TV / TV in Spain : delay to digital reset

Spanish TV is due for a few changes in the next few months.

Several Spanish TV channels, that you receive via a TV aerial, are schedule to change frequencies.

This is due to their current frequencies due to be sold off to mobile phone operators for 3G and 4G.

See: http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/changes-tdt-spanish-digital-television-changes-tv-spain/

Friday, December 19, 2014

This weeks Satellite TV and UK TV in Spain News - 19th December 2014 :  

For all the latest news on satellite TV reception in Spain, please see our blog :
www.satandpcguy.com/blog


Astra 2G Satellite in Spain
All the latest news about the third and final new UK TV satellite...which is scheduled for launch on the 28th December 2014.....
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2g_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Top Gear - Patagonia Special Trailer

Top Gear - Trailer - Patagonia Special
BBC2
 Trailer for that controversial Christmas special in Argentina


The Patagonia Special will be a two-part affair, with part one screening on BBC Two and BBC Two HD at 8.30pm on Saturday December 27, with the second instalment arriving the following night at 8pm.


Watch BBC 2 on your PC : http://www.uktvinspain.com/bbc_two_live_stream.php

Spanish TV channels to be investigated and possibly fined for having advert breaks that are over the legal 12 minutes per hour

Spanish TV channels to be investigated and possibly fined for having advert breaks that are over the legal 12 minutes per hour...

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/12/spanish-tv-channels-fined-advert-breaks-long/

Friday, December 5, 2014

This weeks Satellite TV In Spain News - 5th December 2014 :

This weeks Satellite TV In Spain News - 5th December 2014 : 
For all the latest news on satellite TV reception in Spain, please see our blog :
www.satandpcguy.com/blog

Astra 2G in Spain
All the latest news about the third and final new UK TV satellite
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2g_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php

Christmas TV listings are out:

Monday, December 1, 2014

Astra 2G Satellite - new launch date

Astra 2G Satellite - new launch date

After the scheduled launch of the Astra-2G satellite on the on November 28 was been postponed due to a malfunction of the complex command devices booster "Briz-M", a new launch date has been announced.

Some ITV1 and ITV1HD regional variations change of frequencies

ITV Frequency changes this past week.

This past week some ITV1,ITV1+1 and ITV 1 HD regions have changed their frequencies.

Sky and Freesat boxes should not have to do anything, as the changes should be automatic.

Users of other satellite receivers will have to perform a rescan of the frequencies if they want to continue watching the affected regions.

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

Friday, November 28, 2014

This weeks Satellite TV In Spain News - 28 November 2014 :

This weeks Satellite TV In Spain News - 28 November 2014 :

For all the latest news on satellite TV reception in Spain, please see our blog :
www.satandpcguy.com/blog

Astra 2G in Spain
All the latest news about the third and final new UK TV satellite
The launch was scheduled for tonight - the 28th...
The rocket and satellite were rolled out to the launch pad...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7SkGkQqHSE&feature=player_embedded
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/11/astra-2g-satellite-proton-rocket-moved-launch-pad-nov-2014/


Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Astra 2G - Launch delayed

During tests at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on the "Proton-M" rocket spacecraft carrying the "Astra-2G" satellite an issue was found in complex command devices of the "Breeze-M" rocket boosters.

They will now be moving the launch vehicle from the launch pad to the assembly building 92A-50 for more tests and inspections to eliminate the identified faults.

Intelsat 907 - BBC Satback - Biss Codes Changed again

The BISS codes for the BBC Satback service on Intelsat 907 have changed again today.

What is unusual about this change is that it has only happened some two month after the previous BISS CODE key change for Intelsat 907.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Astra 2G Satellite Update

Astra 2G Satellite Update :

Astra 2G satellite is the third and final new UK TV satellite for the 28.2 east orbital slot, scheduled for launch on the 28th November 2014.

However, recent reports suggest it may not be used immediately for UK TV, but will be located elsewhere for upto three months.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/11/astra-2g-launch-update-may-used-uk-tv-straight-launch/

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Astra 2G Satellite - the third new UK TV satellite - news and details

ILS Proton to Launch Astra 2G Satellite

ASTRA 2G is the third spacecraft of a three satellite investment programme (ASTRA 2E, 2F and 2G) that SES contracted with Airbus Defence and Space in order to provide replacement as well as incremental satellite capacity in the orbital arc of 28.2/28.5 degrees East. ASTRA 2G carries 62 Ku-band transponders as well as 4 Ka-band transponders. The different beams provide coverage over the UK and Ireland, Europe and West Africa.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Sky Sports Darts - dedicated chanel for the PDC World Championships

Sky Sports will for the first time dedicate an entire channel to darts this Christmas.

Sky Sports 3 will become Sky Sports Darts at 6am on December 18 and be the home of darts until January 5.

Sky Sports Darts will launch on December 18 and offer viewers over 370 hours of programming, including live coverage of one sport’s most colourful events, the William Hill World Darts Championship.

The channel will offer 18 days of non-stop tungsten television, as the biggest names in arrows battle for the Sid Waddell Trophy in front of sell-out crowds at Alexandra Palace.
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis and defending champion ‘Mighty’ Michael van Gerwen will be amongst a field of 72 players from around the world, with every clash live on Sky Sports Darts.



As well as live coverage of the World Championship, Sky Sports Darts will screen a host of programmes and features including a fascinating documentary with reigning champion van Gerwen.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/11/sky-sports-3-renamed-sky-sports-darts-coverage-pdc-world-championship/

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Channel number changes on Sky TV today

A few of the UKTV group of channels have had a bit of a channel number change today...

including
Really
Drama
Home
Dave ja Vu,
and a few of the "+1" versions also.

See the sky channel number changes at :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/11/uktv-sky-channel-number-changes/

Saturday, November 8, 2014

BeIN Sports (MENA) to show all EPL 3pm kickoff from this weekend!

BeIN Sports (MENA) to show all EPL 3pm kickoff from this weekend!
The English Premier League and beIN SPORTS has announced today the reinstatements of LIVE broadcast for Saturday "18:00 Mecca time" games in the Middle East & North Africa effective Nov. 8th. beIN SPORTS, the Exclusive TV Rights holder of English Premier League (EPL) in the MENA region, has restricted the LIVE broadcasting of Saturday "18:00 Mecca time" games since Nov. 2013 due to piracy concerns in UK. Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Chairman-CEO, said: “We are delighted to resume LIVE broadcast of all Saturday "18:00 Mecca time" games on beIN SPORTS channels. The English Premier League is a primary property and we are very happy to bring back this weekend excitement to our millions of subscribers in the region.” English Premier League CEO, Richard Scudamore added: “beIN SPORTS strong Anti-piracy measures have proved to be successful and we are very happy to work hand in hand with broadcasters to address the issue on a more global scale.”
BeIN Sport have the rights to show all 380 Premier League games live.

But last season, the Premier League were concerned over piracy, they limited BeIN Sports to just one 3pm Saturday kick off.

To over come this, BeIN SPorts "went secure" - meaning their viewing cards could only be used in their official receiver. This, it was hoped would mean that all 3pm kick offs would return.

The Bein Website was updated to say that they would be showing all 380 games live. And even Richard Keys said on his twitter page in July that they would show all games live.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/08/bein-sports-will-broadcast-380-premier-legaue-matches/

BeIN Sports Receivers, Viewing cards, and installations : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/bein_sports_premier_league_2014_2015.php

Saturday, November 1, 2014

FA Cup is back on the BBC TV - 1st Round Ties

FA Cup is back on the BBC TV - 1st Round Ties

Promo for the first FA Cup match on BBC TV for six years.

