New Freesat from Sky Cards - Important

It looks like these cards will be changing also soon......

Messages have been appearing on screens this weekend saying along the line of "Your card is about to expire - you may lose channels after September"

If you purchased a Sky FTV card after 1st May 2006 you are entitled to a free

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/new-freesat-from-sky-cards-important/

Channel 4 announces 3D programming week

Channel 4 has announced a special week of 3D programming to celebrate 3D footage.

This autumn, viewers will be invited to don 3D glasses to watch the programmes - broadcast in ColorCode 3D - which include previously unseen footage of the Queen during her Coronation year.

The two hour-long

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/channel-4-announces-3d-programming-week/

BBC Prime to rebrand as BBC Entertainment

BBC Prime will rebrand as BBC Entertainment later in the year, BBC Worldwide has announced.

From November, BBC Entertainment will take over from Prime as the "new-look home for compelling comedy, drama and light entertainment programming from the BBC and other UK production houses".

To mark

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-prime-to-rebrand-as-bbc-entertainment/

Five is MOVING from Astra 2a to 2d

Something is happening with Five
If you have a Sky card registered in the Wales or West of England, then you may be experiencing difficulties in the reception of FIVE.

This is because the version of FIVE that serves this area has now stopped being transmitted from its "nice and easy Sky card"

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/five-is-moving-from-astra-2a-to-2d/

ITV starts ITV1 HD test transmissions

ITV has started test transmissions of its new high definition simulcast of ITV1.

As announced last week, the public service broadcaster intends to launch ITV1 HD on Freeview in time for the World Cup tournament next year.

It is also currently "looking at the options" in regards to ITV1 HD on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/itv-starts-itv1-hd-test-transmissions/

Sky / Freesat EPG Channel Changes / Additions / Removals

April 2009
Trouble has closed off epg 172 and has been replaced by Living +2
Real Estate TV has been removed from sky epg 262
Real Estate TV +1 has been removed from sky epg 263
Sky Box Office has been removed from sky epg 747
MATV National has been removed from sky epg 793
Nat Geo Wild HD

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-freesat-epg-channel-changes-additions-removals/

BBC Channels coming to Digital (Spains satellite service)?

The BBC wants to export its new digital pay-TV channels to 16 foreign countries, including Germany. The channels are already available in several markets, including Scandinavia, Poland and South Africa. In addition to Germany, the broadcaster is also considering expansion into France and

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-channels-coming-to-digital-spains-satellite-service/

Sky Sports 3 HD moves to channel 418

Sky has moved Sky Sports 3 HD to channel 418 on the EPG after it acquired one of the slots previously owned by Setanta.

Sky has acquired slot 418 on the EPG to relocate Sky Sports 3 HD in order to bring it closer to the other Sky Sports HD channels. It has not been revealed how much Sky paid

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-sports-3-hd-moves-to-channel-418/

Eurosport 2 HD launches in Europe

Eurosport has launched a high definition simulcast of Eurosport 2 in parts of Europe, but has no immediate plans to bring the channel to the UK.

Eurosport 2 HD will be available in 20 different European territories, including Sweden, Denmark and Poland, but not in the UK.

In response, a

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/eurosport-2-hd-launches-in-europe/

ITV Channels to go sky subscription only???

There are reports today that that ITV are in discussions to make their non public service channels (ITV2/+1, ITV3/+1 & ITV4/+1) part of the Sky subscription service.

With advertsing revenues down, ITV can essentially mak money from a proportion of the sky subscription

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/itv-channels-to-go-sky-subscription-only/

ESPN secure more football TV rights

ESPN has secured TV rights to show football from the German, Russian, Portuguese and Dutch top divisions, alongside the remainder of the US Major League Soccer season.

Coverage from the four leagues for 2009/10 - and the rest of the MLS action up to November - will be shown on the firm's

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-secure-more-football-tv-rights/

Fox Movies and Series on Arabsat - Badr 26 east

It looks like something is happening with these (and a few other) channels on Arabsat 26east.

The two channels (Fox series and Fox Movies - currently free to air and shoing a number of movies and US series) are currently on 11843 H.

