Transmitter/Channel updates

  • Channel 4 HD to replace S4C HD on Freeview in Wales

    Channel 4 is to launch the high-definition simulcast of its main network in Wales after the broadcaster secured the Freeview HD capacity formerly owned by S4C. Welsh-language broadcaster S4C informed Ofcom in July this year that it intended to cease provision of S4C HD on Freeview in Wales on December 1, 2012.  © Showtime © Rex […]

  • FM & MW Radio are set to last a bit longer!

    The government have announced this week that the impending ‘Radio Digital Switchover’ is not realistic. Originally set as the end of 2015, it has been recognised that there is still much to do to ensure DAB digital radio can be received in all homes, workplaces, vehicles and portable sets.Whilst sets for these locations have been […]

  • Freeview Retune reminder (Wed 31st Oct)

    Another retune is required this Wed for Freeview viewers. Viewing will be disturbed 6am during the work. The best time to retune is after 6pm when all the work is expected to be complete. For help and more information, click through to the digital UK website here… Digital UK And of course, if you need to speak […]

  • Freeview Retune 17th Oct

    Most viewers will have noticed a pop up banner warning us of an imminent change in channel lineup.Mostly this is for renumbering of the HD services for those of us with Freeview HD equipment. HD Channel    Old channel number       New Channel number BBC One HD   50 101 BBC HD   […]

  • TV & Radio Interference – 8th Sept

    The interference currently affecting most of Pembrokeshire could be due to high atmospheric pressure. The only mast transmitting BBC stations on that frequency with any amount of power is Wenvoe in Cardiff so unless there’s a new transmitter we weren’t expecting, this is being caused by high pressure which means there’s nothing anyone can do to resolve […]

  • TV & Radio Interference – 7th Sept

    It seems quite a lot of people in Pembrokeshire are experiencing interference with Digital TV, Digital and analogue radio.Reports say that it started last night and it’s been coming and going all day. Right now, there’s nothing you can do to resolve this so please don’t adjust your sets or start trying to fix your aerials. I’ll […]

  • Freeview Retune for upcoming 4G mobile broadband

    Broadband services for mobile phones and similar devices will impact on Freeview Digital TV from this October. Most of us will just have to retune our Digital TV and Digital Recorder(We’ll post some information on this nearer the time and will offer a re-tune service for those who need help) Where viewers equipment include signal […]

  • BBC Olympics Coverage change for CBBC

    The BBC is the main broadcaster of the London 2012 Olympics.  To maximise coverage of the event, there is a temporary change to the Freeview lineup. BBC3 on Freeview channel 7 will become 24hr during the games, utilising the usual daytime feed for CBBC. There will also be extra Red Button services during the games. Let’s hope […]

  • New TV station launch

    Channel Four recently added ‘4seven‘ to it’s lineup showcasing the best picks of the week from Channel Four, E4 and More 4…Sky customers will find 4seven on sky channel 140Freesat viewers will find 4seven on freesat channel 127Freeview viewers may need to retune their equipment to find 4seven on channel 474seven‘s website can be found […]

  • Sky planner changes that effect itv+1 recordings

    On 27th February, ITV1 +1 is making some service changes which will affect ITV1+1 recordings set on your Sky+ or Sky+ HD Box. sky viewers will still be able to enjoy their programmes.  However, as a result of the changes, any ITV1+1 programmes which have been set on a box to record (including series link) […]

  • ‘five’ expand on freesat

                           Channel Five have now added their sister services to the freesat platform.(Taken from the CAI website)Freesat adds Channel 5 Range!. Freesat has added a range of Channel 5 channels to its TV line-up. Channel 5+1, 5 USA, 5 USA+1, 5* and 5*+1 are all now […]

  • BBC2 HD

    The BBC HD Channel is to close to make way for BBC2 HD. From Wired.co.uk The BBC is planning to close its BBC HD and replace it with a high definition version of BBC Two. The channel, which first launched in 2006, has been broadcasting HD content including programmes such as Planet Earth, Top Gear, Formula One and Wimbledon. It’s one of […]