Warrington Town v Exeter City
BBC Two / BBC Two HD
Friday 7th November
KO - 8pm UK time


With 8 FA Cup Games covered on Sunday afternoon



The FA Cup returns to BBC Television for the 2014/15 season, after a six-year absence. BBC TV will show 16 live matches and comprehensive highlights of every round of the competition. http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/fa-cup-back-bbc-201415-season/

Friday, October 31, 2014

Satellite TV in Spain : This weeks News - 31st October 2014

This weeks BUMP and News - 31st October 2014
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UK Satellite TV Installations:
If you live in my service area (Calpe to Valencia and inland), and are using a rebroadcasters, cable company, android box, or IPTV service, then consider that you can receive all you main UK TV channels like BBC ITV C4 and Five, 11 channels of which are in FULL HD, subscription free, using a satellite dish and Freesat HD set top box supplied and installed from 400 Euros!
Give your HD TV a treat, and give it what it deserves and was built for - true HD TV direct from the satellites.
And not lower quality, non HD rebroadcaster of internet TV!
More information: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/1.25_metre_satellite_dishes_uk_tv_spain.php


Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Changes to TDT - Spanish Digital Television - Changes to TV in Spain

Changes to TDT - Spanish Digital Television - Changes to TV in Spain

TDT - Television Digital Terrestrial - is broadcast through waves, occupying a part of the frequency spectrum. This spectrum is shared by TV, radio, telephone and other communications.

So far TV has been using those between 21 and 69 channels.

However, in 2007 the European Commission agreed to allocate part of the spectrum occupied by television to mobile phones of the latest generation, known as 4G. In accordance with the European Directive, the Spanish Government stated that before January 1, 2015 channels 61 to 69, ie, the last 9 in the band used so far, will become available for the 4G.

This is what is called Digital Dividend.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Satellite TV in Spain - This weeks Satellite TV News - Friday 17th October 2014

This week’s News - Friday 17th October 2014 

Please "like" our facebook page for all the latest news and updates and offers for UK Satellite TV in the Valencia and Costa Blanca area
www.facebook.com/satandpcguy
Visit our website at www.satandpcguy.com

For UK TV (Sky, Freesat) direct from the satellite, the recommended dish size for my service area is 125x135cm.
We use a Tecatel 125x135cm satellite dish, which we have found to outperform other satellite dishes of similar size - in both signal performance and build quality.
A smaller 100x110cm satellite can be used, which is the bare minimum sized dish for good reception.
Signals can be received on smaller satellite dishes (like the 90x100 "1m" satellite dish), but signals reception will not be stable.
Standard installation of a 125x135cm high performing satellite dish, wall bracket or floor stand, single output high performance LNB, and reasonable single cable run is 275 euros.
Add a Freesat HD satellite receiver, for 125 euros, and you can be watching over 100 subscription free UK TV channels, 11 of which in FULL HD.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/1.25_metre_satellite_dishes_uk_tv_spain.php

Solar outage time - The solar outage, that causes a drop in signals as the satellite moves along the "satellite line" should now almost be over.
Until March 2015

Nick Frost drama Mr Sloane and Chris Addison's Trying Again axed by Sky

Hawaii Five-0 - New Season
Season five gets under way as the team try to prevent a terrorist drone attack.
Sunday, 10:00pm UK/ 11pm Spain
Or watch it now "on Demand".

More and more rumours about the Intelsat 907 satellite system...
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/intelsat-907-27-5-west-bbc-satback-service-new-rumours/

UK Sky Cardsharing - more rumours about the potential loss of Sky pay channels from cardsharing services, which are also used by many IPTV pay services to show the Sky pay channels (without permissions of course!)
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/sky-cardsharing-coming-end/

Will the Premier League make more games available to UK broadcasters at the expense of 3pm kick offs?
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/premier-league-may-axe-saturday-3pm-games-keep-broadcasters-happy/

Astra 2G - the third and final new UK TV satellite gets a launch date of the 28th November 2014 - 
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/astra-2g-launch-date-update-2/


Happy viewing.

Sat and PC Guy

Friday, October 10, 2014

Satellite TV in Spain - This weeks Satellite TV News - Friday 10th October 2014

This week’s News - Friday 10th October 2014

Please "like" our facebook page for all the latest news and updates and offers for UK Satellite TV in the Valencia and Costa Blanca area
www.facebook.com/satandpcguy

Solar outage time - Today (Friday 10th October 2014) was the mid point, and longest time, for the solar outage which results in a loss of the BBC ITV C4 channels mid morning.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/solar-outage-time/

Cardsharing - Sky UK to be next as Sky Italia channels are lost on the cardsharing systems...will this also impact the IPTV / internet TV services?
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/sky-cardsharing-coming-end/

ITVBe - the new "female orientated" channel and new home of TOWIE started on Wednesday 8th October - Sky and Freesat channel numbers here
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/itvbe-itvs-new-female-channel-channel-numbers/

Astra 2G - the third and final new UK TV satellite gets a launch date.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/10/astra-2g-launch-date-update-2/

Ramsays Costa del Nightmares - Quelcutti's (Els Poblets) - Channel 4 - This Tuesday - 10pm Spanish time
Gordon vs Joe!
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFt0G1HXCMQ
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/QuelcuttisBarAndGrill

Happy viewing.

Sat and PC Guy .

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Satellite TV in Spain - This weeks News

This week’s News - Friday 26th September 2014

UK Satellite TV Installations:
From Calpe to Valencia, covering Moraira, Javea, Denia, Oliva, Gandia, Alzira, Lliria, Xativa, Alcoy, and more...

Recommended size of satellite dish for our service area : 125 x 135cm high performance offset satellite dish.

Dish, wall or floor support. high performance single output LNB, single cable run : installed from 275 euros.

More information : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/1.25_metre_satellite_dishes_uk_tv_spain.php

The return of Strictly this weekend...you can watch it live, subscription free and in FULL HD, via Freesat HD.

Also, we have two BeiN Sports receivers and cards left.
Bein Sports offer more live UK football than Sky and BT sports put together.
All Premier League matches covered by Sky and BT Sport, and many others not covered by them.
And they cover other leagues and competitions also - they offered 8 League Cup matches this week.
And a range of other sports live - Golf, Tennis, boxing and F1.
All in full HD.
1 card and box has 11 months left to run, and will be slightly cheaper than the other box with 12 months.
Contact us via PM or email if you want one of these boxes.

The end of next week will see the start the satellite solar outage time, which will result in a loss of some channels for up to 15 minutes in the mornings.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/solar-outage-time/

ITV to launch a new female oriented channel - ITVBe
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/itvbe-new-mainly-female-oriented-channel-itv/

What’s the best satellite dish for our area...we have tested them all...
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/best-satellite-dish-uk-tv-spain/

The BBC Satback Intelsat 907, used by some for very limited BBC ITV channels, had some problems which resulted in a loss of all channels for a few hours earlier this week...
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/bbc-satback-intelsat-907-27-5-west-reception-problems/

And then later this week, the codes that are used to hack into this system changed, but were quickly available again...
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/intelsat-907-bbc-satback-27-5-west-biss-key-code-change-today-23-sept-2014/

Monday, September 22, 2014

ITVbe

ITVBe - a new mainly female-oriented channel from ITV

ITVBe will launch on 8 October 2014

It will be "free to air" and so will be available on both Freesat and Sky.

It will be the new home of the ITV2 semi-reality show The Only Way Is Essex.

ITVBe will launch on Wednesday October 8th, and the launch night will feature Welcome to ITVBe, a one off celebration of everything on the new channel; a special edition of The Only Way is Essex set in Ibiza; and TOWIE: All Back To Essex, a one off special spin-off.