However in the last few days another frequency has also

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/fox-movies-and-series-on-arabsat-badr-26-east/

More on ITV234 thinking about going subscription

A survey commissioned by financial analyst UBS has found 40% of UK terrestrial viewers would be prepared to pay for their television were ITV to move its channels to a pay model.
The struggling commercial network currently broadcasts four thematic channels; ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV on cable,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/more-on-itv234-thinking-about-going-subscription/

ESPN Channel movement Update

From 3rd August, ESPN America has moved from channel 417 to channel 430 on Sky's EPG. It has also moved out of the news and events pack, meaning that Sky customers will only be able receive the channel bundled with ESPN and ESPN HD for �9 a month if they are a Sky Sports subscriber or �12 if they a

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-channel-movement-update/

Sky not being affected by recession?

According to reports in the UK media press BSkyB is about to reveal an impressive set of end-of-year numbers this coming Thursday when it declares its Q4 and full-year figures.

The consensus seems to be that BSkyB is defying the current UK recession, the deepest such down-turn since the 1930�s.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-not-being-affected-by-recession/

Sky to launch 3D TV channel 'next year'

Sky has announced plans to launch a 3D TV channel next year to build on the growing consumer demand for its Sky+ high definition service.

As the "next step in the Sky+ HD journey", the company plans to offer the UK's first ever 3D channel in 2010, which will carry movies, entertainment and

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-to-launch-3d-tv-channel-next-year/

Sky Sports News changes!

here are indications that from the 1st September changes will be made for Sky Sports News.

It appears that this channel will be made available to all Sky Sports subscribers aswell as those that subscibr to the News and Event mix.

A Sky spokesperson said: "From September 1, Sky Sports News

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-sports-news-changes/

BBC HD Schedule for the Summer

US series Heroes will be shown giving another chance to watch series one of Heroes on Saturday nights. We'll be running a double bill of Heroes at 11.30 every weekend, starting with this, ahead of the start of series 4 (again on BBC Two and BBC HD) which should be in October.

Other summer

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-hd-schedule-for-the-summer/

BBC Live Championship Matches 2009 2010

The BBC's live coverage of the Championship campaign will start with Newcastle United's opening-day trip to West Bromwich Albion on 8 August. The BBC will show 10 live Championship games during the 2009/10 season and has announced details of the first four.


Saturday 8th August
WBA vs

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-live-championship-matches-2009-2010/

Channel 4, BBC Worldwide deal 'imminent'

BBC Worldwide chief executive John Smith has revealed that a joint venture deal between the BBC's commercial arm and Channel 4 could be agreed in the next few weeks following the tabling of a new streamlined proposal that he claims has gained traction with both parties.

The two firms have

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/channel-4-bbc-worldwide-deal-imminent/

Sky Price Rise - September 2009

As from 1st September, the following prices are believed to be implemented for new and existing customers.

Although these increases are not yet official, they have been sent to numerous sources.

1 mix - 6 mix are up �1 on 1st September

1 mix - 3mix + sports 1/2 are down �1

4 mix - 6 mix

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-price-rise-september-2009/

ESPN America joins Sky news & events pack

ESPN America has become part of the News and Events television pack on Sky.

It was previously only available as part of the Setanta sport package.

The pack, one of six entertainment packs offered by the satellite pay TV broadcaster, also includes ESPN Classic, British Eurosport, British

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-america-joins-sky-news-events-pack/

BBC cuts back on HD commitment

BBC HD viewers do not necessarily want sport, films or even jaw-dropping natural history in HD. "Our research shows that what viewers want in HD are the programmes that they love to watch in SD," says Danielle Nagler, the BBC's head of HD, speaking at TVB Europe's annual HD Masters event in London

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-cuts-back-on-hd-commitment/

Simply Movies has stopped broadcasting

Simply Movies has stopped broadcasting classic films on Sky Digital and Freesat.

Launched in December 2008, the channel aired vintage movies from the 1930s to 1970s on a 24/7 basis.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/simply-movies-has-stopped-broadcasting/

Setanta pays some bills...

According to reports, Setanta has paid at least some of its pressing debts, and renegotiated others. It needed to: the English (soccer) premiership says unless it is fully in funds from Setanta by this Friday it reserves the right to sell its matches to another broadcaster.

Setanta has already

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-pays-some-bills/

Channel 5 HD coming soon?

Broadcaster Channel Five has been given a provisional green light to launch high-definition (HD) services on digital TV from 2010.

