BBC Planning BBC HD regions in the next BBC Charter period

BBC Planning BBC HD regions in the next BBC Charter period

The BBC have said that the play to make all BBC regional variations for their BBC One and BBC Two channels available in HD within the next few years.

The BBC currently show an on-air message encouraging English viewers back to the SD versions for the BBC local news services.

More information : http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2015/05/bbc-planning-bbc-hd-regions-in-the-next-bbc-charter-period/

Wimbledon 2013 – Day 13 – Mens Finals Day - Order of Play / Match Schedule

Day 13 Sunday 7 July

Centre Court 2.00pm

Gentlemen's Singles - Final
Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] v Andy Murray (GBR) [2]

Mixed Doubles - Final
Bruno Soares (BRA) [1] / Lisa Raymond (USA) [1]
v
Daniel Nestor (CAN) [8] / Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) [8]


No.1 Court 1.00pm

Boys' Singles - Final
Hyeon Chung (KOR) v Gianluigi Quinzi (ITA) [6]

Sr. Gents Invitation Doubles
Pat Cash (AUS) / Mark Woodforde (AUS)
v
Jeremy Bates (GBR) / Anders Jarryd (SWE)

Ladies' Invitation Doubles
Lindsay Davenport (USA) / Martina Hingis (SUI)
v
Jana Novotna (CZE) / Barbara Schett (AUT)

The BBC will be broadcasting the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals and semi-finals in 3D. http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/wimbledon-finals-and-semi-finals-in-3d-on-bbc-tv/

Live TV Coverage of Wimbledon 2013
BBC will be covering Wimbledon on BBC1, BBC1HD, BBC2, BBC2HD, BBC Red Button, Radio Five Live.
BBC Red Button Frequencies
TV coverage in Spain will be by Canal+

BBC channel numbers on Sky TV

Listed below are the channel numbers in the Sky satellite EPG (electronic programme guide) for all available BBC TV channels and radio stations.

On the 26 March 2013 we’ll be changing our EPG positions on Sky at the same time as launching BBC Two HD. The table below reflects the new channel numbers. Please visit (http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/03/bbc-2-hd-launch-details-and-new-channel-numbers-for-bbc-one-hd/ ) for information on BBC 2 HD.

BBC One HD will be 141 (was 143)
BBC Two HD will be 142 (BBC HD was 169)
BBC ALBA will be 143 (was 168)

If you have a Sky set-top box but don't have an active viewing card, you will receive BBC One London on channel 101 and BBC Two England on 102. This is because the receiver has no way of establishing where in the UK it is located and automatically defaults to these two channels.

 

BBC TV channels	Sky EPG no.
BBC One (your region) *	101
BBC Two (your region) *	102
BBC Three	115
BBC Four	116
BBC One HD	141
BBC Two HD	142
BBC ALBA	143
BBC News	503
BBC Parliament	504
CBBC	613
CBeebies	614
BBC One - Scotland	951
BBC One - Wales	952
BBC One - Northern Ireland	953
BBC One - London	954
BBC One - North East & Cumbria	955
BBC One - Yorkshire	956
BBC One - East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire	957
BBC One - North West	958
BBC One - West Midlands	959
BBC One - East Midlands	960
BBC One - East (East)	961
BBC One - East (West)	962
BBC One - South East	963
BBC One - South	964
BBC One - Oxford	965
BBC One - West	966
BBC One - South West	967
BBC One - South West (Channel Islands)	968
BBC Two - England	969
BBC Two - Scotland	970
BBC Two - Wales	971
BBC Two - Northern Ireland	972

 

 

 

BBC radio stations	Sky EPG no.
Radio 1	0101
Radio 2	0102
Radio 3	0103
Radio 4 FM	0104
Radio 5 Live	0105
BBC World Service	0115
Radio Scotland	0116
Radio Wales	0117
Radio Ulster	0118
BBC Asian Network	0119
6 Music	0120
Radio 7	0131
1Xtra	0137
Radio nan Gàidheal	0139
Radio 4 LW	0143
5 Live Sports Extra	0144
BBC London (London only)	0152
Radio Cymru	0154

BBC to change HD frequencies in September 2012

During the early hours of 27 September 2012, the BBC will be making some changes to its BBC HD frequencies and transponder.

These changes include chaning from QPSK to 8PSK, and changing the FEC from 8/9 FEC to 2/3.

This will allow more HD capacity and channels on the BBC HD transponder. And this extra HD capacity will be used for the forthcoming launch of BBC One HD for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

[B]The BBC HD Changes For Sky Box Users[/B]

If you have Sky, you should not notice the change and shouldn't have to do anything on or after 27 September. If you do have an issue receiving the BBC HD channels from this date you can try unplugging your Sky set top box, waiting 30s and plugging it back in again. If that doesn't resolve your problem it's best to contact Sky on 08442 411 653.