Presenters Peter Andre and Jamelia will present Welcome to ITVBe and bring you all the gossip and glamour from our launch party. The show will feature action from the celebrity bash, interviews on the sofa and an exclusive premiere of Celebrity Dinner Date, featuring Joe Swash.

What's going to be on ITVBe?

The "female-skewing" channel has announced details about some of the programmes it will be showing:
•The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) - the new, exclusive home of the scripted reality show.
•Baby wears Prada - factual series showing extraordinary ways to spoil children and the families with deep enough pockets to pay for it all.
•Real Housewives Of... currently on ITV2, ITVBe will also show a UK version of the US franchise: Real Housewives Of Cheshire.
•Dinner Date - transfers from ITV to a peak-time ITVBe slot.
•Seven Days With... - following the lives of celebrity couples through the course of a week.  

Test transmissions for ITVBe can be found on frequency 10758 V 22000 5/6 (10075) - but it is simply showing a promotional trailer on a loop.

So far no channel numbers have been announced.

ITVBe Promotional Advert.    

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Live Ryder Cup on Sky Sports and BBC Sport - September 2014

Live Ryder Cup on Sky Sports and BBC Sport - September 2014

The 2014 Ryder Cup

The 2014 Ryder Cup will be at Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

After Europe's dramatic fightback to win in Medinah two years ago, Tom Watson will be looking to inspire the USA to victory at Gleneagles  

Sky Sports Ryder Cup Coverage



Thu 25th September
Ryder Cup Day 1,
Sky Sports 4 (15:00), Sky Sports 4 HD (15:00)

Fri 26th September
Ryder Cup Day 2,
Sky Sports 4 (07:00)

Sat 27th September
Ryder Cup Day 3,
Sky Sports 4 (07:00)

Sun 28th September
Ryder Cup Day 4,
Sky Sports 4 (10:00)    


BBC Sport Ryder Cup Coverage :
BBC TV will show highlights of the days play. John Inverdale hosts live coverage of all the action on BBC Radio 5 live, with Clare Balding bringing you the build-up.

BBC Sport broadcast schedule:
Thursday, 25 September
12:00 - 14:00, BBC Radio 5 live - Clare Balding hosts all the build-up
19:00 - 22:00, BBC Radio 5 live - John Inverdale previews all the action

Friday, 26 September
06:00 - 08:30, BBC Radio 5 live - Ryder Cup Breakfast with Nicky Campbell
08:30 - 19:00, BBC Radio 5 live - John Inverdale brings you all the action throughout the day
20:30 - 22:00, BBC Two - Highlights from day one

Saturday, 27 September
06:00 - 08:30, BBC Radio 5 live - Ryder Cup Breakfast with Nicky Campbell
08:30 - 19:00, BBC Radio 5 live - John Inverdale brings you all the action from day two
20:30 - 22:30, BBC Two - Highlights from day two

Sunday, 28 September
11:00 - 18:00, BBC Radio 5 live - John Inverdale brings you all the action from the final day singles live
19:30 - 21:30, BBC Two - Highlights from the final day singles    

Live Ryder Cup Golf on Sky Sports and BBC Sport : TV schedule - http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_golf_ryder_cup_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Friday, September 5, 2014

UK TV in Spain - Satellite TV in Spain - Freesat in Spain - Sky TV in Spain - This weeks News - Friday 5th September 2014

This weeks News - Friday 5th September 2014

UK police make arrests for illegally streaming pay TV channels on the internet :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/uk-police-make-arrests-illegal-streaming-pay-tv-channels/

Italian Grand Prix :
Live on BBC, Sky Sports F1, Antenna 3, BeIN Sports:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/08/f1-italian-grand-prix-live-coverage-sky-sports-f1-bbc-sport-bein-sport-antenna-3/

Sky Digiboxes to get new software with new features:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/08/sky-hd-digibox-software-updates-august-2014/

Sky channel number changes :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/08/channel-number-changes-sky-tv-guide-august-2014/

Live American Football on Channel 4:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/09/live-nfl-american-football-21-games-channel-4/



Official Freesat Installations.
If your satellite receiver does not have the Freesat logo, then it is not an official Freesat receiver. Only official Freesat receivers can receive Freesat.
Freesat : Over 160 subscription free UK TV channels.
Freesat HD : 11 HD channels
Freesat HD+ : subscription free recording
Every week we are installing satellite TV systems for people who are fed up with their "internet / IPTV / Android / XBMC / Brit TV Box" TV systems, from buffering, no service, fumbling around menus looking for working links, and low image quality.
125x135cm satellite dish - installed from 275 euros.
In our experience this satellite dish outperforms the "high gain" 1.4m satellite dishes!
More information on our Freesat Dish and receiver installations :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/1.25_metre_satellite_dishes_uk_tv_spain.php

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Sky Channel Number Changes - 19 August 2014


Sky Channel Number Changes - 19 August 2014

Only just noticed this happened today when I saw that Channel 4 HD has moved from Sky Channel 230 to Sky Channel 227.

More on the Sky channel number changes:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/08/channel-number-changes-sky-tv-guide-august-2014/

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Sky Sports Promo 2014 Premier League Opening Weekend

Sky Sports Promo 2014 Premier League Opening Weekend

Trailer for the new season of Sky Sports coverage of the 2014/15 Premier League.

Coverage on Sky Sports, BT Sports, Canal+, and BeIN Sports



Available in HD ONLY on satellite! You will not get HD on an internet TV system! So if you want ot actually see the ball, watch in HD on satellite TV!

More information :

Football on Sky Sports : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Premier League TV fixtures: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_fixtures_2014-2015_sky_sports_bt_sports_tv_fixtures.php

Premier League Fixtures 2014/15 http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_fixtures_2014-2015.php

Sunday, August 3, 2014


beIN Sports

The best satellite TV network for live football.

The best soccer leagues in the world return to beIN SPORTS with The English Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.





BeIN Sports - Installations and receivers:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/bein_sports_premier_league_2014_2015.php

Watch all 380 Premier League matches live and in FULL HD on BeIN Sports via satellite. You will not get all 380 Premier League matches live and in FULL HD on any other systems such as the IPTV and Android (britbox,brit tv box, costa smart tv, smart tv, xbmc) systems. Only via satellite.

Sky Sports - New football season - 2014/15 Advert

Sky Sports - New football season - 2014/15 Advert Jeff Stelling, Gary Neville & Jamie Redknapp take you on the new Sky Sports tour.

Live football on Sky Sports: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Live Premier League football on Sky Sports : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_fixtures_2014-2015_sky_sports_bt_sports_tv_fixtures.php

The Football League on Sky Sports : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/07/football-league-sky-sports

Sky Sports Channel number changes in August 2014 :  http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/07/sky-sport-channel-number-changes-august-2014/

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Sky Sport Channel Number Changes in August 2014

Sky Sport Channel Number Changes in August 2014


Sky Sports will be having a small channel number change over on the 12th August 2014.


This coincides with the launch of Sky Sports 5 ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/sky-sports-5-skys-new-home-european-football  ) and the relaunch of Sky Sports News.


Sky Sports News will relaunch on channel 401 as Sky Sports News HQ from August 12.


Sky Sports News HQ will launch on Sky channel 401, providing viewers with an unrivalled sports news service plus a showcase of other content on the Sky Sports channels.


Other Sky Sports channels will move one slot up the Sky digital EPG.


