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Old 08-02-2023, 22:06   #91
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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

Those with SD only boxes will be able to get BBC Nightlight for at least a year, but won't be able to view any local programming. They will see the red screen instead.
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Old 02-03-2023, 21:15   #92
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A lot of new smart tvs have Freesat & Freeview all ready in stalled no need for a STB just plug in a memory stick to record happy days & saves you £200 +
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Old 03-03-2023, 00:24   #93
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A lot of new smart tvs have Freesat & Freeview all ready in stalled no need for a STB just plug in a memory stick to record happy days & saves you £200 +
Does the memory stick allow you to pause & rewind live TV? How much can you record on it?
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Old 03-03-2023, 11:04   #94
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Does the memory stick allow you to pause & rewind live TV? How much can you record on it?
It will depend on the make and model of TV Richard, there's no Freesat specification for this I'm aware of. They'll likely all do it slightly differently from each other. These TVs with Satellite tuners built-in often don't have Freesat mentioned on product summaries and the like, you have to comb through thr fuller specs, small print, or look at the connections at the back (or a photo of rear).
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Old 03-03-2023, 11:23   #95
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i have a 2022 LG smart tv & my old sky dish is plugged in the side it works great & when i press the record button on the hand set it says do you want to record this program please insert a devise in the USB port . i just have to get a memory stick now
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Old 03-03-2023, 14:03   #96
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It will depend on the make and model of TV Richard, there's no Freesat specification for this I'm aware of. They'll likely all do it slightly differently from each other. These TVs with Satellite tuners built-in often don't have Freesat mentioned on product summaries and the like, you have to comb through thr fuller specs, small print, or look at the connections at the back (or a photo of rear).
Thanks, I didn't fancy having to contact Samsung CS as their CS is nearly as bad as Virgin Media Last time Samsung said I had to send my tablet in for repair to factory reset it!
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Old 04-03-2023, 21:14   #97
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Thanks, I didn't fancy having to contact Samsung CS as their CS is nearly as bad as Virgin Media Last time Samsung said I had to send my tablet in for repair to factory reset it!
Don't let it put you off Richard, I'm of the mind to buy one with a Satellite tuner next time I need to replace a TV, and I'd recommend to relatives if they have Satellite already. The tuner doesn't neeed to be used, but it's useful to have the flexibility available.
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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

Today's changes on Freesat:

Channel 4 HD is now regionalised from today.

*Ch 4 SD is now only on SD boxes via Ch 104^
*Ch 4 HD is now regional on HD boxes via Ch 104^
*E4 Extra has moved from Ch 181 to Ch 126 on all boxes.

^Channel 106 in Wales.
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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

Two new channels set to launch soon on Freesat:

*That's Christmas
*Sky Mix HD

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_103524559
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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

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Two new channels set to launch soon on Freesat:

*That's Christmas
*Sky Mix HD

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_103524559
Both rebrands (and a simultaneous resolution upgrade for Sky's channel), not launches which implies they are additional to existing provision.

---------- Post added at 21:18 ---------- Previous post was at 21:15 ----------

Hang on, That's 70s isn't on Freesat so this is an addition...my bad, sorry.
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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

BREAKING NEWS: That's Media has just reveal on X That's Christmas will launch on Freeview, Sky and Freesat on the following EPG Channels:

*Freeview Channel 65 (where That's 60s is right now).
*Sky Channel 329.
*Freesat Channel 181.

Sky has reveal that Channel will launch on October 18th.
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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

ITV is finally bringing HD services to the two remaining regions that did not have it (Border Scotland & Channel TV). In January 2024 ITV will close the SD transmissions in the above mentioned regions, plus those in Wales & Ulster.

https://cleanfeed.thetvroom.com/1935...el-switch-off/

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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

The following changes will happen on Freesat in the coming month:

November
22nd - Rebrands for CBS Reality, Reality Xtra and Horror Xtra

January 2024
4th - That's Christmas > That's 60s (Change still to be confirmed)
5th - GREAT! Christmas/+1 > GREAT! Romance/+1
8th - BBC to go HD only

- ITV making some changes this month.

All info was given by a Sky worker on DS Forum:
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Re: A thread for FreeSat changes

The following SD Channels has been removed on my Freesat HD box:

*110. BBC Scotland
*173. BBC Four
*179. BBC Three
*212. BBC News
*607. CBBC
*608. CBeebies
*971. BBC Red Button 1
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