Ofcom has granted the license on the proviso that the company will meet certain criteria related to its application by the end of this year.

However, this is

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/channel-5-hd-coming-soon/

Sky News to launch HD feed in 2010

Sky News has announced plans to launch a high definition version of the channel in the spring of 2010.
much closer to events, building on one of Sky News� existing strengths.�

Sky News HD will be a simulcast of the current standard definition channel. The channel says that its new HD graphics w

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-news-to-launch-hd-feed-in-2010/

ESPN rules out Setanta bid

Blow to founders of troubled pay-TV company Setanta as they seek to avert administration

ESPN, the US sports network owned by media giant Disney, has ruled out a bid for troubled Irish pay-TV company Setanta.

The news is a blow for Setanta, which is still trying to negotiate a last-minute

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-rules-out-setanta-bid/

"Setanta Sports hours away from coming off air"

The Irish broadcaster's bosses are meeting in London this evening where it is expected that they will be told their company is in administration

Setanta Sports bosses are meeting in London this evening where it is expected that they will be told their company is in administration.

STV

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-sports-hours-away-from-coming-off-air/

Setanta struggles with payments and could go off at any time

Accoridng to reports in several papers, Setanta are teetering on the edge and accountancy firm Deloitte is reported to be on standby to put Setanta into administration, meaning that all Setanta channels could be switched off anytime in the next few

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-struggles-with-payments-and-could-go-off-at-any-time/

TVEi (channel 795) not on Sky?

TVEi has been removed from 795 in the Sky EPG, for whatever reason I do not know.

However it is still accessable (at the momemnt) by adding it to your "other channels" - Services, 4, 4, 11.469 H 27500 5/6.

I do not know if it will be available for long, if it will go free to air, or if it

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/tvei-channel-795-not-on-sky/

Possible HD Channel Frequency Changes

On a few satellite related forums there are rumours and speculation that there will soon be a change in some of the HD channels (BBC HD, ITV HD and C4 HD) frequencies, which will affect reception, especially for those watching ITVHD and C4 HD on a small (ie non 1.8 / 1.9m) satellite

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/possible-hd-channel-frequency-changes/

Sky makes �160m bid for Virgin Media TV

BSkyB has placed what could be a decisive bid for the Virgin Media Television (VMTV) channels being auctioned off by the cable TV operator. Various other bixs are also thought ot have been made, including bids from Channel 4.The Financial Times reported on Friday that BSkyB had bid some �160m (

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-makes-%ef%bf%bd160m-bid-for-virgin-media-tv/

UK TV Food Rebrand

Good Food TV is to replace the existing channel UKTV Food from 22 June.

The rebrand will also include the overhaul of UKTV Food's website, which will be renamed goodfoodchannel.co.uk.

The Good Food channel will be launched with the strapline "We have fun with food", targeting upmarket 25- to

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/uk-tv-food-rebrand/

Setanta and Sky in one Sports Package?

According the press reports, it has been suggest that Irish pay-TV sports broadcaster Setanta, supposably in financial difficulties and unable to pay come of its money for sports rights contacts, is in talks with BSkyB about a deal whereby Setanta�s channels could be sold via Sky�s digital sports b

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-and-sky-in-one-sports-package/

Setanta under threat after late payments

Further to the post on the 4th May the Premier League has rejected attempts to reschedule payment on its current �392 million three-year deal with Setanta, according to the Telegraph.

The news comes after Setanta failed to retain its Premier League packages for 2010-2013, and with fewer matches

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-under-threat-after-late-payments/

Digital+ sale off?

It looks like the sale of SPain Pay TV satellite service, Digital+, is off, yet again.

Potential buyers Vivendi doesn't want to buy Digital+ because conditions are no longer right for the acquisition.

Digital+ is going through its hardest times regarding its subscriber base. The operator

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/digital-sale-off/

More Setanta Money Problems?

The Irish pay-TV broadcaster Setanta is trying to renegotiate its contracts to screen sporting events, as it tries to deal with cash-flow problems. It is due to pay the Football Association �35m on 15 May for the rights to broadcast its games.

There has been concern among investors after it o

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/more-setanta-money-problems/

Loss of Nilesat channels

If you have recently been losing your channels on NIlesat then I know the reason.

Mnay of the channels are transfering onto another satellite, again at 7w.