The new Sky Sports channel portfolio will realign to the following EPG numbers on 12 August 2014:


Sky Sports News HQ - 401
Sky Sports 1 - 402
Sky Sports 2 - 403
Sky Sports 3 - 404
Sky Sports 4 - 405
Sky Sports 5 - 406
Sky Sports F1 - 407

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Sky Sports Premier League Trailer 2014/15

Sky Sports Premier League Football Trailer 2014/15
More of the games that matter


July 2014 Trailer for the new season of Sky Sports coverage of the 2014/15 Premier League.








Coverage on Sky Sports, BT Sports, Canal+, and BeIN Sports


More information :


Football on Sky Sports : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Premier League TV fixtures:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_fixtures_2014-2015_sky_sports_bt_sports_tv_fixtures.php


Premier League Fixtures 2014/15
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_fixtures_2014-2015.php

Sunday, July 13, 2014

F1 SANTANDER GERMAN GRAND PRIX - Sky Sports / BBC Coverage

6

F1 SANTANDER GERMAN GRAND PRIX

Live Coverage 18 -20th July

Times In GMT / BST

  FRIDAY 18 JULY
PRACTICE 1 09:00
PRACTICE 2 13:00

SATURDAY 19 JULY
PRACTICE 3 10:00
QUALIFYING 13:00

SUNDAY 20 JULY
  GRAND PRIX 13:00

Live on Sky Sports F1, BeIN Sports, Antenna 3, Highlights : BBC

Thursday, July 3, 2014

British Grand Prix - Sky Sports F1 - BBC Coverage Times

F1 Santander British Grand Prix
Coverage 4 -6th July 2014
Times in GMT / BST

FRIDAY 4 JULY 
Practice 1  10:00 
Practice 2  14:00 

SATURDAY 5 JULY 
Practice 3  10:00 
QUALIFYING  13:00 

SUNDAY 6 JULY 
Grand Prix  13:00 


Live on Sky Sports F1, BBC Sports (BBC Two), BeIN Sports, Antenna 3

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_formula_one_2014_live_tv_coverage_sky_sports_bbc.php

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/07/british-grand-prix-sky-sports-f1-bbc-coverage-times/

Friday, June 20, 2014

This weeks satellite TV News

This weeks News:


Wimbledon on the BBC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDQkHECdHeo
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/wimbledon-2014-bbc/

With coverage on the BBC Red Button Streams on Sky and Freesat
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/bbc-red-button-sports-streams-sky-freesat-channel-numbers/

Astra 2G - the third and final new UK TV satellite launch delayed
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/astra-2g-launch-delay-confirmed/


Sky Sports 5 to be "Home of European Football"
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/sky-sports-5-skys-new-home-european-football/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLeFg0aLiY&feature=player_embedded

Filmon told by Fifa to block World Cup matches - if FIFA can do this why can’t the actual broadcasters get their material blocked?
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/filmon-told-block-world-cup-matches-fifa/

English Premier League Fixtures for 2014-15 announced
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/fa-english-premier-league-fixtures-2014-15/

Austrian Grand Prix - a "Sky Exclusively live / BBC Highlights." race
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/austrian-grand-prix-sky-sports-f1-coverage-times/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deyjSArmGXo


Our main website is at :
http://www.satandpcguy.com

UK Satellite TV Installations:
We supply and install :
Sky HD and Sky+HD digiboxes
Freesat HD and Freesat HD+ set top boxes
other "generic" satellite decoders.
Satellite dishes - from 60cm to 3m
Repairs and upgrades
And cover the Valencia area - from Calpe to Valencia (and a little bit further north), and inland to Alcoy, Ontinyent, Xativa, Lliria.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Austrian Grand Prix - Sky Sports F1 Coverage

F1 Austrian Grand Prix
Live Coverage 20 -22nd June 2014
Times in GMT / BST



FRIDAY 20 JUNE 
Practice 1  08:45
Practice 2  12:45


SATURDAY 21 JUNE 
Practice 3  09:45
QUALIFYING  12:00


SUNDAY 22 JUNE 
Grand Prix  11:30




Live on Sky Sports F1, BeIN Sports, Antenna 3
Highlights on BBC

BBC Red Button Sports Streams - Sky and Freesat Channel numbers

The BBC Red Button Sports Streams have appeared on Freesat and Sky channel lists.


There is also a single HD Red Button service.


The BBC are providing some temporary streams to cover the sports and events over the summer, including Wimbledon, Commonwealth Games, Glastonbury Formula One and the Football World Cup.


BBC RB 0 - 980 - Only during Commonwealth Games and then only 1900-0530.
BBC RB 1 - 981
BBC RB 2 - 982
BBC RB 3 - 983
BBC RB 4 - 984
BBC RB 5 - 985
BBC RB HD - 986 - Sky+HD and Freesat HD only

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Sky Sports 5 - Sky's new Home of European Football

Sky Sports 5 - Sky's new Home of European Football


A preview loop showcasing the European football on Sky's new channel, Sky Sports 5 - to be launched in August 2014.









http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/sky-sports-5-launch-august/

Friday, June 13, 2014

Wimbledon 2014 on the BBC

Wimbledon 2014 on the BBC - advert

The BBC will be covering Wimbledon from Monday 23rd June.

Coverage will be available on BBC1, BBC2, and BBC Red Button, with the use of some "temporary" extra red button streams, allowing viewers to choose the match they want to watch.



http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/wimbledon_tennis_bbc_television_costa_blanca_spain.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/bbc-announce-wimbledon-coverage/
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/bbc-red-button-streams-tempoary-channels-appear-satellite/

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Sky Sports 5 to launch in August - with David Beckham launch video

As we posted last week, ( http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/sky-sports-5-coming-soon/ ) BSkyB is to launch a new sports channel dedicated to European football in August.

Sky Sports 5 will be offered for free to existing Sky TV customers with Sky Sports and is to be available from 12th August 2014.

Sky Sports 5 will become the new home of Dutch Eredivisie football following the completion of a new four year deal.

Sky Sports 5 will be the home of European Qualifiers, UEFA Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey for Sky Sports viewers, plus a host of other European football programming including Revista De La Liga and Champions League Weekly.

For the first time Sky Sports will also offer exclusively live coverage of Holland’s top division Eredivisie. The new 4-year deal announced today will bring live matches each week to Sky Sports 5, enabling viewers to follow the domestic campaigns of the Netherlands’ top teams including Ajax, Feyenoord, FC Twente and PSV Eindhoven.

Sky customers will be able to register for Sky Sports 5 from June 12 via red button, online and by calling Sky.  

* I have no idea what is meant by this last statement from Sky, requiring the channel to be "activated". Why not just turn it on for all Sky Sports customers...?


Launch video with David Beckham

Friday, June 6, 2014

This weeks satellite TV in Spain News

This weeks satellite TV in Spain News:

Our main website is at :
http://www.satandpcguy.com

125 x 135cm dish - the recommended size of satellite dish for my service area - installed from 275 euros.
Watch 11 subscription free HD TV channels with a Freesat HD receiver.