[B]The BBC HD Changes For Freesat Box Users[/B]

If you have Freesat you may need to put your HD box or TV into standby for 30 seconds and then switch it back on again to continue to receive the two BBC HD channels; if the channels are still unavailable then carry out a 'Freesat channel retune'. During last year's changes we found that a small number of devices didn't store the information after a Freesat retune so if that happens try a 'first time installation' or 'full factory reset'. Full instructions can be found in the manual for your digital TV or box. Further help with retuning can be found at www.freesat.co.uk or by calling their customer support team on 08450 990 990

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

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

You can receive the following HD channels for free:

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

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

BBC Two HD to replace BBC HD

The BBC has announced plans to replace the four-year-old BBC HD channel with a high definition simulcast of BBC Two.

Today, the corporation confirmed a number of proposals in its Delivering Quality First initiative, aimed at saving £670m a year by 2016/7 as it faces major budget cuts under its new licence fee settlement.

The proposals include the axe of BBC Two's daytime budget, the scaling back of BBC Three and BBC Four, as well as a small reduction in BBC One's budget.

Also, the corporation has put forward the proposal of scrapping the BBC HD channel in favour of BBC Two HD, which will "broadcast alongside the existing BBC One HD channel".

Launched in 2007, BBC HD initially provided a home for all of the BBC's high definition programming, including shows from BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three and BBC Four. The channel also hosted the BBC's first live 3D broadcast this July for the Wimbledon Finals.

However, BBC HD has been dogged by a picture quality controversy on satellite over the past two years, and its remit has been questioned ever since BBC One HD launched in autumn 2010.

The corporation has now proposed dropping the standalone BBC HD channel, but it is unclear what will be done with HD content from BBC Three and BBC Four under the new arrangement.

Elsewhere in the cuts proposals, the BBC said that it would reduce the BBC Red Button interactive service to make it "consistent across all digital TV platforms". Plans were also announced earlier in the year to reduce the budget of BBC Online by 25%.

In a statement, BBC director general Mark Thompson added: "This is a plan which puts quality and creativity first. It's a plan for a smaller BBC, but a BBC which uses its resources more effectively and collaboratively to deliver a full range of services to the public.

"The plan meets the savings target we agreed in last year's licence fee settlement, but also identifies nearly £150m per year to invest in new high-quality output and in the platforms and services of the future."

The BBC Trust is now running a public consultation on all the cost-saving proposals put forward by the BBC, which will close in December.

Changes to BBC HD channels on satellite on 6th June

Changes are happening to the BBC HD channels on Astra 2D.

Sky HD users should not have any problems, as the Sky HD boxes will automatically update.

Some Freesat users may have to reset their Freesat HD boxes, or perform a Freesat scan.

Users of other "generic" HD receivers, will have to rescan the BBC HD frequency, ensuring their receivers work with the new DVBS2 transmision standard.

One of the BBC's principles is to ensure that we use the spectrum we have available to us in the most efficient way possible. This means that from time to time, as technology develops, we make changes to the way our services are broadcast to ensure we are making best use of this scarce resource.

We will shortly be making such a change to the satellite transponder that carries BBC One HD & BBC HD. The signal on this transponder is currently broadcast using a modulation scheme called "DVB-S". On 6 June we will be upgrading to a newer "DVB-S2" scheme. This is a more efficient way of operating the transponder and it creates more capacity from the same amount of spectrum. More spectral bang for our buck, if you like.

The change will mean different things to different people:

If you watch TV using Freeview or Virgin Media or can't currently view HD channels you will not be affected.

If you have Sky, you will not notice the change and won't have to do anything on or after 6 June.

If you have Freesat you may need to put your HD box or TV into standby for 30 seconds and then restart to continue to receive the two BBC HD channels. If the channels are still unavailable then carry out a 'freesat channel retune' or a 'first time installation'. Full instructions can be found in the manual for your box or TV. Further help with retuning can be found at www.freesat.co.uk.

If you have any other kind of satellite receiver, you will need to check that it is capable of receiving a DVB-S2 signal. If it can, then you can use the following parameters to tune manually into the services carried:

Satellite: Astra 2D tp.50
Frequency: 10,847MHz (vertical polarity)
Modulation: DVB-S2, QPSK
Symbol Rate: 23.0
FEC: 8/9

Source: bbc.co.uk/blogs









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BBC One HD - 3rd November 2010 - Freesat HD and Sky HD Channel numbers

BBC One HD - 3rd November 2010






BBC One HD will be available – from 3 November – on Freesat channel 108, Sky channel 143

BBC HD will be available – from 3 November – on Freesat channel 109, Sky channel 169

Both of these HD channel are on the "old BBC Channel Islands frequency", so reception wwill be as BBC CI was before Monday 18yth October.

Both BBC HD channel will be available for free on HD satellite receivers.

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BBC One HD launch date confirmed

The BBC has confirmed that BBC One HD will launch on Freesat, Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media on November 3.




The channel numbers for each platform have not yet been confirmed.

The launch of BBC One HD was possible on Freeview HD after channel Five decision not to launch Five HD on Freeview before 2012.