One such channels is the popular fatafet cooking channel. Another is MBC Persia.

The new satellite, Atlantic Bird 4, has a much

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/loss-of-nilesat-channels/

Sky increases HD viewers

Sky+ HD has passed the one million home mark for the first time. This has been helped by the policy of maintaining a �10 monthly premium on the product, while keeping the price of the hardware below �49 - as part of the UK installation discount.

Sky reports the total number of HD households as 1

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-increases-hd-viewers/

More Interactivity on Sky....on Adverts!!

Sky is to offer advertisers the ability to show extended advertising content to viewers who push the green button to access it. Some of the "green button" content can be saved onto Sky+ and HD receiver for later viewing.

Many channels currently use the green button is already used during some

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/more-interactivity-on-sky-on-adverts/

3D TV From Sky

Ok...so you have just spend a load of money on a huge 40" HD plasma TV, you thought that High Definition was the biggest thing to happen with tv...

well think again.

Sky have been trialing 3D TV. And although it wokrs with a Sky HD receiver, you will need a 3D TV to view the

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/3d-tv-from-sky/

Men and Motors Frequency Change

M&M has changed its frequency this week.
it is now available on 10891 H 22000 5/6
sky and fresat receivers will have self updated to the enw frequency, so they will have to do nothing.
other receivers will have to manually change / scan this frequency.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/men-and-motors-frequency-change/

Sky News Changing Frequency

As from the 1st May 2009, Sky News International will not be available on its curent existing frequency.

This only affects those watching Sky News on Astra 19...not those watching in Astra 2 (ie Sky UK satellites), or via a freesat or sky receiver.

The new frequency for you to scan into your

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-news-changing-frequency/

Pay TV on Spain TDT Service

Spain's government has announced it had given the green light to pay TV on DTT.

"Citizens will be able to access higher quality contents so prompting the transition to DTT," said the government in a press release.

But at the same time the government has assured concerned citizens that the

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/pay-tv-on-spain-tdt-service/

Confusion with newspaper article - clarification

CLARIFICATION: This recently was printed in a local newspaper, which has been the cause of many confused people contacting me about possible reception issues.

Channel Five The Satellite Astra 2c will be moving from its present position at 28.2� to 31.5�. The good news is that its only occupant,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/confusion-with-newspaper-article-clarification/

UKTV Style and UKTV Gardens name changes

UKTV Style and UKTV Gardens will be relaunched as Home and Really as the next step in the broadcaster's plans to rebrand its entire portfolio of channels.

Gardening output will be shifted to Home when it takes over from UKTV Style on April 30, with Really to be positioned as a "zeitgeisty and

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/uktv-style-and-uktv-gardens-name-changes/

3D TV - Sky Trial new Television Technology

Sky UK Have recently tested tghe transmission of 3D TV.
Sky�s live 3D transmission took place at London�s Abbey Road studios as part of a three-screen 3D event that involved:
o Sky broadcasting a simulcast of a Keane live gig and transmitting it over a high definition satellite transponder and di

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/3d-tv-sky-trial-new-television-technology/

EFL TV rights: record five-year coverage deal with Sky Sports

EFL clubs have voted through a record new five-year live TV coverage deal with Sky Sports worth £935m.

The new deal will see 1,000 matches either broadcast or streamed during the 2024-25 to 2028-29 season.

The league entered into an exclusive month-long negotiating period with the broadcaster in April after naming it preferred bidder.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/05/efl-tv-rights-record-five-year-coverage-deal-with-sky-sports/

BBC HD Channel Number Changes on Freesat today

BBC HD channels have changed their names and numbers in the 900s.

These additional regional variation channel number are now on the same numbers and in the same order as on Sky HD boxes.

BBC HD channels are now:

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/03/bbc-hd-channel-number-changes-on-freesat-today/

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Manhattan Plaza Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Manhattan Plaza Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

Earlier this week, Channel Four made Channel 4 HD the default on Freesat channel 104.

Channel 4 Standard definition, which occupied channel 104 is no longer available on Freesat.

For some users this has meant that they are unable to receive Channel 4 on channel 104, as they have been allocated a weak Channel 4 HD region.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/01/how-to-add-channel-4-sd-channels-to-a-manhattan-plaza-freesat-hd-box-now-104-is-hd-with-no-signal-message/