Canadian Grand Prix this weekend
Live on BBC Sport, Sky Sports, BeIn Sports, Antenna 3
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/canadian-grand-prix-tv-schedule-times-sky-sports-f1/

Temporary BBC Red Button streams for summer sport and events
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/bbc-red-button-streams-tempoary-channels-appear-satellite/

New ITV subscription channels ITV Encore launches on Monday
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/itv-encore-launch-broadchurch-lucan/

IS Sky to launch a new Sports Channel?
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/sky-sports-5-coming-soon/

BBC announce Wimbledon coverage
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/bbc-announce-wimbledon-coverage/

More Sky HD channels lost from illegal card share systems...
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/next-batch-sky-hd-channels-lost-cardshare-systems/

Intelsat 907 "Scam" satellite service - another change of BISS keys this week - only 4 months after the previous key change...will they become more regular
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/06/intelsat-907-biss-key-change-today/

Friday, May 23, 2014

This weeks Satellite TV News



This week's BUMP and News:

If you have a HD TV, why waste it by watching your UK TV with a lower quality image from a rebroadcaster, cable or internet / IPTV system?
In our service area, from as little as 400 Euros, you can watch BBC ITV C4s and Fives and 100 other channels - subscription free.
And with 11 channels available in full HD.
With Digital Audio.
7 day Programme Guide.
And options available for "on demand" and catchup service.
See our website for more information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/1.25_metre_satellite_dishes_uk_tv_spain.php




Astra 2G, the third new UK TV satellites, may have its launch delayed, due to another rocket failure.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/astra-2g-third-new-uk-tv-satellite-launch-may-delayed/

If you have recently lost Paramount Channel from your Spanish TV, fear not. It has simply changed frequencies, and a retune should bring it back.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/paramount-channel-spanish-tv/

Yet more Sky HD channels lost from cheap cardsharing services.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/sky-card-share-sky-hd-channels-lost/

Sky Sports : Ultimate Weekend :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/sky-sports-ultimate-weekend/

Monaco Grand Prix
Live on Sky Sports, BeIN Sports, Antenna 3
BBC Highlights race
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/monaco-grand-prix-tv-schedule-times-sky-sports-f1/

The French Open starts this weekend, with coverage on ITV1, ITV3, ITV4 and Eurosport.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/french-open-tennis-2014-tv-coverage-itv-eurosport/

Saturday, May 17, 2014

French Open Tennis 2014 - TV Coverage on ITV and Eurosport

French Open Tennis 2014 - TV Coverage on ITV and Eurosport

The 2014 French Open, the 113th edition of the French Open, will take place at the Stade Roland Garros from 25 May to 8 June.

French Open Television Coverage and Broadcasters

UK TV coverage for the 2014 French Open will be available on ITV1, ITV3 and ITV4.

Coverage will also be available on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 on satellite TV.

Sky TV - how to connect your Sky+HD box to Wifi Internet

Sky TV
How to connect your Sky+HD box to Wifi
How to connect your Sky+HD box to the Internet
How to connect your Sky+HD box to ADSL
How to connect your Sky+HD box to your router
How to connect your Sky+HD box to your UK TV router



For Sky users outside the UK you will need to use a UK TV Router or VPN to access the Sky Store online content.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/uk_tv_internet_vpn_proxy_spain.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/sky_anytime_plus.php

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Froch v Groves II - Unfinished Business - Sky Sports

Froch v Groves II - Unfinished Business - Sky Sports Promo

Carl Froch v George Groves II - Unfinished Business, is live and exclusive on Sky Sports Box Office and Sky Sports HD Box Office on Saturday, May 31 2014.






More information : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/froch-groves-ii-unfinished-business-sky-box-office/

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Sky TV - Sky On Demand - Sky Box Sets - Sky TV Spain - Sky Catchup TV in Spain

Sky TV - Sky On Demand - Sky Box Sets - Sky TV Spain - Sky Catchup TV in Spain

Promo from Sky about their box sets available on Sky+HD for Sky subscribers.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/sky_anytime_plus.php http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/uk_tv_catch_up_bbc_iplayer_itv_player_sky_on_demand_costa_blanca_spain.php

UK TV Router for On Demand in Spain : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/uk_tv_internet_vpn_proxy_spain.php

Rugby League Magic Weekend 2014 - Live Sky TV Coverage

Rugby League Magic Weekend 2014 - Live Sky TV Coverage and Fixtures Rugby League Magic Weekend

Sat 17th May - Super League Magic Weekend London

Broncos v Catalan Dragons Super League, Sky Sports 3 HD (12:00)

Widnes Vikings v Salford Red Devils Super League, Sky Sports 3 HD (14:30)

Hull K R v Hull FC Super League, Sky Sports 3 HD (16:30)

Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos Super League, Sky Sports 3 HD (19:00)


Sun 18th May - Super League Magic Weekend

Wakefield Wildcats v Castleford Tigers Super League, Sky Sports 1 HD (12:00)

Huddersfield Giants v Bradford Bulls Super League, Sky Sports 1 HD (14:30)

Warrington Wolves v St Helens Super League, Sky Sports 1 HD (16:30)



http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_rugby_league_super_league_on_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/04/rugby-league-magic-weekend-2014-live-sky-tv-coverage/

Friday, May 9, 2014

UK TV Spain and Satellite TV in Spain - Weekly News

This weeks News:

Our main website is at :
http://www.satandpcguy.com

UK Satellite TV Installations:
We supply and install :
Sky HD and Sky+HD digiboxes
Freesat HD and Freesat HD+ set top boxes
other "generic" satellite decoders.
Satellite dishes - from 60cm to 3m
Repairs and upgrades

Sky channels lost from illegal card share systems - Please read if you receive Sky pay channels without paying a Sky subscription for them.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/04/sky-hd-channels-lost-cardsharing-systems/
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/sky-hd-channels-lost-cardsharing-systems-2/

BBC "Commonwealth Games" Red Button starts tests
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/new-bbc-frequency-starts-testing/

Spanish TV channels closed down
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/9-tdt-digital-tv-channels-spain-switched/lost

Spanish Grand Prix this weekend
Live on BBC, Sky SPorts, Antenna 3, BeIN Sports
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/sky-sports-f1-spanish-grand-prix-tv-schedule-times/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgGWDelGScg

Premier League - Last match day Live TV Games
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/05/premier-league-last-match-day-live-games-sky-sports-bein-sports/

More Sky HD channels lost from cardsharing systems

Further to our previous post http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/04/sky-hd-channels-lost-cardsharing-systems/ which mentioned the first batch of Sky HD channels to be lost from cardshare systems, another batch of Sky HD channels has now been affected.

The current list of Sky HD channels no longer available on cardshare systems is:
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky Arts 1 HD
Sky Arts 2 HD
Sky Living HD
CI Crime HD
NatGeoWild HD
History HD
Nat Geo HD

These changes by Sky are in an attempt to reduce piracy of their channels via cardsharing.

If you are not using an official Sky card, Sky digibox, or paying a Sky monthly subscription, but are getting your Sky channels from the internet, using satellite receivers like the Iberosat and Ariva, then you will find the amount of channels you are receiving will be reducing over the coming weeks.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

TDT - Nine Spanish TV channels to close in May 2014

A total of nine Terrestrial Digital Television channels in Spain are set to close down by May 6th 2014.
This is a result of a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that cancelled out the concession of additional channels to existing broadcasters on the grounds that the concession was made without a public bid and that new operators were therefore deprived of a chance to join the market.
Channels closing down include:
  • La Sexta 3. Movie-based channels with a March audience share of 1.6 percent.
  • Xplora. Hardcore Pawn, in its 10th season, is the most popular program.
  • Nitro. Channel airs shows such as Law And Order and The A Team.
  • La Siete. Specializes in Latin American soaps.
  • Nueve. Re-runs of the most successful shows aired on Telecinco and Cuatro.
  • Net TV. Teleshopping.
  • Veo TV.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

What is the best LNB to use for satellite TV in Spain? Inverto Black Ultra LNB?

As UK TV is still available in the Valencia and Costa Blanca areas to receive on satellite dishes, like the 100x110cm and 125x135cm satellite dishes, the LNB used on satellite dish installations is an important piece of equipment in the system.

There are many LNBs available on the market, with satellite installers claiming the one they use is the best.

Claims like the following appear:
"We only use Inverto Black Ultra LNBs"
"The Inverto LNB is far superior to any LNB on the market"
"Inverto Black Ultra LNBs are super dooper and the only LNBs we use".