BBC One HD will operate in addition to the existing BBC HD channel, and will be a high definition simulcast of BBC1.

The existing BBC HD channel will extend its regular broadcast hours from nine to 12 hours a day, and will be showing a selection of BBC HD programmes.

Both BBC HD channel will be available on the frequency just recently vacated by BBC1 Channel Islands - regarded as being the strongest BBC1 frequency for watching BBC1 in Spain

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BBC HD - BBC One HD - What is HD - tell me more?

In anticipation of BBC One HD, launching on 3rd November 2010 on digital stelite (Freesat and Sky HD), these videos are by the BBC to help you understand HD and what you need to receive it.

What is HD - tell me more?




Four things you need to get BBC HD



How to receive BBC HD. Which services provide BBC HD.




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Important changes to BBC TV frequencies this weekend

Important changes to BBC TV frequencies this weekend

There are some important changes happening on the BBC frequencies:


BBC1 West (Bristol)
BBC1 Channel Islands
BBC1 East (West) (Cambridge)

are all leaving their current frequency, and moving to the frequency currently used by BBC2 England - 10773 H
This means that their reception will be as per BBC2 England.
This means that BBC Channel Islands will no longer be recognised as being the strongest BBC1 region.

BBC1 Manchester
BBC1 Leeds
BBC 1 Tunbridge Wells

are all leaving their current frequency, and moving to the frequency currently used by BBC RAdio 5 Live and BBC1&2 Scotland - 10.802 H
This means that their reception will again be as per / similar to BBC2 England.

BBC1 Wales and BBC2 Wales

will be moving from their current frequency to 10.788v - moving from a weaker horizontal to a stronger vertical frequency. So these Wales regions reception will be as per most BBC1 regions ie - almost 24/7 on most big dishes. Meaning some areas will have 24/7 reception of a BBC2 region.

BBC1 Northern Ireland and BBC2 Northern Ireland

will be moving from their current frequency to 10.817v - moving from a weaker horizontal to a stronger vertical frequency. So these Northern Ireland regions reception will be as per most BBC1 regions ie - almost 24/7 on most big dishes. Meaning some areas will have 24/7 reception of a BBC2 region.

Why the changes?
The BBC have had to have a move around to amke space for the BBC1 HD channel.
This will be starting on Wednesday 3rd November.
The BBC had to make space for this channel, which will be on the same frequency as BBCHD channel.
The BBCHD channel will continue to operate showing "the best of the BBC in HD", and the BBC1 HD channel will be a simulcast of BBC1 London.

It will mean that if you watch BBC1 Channel Islands, then you will find that its reception has changed.

It will also mean that you should now have much better coverage of BBC2, either via BBC2 England (reception not changing), BBC2 Northern Ireland, and BBC2 Wales. The latter two regions have almost the same schedules as BBC2 England, with some minor changes for regional programmes.

Freesat and Sky boxes will automatically update themselves on Monday 18th October 2010 with these new frequencies.

Those with Non Sky or Freesat boxes will have to rescan the channels to make sure your boxes have the new BBC1 and BBC2 frequencies.

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BBC to show The Open in HD

The BBC has confirmed plans to show The Open Championship in high definition for the first time.

For the 150th anniversary of The Open, the BBC will broadcast 40 hours of live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC HD, starting on July 15 at 9am. There will also be 40 hours of content available via the Red Button.

The BBC's coverage team will once more be led by Hazel Irvine, with expert analysis coming from Peter Alliss, Ken Brown, Sam Torrance, Mark James, Wayne Grady and Andrew Cotter.

For 2010, French golfer Jean Van de Velde will join the on-course team of Maureen Madill and Philip Parkin, with reports coming from Dan Walker, Shane O'Donaghue and Russell Fuller.

Before the action gets underway, BBC Two will air a one-hour highlights programme from The Open's anniversary special event, The Open Champions Challenge, on July 15 from 7pm.

The challenge, which features past Open winners such as Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods, will also be made available via the Red Button between 3.30pm and 6pm.

BBC Sport Online will carry live streaming of the network feed (for UK users only), along with highlights, live leaderboards and video clips. All coverage will also be made available on BBC iPlayer after transmission.

BBC Radio 5 Live will broadcast extensive coverage from The Open, with John Inverdale presenting live from the event every day.


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BBC One HD Coming soon....to digital satellite

The BBC has confirmed plans to launch a high definition version of BBC One in the autumn.

BBC One HD will offer a HD simulcast of the channel, including HD versions of EastEnders, Holby City and The One Show.

The channel's autumn schedule in HD will also include Strictly Come Dancing, Human Planet and Waterloo Road.

BBC One HD will be made available on Freesat, Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media.

The channel will operate in addition to the BBC HD channel, which will also extend its regular broadcast hours over the "coming months" from nine to 12 hours a day.


Obviously its a bit too early to know what frequency it will be on or what sort of availability it will be like (ie BBC 1 or BBC2), suffice to say that it will be available free to air on Freesat HD, Sky HD and other HD receivers.




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