Well, this is our opinion, based on our tests and experience.

Some of these claims about the Inverto Black Ultra LNBs are true, but only to an extent.

Yes, one of the best performing SINGLE OUTPUT LNBs is the Inverto Black Ultra LNB.
This Inverto Black Ultra LNB really does perform better than just about all other single output LNBs. For clients wanting only a single output, the Inverto Black Ultra LNB is the LNB we use, and have been using for several years.

However, we have found that the two output (TWIN) and 4 output (QUAD) versions of the Inverto Black Ultra LNB range do not perform as well as the single output Inverto Black Ultra LNB.

In fact other makes of LNB outperform the Inverto Black Ultra Twin and Inverto Black Ultra Quad LNBs.

For example, in our tests, the signal levels on the twin and quad Inverto Black Ultra LNBs meant some channels were heavily pixelating. Replacing with another make of LNB that we use, and those channels were no longer pixelating, and the signals levels on our signal meters improved dramatically.  

Our tests were on a 90x100cm satellite dish in the Moraira area. An Inverto Black Ultra Single LNB performed as expected with all BBC and ITV channels coming through. With an Inverto Black Ultra Twin and Quad LNB, many BBC and ITV channels were pixelating.  Using our make of twin and quad LNB, the BBC and ITV channels were received fine, with no pixilation.

This difference in performance of different versions of the same LNB is not unique or new. In the big dish years, the Invacom prime focus LNB was the preferred LNB. The single output version of this LNB was a poor performer when compared to the performance of its TWIN and QUAD versions. Channel reception improved when swapping an single output LNB to a twin or quad LNB.  

So, rather than simply use one brand and make of LNBs, the best satellite installers will use a range of LNBs to give the best performance. Much in the same way the best satellite installers will use a range of satellite dishes, rather than using just the one make.    

Friday, April 25, 2014

BT Sports HD channels change frequency


http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/04/bt-sports-hd-channels-change-frequency/

BT Sports HD channels have recently changed frequency.

They are no longer on frequency 12.574 H 23000

BT Sports 1 HD and BT Sports 2 HD are now on  11604 V 29500 3/4

Sky HD boxes should automatically update to the new frequencies.

Users with other satellite receivers will need to perform a scan for these channels on their new frequency.

Monday, April 21, 2014

How can I watch Freeview in Spain?

How can I watch Freeview in Spain?

The simple answer is that you cannot watch freeview in Spain.

This is because you cannot receive the freeview signals in Spain.

Why?

Freeview is transmitted in the UK by the local TV transmitters and is received by a TV aerial. The freeview transmissions from the TV transmitter masts simply do not reach Spain. In fact the freeview transmissions do not actual cover the UK 100% either!

The nearest freeview transmitter to Spain is in the Channel Islands. But again the transmission from this mast are simply not strong enough to reach Spain.

So you cannot receive freeview in Spain.

More information on freeview available here:  

However, many of the channels on freeview are available on Freesat, which is available in Spain.

Freesat is transmitted from satellites and are received using a satellite dish. Freesat was designed to help in provide digital TV in the UK for areas that could not receive freeview signals.

More information on freeview available here:  

Freeview is not the same as Freesat – a common misconception.

Even by some satellite installers here in Spain do not know the difference and still to this day advertise freeview as being available in Spain.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Freesat - subscription free UK TV - available in Costa Blanca/ Valencia / Spain

Freesat provides subscription free UK TV
Freesat in Spain - Free UK TV in Spain
Freesat is available in Costa Blanca/ Valencia / Spain on a satellite dish measuring a minimum of 90x100cm (depending on the are you live in).

There are 11 high-definition channels on Freesat: BBC1HD, BBC2HD, BBC3HD, BBC4HD, CBBC HD, CBeebiesHD, BBC News HD, ITV1HD, C4 HD, Russia Today HD (RT HD), NHK HD.

This is a complete list of channels presently available on Freesat.

The region of BBC and ITV you will receive on 101 102 103 119 is determined by the postcode you enter during the set up process of your Freesat digital satellite set top box.

Channels available on Freesat (April 2014) : 205 (168 TV / 37 Radio)

101 BBC One (BBC One HD in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
102 BBC Two HD
103 ITV
104 Channel 4
105 Channel 5
106 BBC Three HD
107 BBC Four HD
108 BBC One HD (BBC One in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
109 BBC Two
110 BBC Alba
112 ITV+1
113 ITV2
114 ITV2+1
115 ITV3
116 ITV3+1
117 ITV4
118 ITV4+1
119 ITV HD (UTV HD in Northern Ireland)
120 S4C Digidol
121 Channel 4 + 1
122 E4
123 E4 + 1
124 More4
125 More4 + 1
126 Channel 4 HD
127 4seven
128 Channel 5+1
129 5USA
130 5USA +1
131 5*
132 Channel 5+24
134 CBS Drama
135 CBS Reality
136 CBS Reality +1
137 CBS Action
138 Horror Channel
139 Horror Channel +1
140 BET
141 BET+1
142 True Entertainment
143 More>Movies
144 Now Pick
145 Challenge
146 Viva
147 BBC Three
148 BBC Four
200 BBC News HD
201 BBC Parliament
202 Sky News
203 Al Jazeera Eng
204 Euronews
205 France 24
206 Russia Today HD (RT HD)
207 CNN
208 Bloomberg TV
209 NHK World HD
210 CNBC
211 CCTV News
212 BBC News
300 Film4
301 Film4 + 1
302 True Movies 1
303 True Movies 2
304 Movies4Men
305 Movies4Men +1
400 Showcase
401 Information TV
402 Showcase 2
403 Food Network
404 Food Network+1
405 Travel Channel
408 The Active Channel
409 Holiday & Cruise
410 Film On TV
500 Chart Show TV
501 The Vault
502 Flava
503 Chart Show Dance
504 B4U Music
505 Starz TV
506 Bliss
509 Zing
510 Clubland TV
511 Planet Pop
512 NOW Music
515 Vintage TV
516 Heart TV
517 Capital TV
518 Kiss
519 The Box
520 Heat
521 Smash Hits
523 Magic
524 Kerrang!
600 CBBC HD
601 CBeebies HD
602 CITV
603 POP
604 POPGirl
605 Tiny Pop
606 Kix
607 CBBC
608 CBeebies
650 Psychic Today
651 Community
660 Sony SAB
661 Rishtey
662 Colors
690 Inspiration TV
691 Daystar TV
692 Revelation
693 Islam Channel
694 God Channel
696 TBN Europe
700 BBC Radio 1
701 BBC Radio 1 Xtra (BBC R1X)
702 BBC Radio 2
703 BBC Radio 3
704 BBC Radio 4 FM
705 BBC Radio Five Live (BBC R5L)
706 BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra (BBC R5SX)
707 BBC 6 Music
708 BBC Radio 4 Extra
709 BBC Asian Network
710 BBC Radio 4 LW
711 BBC World Service
712 BBC Radio Scotland
713 BBC Radio nan Gaidheal
714 BBC Radio Wales
715 BBC Radio Cymru
716 BBC Radio Ulster
718 BBC London 94.9 (available on London postcode only)
719 Capital FM
720 Capital Extra
721 Classic FM
722 Gold
723 XFM
724 Absolute
726 Absolute 80s
729 Jazz FM
730 Planet Rock
731 talkSPORT
732 Smooth Radio UK
733 Heart
734 LBC Radio
750 RTÉ Radio 1
751 RTÉ Radio 2 FM
752 RTÉ Lyric FM
753 Raidió na Gaeltachta
777 Insight Radio
786 BFBS Radio
790 TWR
800 QVC
801 Price Drop
802 Bid TV
803 Tristar
804 TV Warehouse+
805 Gems TV
806 TV Shop
807 JewelleryMaker
808 JML Direct
809 JML Living
810 Ideal Extra
811 The Deal Channel
812 Ideal World
813 Create & Craft
814 QVC Extra
815 Jewellery Channel
816 QVC Beauty
817 Rocks and Co1
818 QVC Style
820 Thane Direct
821 High Street TV
870 Babestation
875 Playboy TV Chat
900 On Demand
901 BBC iPlayer
903 ITV Player
950 BBC 1 London
951 BBC 1 Channel Islands
952 BBC 1 East Midlands
953 BBC 1 East (E)
954 BBC 1 East (W)
955 BBC 1 North West
956 BBC 1 North East & Cumbria
957 BBC 1 Northern Ireland
958 BBC 1 Oxford
959 BBC 1 South East
960 BBC 1 Scotland
961 BBC 1 South
962 BBC 1 South West
963 BBC 1 West Midlands
964 BBC 1 Wales
965 BBC 1 West
966 BBC 1 Yorks
967 BBC 1 East Yorks & Lincs
968 BBC 2 England
969 BBC 2 Northern Ireland
970 BBC 2 Scotland
971 BBC 2 Wales
974 Channel 4
975 Channel 4 + 1
977 ITV London (ITV HD via red button)
999 Freesat Info
Freesat - subscription free UK TV - available in Costa Blanca/ Valencia / Spain   More information at http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/uk_freesat_in_spain_menu.php  

This weeks UK TV and Satellite TV in Spain News

Our news and free help and advice forum at http://www.satandpcguy.com/forum

UK Satellite TV Installations:
There are 11 subscription free HD TV channels available via satellite, including BBC1HD, BBC2HD, BBC3HD, BBC4HD, ITV1HD and C4HD. Much better image resolution on a HD TV than a TV rebroadcaster or internet IPTV system!

Satellite Dish Installations in my service area (Calpe to Valencia) :

a 100x110cm (1.1m) satellite dish will work for people with limited space. Standard installation of this dish is from 200 euros.

a 125x135cm (1.25/1.35m) satellite dish would provide better reception and is the "recommended" dish for my area. Standard installation of this dish of from 275 euros.

More information on our 125x135cm (1.25/1.35m) satellite dish installations: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/satellite_dish_installations_costa_blanca_spain_125m.php


Wall of Shame - we have updated our Wall Of Shame's fourth page to show some of the poor installations we have come across and been asked to fix. http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/wall_of_shame_bad_poor_satellite_installations_costa_blanca_page4.php

Astra 2C : UK TV moves into position for back up purposes - and if some UK TV channels do move on to Astra 2C then there should be no worries about reception in Spain, due it its very generous footprint.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2c_satellite_reception_footprint_uk_tv_spain.php  

Live sport on Sky Sports this Easter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyF9_AH-gGg  

F1 : Chinese Grand Prix: Live on Sky Sports, BeIN SPorts, Antenna 3. Highlights on BBC Sport http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9VfT5IbxPo
http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/04/f1-2014-chinese-grand-prix-live-tv-coverage-sky-sports-f1-highlights-bbc-one/  

2014 Snooker World Championships - coverage on BBC One and Eurosport http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/04/world-snooker-championship-2014-bbc-coverage/

Full 24: Live Another Day Trailer - On Sky One in May!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkQjmoLDIK4

Sunday, March 2, 2014

BeIN Sports channels go "secure" 1st March 2014

As per our previous posts:

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/02/bein-sports-chanesl-go-secure-1st-march-2014/ http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/01/bein-sports-cards-receiver-changes/

many BeIN Sports channels on Nilesat 7 West and Badr/ Es'hail 1 at 25.5° East went secure.

Going "secure" means that certain BeIN Sports channels will only be able to be watched when the cards are registered to an official JSC / BeIN receiver.

Channel 4- Live from Space - during March 2014

This March, Channel 4 will boldly go to space with a ground breaking new season, Live from Space.

Channel 4will meet the astronauts on-board the International Space Station, visit NASA and see Earth from Space.

Programme highlights include :

Astronauts: Living in Space Wed 12 March, 9pm, Channel 4
For the first time, filmed by themselves and in their own words, is the incredible story of three astronauts, Rick Mastracchio, Koichi Wakata, and Mike Hopkins. This film follows their out-of-this-world experiences of living in space, from eating, sleeping and science experiments to the consequences of a broken valve which could threaten their very presence on the International Space Station.

Astronauts: Houston We Have a Problem Thur 13 March, 9pm, Channel 4
Featuring specially-shot behind-the-scenes footage of the work of NASA's Mission Control in Houston, combined with unseen images from spacewalks and candid first-hand testimony, we show what happens when missions go wrong and how the ground team respond to keep the astronauts safe in space.

Live From Space: Lap of the Planet Sun 16 Mar

Broadcasting live from the Johnson Space Centre, Houston, Texas, the show, presented by Dermot O'Leary, will feature amazing shots of the Earth from the International Space Station as it performs an entire circuit of the globe over 90 minutes as well as revealing the extraordinary science experiments conducted by the astronauts of Expedition 38.

beIN Sports signs Formula 1 deal for 2014

beIN Sports will become the exclusive FIA Formula 1 World Championship broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa region in 2014.

The network of sports channels, owned and operated by Al Jazeera Media Network, will also broadcast all of Formula 1′s support races, including GP2 and the Porsche Supercup.

Details of the new deal remain undisclosed.

However, it has been confirmed that channel will have an analysis studio. Expect further information in the next coming days.

Abu Dhabi Media Company had been the exclusive Formula 1 broadcaster in the region for the past four years and now will see its rights transferred to the Qatari-owned network.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Astra 2E - BBC Reception - Rumours about lost BBC channels available with a Sky HD subscription

In answer to a popular question seen on social media and emails sent to me:

BBC channels are not part of the Sky subscription service.

They never have been.

And for the foreseeable future will not be.

Some satellite "experts" have been suggesting to their clients that by subscribing to the Sky HD package that will bring back lost BBC channels.

As the BBC channels are not part of the Sky subscription package, do not even require a Sky viewing card, and are free to air, this is one big "myth".

http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/02/astra-2e-loss-bbc-channel-spain-reception-reports/ http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_footprint_uk_tv_spain.php.

BBC Spain - Satellite move - changes in reception - details here

Over night (6th February 2014) the BBC channels moved from their temporary home on Astra 1N to their new home on Astra 2E.

They have moved to a much "tighter" beam, meaning a change in reception of those channels in Spain.

Rreception reports are being compiled, and can be found here: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_footprint_uk_tv_spain.php.

Early indications are that in my service area, a 1m satellite dish is no longer the minimum, and a 1mx110m is the minimum requirement, with a 1.25x1.4m dish to be recommended.

I can confirm that those with "big" dishes, 1.8s and 2.4m in my service area have NOT been affected.

Many people in the Costa del Sol have lost heir BBC channel on their existing dishes.      

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

BBC channel to move from astra 1N to Astra 2N this week

The BBC has confirmed that its TV and radio services currently broadcast across the British Isles on the Astra 1N satellite will switch to Astra 2E this week.

The move will be in the "early hours" of Thursday, 6th February 2014.

More information : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/02/bbc-channel-move-astra-1n-astra-2n-week/

Channel Five channel numbers on Sky and Freesat


Channel Five launched a new "catch Up" channel today - Channel 5+24.
 It has meant a shuffle of some of their channel.
On Sky:
105 - Channel 5
 171 - Channel 5 HD (subscription required)
 174 - 5 USA
 175 - Channel 5+24
 176 - 5*
 177 - Channel 5+1
 219 - 5 USA+1
On Freesat:
 105 - Channel 5
 128 - Channel 5+1
 129 - 5 USA
 130 - 5 USA+1
 131 - 5*
 132 - Channel 5+24
So it looks like 5*+1 has been dropped for Channel 5+24.


http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/02/channel-five-channel-numbers-sky-freesat/

Astra 2A channels move to Astra 2E - frequencies and channel affected.

Further to our previous post (http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/02/astra-2e-channels-start-move/ ) regarding channels moving from Astra 2A to the new UK TV satellite, Astra 2E, we think we now know which channels and frequencies have moved:

11.720 H : MTV Live HD, Sky Sports 2 HD, Lifetime HD

11.758 H : Disney XD HD, Animal Planet HD, ITV 2 HD, ITV 3 HD, ITV 4 HD

11.778 v : Sky Guide / EPG

11.798 H : Sky Sports HD 1, Sky Sports News HD, Sky Living HD, Sky Sports 1 HD, Sky Sp NewsHD, Channel 5 HD

11.836 H : Sky Action, Sky Comedy, Sky SciFi / Horror, Sky Select, Sky Disney, Sky Family, Sky Movies Premier, Sky Movies Premier +1, Sky Thriller, Sky Valentine, Sky Modern Greats

11.856 H : Eurosport HD, Fox HD U.K., E4 HD, Eurosport 2 HD

11.914 H : Sky Atlantic +1 11.934 V : Sky intro, Sky Box Office

12.012 H : Sky Family HD, Sky Movies Premiere HD, Sky Thriller HD, Sky Select HD UK

12.344 H : Sky Sports HD 4, Sky Atlantic HD, Sky1 HD, Sky Sports 2 HD,

12.383 H : Sky Insider HD, Universal HD UK, Dave HD, E! HD, Alibi HD

12.460 H : Sky 3D, Sky News HD, Sky Arts 1 HD, Sky Showcase HD

Astra 2E Update : 04/02/14 : Sky channels move to Astra 2E

Astra 2E Update : 04/02/14 : UK TV Satellite Update:

It looks, note looks, like some channels from Astra 2A (north and south beams) have been moved to 2E.

So for some sky channels reception in some areas may have changed. In Spain for the better. It looks like 11778 - the sky epg frequency on 11778 has also moved - which is good news for Spain, as there is no need to change the "default transponder frequency" as it is now on a stronger beams! We shall be confirming this during the day, but o far no changes to BBC or ITV channels.

Some channels that used to be hard to receive in the middle of the afternoon even on 2,.4m dishes, because they were on the Astra 2A north beam, are now located on the Astra 2E European beam. Meaning reception of channel like Sky Movies, and some HD channels reception should be better...even on smaller dishes.

Reports are that the following frequencies have moved to the new satellite : 11856V, 11.934V, 11.914H, 12.012V, 11.720H,11.739V, 11.758H, 11.778V, 11.798H, 11.836H. None of these carry BBC or ITV or C4.

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

Friday, January 31, 2014

Astra 2E Update : New UK TV satellite is now at location.

Press release from SES Astra this morning :

ASTRA 2E has now been deployed at its final destination in the orbital arc of 28.2/28.5 degrees East, where it is co-positioned with ASTRA 2A, ASTRA 2F and ASTRA 1N.
Over the coming weeks, BSkyB, Channel4, ITV and BBC programming in this arc will be transitioned to the new satellite with its powerful footprint over the British Isles.
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_2e_satellite_reception_testing_news_updates.php

British newspapers in Spain serving the British community have been referring to the Great British TV Switch-off, with biased opinions by IPTV / internet TV / Smart TV / Brit Box TV sellers.

This has confused many expats residents, as they worry about losing reception of the channels from the country they left behind.

Many rumours, bar talk and misinformation have been spread about the sudden loss of UK TV in Spain. Many of these rumours have been spread by people wanting to sell lower image quality internet streaming devices- many of which require a subscription even to watch the free channels like BBC and ITV..

Until the Astra 2E satellite is fully operational, and actually has some transponders and frequencies turned on, no-one knows the exact nature of Astra 2Es reception in Spain, despite what some IPTV / internet TV / Smart TV / Brit Box TV sellers claim.

As reception varies so much over Spain, some areas of Spain maybe better off reception wise, but yes some areas of Spain maybe worse off. It is difficult to generalise about UK satellite TV reception in Spain and is really incorrect to say that all of Spain will lose all UK TV.

This is especially so when some areas of Spain can receive some BBC HD channels, ITV1, ITV1HD, C4HD and FIves that are on the first new satellite Astra 2F that has been operational since Decemeber 2012,and can be received on a 1m satellite dish in most of my service area.

So, despite all the IPTV / internet TV / Smart TV / Brit Box TV sellers claim, there will NOT be a total loss of all UK TV channels in Spain.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

ITV to launch new channel - ITV Encore - exclusive to Sky satellite customers only

ITV to launch new channel - ITV Encore - exclusive to Sky satellite customers only. http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/01/itv-launch-new-pay-channel-sky/

ITV2HD, ITV3HD, ITV4HD to remain as part of the Sky HD subscription service

ITV2HD, ITV3HD, ITV4HD to remain as part of the Sky HD subscription service, and will not be on Freesat for several years, under renewed deal by ITV. ITV to launch new channel - ITV Encore - exclusive to Sky satellite customers only. http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2014/01/itv-launch-new-pay-channel-sky/

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Formula One 2014 Season - Race Calendar andLive race coverage on BBC and Sky Sports

Formula 1 (F1) 2014 Season Live on TV: Sky Sports F1, BBC Sport

  • Live F1 on TV
  • Formula 1 (F1) 2014 Season Live on TV
  • F1 Race Calendar - 2012 / 2013
  • Live F1 on Sky Sports HD
  • Live F1 on BBC TV


  • The 2014 Formula One season has 19 races scheduled.

    Formula 1 (F1) 2014 Season Calendar

    2014 Formula 1 Season – Live Coverage on BBC and Sky Sports F1 HD

    MARCH 14-16 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 1 – Melbourne
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    MARCH 28-30 MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 2 – Sepang
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    APRIL 4-6 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
    Round 3 – Sakhir
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    APRIL 18-20 CHINESE GRAND PRIX
    Round 4 – Shanghai
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    MAY 9-11 SPANISH GRAND PRIX
    Round 5 – Barcelona
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    MAY 22-25 MONACO GRAND PRIX
    Round 6 – Monte-Carlo
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    JUNE 6-8 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 7 – Montreal
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    JUNE 20-22 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 8 – Red Bull Ring
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    JULY 4-6 BRITISH GRAND PRIX
    Round 9 – Silverstone
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    JULY 18-20 GERMAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 10 – Hockenheim
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    JULY 25-27 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 11 – Budapest
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    AUGUST 22-24 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 12 – Spa-Francorchamps
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    SEPTEMBER 5-7 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 13 – Monza
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    SEPTEMBER 19-21 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
    Round 14 – Marina Bay
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    OCTOBER 3-5 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX
    Round 15 – Suzuka
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    OCTOBER 10-12 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 16 – Sochi
      sky sports hd f1 channel
    OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
    Round 17 – Austin
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    NOVEMBER 7-9 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX
    Round 18 – Interlagos
    sky sports hd f1 channel
    NOVEMBER 21-23 ABU DHABIGRAND PRIX
    Round 19 – Yas Marina
      sky sports hd f1 channel